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We use music as a catalyst to empower people to change their lives.

“It's clear that this work is much more than just a nice idea” – Sophie Haewood, The Times

Finding Rhythms is the result of the meeting of minds of Robin Harris and Emily Vermont; their drive to help people find their rhythm in life through music. Our aim is to bring the possibility of expression and realisation of talents to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. We believe that mus

ic and an opportunity for creative expression can be key to a person’s well-being and quality of life. Whether or not it brings food to the table, studies have shown that practicing something like music can vastly improve one’s chances of leading a productive existence, holding down meaningful employment, maintaining relationships and avoiding drugs and crime. "They say prison is to make you a better person — how can I be a better person when I can't get no music in?" - Inmate, HMP High Down

28/05/2026

This week, we held the first of six workshops led by musician, 👏

The group is working on a collaborative piece to perform at the next live show on July 7th.

It was a great evening with the group working seamlessly to support one another, encourage open discussion and sharing of ideas.

Tickets are now available for the show! Link in bio to secure yours.🙌🎶

22/05/2026

🎉Funder Focus: 🎉

A huge thank you to Dentons for their continued support! Although they’re known for their global legal expertise, they’ve also made a meaningful impact in the community with a generous donation to our work.

Their contribution is helping us provide essential resources and opportunities for those in our programmes and we’re grateful for their commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives like ours.

Corporate partners are an integral part of our funding as we move forward with big plans to grow and we'd love to partner with more businesses throughout 2026, who want to have a positive social impact through their work.

Thank you, Dentons LLP, for being part of our journey and making a difference!🙌🎶

20/05/2026

A huge shout out to the amazing Rose Morgan, Community Champion at in Peckham!🙌

Rose has kindly given us a voucher to use for refreshments at the Studio - meaning more fuel and hydration to keep our participants’ and musicians’ energy up during sessions!

We’re so grateful for initiatives like this, especially from large corporates who are trying to have a positive impact on their local communities.

Thanks again to and thank you, Rose!🙏🎶

19/05/2026

What happens when Black men experiencing severe mental health difficulties are offered a safe, creative space built around music, identity and belonging?

The results speak for themselves.

A newly published peer-reviewed paper explored the impact of Finding Rhythms projects delivered alongside NHS mental health services in Harrow, London.

Across three projects:
🎶 27 Black men created 3 original albums
🎶 Participants reported improved wellbeing, confidence and belonging
🎶 Inpatient admissions reduced by 60%
🎶 Hospital bed days reduced by almost 75%
🎶 Men who had previously been labelled “hard to reach” felt seen, respected and safe enough to tell their own stories.

This is what culturally relevant, creative mental health support can look like. Huge respect to every participant, facilitator, clinician and partner involved. A massive shout out to Dr Shona Joyce Herron for bringing these projects into being and such an insightful paper on the impact of our work.

The paper reminds us:

Maybe people aren’t “hard to reach.”

Maybe systems have been hardly trying.

15/05/2026

🎉Funder Focus: Team London Bridge🎉

We’re excited to share that Finding Rhythms has been awarded funding through the Team London Bridge Building Communities Fund!

This support will help us deliver a series of insight sessions for young people at risk of offending, providing professional development, industry exposure and employability support to help participants move closer to meaningful employment opportunities.

The young people taking part will be drawn from our Finding Rhythms Studio programme in South East London - a space where music-making, mentoring and creativity come together to support positive change.

We’re incredibly grateful to Team London Bridge for recognising the value of this work and for investing in opportunities that empower young people and strengthen communities.

We’re looking forward to getting started on the project and sharing updates along the way!🙌

14/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome from for another brilliant Insights workshop with our participants this week!

Jonny shared invaluable insight into the world of artist management, drawing on his experience managing an exciting roster of artists including Hak Baker, Caitlyn Scarlett, Maya Lane, Finlay C, Sola Guinto and ENNA.

The session explored how artists can build momentum, develop their identity and position themselves professionally within the music industry.

The room was packed out and participants came away inspired with plenty of practical ideas and advice to take forward in their own careers.

Insights workshops like these are such an important part of helping our participants bridge the gap between creativity and the professional music world - and hearing directly from experienced industry professionals makes a huge impact.

A huge thank you to Jonny for taking the time to share his knowledge and experience with us. It was a real privilege to have him join us!🙌🎶

12/05/2026

Music can be so much more than creativity or entertainment.

For many people, it becomes a way to process emotion, reduce stress, build confidence and reconnect with others.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we asked producer, , about all things music and mental health.

Here’s what he had to say🎶

(Soundtrack by 🔥)

11/05/2026

We use music as a catalyst to empower people to improve their lives - and this is never more relevant than it is on Mental Health Awareness Week.

Want to refer yourself or someone else to the Finding Rhythms programme?

Comment "REFER" or DM us and we'll send you the referral form.🎶

08/05/2026

🎉Funder Focus: City Bridge Foundation🎉

We’re so grateful to City Bridge Foundation, who have generously supported us with two years of funding for our Studio programme!

As we near the end of our first year, this support has been crucial in helping us create a safe and inspiring space for creativity, growth and collaboration.

The Foundation’s commitment to enriching communities across London is truly making a difference - and we’re proud to be part of their vision.

Trusts and foundations are an integral part of our funding as we move forward with big plans to grow. We’d love to partner with more organisations throughout 2026 who want to have a positive social impact through their work.

If you'd like to find out more about supporting our work, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Katie Weatherall or email [email protected].

Thank you, City Bridge Foundation, for being such a pivotal part of our journey.

We can’t wait to share what’s to come in the next year!🙌🎶

01/05/2026

🎉Funder Focus: Foot Locker + pirate.com 🎉

We’re so happy to share that we’ve been selected as part of the Studios For All Fund, powered by Foot Locker in partnership with Studios for All and PIRATE.COM.

This incredible scheme will support our alumni participants by providing free studio space for anyone who has gone through our Finding Rhythms Studio programme.

Studios For All x Foot Locker Fund will unlock 10,000 hours of free studio time for grassroots organisations and young people who face barriers to accessing music opportunities.

We’re proud to be part of a nationwide initiative helping emerging talent create, rehearse and grow.

Corporate partners are an integral part of our funding as we move forward with big plans to grow and we'd love to partner with more businesses throughout 2026, who want to have a positive social impact through their work.

If you'd like to find out more about supporting our work, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Katie Weatherall or email [email protected].

Thank you, Foot Locker and Pirate Studios!🙌🎶

27/04/2026

Monday Mood: GRATEFUL!🙌🙏

Our amazing musicians, Cleo and Dwayne received this card from the participants on our recent project at HMP High Down and it’s such a great reminder of why we do the work we do at Finding Rhythms.

We truly believe that music is a catalyst to empower people to improve their lives - and the comments written inside this card were testament to that.

The men praised the musicians and the programme for helping the to step out of their comfort zones, saying how much the programme meant to them. The feedback we’ve received in our post-programme evaluation only amplifies these comments.

A huge thanks to the brilliant and for all your hard work on this project. We are so grateful for you!🎶

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