Meet Music24's Dedicated Trustees: A Tapestry of Passion and Expertise

Music24 is a charity committed to the transformative power of music and is proud to highlight its dynamic team of trustees, each bringing a unique blend of expertise and passion to the organisation.

Tom - Leading the Way

Meet Tom Johnson, our Chairperson, whose extensive background in commissioning and personal charity fundraising reflects a commitment to impacting change within mental health. Trained on a local government graduate scheme, he holds a Masters in Public Management, leading Music24 with strategic vision.

John - From Sports Journalism to Caring Heart

John Ley, a seasoned sports journalist, transitioned to full-time caregiving due to his wife, Linda, being diagnosed with dementia. Both have accessed Music24’s sessions and witnessed the magic firsthand. With a 27-year career covering global football events, including World Cups, he brings diverse skills and a deep commitment to Music24's mission.

Tracey - Bridging Health Inequalities

Tracey Brennan works for NHS England and champions reducing health inequalities. With over 30 years in supporting those with learning disabilities, her passion for inclusive change aligns seamlessly with Music24's work.

Ian - Architectural Technologist Turned Music Advocate

Ian Begg, a Chartered Architectural Technologist, retired from Rotary International to dedicate more time to Music24. His extensive charitable background, including organising events like the Stevenage Carnival, brings invaluable experience to the team.

We want to thank our Trustees for all the time and energy that dedicate Music24 to help achieve it’s ambitions! We couldn’t do it all without them!

To find out more about our amazing Board of Trustees , click here.

Music24's Dementia Choir's Performance at Luton Dementia Conference

Participants of Music24’s dementia group in Luton were please to be invited to represent the charity at the Alzheimer’s Society’s Luton Dementia Conference 2022.

For the occasion, the group wrote a special song about being together and their experiences from the therapeutic music sessions they attend at Music24 every week. Here’s the group in action on Wednesday 12th October 2022:

Sing Together by Music24

Verse 1

Come and sit down

Tell me what’s going on

Just a cup of ‘Rosie Lee’

Soon it won’t take long

To see your smile again

Come on, my old friend – and let’s

Chorus

Sing – sing together

Sing – together we’re better

Sing – let’s sing together

Sing with me

Verse 2

Sometimes, it might get mad

And other times, we’re glad

You bring the sunshine to my heart

Yeah we have a good laugh – when we

Chorus

Sing – sing together

Sing – together we’re better

Sing – let’s sing together

Sing with me

Bridge

Sometimes when things get tough

Oh yeah, when you’ve had enough

I’ll be there for you

Like you are there for me! And we’ll –

Chorus

Sing – sing together

Sing – together we’re better

Sing – let’s sing together

Sing with me

Singing Cafe coming to Leighton Buzzard this May!

We’re pleased to report that we will be starting a new Singing Cafe in Leighton Buzzard from Friday 13th! We’re very excited to bring this new opportunity to residents in the Leighton & Linslade are and look forward to watching the group grow! Thank you to Leighton-Linslade Town Council for supporting this venture, it’s much appreciated.

We will set subsequently on the 2nd & 4th Friday afternoons of every month there after if all is a success. Details below:

Music24 works with Mark De-lisser at #LutonSingsQueen

Music24 was lucky enough to be invited to take part in a local project led by Gail from the Big Music Company. The plan was to create a flashmob in the Mall in Luton, singing Queen’s famous ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Pink’s ‘What About Us’. Over the course of a week, our mental health group, ’Mind Our Music’, took part in learning the songs led by talented choral arranger and vocal coach, Mark De-lisser.

The project involved 85 participants local to Luton, most of which hadn’t met eachother before, let alone sung together. Gail and Mark gave the opportunity for people to learn, sing and perform together.

Teela, Music24’s CEO, states: “We are eternally grateful to Gail for this amazing opportunity to work with Mark De-lisser. It offered the members of our mental health group a wonderful opportunity to engage in something that was really special and it connected with everyone in a deep way. Mark’s approach towards singing for all levels and general ethos resonated with everybody in that room and he built a wonderful ‘team’. It was a truly inspirational experience and it was a pleasure to witness.”

WATCH #LutonSingsQueen

Mark conducting the Choir at the Performance in the Mall, Luton