We are very pleased to have been the sponsors for the Tracks: A Place From Home project, lead by Emily Jane Spencer and Lucy Revis from Before Breakfast. They created weekly musical workshops for our young Ukrainian refugee friends, aged between 12 to 16 in Sheffield. The young people took part in multiple activities such as mini band classes, songwriters club & they also had opportunity to collaborate with the Women of the Seven Hills and perform their own gig!
The sessions were located in the infamous venue of Leadmill. Leadmill is one of the longest running live music venues in Sheffield where bands such as Coldplay and Oasis have taken over the stage.
Here is some feedback we received!
“I like this place, simply because it’s a great time killer after a tough day. Also, I enjoy playing guitar in small company because it’s atmospheric. + I walk to centre after lesson and go home after small break. One of the minuses is that I need to go here straight after school and don’t have any time for shower, food etc.” - Vlad
“I started coming to Tracks because I herd a lot of good comments about this place and after my first lesson I started to like this place it was a really good place it was a really good experience of playing music in a music group. I like it because it was helping me practice on piano and I never made MY song until this time. It was really fun to come to this place and I actually become 70% better at piano and learn some drums also. And now I know how to make my own music.” - Dima
“I came here to create my own music, because I don’t have the opportunity to do it at home, here I had a good time with other guys, had fun, we wrote songs and recorded them. I am very glad I got here, I have very good teachers who are kind, sweet and merciful, they will always help and cheer. It’s sad that I missed a few lessons, I would like to visit here again, but unfortunately it’s impossible, thank you so much for lessons and fun.” - Mira
“Thank you again for Funding this project - the kids absolutely loved it. We are so chuffed- it was really impactful!” - Comments from Project Leaders
Watch the video below to see more from A Place From Home