Welcome to
The Music Factory CIC
We are a community music project in Torbay that offers free, inclusive workshops to people of all ages and abilities, fostering creativity, skills development, and community engagement through music.
Our Story
In March 2025 the charity YES Brixham sadly closed its doors, meaning MusicAtTheEdge could no longer continue. In response to this, the MusicAtTheEdge team founded a new independent Community Interest Company “The Music Factory CIC”. The Music Factory aims to deliver a program of workshops, gigs, festivals, volunteering opportunities and community partnerships designed to meet the needs of our community and continue MusicAtTheEdge’s legacy.
The YES Brixham project, MusicAtTheEdge, has been a vital part of Brixham’s cultural community since 2007. Our free weekly music workshops, exciting live events and much-loved annual music festival created a safe and inclusive space where people of all ages and abilities were able to get together to learn, play and grow through music.
Who We Are
The Music Factory CIC has been founded by the core delivery team of MusicAtTheEdge who have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, inclusive music programs that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.
With years of experience in organising workshops, live performances, and educational initiatives, the team has successfully created opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to develop their musical skills, build confidence, and connect through the power of music
Meet the team
Tom Crump – Director & Lead Practitioner
Tom is the founder of MusicAtTheEdge, an experienced support worker and
multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of hands-on experience teaching both individuals and groups across all levels from beginner to advanced
Jane Tripp – Director & Bid Writing Specialist
Jane has been a key supporter of MusicAtTheEdge since its inception in 2007. Over the years, she has played a crucial role in securing long-term funding, successfully sourcing and bid writing for a wide range of grants, funds, and schemes
Jasmine Beer – Marketing Specialist
Since 2022 Jasmine has developed both print and digital media for MusicAtTheEdge.
She is a marketing executive for RNIB, a national visual impairment charity
Andy West – Practitioner & Technical Specialist
Andy is an RSL qualified guitarist and has worked as a practitioner alongside Tom for the last 3 years. He is also a lead engineer for Focusrite which is a global professional audio company