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“The deftness of collaboration is the most striking element, bringing forth the voices of those who are often overlooked and unheard through music”
Songlines
“These sessions help us keep very alive, lively. You know, you can’t stay in the house, there is no internet, no television, so programmes like this help to keep our minds busy. It’s good for our mental health"
Mahmoud, asylum seeker in Hartlepool
OUR STORY
About: Who We Are
“This is a brilliantly creative project, enabling young people to develop their own skills and share their stories—stories that need to be listen to and taken seriously for they contribute to the building of safe spaces of sanctuary for all”
Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal, founder of City of Sanctuary
“On the tour, we were hosted by local residents. We were welcomed with warm hearts…. Music is the language of the world. When I was singing I felt every word I sang. I sang from my heart to all the hearts of the audience. I wanted to tell them that despite pain and sadness, we are brave because sometimes you just need to hope and have faith that things will work out”
Sabah, Tour Co-ordinator
“Citizen Songwriters was an excellent vehicle for bringing together a very diverse group of residents who were experiencing a variety of challenges. Sam’s exceptional engagement skills created a space where all could contribute equally to create songs, which have been showcased at a number of subsequent events. Using art and culture in an innovative way resulted in people developing positive relationships, which have outlived the project”
Shahda Khan, Stronger Communities Middlesbrough
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