Live Music

Musician Bob Gessey 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

artsforhealth@mpft.nhs.uk

Jessica Kent - Arts for Health Lead

Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive,
Shrewsbury SY3 8DS

Jessica.kent@mpft.nhs.uk 
01743 210048 / 07814 752783
 

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

Owen.hurcombe@mpft.nhs.uk
07976560700

Diana Buckle - Administrator

Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive,
Shrewsbury SY3 8DS

Diana.buckle@mpft.nhs.uk