Lincolnshire Music Service

What Lincolnshire Music Service does

Lincolnshire Music Service (LMS) is a government-funded music education service and a department of Lincolnshire County Council, headquartered in Cherry Willingham, Lincoln. Founded in 2007 under Head of Service Jennifer McKie, LMS operates as the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub (LMEH), a partnership of approximately 22 organisations funded by Arts Council England and aligned to the National Plan for Music Education. The service delivers instrumental and vocal tuition, whole-class ensemble teaching, music curriculum support, inclusive SEND provision, and continuing professional development to primary and secondary schools across Lincolnshire's seven districts, each covered by a dedicated Partnership Manager.

LMS's product portfolio centres on the Music Hub Partnership (school subscription), Learn an Instrument (individual, shared, and group lessons priced from £6.30 per 30-minute group session), seven Music Centres, county-level ensembles, the UpRising Inclusive Choir for young people with severe and profound learning disabilities, and the EHE Music Club for home-educated and NEET youth. Differentiated capabilities include adapted-instrument provision through a partnership with OHMI (One Handed Musical Instruments) and inclusive-practice training via the £200,000 Youth Music-funded UpRising360 programme (2025-2028). Bookings are processed via the EduLincs council portal for schools and the third-party SpeedAdmin platform for families.

The service operates a hybrid revenue model combining public-sector grants (Arts Council England, Department for Education), recurring school partnership subscriptions, unit-priced lesson fees, instrument hire (£19 per term), and charitable donations via FLINSO (Friends of Lincolnshire Schools' Orchestras). The underlying technology stack is limited to off-the-shelf booking and portal platforms; there is no proprietary AI, model, or data asset. Distribution runs through district Partnership Managers, physical music centres, and outreach projects (e.g., Playground Proms, Sing to Change Boston 2 Boston). The customer base is highly fragmented across schools, families, and community groups, with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Lincolnshire Music Service

Legal name

Lincolnshire Music Service

Website

https://lincsmusicservice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lincolnshire Music Service is a Lincolnshire County Council department and lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, delivering instrumental tuition, music centres, SEND-inclusive programmes, and school partnerships to children, families, and schools across Lincolnshire, funded by Arts Council England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC), Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA), Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Performance Coaching & Competition Preparation (Auditions, Recitals) (EDAMANAL), Instrument Rentals & Leasing (Band/Orchestra Programs) (CRALAEAG), Music (Instruments, Voice, Music Theory) (EDAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Music education services
• Instrumental tuition
• School music partnership
• Music education hub
• Community music centres

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Instrumental and Vocal Lessons: Revenue generated from charging for instrumental and vocal lessons in schools and out-of-school centres across Lincolnshire. Lessons are offered in various formats: individual (15, 20, 30 mins), shared (20, 30 mins), and group (30 mins). Financial support is available for families eligible for free school meals and Looked After Children.
2. Music Hub School Partnership: Schools pay for partnership membership to access support, resources, and accreditation aligned to the National Plan for Music Education. The NEW Music Hubs partnership replaced the previous Music Membership model from September 2024.
3. FLINSO Fundraising Donations: FLINSO (Friends of Lincolnshire Schools' Orchestras) raises funds to support music education, providing instruments, funding workshops, and supporting inclusive music programs. Donations help remove financial barriers to music participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lincolnshire Music Service delivers music education to children and young people across Lincolnshire, operating as the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub. Its core offerings include instrumental and vocal tuition (individual, shared and group lessons), Whole Class Ensemble Teaching, SEND-inclusive music education, Music Hub School Partnerships, seven regional Music Centres, County-level ensembles, and subsidised instrument hire with financial support for eligible families.

Product overview

Lincolnshire Music Service is the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, providing a comprehensive suite of music education services for children and young people across Lincolnshire. The service operates as a unified offering centred on the Music Hub Partnership for schools, which provides accreditation and support for curriculum delivery, whole-class ensemble teaching, inclusive SEND provision, and instrumental/vocal tuition. Core products include Learn an Instrument (individual, shared, and group lessons), Together Through Music (SEND-focused provision), Music Centres (seven county-wide centres), County Groups (advanced ensembles), and the UpRising Inclusive Choir (for young people with disabilities). Additional services encompass CPD for teachers, Musician in Residence programmes, Instrument Hire, and Financial Support for eligible families. All bookings and registrations are managed through the SpeedAdmin portal, while partner schools access resources via the Schools Partnership Portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lincolnshire Music Education Hub (LMEH): A partnership of around 22 partners investing in collaborative approach with outcomes for children and young people, aligned to the National Plan for Music Education.
• Lincolnshire Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) / Culture Collider
• UpRising Choir

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 students engage with music centres annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Royal Ballet and OperacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2026Royal Ballet and Opera delivers Schools Sing CPD programme through LMS, providing free professional development for teachers on leading singing activities across KS1-3 and SEND settings.
• Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Professional orchestra partnered for 'The Fairy Queen: Three Wishes' community opera project with primary schools, culminating in performance at Skegness Embassy Theatre Centre.
• Orchestras LiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Partnered with OAE and LMS for 'The Fairy Queen: Three Wishes' community opera project for primary schools.
• Street Orchestra LiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Street Orchestra Live toured Lincolnshire with seaside-inspired concerts, bringing professional musicians to schools and communities across the county.
• MEHEM (Music Hubs of East Midlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025MEHEM is a regional collaborative of music hubs developing a region-wide EDI strategy and offering training opportunities including the annual MEHEM Music Curriculum Conference.
• Access Creative CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2025Partnership with Access Creative College in Lincoln provided venue for Make Music Day workshops including digital music production and songwriting.
• FLINSO (Friends of Lincolnshire Schools' Orchestras)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024FLINSO partners with Lincolnshire Music Service for fundraising campaigns to support music education, providing instruments, funding workshops, and supporting inclusive music programs across Lincolnshire.
• OHMI (One Handed Musical Instruments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with OHMI enables adaptation of musical instruments for young people who are physically disabled, allowing children with limb difference to participate in music education.
• Sinfonia VivacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether Through Music Live project in partnership with Sinfonia Viva and Orchestras Live provides developmental work and training for LMS tutors.
• The Come and Sing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with The Come and Sing Company on Sing to Change: Boston 2 Boston climate change music project.
• Scruffy Bear MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Sing to Change: Boston 2 Boston climate change music project.
• Sea Us RiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Sing to Change: Boston 2 Boston climate change music project.
• SoundaboutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpRising Inclusive Choir featured in Soundabout's new song 'Shine a Light', collaborating with choirs and vocalists across the country.
• Lincolnshire Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCEP (Culture Collider) provides collective resources for delivery of cultural education opportunities to young people across Lincolnshire.
• Lincolnshire Music Education Hub (LMEH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMEH is a genuine partnership of around 22 partners investing in collaborative approach with outcomes for children and young people, aligned to the National Plan for Music Education.
• UK MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK Music supported the award-winning rapper Shao Dow performance and workshop for secondary students in South Holland.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hertfordshire Music Service: County music service within Hertfordshire County Council delivering instrumental lessons, ensembles and the Music Education Hub. Operates the same service portfolio (lessons, centres, county groups, SEND) as Lincolnshire Music Service.
• Surrey Arts (Surrey County Council Music Service): County council music education service delivering instrumental and vocal tuition, ensembles and outreach across Surrey. Operates an identical local-authority model and Music Education Hub remit to Lincolnshire Music Service.
• Kent Music: Kent-based music education service offering instrumental lessons, ensemble programmes and Music Education Hub activities to schools and families. Closely comparable remit, customer base (schools, families, SEND) and revenue mix to Lincolnshire Music Service.
• Hampshire Music Service: UK county-level music education service operated by Hampshire County Council, delivering instrumental tuition, music hubs, ensembles and CPD to schools and families. Direct structural and operational analogue to Lincolnshire Music Service within a similar local-authority model.
• Essex Music Service: Essex County Council's music education hub lead, providing instrumental tuition, ensembles and school partnerships. Directly comparable scale and operating model to Lincolnshire Music Service in a similar shire county context.
• North Yorkshire Music Service: County council music education service covering North Yorkshire, delivering instrumental lessons and ensembles to schools and families. Operates within the same local-authority hub framework as Lincolnshire Music Service.
• West Sussex Music: West Sussex County Council's music education service, offering instrumental/vocal tuition, ensembles, music centres and CPD for teachers. Highly comparable county-council music hub lead to Lincolnshire Music Service.

Emerging players

• Soundabout: UK charity specialising in music-making for children and young people with severe and profound learning disabilities. Active partner of LMS on the UpRising Inclusive Choir; a niche specialist player in the inclusive music segment LMS also targets.

Broad incumbents

• Music Mark: UK national trade association and awarding body for music education, representing Music Education Hubs across England. Lincolnshire's outgoing Head of Service is becoming its CEO. Broader incumbent that sets standards and represents the network LMS operates within.

Others

• Youth Music: National children's music charity funded by the National Lottery via Arts Council England, providing grant funding for music education projects including LMS's UpRising360. Functions as a key ecosystem enabler and funder rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lincsmusic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lincolnshire-music-service

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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