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A sober festival is coming to Essex in August

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While festivals have traditionally been known as a hotspot for drugs, alcohol and substance misuse, Essex Recovery Festival is looking to fill a much-needed gap in this Summer’s festival calendar. Over recent years, England has seen a huge generational shift in alcohol consumption. In a 2023 survey, a third of young people aged 18-25 said […]

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Tony Christie launches music for dementia campaign

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A new ‘Give It A Go’ campaign from Music for Dementia has been launched by singing legend Tony Christie who announced in January 2023 he was living with dementia. It is estimated there are 2.4 million people in the UK acting as unpaid care givers to people living with dementia. While there can be moments […]

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UK’s Only not-for-profit Recovery Record Label Faces Uncertain Future

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Established in Brighton in 2018 to work with musicians in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, Not Saints has always had a challenging existence. In the world of music, where alcohol and substance misuse are interwoven into the very fabric of day-to-day life the challenges faced by Not Saints and the artists they work with […]

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Top bands join forces for Scottish Explorer Scouts’ charity album

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An Aberdeen Scout group has created a showstopping compilation of local music to raise vital funds

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Music star Self Esteem joins charity campaign to end domestic violence

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The singer Self Esteem is featured in a new Christmas campaign by Solace to support women escaping abuse.

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Colour and shape software will help learners read music

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Learners can pick up instrument and play music instantly

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New funds to help young people enter music industry

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A new investment will help secure a London music venue’s future.

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Recovery Orchestra Celebrate Acts Of Kindness With New Release

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New Note Orchestra’s new album Kind Rebellion explores impacts of kindness

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Hip-hop artist offers hope to those living with addiction

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Check out this positive news story: a hip-hop artist from Brighton has released a new single which he hopes will inspire people living with addiction. The song ‘Monkey On My Shoulder’ chronicles the artist Milky’s journey with drink and drug addiction.

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Music star swaps stage for fight against plastic

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Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy is swapping performing for the fight against plastics in a new drive to end throw away culture.

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