Inspire The Nations is registered CIC (Community Interest Company). We have worked with partners all over the world including US and British Embassies, UNESCO, the Finnish Arts Council, Finnish Parliament and other entities. We have a proven track record of building bridge through the arts through workshops and performance.
Jason Carter ~
Jason has performed in over 100 countries and recorded 18 albums as a classical guitarist and harp guitarist, currently signed to the Naxos record label. Jason has a passion for intercultural dialogue and has worked alongside the British Council, British Embassies and UNESCO in places such as North Korea, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Israel, Russia and China. Jason has also been working in film since 2016, which plays a crucial role in projects for Inspire The Nations. Jason has also been a key facilitator in the pilot Symphonik! project formerly called “Exploring Instruments” and is also leading on “Not Forgotten”.
Lydia Martin ~
After graduating from University of London in music Lydia subsequently completed her Masters degree specialising in composition and performance. She worked as a composer writing for the BBC Singers and other classical groups before relocating to the Middle East and latterly France where she lived for the past 19 years as a musician, theatre director, entrepreneur and educationalist. Lydia founded Inspire the Nations on her return to UK as she saw a void in the level of community and child engagement in the arts, particularly in classical music. Lydia is currently Director of Music at a local school and is passionately reviving orchestral playing and the