Welcome to Fryedmusic

Equal Opportunities through Music


This is the home of Michael J Fry  and of Fryedmusic, the Inclusive and Community Arts Practice. With over 30 years experience in the business of making music we are well placed to provide first class programs of workshops and education as well as fantastic live and recorded music. 
You will also find details on our Open Mic Nights and Gigs and our Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs.
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NEW RELEASE 

The new single, "PLASTIC NO" is now available.

Songs and Music Commisions

Michael is a keen songwriter and and improviser and brings these skills to workshops and also to his own professional work. Michael has written for C4's Grand Designs, Created a large scale Community Piece for the Aldeburgh Festival and co-wrote and performed the song that accompanied Victoria Beckham's first Dress Campaign. 

Little Black Dress

This commission was co-written and performed by Deborah Williams

Grand Designs

Here is the episode of Grand Designs that Michael composed  for.       
 He even appears a few times - with hair!
The Everyone is Music Podcast is coming very soon!

We are so excited to be launching this podcast. Musical Explorations in Conversations is the strapline and that is exactly what we will be doing. Michael has worked in music for 37 years and has some amazing contacts who have incredible ideas, knowledge and value to share with you.
This podcast will be essential for anyone involved in music making whether professional or amateur and if you are a teacher, music leader or a therapist then don't miss this show!

NEWS!

So, Plastic No is now available on all streaming and download services or of course, direct from us here at Fryedmusic!
Covers band, The Mike Fry Band have also been recording some new cover videos which will all make their way to the Open Mic and Gig page. First up is Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues' Enjoy!

It's coming on Wednesday!

"PLASTIC NO" is being released on Wednesday 16th March. 
A single-use plastics protest song that came about through a meeting with WI Climate Ambassador, Maureen O'Grady who requested that Michael write a Plastic-Free song for her Plastic-Free Picnic. The song took on a life of its own and the Plastic NoNo Band was born.
We hope you like it!

'Plastic, No' the new single out soon

Brand new single 'Plastic, No' is about to be released. This is a real Zeitgeist song and we know you are going to LOVE it! More info soon.