Si Blatchly, the mastermind behind the Chai Wallahs touring festival stage, is driven by the infectious and unifying exhilaration of live music. Collaborating with others, he has responded to the unprecedented challenges faced by the sector by introducing a brand new, crowdfunded model. Blatchly’s passion for live music was evident when he reminisced about the… Continue reading Uniting people via live music – and helping rising stars
Author: Daniel Dylan Wray
How a walk in the woods is helping men overcome the stigma of talking about their feelings
Andy’s Man Club, a UK movement for suicide prevention that began with nine men meeting in a room in Yorkshire, has partnered with Forestry England to promote positive mental health through a series of outdoor running events. The charity offers free, peer-to-peer support groups across the country each week, providing a safe space for men… Continue reading How a walk in the woods is helping men overcome the stigma of talking about their feelings
Five ways community is at the heart of Brighton Festival
Brighton Festival is England’s largest multi-arts festival, and in difficult times like these, the importance of arts and culture has become more apparent than ever before. The festival has found ways to open up cultural experiences to as many people as possible in Brighton and Hove and beyond. Celebrating the place is synonymous with working… Continue reading Five ways community is at the heart of Brighton Festival