For prisons

All our musicians are security trained and do not need officer support while running sessions; they are usually based within the Chapel, and are typically funded through Education and/or the Chaplaincy. We have over 10 years experience and have never been involved in a breach of security.

One of our patrons, Suzy Dymond-White the former Governor of HMP Horfield, is happy to recommend our work to other prisons.

We can supply you with a multi-talented Musician in Residence for approximately £16,000 per year (£18,000 in London).

In return for this investment we will:

provide a professional musician/facilitator
recruit and provide training and supervision for this musican
provide three two hour sessions per week for a year
group size between 5 and 10
record songs and hold concerts
enter prisoners into Koestler Awards (we have won 26 over the last two years)
hold concerts in prison (where the regime permits)
enter prisoners for music theory exams (when requested by the prisoners)
transcribe music requested by the prisoners
help with composition and lyric writing
organise post release activities and concerts

Our work results in a 75% reduction in re-offending - for just £16,000 per year.
Please see the Our Work section for more detailed information.