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Vocalize is a free music project for talented disadvantaged young people aged 11-19 jointly run by the National Youth Arts Trust (NYAT) and Youth Action Alliance (YAA), a charity based at the heart of the North Kensington community. Vocalize will increase wellbeing and confidence and allow musical talent to flourish and grow.
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Situation
The Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 has had a major impact on the North Kensington community, as well as coping with Covid-19. Over 6,000 children in the borough are identified as living in poverty, income inequality is higher here than any other borough, there has been an increase in serious youth violence, and 29.3% of 19 years olds are without a Level 3 Qualification. There is no free singing activity in the area, so we know this project (based on two previous pilots) is both urgent and necessary. Young people need access to free cultural activities.
Solution
Vocalize will be a safe creative community hub for young people aged 11-19 to access the performing arts and make music with arts professionals. We will run weekly singing 2 hour workshops teaching skills, techniques and different genres of musical theatre. There will be 3 hour workshops and masterclasses in the school holidays, plus visits to live shows and a chance to compose original music and perform in termly showcases and as part of North Kensington Youth Festival.