Live Music
We have a wide range of musicians who deliver the live music programme across our mental health wards. There is a strong emphasis on engagement with service users, rather than just performance.
Concerts take place at 2pm on Tuesdays in the Bistro at the Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury on the following dates:
21 January 2025 - Bob Gessey - fabulous guitar and vocals with a variety of songs in all styles
25 February - Steve Tams - a range of piano classics and popular tunes on the Steinway grand piano
25 March - James Taylor - very talented and versatile pianist playing our Steinway grand piano
29 April - Marko & Rob - music across the decades on guitar & vocals
27 May - Ben Taplin & Fergus Reid - guitar and vocals
All are welcome to attend and we welcome applications from musicians who would like to take part in the programme - to enquire please email: artsforhealth@mpft.nhs.uk.
Feedback from service users, staff & guests:
Marvellous atmosphere, very therapeutic, excellent music - I enjoyed the beautiful music very much - Brilliant music from incredibly talented musicians! - Most enjoyable and relaxing.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Arts for Health are looking for freelance musicians who are interested delivering live music across our mental health wards at Redwoods, Shrewsbury and St. George's, Stafford.
There is a strong emphasis on engagement with service users, rather than just performance, with the aim of bringing benefit to our service users, carers and staff.
Interested? Please email artsforhealth@mpft.nhs.uk
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Arts for Health Contact Details
Arts for Health - General Enquiries
Jessica Kent - Arts for Health Lead
Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive,
Shrewsbury SY3 8DS
Helen Wilson - Project Worker
St. George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford ST16 3AG
Helen.wilson@mpft.nhs.uk 07964208542 / 01785221328
Owen Hurcombe - Digital & Communications Project Worker
St, George's Hospital, Corporation Street,
Stafford ST16 3AG
Diana Buckle - Administrator
Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive,
Shrewsbury SY3 8DS