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Sonic [db] is about opportunity in a digital age.

Sonic [db] is about development.  

Sonic [db] is about inspiration.

Sonic [db] is about looking upwards, outwards and beyond...

 
Sonic [db] is a unique music technology and music industry project taking place in Youth Offending Institutions across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service and Make Some Noise set up Sonic [db] with additional help from Arts Council England, West Midlands.

 

 
Features:

 

·          The Sonic [db] training package is tailored for each Young Offending Institute. The packages include elements such as music production software, sound recording, DJ skills and music industry awareness.

·          Sonic [db] has worked in HMPYOI Swinfen Hall, HMPYOI Brinsford, HMPYOI Drake Hall and HMPYOI Werrington.

 
Benefits:

 

·          Offers a creative method of increasing confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and problem solving.

·          Gives young offenders an opportunity to refocus their energy.

·          Provides a variety of opportunities within the industry, ranging from music composition and performance to production and management.

·          Through this two year project, young offenders are involved are gaining creative, technical and industry skills which will be relevant to them "on the out".

 

If you would like to get involved with Sonic [db], or if you would like some more information, contact Liz Muge on liz.muge@staffordshire.gov.uk or Owen Hurcombe on owen.hurcombe@staffordshire.gov.uk


Contact: Tim Sharp - 01785 278 289
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Email: tim@make-some-noise.com
Website: www.sonicdb.co.uk



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Sonic [db] in national showcase

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100 Arts Award Bronze & Silver Passes

28 bronze passes and 4 silver passes takes Make Some Noise's total Arts Award passes to 100!

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Christina Coker OBE to visit Sonic db participants

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Music programme for young offenders returns

Sonic [db] runs another residency in HMPYOI Swinfen Hall

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Sonic [db] sounds across Staffordshire once again

Sonic [db] the acclaimed music project is set to run again in HMPYOI Swinfen Hall

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