Performance & progression

Make music. Be heard. Move forward.

Creative opportunities that build confidence, connections and practical routes into volunteering, training and work.

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Beyond the studio

Your next step can take many forms.

Key Changes artists can share original work on digital streaming platforms, perform in supportive settings and develop experience across creative and professional roles.

The focus is personal: taking part might mean a first open mic, helping at an event, supporting another participant or preparing for education and employment.

A Key Changes concert and live music event

Performance

Open mics and concerts.

Live performance is a key part of the Key Changes approach.

Artists can perform original music developed in our studios at supportive open-mic nights and concerts. Taking to the stage can build confidence and self-esteem, bring people together and challenge stigma around mental health.

Our events are welcoming, energising spaces for both performers and audiences.

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Key Changes artists and volunteers taking part in a community music event

Progression after your programme

The Artist Volunteer Programme.

For people aged 18+ who have completed a Key Changes programme and want to stay involved, build experience and take their next step.

Choose from weekly online and in-person opportunities. Each completed activity earns credits towards free studio time.

Opportunities include

  • Supporting and encouraging other participants
  • Helping at open mics, concerts and community events
  • Artist-development and social-media skills sessions
  • Peer support through the Musicians’ Wellbeing Network
  • Work experience and transferable vocational skills

These experiences can support progression into education, training or employment while keeping artists connected to the Key Changes community.

A flexible journey

From participation to new opportunities.

  1. CreateBuild confidence and skills through music mentoring.
  2. PerformShare your music at an open mic or concert when you feel ready.
  3. ContributeJoin the Artist Volunteer Programme, support events or help other participants.
  4. ProgressMove towards training, education, paid work or further creative goals.

What you can gain

Recovery and professional growth together.

Key Changes artist volunteers taking part together
01

Confidence and agency

Make choices, take on responsibility and recognise your own progress.

02

Skills and experience

Develop communication, teamwork, organisation, digital and music-industry skills.

03

Connection and direction

Build supportive networks and identify realistic next steps in life, learning and work.

Your next step

Ready to explore our programmes?

Performance and progression opportunities are tailored around each artist’s interests, readiness and goals.

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