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Plain Jane headling our open mic night for STANDARDS X REZON8

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Plain Jane headling our open mic night for STANDARDS X REZON8

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Plain Jane was part of the first cohort of REZON8 Bootcamp for 6 weeks to prepare for the show. We worked on writing techniques, performance and stage presence techniques, as well as recorded multiple songs.

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Spearkz - Young upcoming artist! (Standards X REZON8)

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Spearkz - Young upcoming artist! (Standards X REZON8)

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Spearkz his first song "Day Dreaming" which he recorded at our studio a couple week before the show!

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The newsletter will include regular project and milestones updates, opportunities for young creatives, content from workshops and much more.

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To sign up to the REZON8 newsletter fill in the form bellow. The newsletter will include regular project and milestones updates, opportunities for young creatives, content from workshops and much more.

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RVJ - Spoken word artist and poet (Standards x REZON8)

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RVJ - Spoken word artist and poet (Standards x REZON8)

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These amazing young people who have taken the opportunity to refine their crafts by participating in REZON8 - Bootcamp to step out of their comfort zones. This week they have taken the opportunity to experiment with their music, try new things and collaborate with a mixture of young artists all with their own individual talents….

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What have you liked so far about working with REZON8? 

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What have you liked so far about working with REZON8? 

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“Im surrounded by people with values that align with mine, I feel represented in this space as a black parson, feeling relaxed”

“The fact I can make music and still be able to express how I feel verbally”

“The vibes, the experience of a studio, the knowledge on mixing and mastering music”

“I have liked the conversations, generating ideas and being criticised constructively and knowing that they actually want what’s best for me”

“I have enjoyed the sessions where they help me to delve more into perfecting lyrics and also helping me be more creatively free when making a song”

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Indie Max refining his creative process…

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Indie Max refining his creative process…

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Indie Max will be working alongside KamZz in the studio asking you guys a few questions through out the sessions and is especially good at helping new aspiring artists step outside of their comfort zones. If your second guessing coming down because your nervous or worried about being judged you do not have to worry, these are things we deal with almost everyday: Trust us when I say you will leave feeling accomplished and like a new person!

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REZON8 - Free Recording Sessions (Ages 14-25)

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REZON8 - Free Recording Sessions (Ages 14-25)

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REZON8 is a youth-led music project aimed at ages 14-25, where we use music and lyricism to have a positive impact on young people's mental health. We've been focusing on the creative processes used by each young person to improve emotional literacy and develop mechanisms for self-expression and reflection all while using music as the tool.

Sign up here!

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REZON8 - Free Recording Sessions (14-25s)

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Sign Up to REZON8's Free Recording Sessions for 14-25 year olds!

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KAY-LA - Love Hurts [Music Video] | REZON8

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KAY-LA - Love Hurts [Music Video] | REZON8

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These music videos were created by us leading up to the launch of REZON8 in 2021 as a way to showcase the work we had be creating with the young talented artist we had been working with!

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KAY-LA - Love Hurts [Music Video] | REZON8

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Lily came to us two years ago having never written an original song before. After working with her through out multiple sessions we were able to write and record 3 amazing songs together and Lily has since gone on to study music performance at university.

This week Lily came back to us with her first song written by herself leaving us speechless from the moment she started singing. Since her first session her lyrical ability, vocal skills & confidence within the studio have improved massively.

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Back for the first time in four years, People’s Day 2022 featured a unique mix of artists celebrating the very best of Lewisham. We showcased great music, amazing art and food from all over the world. People’s Day was a huge celebration and everyone was invited to come along and enjoy the fun.

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3MPRESS - Don’t Take It Personal [Music Video] | REZON8

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3MPRESS - Don’t Take It Personal [Music Video] | REZON8

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These music videos were created by us leading up to the launch of REZON8 in 2021 as a way to showcase the work we had be creating with the young talented artist we had been working with!

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3MPRESS - Don't Take It Personal [Music Video] | REZON8

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How do you use the process of creating/writing music to your advantage to better your mental health?

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How do you use the process of creating/writing music to your advantage to better your mental health?

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“I use music as an outlet to release all the negative energy/feelings and give them a place to reside, opposed to letting it manifest within my mind. Acknowledging that the bad thoughts/feelings are present, but getting them out helps to deal with them better”

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Was lovely to be able to are a space to not only share a space alongside alchemy but also to rehearse, refine and perform together :)

Alchemy offers a safe space physically and emotionally, a place to make new friends, build confidence and develop musical creativities which we have seen to be useful for a wide range of life skills such as listening, collaborating and problem-solving.

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We would love to hear your input! Let us know your reasons in the comments!

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Do you believe the process of creating music can have a positive impact on mental health?🔮

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Alchemy offers a safe space physically and emotionally, a place to make new friends, build confidence and develop musical creativities which we have seen to be useful for a wide range of life skills such as listening, collaborating and problem-solving.

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Welcome to Goldsmiths Alchemy!

Find us on instagram here: @goldsmithsalchemy

Founded in 2017, Goldsmiths Alchemy is a weekly Saturday Workshop at Goldsmiths University that offers free access to music rehearsal and recording space, professional music training and youth work support to 13-18-year-olds in the Borough of Lewisham. We operate an anti-oppressive and collaborative education model.

At Alchemy we are committed to working with young people that society is at-risk of losing, such as those struggling with the school system for any reason at all, school / education refusers, those using challenging behaviour as a way to express themselves or those feeling unmotivated, alienated or low in self-esteem.

Alchemy offers a safe space physically and emotionally, a place to make new friends, build confidence and develop musical creativities which we have seen to be useful for a wide range of life skills such as listening, collaborating and problem-solving. It is also a great way to find a language to express emotions and talk about difficult subjects. We maintain communication with schools and parents, making sure that the support we offer is in line with other support in place, aiming to nurture a positive relationship with education and the future.
The three main outcomes for Alchemy participants when they join are:

1. Participants have a good time, learn lots of new transferable skills, build confidence and develop some music skills that bring joy and help with other aspects of life which they can carry on to whatever further education or career path they choose.

2. Participants have found a passion for creativity (composing, performance, music production, spoken word, film making, sound engineering etc) and we support them in their pathway into relevant work, further education or employment possibilities (such as Kieron Morris and his youth-led record label Rezon8).

3. Participants are natural mentors themselves, helping and supporting their peers. Thanks to the Vernon Ellis Foundation, in 2023 we launched our Alchemy Masters scheme where 6 long-term participants over the age of 18 are receiving paid training and employment as artist educators.

Alchemy is also a proud member of the Goldsmiths CCA Residents Programme.

Workshops we offer:

Songwriting, singing, music production (recording, mixing and mastering), improvisation, instrumental lessons, music theory, podcasting, band and ensemble playing, DJing, performance techniques, stagecraft, lyric writing and spoken word. There is plenty of open space for creating and collaborating and developing new material using professional equipment. We also offer youth work mentoring and support with applying to colleges and universities.

Get involved

We accept referrals from schools, parents, PRUs and peers. We are interested to hear from organisations and individuals who are interested in working with us. We can also give performances, workshops, lectures and consultations.

Please contact Mikey Kirkpatrick via m.kirkpatrick@gold.ac.uk.

Participant Testimonies:

What did you enjoy about Alchemy?

"Having freedom to make anything I wanted"

"Coming together as a group and performing music"

"I improved my guitar skills"

"I could express myself without being judged"

"It feels like one big family"

"You get to meet new people"

"I enjoyed the community ,and getting together to perform at events"

"I also liked... when I show my music to people like Mikey or Tomaš, they offer me [suggestions for] improvement on my music... this is something that helped me out on improving myself"

"I enjoy coming and collaborating with other people"

"I enjoy singing and performing... and voice training"

"I like how the environment here at Alchemy is nothing like school, it's more like a family, and it's comfortable".

"I enjoyed the singing, the piano, I enjoyed the piano most, and people here are so nice to me".

What did you especially enjoy?

"When we all worked together to make songs"

"The first performance we did was really fun and... I was really happy and felt really proud... I've learnt quite a lot here"

"That performance in that shop [NX Records takeover]... that was good because everyone in that area came to see what we were doing... more people are starting to come to more events now... more people are coming to view what we create".

"I enjoyed the first time we performed because I had never performed live before so it was nice to be given the opportunity..."

What skills did you develop at Alchemy

"I improved my guitar skills, I improved my saxophone skills, and I learnt how to DJ".

"Piano, guitar, ukulele, and my singing skills"

"Different skills... like changing the way that I write, cos I used to just write for fun when I was bored but now... the type of beats that I use has expanded"

"My confidence skills... every time I do a performance my confidence improves"

"My vocal skills have improved, and during a performance as well, I've learnt those sort of skills".

"Communication, confidence and team working skills"

"I got better at mixing my projects"

"Confidence skills... because I know most times I'm not confident at all... but some people here like you (Lead Youth Worker Lara, doing the interview) helped me out with being confident".

"Being able to perform... compared to last year when I thought I could never write lyrics or perform"

"Being able to record myself in the studio"

What could be changed to make Alchemy better?

"Everything's so perfect"

"Having more workshops like the vocal workshops, or like how to mix and master and stuff like that"

"I don't think Alchemy needs to be changed, it helps all people"

Would you recommend Alchemy?

"Yes! If you're interested in music... Hell yes! It's not a negotiation! You're going... you're going OK! If the spots open, it's not negotiable, you're going, OK!"

"Yes, because it's very cool and you learn and are happy... I'd recommend it to other kids my age like 14-16 years old".

"Yeah, especially to young artists that don't have anywhere to record or show the talent that they have... cos some people don't have a space to learn how to become a better artist or use instruments and stuff like that".

Joshua, Alchemy participant since 2018 (now an Alchemy Master)
It's not just a project it's a place for young people to come and express whatever they feel freely without prejudice, whether that emoting being grief, anger, happiness and so on.

As someone who apart of the project since I was in year 8 this meant a whole lot to me in terms of creativity and finding a sense of purpose. Lockdown put a halt to that but they still managed to find a way to make it work and even held live shows over team meetings. I'm now in my final year of college going into uni and I'm still going as a regular to work on my own craft further and experiment new things. Alchemy has been somewhere where I can go with my friends and make whatever I want and express whatever I want, and again not just for me it's also been an incredible hub for young people to come and seek help from people who have experienced what they have experienced and find ways to help them improve. There isn't a whole ton of projects that do it as professionally and as successfully as Alchemy, as well as casually. This project means so much for local youths as well as bringing in more and more interest for people to do music.
Moziah, Alchemy participant since 2018 (now an Alchemy Master)
Alchemy is a way to express yourself in a creative environment, surrounding by artists, producers, singers, poets, pianists, guitarist the lot. Every Saturday I go to Alchemy with a song or two in my head, I go into the studio play some beats and then I just do my thing. I could be rapping, I could be singing I can be doing anything really. I just go record and let it all out in a satisfying way and that's done by me making songs. I can share those songs by going up on stages and perform at shows, It's great experience. This is how I've been able to mature as a person and better myself mentally and creatively. I keep going Alchemy because it's an escape from every day life you know? like stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, it's truly wholesome.

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Welcome to Goldsmiths Alchemy! Find us on instagram here: @goldsmithsalchemy Founded in 2017, Goldsmiths Alchemy is a weekly Saturday Workshop at Goldsmiths University that offers free access to music rehearsal and recording space, professional music training and youth work support to 13-18-year-olds in the Borough of Lewisham.

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These music videos were created by us leading up to the launch of REZON8 in 2021 as a way to showcase the work we had be creating with the young talented artist we had been working with!

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Princess came to REZON8 with a piece created for her show ‘Daisy Chain’ to put the voices of young people in social care at the forefront. This song is an observation of their experiences in the form of a “hype song”.

“I wanted to create something for personal motivation that I know others can resonate with”

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Being able to be in the presence of Taiwo singing an original song is an honour. There’s not even much to say. Just watch and listen to his greatness :)

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A podcast created by Phoebe Fairchild and Marlo Savin in collaboration with the Albany and Sounds Like Chaos as part of A Big Conversation.

The #I’mnotokaybut… podcast is a fun, honest podcast that speaks to the young creative community based at the Albany SE8 and members of youth arts collective Sounds Like Chaos. Join hosts Marlo and Phoebe in conversation with friends and fellow artists as they talk about creativity and how it’s supported their mental health at critical times.

Episode 2 Kieron Morris

https://open.spotify.com/show/4UMfnB4fToD0AdxAZGVoXU

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Rezon8@thealbany.org.uk

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We asked Indie some questions about how music impacts him and what his perspective of REZON8

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We asked Princess some questions about how music impacts her and what her perspective of REZON8 is!

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What has you experience with REZON8 been so far?

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What has you experience with REZON8 been so far?

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“REZON8 has been so welcoming. As a shy person it is so hard to come out of my bubble but he has constantly been checking up on me and been so patient with me while in the studio. REZON8 has been so welcoming towards me and making sure I’m comfortable giving me the right space and attention making me feel involved’’

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We asked Princess some questions about how music impacts her and what her perspective of REZON8 is!

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REZON8 Launch Event 2021 Recap | The Festival Of Radical Care

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On October 8th 2021 REZON8 had an event as part of The Festival of Radical Care representing the labels official launch. The launch showcased some of the work from REZON8 and the artists we have been working with over the past 6 months.

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REZON8 Launch Event 2021 Recap | The Festival Of Radical Care

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That end of session energy knowing you have a hit! Session W/ SixZiah...

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That end of session energy knowing you have a hit! Session W/ SixZiah...

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SixZiah has been with REZON8 since the very start and it has been amazing being able to be apart of his journey. Everything from the progress he has made lyrically and mentally over the years has been a sight to see and we want nothing more than to see help him reach the greats!

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While working with REZON8 what skills have you been able to develop?

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While working with REZON8 what skills have you been able to develop?

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“Rezon8 has helped me and people who I have worked alongside grow in levels of confidence and ability that even I wouldn’t expect from them and he has motivated me to pursue a musical career”

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REZON8 - NoetheKulcha Radio w/ KB & DAYSH

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REZON8 - NoetheKulcha Radio w/ KB & DAYSH

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Explore 15+ million radio shows, DJ mixes, podcasts and tracks made by passionate creators.

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This upload features tracks from Micofcourse, KB and more.

All the way from London Rezon 8 artists Daysh (18) and KB (16) chat with us at CJLO's NoetheKulcha about new music, performing and we get to know abit...

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Noethekulcha Ep 21 - Uk Drill Rappers Kb And Daysh Chat About Up Coming Music And Performances

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All the way from London Rezon 8 artists Daysh (18) and KB (16) chat with us at CJLO's NoetheKulcha about new music, performing and we get to know abit more about each artist!

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If there is anything else you think of then comment bellow!

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More workshops (Comment what you would like to see)

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We’re in the process of making some playlists for streaming platforms. More coming soon!

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How do you think REZON8 can be improved? 

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We asked W3STY some questions about how music impacts him and what his perspective of REZON8 is!

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Clip of session with young artist ‘Meaningful’.

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Clip of session with young artist ‘Meaningful’.

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We probably see Meaningful more than any other young person multiple times a week and there is never a dull moment. Meaningful has a severe stammer however when recording music this just happens to disappear! Each session takes control of the space and uses an online DAW, Bandlab, to record his music which he then takes home and edits himself. If this isn’t commitment to the craft I don’t know what is!

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Join us at The Albany, Deptford for another thought-provoking, talent-filled evening where the stage is open for anyone to grab the mic. So, if you have some material you’ve been wanting to put in front of a supportive audience, you found the place to do it.

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“I use words that define my experiences into metaphors that creates a blurred line between my lyrics and life story“

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To kick off the relaunch of Come as You Are, Standards x REZON8 is back with yet another electrifying open mic night in the Albany Caffe.

This edition's themes are Reflection and Refinement. We would love to see you there whether you’re a spoken word artist, musician, or instrumentalist. Join us to share what you have been reflecting on and for the opportunity to celebrate your craft alongside other talented creatives.

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To kick off the the relaunch of Come as You Are, Standards x REZON8 is back with yet another electrifying open mic night in the Albany CaffA.

This editions themes are Reflection and Refinement. We would love to see you there whether you're a spoken word artist, musician or instrumentalist. Join us to share what you have been reflecting on and for the opportunity to celebrate your craft alongside other talented creatives.
Our headliners include:
Briz(e) is a rapper from Stoke Newington that uses many musical influences ranging from Soul-Jazz. Artist wise his inspirations are J.cole, Bas, and Kendrick. Briz continues to do shows in and around London whilst producing radio shows and events. Most recently Briz has stepped into the world of branding and marketing and has done the branding for Studio 36 at EartH.

REZON8 is a youth-led project created to help empower young people by using music and lyricism as a tool to better their mental health.

STANDARDS is founded by Amaarah Roze and are curated events filled with art, celebration and conversation.

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Standards x REZON8 is an evening of art, conversation and celebration.

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I don’t even know what to say. The beat started playing and they collectively took control. After weeks of sharing their creativity within the same space they was able to come together and synergise outside of their genres.

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REZON8 is a youth-led music project aimed at ages 14-25 where we give young people the opportunity to learn how to use music and lyricism as a tool to positively impact their mental health. Evidence shows that young black men are overrepresented in restrictive mental health settings, yet are least likely to access early interventions and community-based support. Many young people that we work with have voiced that they feel uncomfortable speaking about their mental health in a formal 1-1 setting but would through a similar process using a creative outlet such as music. As a result of this, over the last two years, REZON8 has provided over 200 free recording sessions using the informal structure to give young people the space to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and mental health through music. REZON8 has been developing its practice, using music and lyricism to support young people, specifically thinking about the importance of reflection, utilizing creative processes, improving emotional literacy, and developing mechanisms for self-expression all while using music as the tool.

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Step into an exciting creative journey with REZON8 Boot Camp Phase II! This is the perfect spot for young artists to stretch their wings, acquire new skills, and engage in meaningful collaborations. Our all-encompassing program will cover writing techniques, studio recording, performance, and so much more. With these skills, we aim to create a collaborative mixtape that will as allow all participants involved to collectively curate an event to showcase their work during CAYA.

This 6-week intensive programme will be led by international slam champion, performance poet, spoken word artist, and writer Y.a Poet alongside Kieron Morris the Director of REZON8.

Sign up here!