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:
22 Oct - Bob Gessey - fabulous guitar and vocals with a variety of songs in all styles
5 November - Gemima Gallier - high energy songs & guitar from this highly talented musician
12 Nov - James Taylor - very talented and versatile pianist playing our Steinway grand piano
19 Nov - Annie & Helen - harp, ukulele & vocals with lovely harmonies
3 December - Shrewsbury Handbells - enjoy the delightful sound of handbells and a lovely selection of well known melodies
10 Dec - musicians tbc...
17 Dec - Dan Walsh - banjoman extraordinaire!
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
We have teamed up with Music in Hospitals & Care to deliver a series of live music concerts at St George’s, Stafford and Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury.
The concerts feature professional musicians:
Dan Walsh on banjo, guitar and vocals
Bob Gessey on guitar, piano and vocals
Annie & Helen on vocals, fiddle and harp
The concerts take place on the wards at St Georges and in the Bistro at Redwoods - see dates above. For further information please email artsforhealth@mpft.nhs.uk
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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