If you’d like to share your story with us, you can fill in the form below or email share@musictodiefor.co.uk
For writing tips, please download our guide by clicking the button above.

By submitting your story, you confirm that you’ve read and agreed to our terms and conditions.

YOUR NAME

First Name

Last Name

YOUR EMAIL

TITLE & ARTIST OF THE PIECE OF MUSIC

TITLE OF YOUR STORY

(If you have one)

YOUR STORY

(Ideally 500 words or less)

Tips for writing your story

Thank you for taking the time to reflect and write about the music that connects you to someone you’ve lost. This is a space to honour their memory, keep their story alive and explore the role music plays in your connection to them.

There’s no right or wrong way to do this, it’s YOUR story that matters. If you’d like your story to be part of any upcoming projects we’re working on, for example the creation of a book, an exhibition or a series of workshops and talks, we encourage you to write less than 500 words.

Tell your story in four parts

What’s the name of the song or
piece of music?
Who is the artist or composer?
When did you first hear this music?
Who does this music connect you to?
Why is this music special to your relationship with them?
Does it remind you of a specific moment or memory?
Can you describe that moment by painting a picture with words?
How does listening to this music make you feel?
How does it help you remember
or celebrate your loved one?
If this music could say something about your loved one, what would it say?
Do you still listen to this music regularly? If so, how does it help you today?
Have you shared this music with others? Describe that moment.
If you were to share this music with someone else, what would you want them to know about it?

Take a moment to prepare yourself for this reflection

Create a Comfortable Space
Find a quiet, comforting spot where you can reflect without interruptions. Perhaps have a photo of your loved one nearby or an object that reminds you of them.

Listen to the Music
If you would like to*, play the piece of music you’re writing about. Let it bring up memories, emotions or moments you shared.

* Some people choose not to listen to the music and still share their story.

Set Your Intention
Remember, this is about celebrating the connection and the story behind the music. It’s okay to feel a range of emotions as you write. Be guided by how you feel. You might even find it helpful to label the emotions you’re experiencing.

Your Writing Mindset
Write as if you’re talking to a good friend. Let the words flow naturally, without worrying about structure. If you’re feeling stuck, focus on describing how the music makes you feel or the memories it brings back. Take breaks if needed. This process may bring up strong emotions so only do what feels right for you.

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Terms and conditions for story submissions

Thank you for sharing your story with Music To Die For.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before submitting your story. By submitting, you agree to the following:

1. Permission to Use Content
By submitting your story, you grant Music To Die For permission to use, edit and share your story in various formats, including but not limited to social media, books, events, posters and other promotional or creative projects.

2. Ownership of Content
You retain ownership of your story. However, by submitting it, you give Music To Die For a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce and distribute your story as outlined above.

3. Credit and Anonymity
We respect your preferences regarding anonymity. If you wish to remain anonymous, please indicate this when submitting your story. Otherwise, we may credit you by name or initials, as appropriate.

4. Editing Rights
We may edit your story for clarity, length, or grammatical correctness while ensuring the essence of your story remains intact. Any edits will be made sensitively and respectfully.

5. Original Content
By submitting your story, you confirm that it is your original work and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of third parties.

6. Withdrawal of Consent
If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to use your story, please contact us at hello@musictodiefor.co.uk. While we will make every effort to cease using your story in future publications, we cannot retract material already published.

7. Data Protection
Your submission will be handled in compliance with data protection laws. We will not share your personal information, such as your contact details, without your explicit permission.

8. No Compensation
Story submissions are voluntary. No monetary compensation will be provided for submissions or for any subsequent use of your story.

9. Agreement
By submitting your story, you confirm that you have read and agreed to these terms and conditions.

If you’d like to share your story with us, you can fill in the form below or email share@musictodiefor.co.uk
For writing tips, please download our guide by clicking the button above.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Hazel & Phillipa

Tips for writing your story

Thank you for taking the time to reflect and write about the music that connects you to someone you’ve lost. This is a space to honour their memory, keep their story alive and explore the role music plays in your connection to them.

There’s no right or wrong way to do this, it’s YOUR story that matters. If you’d like your story to be part of any upcoming projects we’re working on, for example the creation of a book, an exhibition or a series of workshops and talks, we encourage you to write less than 500 words.

Take a moment to prepare yourself for this reflection

Create a Comfortable Space
Find a quiet, comforting spot where you can reflect without interruptions. Perhaps have a photo of your loved one nearby or an object that reminds you of them.

Listen to the Music
If you would like to*, play the piece of music you’re writing about. Let it bring up memories, emotions or moments you shared.

* Some people choose not to listen to the music and still share their story.

Set Your Intention
Remember, this is about celebrating the connection and the story behind the music. It’s okay to feel a range of emotions as you write. Be guided by how you feel. You might even find it helpful to label the emotions you’re experiencing.

Terms and conditions for story submissions

If you’d like to share your story with us, you can fill in the form below or email share@musictodiefor.co.uk For writing tips, please download our guide by clicking the button above.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Hazel & Phillipa

Tips for writing your story

Thank you for taking the time to reflect and write about the music that connects you to someone you’ve lost. This is a space to honour their memory, keep their story alive and explore the role music plays in your connection to them.

There’s no right or wrong way to do this, it’s YOUR story that matters. If you’d like your story to be part of any upcoming projects we’re working on, for example the creation of a book, an exhibition or a series of workshops and talks, we encourage you to write less than 500 words.

Take a moment to prepare yourself for this reflection

Create a Comfortable Space Find a quiet, comforting spot where you can reflect without interruptions. Perhaps have a photo of your loved one nearby or an object that reminds you of them.

Listen to the Music If you would like to*, play the piece of music you’re writing about. Let it bring up memories, emotions or moments you shared.

* Some people choose not to listen to the music and still share their story.

Set Your Intention Remember, this is about celebrating the connection and the story behind the music. It’s okay to feel a range of emotions as you write. Be guided by how you feel. You might even find it helpful to label the emotions you’re experiencing.

Terms and conditions for story submissions

If you’d like to share your story with us, you can fill in the form below or email share@musictodiefor.co.uk
For writing tips, please download our guide by clicking the button above.

Create a Comfortable Space
Find a quiet, comforting spot where you can reflect without interruptions. Perhaps have a photo of your loved one nearby or an object that reminds you of them.

Listen to the Music
If you would like to*, play the piece of music you’re writing about. Let it bring up memories, emotions or moments you shared.

Set Your Intention
Remember, this is about celebrating the connection and the story behind the music. It’s okay to feel a range of emotions as you write. Be guided by how you feel. You might even find it helpful to label the emotions you’re experiencing.