October 2026 Fellows' update: David Stanley - The Churchill Fellowship

October 2026 Fellows' update: David Stanley

David Stanley (CF 2019) led The Music Man Project to New York for its Broadway debut at The Town Hall and a performance at the United Nations.

Sixteen musicians with learning disabilities performed at The Town Hall on 7 October, followed by a concert at the UN on 8 October, where David also spoke about his vision for accessible music. Both performances fulfilled ambitions he had set out in his 2019 Fellowship report, demonstrating how his Fellowship learning has contributed to the development of The Music Man Project.

David was also named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards, following a campaign that raised more than £150,000 to support the New York performances.

Read David's reflections on the performances.

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