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 […]
When we faced unprecedented amounts of time alone due to the ongoing pandemic, it seemed a good idea for me to pause and consider what it takes to turn loneliness into connection. I’m still on my own journey with this! I am an emerging community music practitioner where a time for going on placements in
I’m not always very good at keeping up with the multitude of themed weeks that fly around the internet! I am all for a celebration, but it can be a little overwhelming at times. Anyway, this week THREE themes have coincided, and amazingly, they all resonated with me. SO! Here goes. One blog, three themes.
“For me, music making is a very cathartic experience. I get a buzz from creating something unique” Jeremy At Soundcastle we are proud to celebrate Time To Talk day by highlighting the amazing work of the People’s Music Collective! They are an ensemble of adults on a journey of mental health recovery, co creating
As we approached the end of 2021, most of us felt a sense of relief, as the New Year peaking over the horizon gave us all a feeling of hope and excitement for all the new challenges and experiences to come. This feeling of excitement toward the new experiences and opportunities resonated deeply with me,
AS A CYCLE COMES TO AN END, A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS. THE NEW YEAR IS HERE. Read More »
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
Goodbye 2021. You have been beautiful and messy! Full of moments of joy, moments of fear, moments of play, moments of exhaustion. We have made music with communities in the South East, London and Bristol and have seen transformational moments across the country, with people feeling happier, healthier and better connected. It’s been a
“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
‘How are you still friends after 10 years in business together?!’ Our organisational structure doesn’t fit into the traditional business model which is based in hierarchical structures and decision making. Soundcastle is co-run by all members of the organisation, with one of our core values being ‘All voices are equally heard and valued.’ We are
Happy Living Wage, folks! At Soundcastle we are very proud to be a living wage employer and advocate for fair and competitive pay for practitioners and staff in our sector. We are always seeking ways to ensure our team is best supported in terms of finance, community and professional development. Today we also celebrate