Diversity Music Community 1st held two workshops in the Wolverhampton area working with individuals suffering from dementia and other mental health challenges. A great time was had by all who participated. The workshops are a great way to break social isolation amongst this group of people who normally are restricted in their activities.
Diversity Music Community 1st held a music workshop with elderly people in the Wolverhampton community. The day included singalong and energy-saving advice to help the elderly make the best energy-saving choices during this time of economic hardships and financial crisis. The workshop brought a diverse group of people together who would normally be isolated at…
Diversity Music Community 1st offers weekly/monthly music mentoring/lessons using different instruments such as drums, keyboards, and guitars. We offer these lessons to help young people who are not in education, employment, or training and who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health. Music has a way of helping people express themselves where words may…
Diversity Music Community 1st held a music workshop with the local Bilston Police Cadets. The workshop consisted of mentoring in guitar, keyboard, vocal and drum work with young people aged 14-18. They had a great time learning how to play the various instruments. They also had the opportunity to use their voices in song.
Diversity Music Community 1st carried out a workshop in Wolverhampton and Walsall working with young people, not in employment, education, or training (NEETS). Our project delivered a music programme to young people who are at risk or vulnerable. It included singing, guitar, keyboards, recording, composing, and music technology activities. This is an opportunity for people…
Working with Aspire and Reach to facilitate a music workshop was an exciting opportunity for us to work with youth in the local community. This was part of a Government scheme which took place during the 6-week school holiday period. Youth engaged with tutors and loved the experience and opportunity of learning in a new…
We have worked in partnership with Active Mania to facilitate a music workshop during the 6-week summer holidays. The participants really enjoyed the workshop and were excited that they had an opportunity to experience something completely different and putting into practise what they’d learnt by participating in a live performance at the end of the…
The HAF programme is funded by the Department for Education A FANTASIC SUMMER 2021 SHOW
Diversity Music Community In partnership WV Community Champions Diversity Music has been working in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council as WV Community Champions in response to the current pandemic. We conducted interviews with those who have taken the COVID vaccine within Wolverhampton, and used their responses to inform and encourage others, who have…
Diversity Music Community 1st and Caribbean Tea Moments: A ‘new normal’ kind of event On 28th May 2021, Diversity Music Community 1st teamed up with WV Community Champions to deliver a socially-distanced afternoon tea event at The Old School, Blakenhall Community Centre. The atmosphere was lively with tea and Caribbean snacks served. Thanks to Anthony…