Our impact
Meet some of the musicians whose lives have been impacted by our support
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Maddie — “Affording the second year would have been impossible without help.”
Maddie’s journey in music began in the historic city of Wells, Somerset, where her love for singing first took root. Her growth as an opera singer has been supported in vital ways by Help Musicians.
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Sarah — “I don’t think my voice felt this good even before.”
Sarah’s journey back into the performing arts after years of health complications was not an easy one, but the support she received from Help Musicians was crucial in making it possible.
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Pauline Dobie – “It made me appreciate how tough this can be for musicians”
On World Mental Health Day, our Community Fundraising and Engagement Officer Pauline Dobie shares the story of her husband Mike.
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Feargal Mostyn-Williams – “If you’re thinking about doing a challenge event for Help Musicians, go for it”
Feargal is raising money for Help Musicians by swimming and cycling across Europe
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brownbear — “Help Musicians is an essential charity, they provide emotional support and put musicians first”
Matt’s 2023 album Demons was nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year Award
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Lady Nade — “Don’t hold back from reaching out to Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter”
Bristol singer-songwriter Lady Nade describes support from both charities as a lifeline
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Angharad Jenkins — “Becoming a mother fed my creativity more than I could ever have imagined”
After having children, Angharad was inspired to start writing and singing pop music
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Amy Blythe — “Music Minds Matter is vital for people in the music industry”
Amy ran the 2024 London Marathon to fundraise for Music Minds Matter
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Samantha Lindo — “Help Musicians feels human and the charity cares deeply about musicians’ lives and journeys”
We supported Samantha after having a child, to release her debut album Ancestry