Chris Gray - The Rise Up Project

Blog - 24 January 2023

Chris has been running the rise up project for 17 months, the group is designed to bring people together who love to sing but lack confidence to sing in front of others. Members generally suffer from depression, anxiety or are isolated.

Chris Gray - The Rise Up Project

We take them from group singing to the stage over 8 months and aim in the long term to help them in their lives by giving back to them through music, training and support. 

Attached is an article and our recent radio interview on Zetland FM. 

https://www.mixcloud.com/zetlandfm/zetland-fm-morning-mix-thursday-19-january-2023/

'Safe space' singing group is 'changing lives' in Teesside and helping people share their voice without fear - Teesside Live (gazettelive.co.uk)

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