Project title
Plugin
Description of initiative
Plugin is a creative music and well-being project for young people aged 12-25 who face barriers to music-making due to being mental health inpatients or being unable to access community-based provision. It uses accessible music technology to develop skills and creativity, progressing young people onto industry standard software and/or acoustic instruments.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Mental health
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
mental health, music making, community, technology, young people, creative
Target group
Youth
Cultural field
Music
Timeframe
2018
- 2021
Sources of funding
Youth Music, BBC Children in Need, the Clive & Sylvia Richards Charity, Birmingham & Solihull music education hubs
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Across year one of Plugin, 82% of core participants felt that they improved in their ability to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions through their music making.