“Their eyes are brighter, they stand up a bit taller. Singing gives them a sense of purpose and belonging[…]”
It is heartwarming to see the work of our One Equal Music project being highlighted in a recent Bristol24/7 article about the positive impact choirs and singing together is having on the welfare, wellbeing, and cohesion of communities in East Bristol.
Kiran Dhami, reporting on St George, Easton and Eastville as part of Bristol24/7’s Community Reporters programme, came along to see the East Bristol Young Voices Choir in action, noting the wider context in which singing has become increasingly important for wellbeing in young poeple.
The East Bristol Young Voices Choir was established through OEM’s East Bristol partnership, offering young people in East Bristol the opportunity to sing in a fun, free, and high quality choir rooted in the local community.
This is just one of a number of projects OEM has established through its mission to widen access to musical opportunities, in order to improve wellbeing, foster community, raise confidence, and encourage talent.
The Bristol24/7 article can be viewed here: https://www.bristol247.com/culture/music/the-hidden-power-of-singing-together/.