Project title
Wavelength
Description of initiative
Wavelength is a community-based programme for young people aged 12-18. New participants are recruited each year, signposted from referral partners including local mental health teams, plus schools, music education hubs and other support organisations.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Quality of social relations
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
community, mental health, music, band, detection, intervention, education
Target group
Youth
Cultural field
Music
Timeframe
2018
- 2021
Sources of funding
Youth Music, BBC Children in Need, the Clive & Sylvia Richards Charity, Birmingham & Solihull music education hubs
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Over three years of Wavelength, 102 personal well-being aims were set, with 76 met and 13 exceeded.