We are a music charity, supporting people in contact with the criminal justice system and young people experiencing challenging circumstances. We believe that creating original music collaboratively can make a powerful impact on people’s lives, bringing them new confidence, important transferable social skills and raised aspirations for the future. Music can break down barriers and help people who have found themselves pushed to the fringes of society to become celebrated and valued members at the heart of the community. Part of our program includes delivering projects in Manchester with young people aged 16-25. This involves week-long intensive projects where young people form a band, create original music, record an album and put on a small showcase. We also offer progression opportunities, e.g. training young people to become facilitators.