Luton Borough Council

C:HAT was approached by Luton Borough Council to support them with the development and delivery of a creative music project that looked at addressing issues around bullying and oppression, in conjunction with National Anti- Bullying Week.

 

Working in partnership with young people and staff, a music project developed where young people were given the opportunity to create a track that spoke about how they felt about bullying and oppression.

 

All entries were then taken to a major London recording studios where top producers listened to the tracks and chose a selection of seven to compete in a live music competition.

 

On the night, unfortunately only six of the finalists were able to perform, however the line up included a punk band, a female solo artist, local mc’s and hip hop. All performers were supported by family and friends and each performed fantastically, providing a spectacular evening for the audience.

 

As with all competitions, there can only be one winner, and on the night DREZ, shone out, and clinched the first prize.

 

The event provided the young people to showcase their talent, and allowed parents, significant adults, including youth workers and friends an opportunity to see their young people learning and achieving great success.

 

HME Support Group

HME SG is a National Charity that supports all people, including those who are affected with the rare bone condition osteochondromatosis.

 

They hired C:HAT to run a workshop with the young people at their national conference in May 2005 and again in 2006.

 

12 young people attended the workshop, where the programme included a question and answer session with Doctor Daniel Porter, who looked at the practicalities of the condition.

 

It then moved onto looking at the emotional well being of the group, through practical activities, that allowed the young people to explore their identity and feelings about the bone condition.

 

Through the practical activities the young people were able to not only look at important issues and talk about how they were feeling, but were also able to develop their own support network, that continues to exist today, via the internet.

 

“loved today and would really like to stay in contact” Emma, 16.

 

“fun and awesome” Rob, 14.