Sound Communities CIC

Sound Communities CIC Creatively Empowering Youth Voice

https://linktr.ee/sound_communities Our Mission

Our mission is to engage and mobilise marginalised young people.

Our Vision

To create communities of empowered, confident and resilient young people with the aspirations and skills to build a better and fairer future. We will help them to lead digital production opportunities together, to improve their well-being and facilitate expression, creativity and agency.

Torbay’s first youth-led, grassroots music festival is here! And we're running it!!On the 18th July 2026 at The Banjo, P...
01/06/2026

Torbay’s first youth-led, grassroots music festival is here! And we're running it!!

On the 18th July 2026 at The Banjo, Princess Gardens, Torquay -

Every day we work with talented young people who don’t get the opportunity to get on the stage and perform in front of the crowd, so we thought what better way to help them do this than by creating our very own festival?! AND most importantly, Tor-VYBZ will be run by young people, proving that Torbay can be a place for young people to thrive in the creative industries!

On the day you can expect to see 2 stages, with live music from 11:00 - 20:00. Including a final performance from a big headliner in the D&B scene!
We’ve also got some excellent local companies running the bar and food stalls so come and show your support by getting some tasty food & a drink or two! 🍔🍻

The National Lottery Community Fund Arts Council England

This is an announcement from the young people of Parkfield Skatepark:“Oioi people of the skatepark!30th of June, get you...
31/05/2026

This is an announcement from the young people of Parkfield Skatepark:

“Oioi people of the skatepark!
30th of June, get yourself down to the Parkfield Jam. The jam of the Summer.
Live music, competitions for best tricks, best lines, & space for young talent. Come and get involved!
Whatever you do, we don’t care, we wanna see everyone in the Bay down to watch some skaters eat it”

Supported by Sound Communities & , funded by The National Lottery Community Fund & Devon Community Foundation

Wednesday must have been one of the hottest days of the year. And not just because it was 30 degrees, but because the Pa...
29/05/2026

Wednesday must have been one of the hottest days of the year. And not just because it was 30 degrees, but because the Parkfield Open Day was firing on all cylinders!

The Boom Bus was booming, the bike track was flowing, the front lawn was full of fun for young people, and most importantly the skatepark was literally jamming!

Congrats to the young winner of the skate jam competition, Yuki, the only young woman to compete who really showed her skills around the park.

Young people of all ages shared the space with kindness, and a love for being active (from playing on the bouncy castle, to competing in the skate jam), and it was brill to see so many new and familiar faces all in one space.

Mark and Cal from Sound Comms worked with young people across all of the social groups to provide the music for the jam and plant the seeds (quite literally!) for a positive summer.

Young people told us they ‘loved the music’ and ‘would love to be involved with something like this again’ - keep your eyes peeled for another post in the next couple of days on that front!

The whole event was brilliantly organised, supported, and attended and really showcased the best of young people in the Bay. So, a big thanks to Parkfield for having us there, and to the lovely young people of Torbay who graciously shared their space with us!

Our outreach sessions at Parkfield Skatepark are funded by and Fund.

28/05/2026

Do you know what a cypher is? 🤨

Take a listen to this video explaining by one of our Liam. Last Summer, Liam and another young leader, Jarvis, arranged for artists all across the to come together and perform. 🎙️

Take a listen to all the talented young people involved explain what it meant to them and how it can shape in through and . 👂

Supported by Arts Council England, and

Did you know you can come to Sound Communities for advice and guidance about s*xual health? With 5 DOINK trained staff...
27/05/2026

Did you know you can come to Sound Communities for advice and guidance about s*xual health?

With 5 DOINK trained staff you can choose who to speak to and what you speak about. Whether you would like to chat about staying safe, staying healthy, or a bit myth busting we’re here for you.

You can also join the DOINK scheme for free and confidential access to condoms and safer s*x products. Just ask us about DOINK next time you drop by.

*xualhealth

📣 What’s next after school or college? Come and find out.We’re excited to support the Fair Futures Festival — a free eve...
26/05/2026

📣 What’s next after school or college? Come and find out.
We’re excited to support the Fair Futures Festival — a free event designed to help young people explore opportunities, get advice and feel more confident about their future. 💬✨
Whether you’re thinking about:

🎓 College or apprenticeships
💼 Jobs and employment
🧠 Mental health & wellbeing support
🚀 Future opportunities and next steps
…there’ll be information, support and friendly faces all in one place — plus food, music and refreshments! 🎶🍕

📍 Torquay Assembly Hall
📅 Tuesday 9 June
🕛 12pm–6pm
🎟️ Free to attend – just turn up or book ahead via the QR code
Your future. Your way.

At Sound Communities, we know how important the right support and opportunities can be for young people navigating what comes next. If you work with young people approaching the end of school or college, this is worth sharing. 🙌

With just three days left to be able to apply for Work Experience 2026 at sound communities, it's time to get your appli...
21/05/2026

With just three days left to be able to apply for Work Experience 2026 at sound communities, it's time to get your applications in!

Just complete this form by Sunday 24th May:
Work Experience at Sound Communities Application Form – Fill in form

For more info on who can apply and how, check out the website:
https://soundcommunities.co.uk/work-with-us/work-experience/

Work experience at Sound Communities is an opportunity for 16-18s to experience a range of creative careers and contribute to the first ever Tor-Vybz festival. It is hands on, fun, and a great stepping stone to careers in the arts for young people in Torbay!

One of our Directors, Mike, was recently invited to the at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the achievements of Sound Co...
20/05/2026

One of our Directors, Mike, was recently invited to the at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the achievements of Sound Communities in the community.

The invite was courtesy of the Lord Lieutenant of Devon recognising those who had made significant commitments to support others.

It was a lovely day to take in the beautiful grounds as well as see some members of the Royal Family. A day to reflect, as well as feel privileged for the recognition of all our staff who are dedicated to helping young people locally.

Tuesday 30th June 4PM - 6PM Skate Jam down at Parkfield! Get yourselves involved, get yourselves down there, save the da...
19/05/2026

Tuesday 30th June 4PM - 6PM Skate Jam down at Parkfield! Get yourselves involved, get yourselves down there, save the date. There will be live music, competitions and more! More info to come🤘

19/05/2026

PHIBES ANNOUNCED 🔥 | TOR-VYBZ 2026 HEADLINER 🌴⚡PHIBES LIVE IN TORQUAY

Torbay… this one’s BIG.

We’re officially announcing as a HEADLINER for Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026 🔊🔥

Known across the UK and international Drum & Bass scene for their explosive productions, heavyweight basslines, and high-energy live sets, PHIBES have become one of the most recognisable names in modern DnB ⚡

From huge festival stages to massive rave lineups, they’ve built a reputation for bringing pure energy wherever they land — and now they’re coming to the English Riviera 🌊

By stepping onto the Tor-VYBZ lineup, PHIBES are helping support the next generation of grassroots artists and young creatives coming up through the South West music scene — something this festival is all about 💥

This summer, Princess Gardens in Torquay transforms into a huge open-air celebration of youth culture, music, and emerging talent 🌴
Expect:

🔥 Drum & Bass
🔥 UK Rap & R&B
🔥 House & Garage
🔥 Live Bands & Acoustic Artists
🔥 Big festival energy on the seafront

📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ July 2026
🎟️ Free Entry

Now the ball is rolling… more big announcements still to come 👀

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