For most, Christmas is a time for family. For being surrounded by loved ones and sharing moments that create lifelong memories.

But for Changing Tunes’ participants, (young people and adults in prison – including many who are parents, young people in challenging circumstances, like being in care, and people trying to cope with life after prison) Christmas can be an especially painful time.

Jane Lings - Changing Tunes Trustee, Music Therapist, and former Musician-in-Residence at HMP Eastwood Park - discusses the ‘Tuning In’ project and how mothers in prison are supported to write and play songs for their children.

As part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, we talk to Laura about her incredible journey from participant to volunteer to Changing Tunes Ambassador!

Laura tells us how one moment changed everything, what helped to build her confidence, and her advice for anyone who is thinking of volunteering with a charity.

Changing Tunes and Bxcellence have formed a partnership with Urban Pursuit, an alternative education provider based in Bristol. We sat down with Senior Musician-in-Residence Isie and Bxcellence Founder Tyrell to ask them about this exciting youth project.

Suzy Dymond-White became Chair of Trustees in 2024. Suzy recently talked to us about her long history of working with Changing Tunes, what she appreciates most about our culture, and her advice for anyone thinking of becoming a charity trustee.

Before our annual concerts in Bristol and Birmingham last year, we sat down with Musical Director Gareth to discuss what makes Changing Tunes concerts so special.