Young People Thrive Through Music
Our Young People’s Team at HEH Mind were thrilled to welcome The Mavericks (facilitated by Music Fusion), to our Young Person’s Lighthouse, a safe and creative space for young people.
Over the course of six weeks, The Mavericks conducted a series of engaging workshops where young people discussed issues important to them, collaborated, and expressed themselves through music. During these transformative sessions, participants had the unique opportunity to write and record two original tracks. The result of their hard work and creativity is now available for everyone to enjoy. The first track, “Rumours,” is released today (Friday 14th June 2024) across all streaming platforms (listen on Spotify now).
“We are incredibly proud of the young people who participated in these workshops. Their dedication and passion are evident in the music they created,” said Annie Knight, Contracts Lead (Children and Young People) at HEH Mind. “We are also deeply grateful to the entire Mavericks Team and everyone involved in supporting this project.“
The Mavericks not only facilitated these workshops but also invited the young artists to their studio to record the tracks, providing them with a professional and immersive experience in the music industry. This collaboration has empowered young people to voice their thoughts and feelings, fostering a sense of community and self-confidence. To get a glimpse of this inspiring journey, check out the video from our time at the Lighthouse.
The Lighthouse service includes supported activities, games, crafts, wellbeing focused workshops, refreshments, cooking sessions, 1 to 1 and peer support, signposting. No referral is needed to access the Lighthouse, it is a drop in youth-club style service. Which is for children and young people aged 10 to 17 years old with a mental health and wellbeing focus. This fun, safe and supported environment is facilitated by Mental Health Practitioners and Youth Workers from HEH Mind and Motiv8.
Check out the video from our time at the Lighthouse. Rumours is released today across all streaming platforms. Special thanks to Rusty Sheriff and the team behind the Xmas Covers Bash for funding this project.
About Havant and East Hants Mind
Havant and East Hants Mind work to promote good mental health and seek to support and empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community. To achieve this HEH Mind offers a range of services and support to individuals and groups across South and East Hampshire, with some of our services support and projects being Hampshire wide. Our services include: wellbeing services for adults, children and young people, families and workplaces. Crisis support is also offered via the Adult’s Safe Haven and Young People’s Safe Haven. Additionally, HEH Mind has an active Community Team that deliver and support fundraising, community engagement, campaigns and events.
About Motiv8
Motiv8 is dedicated to supporting young people and their families by providing safe spaces and programs that foster positive development and mental health.
About The Mavericks
The Mavericks are facilitated by Music Fusion. The Mavericks are a team of young people, a series of award winning albums, documentaries and live performances, plus a network of young people’s recording studios across the UK. Their aim is to let young people know that they always have choices; helping young people to use their stories / music to help inspire others.
For further media inquiries, please contact: Mike Craft
Head of Community and Communications
Email: [email protected]
For further Young People’s Services inquiries, please contact: Annie Knight
Contracts Lead (Children and Young People)
Email: [email protected]
Posted on: 14th June 2024
