MUSIC
Music and Studio Sound students will contribute to the project by creating, recording and performing original music which reflects, responds and promotes aspects of mental health.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
MUSIC BRIEF
MUSIC PROJECT GUIDE
FUNDRAISING GUIDE
1. RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY
One of the key aims of this year’s Charity project is to raise money for the charity. Fundraising develops really useful skills which will help prepare students for work. It also supports the work of the charity in helping young people with their mental health. Each campus will set a fundraising target and the challenge will be to meet that by the project end.
2. ORGANISATION
It is recommended that each campus creates a Fundraising Team consisting of student volunteers with oversight from 1-2 designated members of staff. This team should be created ahead of the project, so ideally during May. This team will be responsible for setting the fundraising target, promoting the fundraising side of the project in the campus and managing and tracking fundraising activities. They will also report on the total raised.
3. IMPLEMENTATION
Each team will create an online donation page on Just Giving before the start of the project to share with students, staff, parents and friends.
Make sure this is a Charity Page and then select YoungMinds from the drop down list. YoungMinds will then get in contact with all creators of these Just Giving Pages.
All money raised through it will come directly to YoungMinds, safely and securely. Include photos and information about why you are taking on this fundraising challenge for YoungMinds, and regularly share updates to keep your supporters up to date with how you are getting on.
If you are running a physical event, then YoungMinds can supply you with sealed buckets to collect cash on the day. You can also print off donation forms if required.
Please use social media to publicise your work by tagging @youngminds and they will like and respond to your posts to increase your reach and impact.
4. RESOURCES
EVENT GUIDE
1. AIM
The aim of the end-of-project event is to raise awareness of mental health in others and to raise money for YoungMinds.
2. CONTENT
The event/activity should be designed to promote mental health. It must showcase multi-media works created by students around mental health. It may incorporate ambient environments which enhance mental health via relaxing and meditative experiences. It may involve participation from local mental health and wellbeing charities and organisations.
3. FORMAT
The event should be open to the public or to invited people. It can be a physical event using in-campus rooms and spaces, or it could be held at an external venue. Alternatively it could be an online event which is streamed or a showcase website which is launched on a set day. Budget can be made available to support this via the Careers Leader.
4. IMPLEMENTATION
The event should be managed by a dedicated Project Event Team. This should include Events/Esports students where these courses exist. They will organise the event logistics and the coordination of creative works to showcase at it. They will also liaise closely with the Project Fundraising Team on how to maximise fundraising potential.
5. TIMING
The event should be held in the final weeks of the project from Monday 1st July. It could be combined with the centre’s Awards Ceremony and end-of-year Showcase.
SUPPORTING CONTENT
Music Minds Matter
Goldierocks talks about mental health and Music Minds Matter. Music Minds Matter is Help Musicians' dedicated mental health support line and service for the whole UK music community. If you work in music and are struggling to cope, or know someone who is, talk to us. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. We’re here to listen, support and help at any time.
You can also explore online resources, personal stories, guidance from professionals and further organisations offering support on Music Minds Matter Explore.
Mental health advice for musicians
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, musician, songwriter, and ACM tutor Richard Jupp gave his thoughts on why it's important for musicians to take care of their mental health, and offers some tips for dealing with mental health issues.
Mental health in the music industry
Depression and anxiety is a global epidemic with most suffering in silence. SBTV founder Jamal Edwards is on a mission to break the stigma around mental illness. In this documentary Jamal meets musicians such as Dave, Sasha Keable & more plus health professionals to talk about the influence of social media, the pressure of being in the public eye and why musicians are three times more likely to suffer from depression than the general public.
Music and mental health
Join GRAMMY U and MusiCares for an intimate conversation with artist and songwriter, Phoebe Bridgers, about the importance of speaking out on mental health issues and her own experience using music as a tool for expression.
Music as therapy for the brain
Sometimes you hear music and you automatically tap your foot, or do a little dance, or walk to the beat. What’s happening in your brain that makes your body move like that? Can music’s effects on movement or speech rewire your brain?
Music therapy and mental health
We listen to music to get pumped up about something, to find personal peace, to sympathise and allow our emotions an outlet. It makes sense that music therapy would help us to heal and thrive in the most difficult times of our lives. Lucia focuses on how music today and throughout history helps mental wellness. Lucia Clohessy is a professional singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and published poet from New York City.
Top 10 songs about mental health
Exploring mental health through music, these songs will speak to many. This list looks at some of the most personal songs written by artists with a message about their struggles. What do YOU think is the best song about mental health?
More songs about mental health
There are many songs written by artists which reflect difficult times in their lives.They give voice to those who might fear speaking up. These musicians create songs on mental health issues such as anxiety, and depression which can resonate with others. This playlist includes some examples.
50 songs about mental health
Looking for inspiration? Here are 50 songs about mental health.
Mental health & creativity
Some studies have shown a higher incidence of mental disorders in those who are highly creative. Can creativity actually be linked to mental health issues?