Like many grassroots charities, we work to support the wellbeing of our communities – celebrating every unique individual and inviting them into our musical spaces to connect with others, increase confidence and feel accepted without judgement. Our music facilitators give so much energy to their work, remaining generous and enthusiastic every step of the way. …
In this water-logged summer, we were fortunate to find a pocket of beautiful sunshine for a very special Musical Beacons excursion! Walk the Chalk is a wonderful community initiative, celebrating the England Coastal Path from Seaford to Shoreham. Their mission is to widen access to the countryside and encourage people to enjoy the wellbeing effects of …
We are so happy to share that news of Soundcastle has travelled as far as Japan over the last month! Photo Credit: Shu Tomioka We were delighted to host Sohei Ide, a Senior Feature Writer from Kyodo News to our People’s Music programme in Sussex. He flew in from Tokyo specifically to take part in …
Soundcastle now offers certified training in First Aid for Mental Health. Why do we think this is important? Because we believe that every setting is a mental health setting. Some contexts might be more obvious than others. But anyone can be affected by a mental health condition. Recognising the warning signs can help to support …
As community musicians, many of us are used to the circle being at the core of our practice. “Ok everyone, welcome! Great to see you… Can I ask that we all come and stand in a circle? That’s right… just make sure that you’re comfortable, check that your feet are a hip’s width …
“I love music. If my mental health is not good, music always helps me.” ESYPS resident Following 18 months of making music in supported accommodation for young parents and their children, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on our brilliant local partnerships and the vital importance of providing safe havens for young people in challenging …
