Outthere is a companion participatory music project to My Tunes. In it we focus on working with 16-25 year olds who are ‘Not in Education, Employment or Training’ (NEET) or at risk of becoming NEET. It is delivered by Actiontrack music leaders and funded the Octagon Music Hub (Somerset & Dorset’s Music Education Hub).
As with My Tunes, wework mainly on a one-to-one basis either at the Actiontrack Recording Studio inTaunton, or in spaces local to the participants. Sessions are co-authored withthe participants and are constructed around their interests. A variety of music-making styles and genres are on offer and we reach individuals through a referral process.
The aim is to enhance communication and social skills as well as supporting self confidence and selfexpression through music making. Here is a video made with Jenna which shows Outthere had a positive impact on her life.
Referrers represent a range of agencies including Focus 5, Family Intervention Service, Youth Offending Team, the Virtual School, FE Colleges Student Support Services, SEND Professional Advisory Services, Leaving Care, Children Looked After, Yeovil4Family and Social Services.
