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Minds Matter Event music concert raises £1,300 for West Sussex Mind
Sussex World
A group of young people who are passionate about music and mental health put on a live music concert in Southwick last weekend, raising £1,300 for Worthing-based mental health charity, West Sussex Mind.
Community organisation, Minds Matter Event, hosted a special concert themed around mental health with performances from four local bands and moving contributions from people who have struggled with their mental health.
The concert was organised by 25-year-old Courtney Everett, social activities co-ordinator at West Sussex Mind, with her friend Neil Maguinness, who have known each other since school days. After hosting comedy and music nights together in their late teens and early twenties, Courtney and Neil set up a community organisation, called Minds Matter Event in 2022, and this is their second event raising funds for mental health.
Courtney said: "In 2022 after the pandemic, I was sitting on the sofa one night with my partner and I said that I wanted to host a show and I wanted it to be about mental health. I knew a lot of my friends would be on board to help with the technology and promotion and so that very night I created the name, Minds Matter Event, and the logo. I set up Minds Matter Events to put on regular shows in aid of mental health.
“The concert was very personal for me, because I now work for West Sussex Mind, and I was really excited that so many of my colleagues came along to support our event. I also know first-hand what the money can be used for and the transformative effect it can have,” said Courtney.
The concert featured performances from four local bands, with different music styles, who had volunteered to perform to support local people’s mental health. These were garage rock band, Hybrid Kid; psychedelic pop outfit Lemon Wax; solo artist Daniel Lambert performing with his new band; and alternative rock band, iamwarface.
The evening also included a speech from – and an interview with – people who have used West Sussex Mind services about their own mental health struggles and how getting help has been transformative for them. Both of these people are now either employed by or volunteer for West Sussex Mind. West Sussex Mind's head of children, young people and family services, Kim Anthony, spoke about the current high demand for mental health support, particularly among young people, and highlighted how this kind of fundraising event can make a difference to our work.
Courtney said: "I wanted to create a fun event that brings awareness about mental health but also raises funds for mental health services. Even if someone just came along and picked up a leaflet, it might help them to reach out for support if they need it in the future – but without being too in your face. So the concert is a way of making mental health support accessible, while helping people to look after their mental well-being by having fun on the night.”
As well as the monies raised through ticket sales, the concert also featured a raffle, and raised £1,300 for West Sussex Mind, which will help the charity to support more adults and young people in the communities it serves.
Find out more about West Sussex Mind and the support it offers.
Minds Matter Event concert raises £1,300 for West Sussex Mind
February 2024
West Sussex Mind
The concert in Southwick last weekend featured four local bands and speakers sharing their lived experience of mental health. Organised by Courtney from our social activities team, it was a great night of music that raised invaluable funds for our work and important awareness around mental health
Around 90 people filled The Barn Theatre in Southwick last Friday night to hear local musicians perform live for a special concert themed around mental health.
The concert was organised by Courtney Everett from West Sussex Mind with her friend Neil Maguinness, who have known each other since school days. After hosting comedy and music nights together in their late teens and early twenties, Courtney and Neil set up a community organisation, called Minds Matter Event in 2022, and this is their second event raising funds for mental health.
Courtney, who is part of the social activities team and also provides one-to-one support with our Emotional Wellbeing service in GP surgeries, said that this event is extra special for her, because it is raising funds for the charity she works for:
“This year’s concert is very personal for me, because I work for West Sussex Mind. I was really excited that so many of my colleagues came along to support our event. I also know first-hand what the money can be used for and the transformative effect it can have,” she said.
The concert featured performances from four local bands, with different music styles, who had volunteered to perform to support local people’s mental health. These were garage rock band, Hybrid Kid; psychedelic pop outfit, Lemon Wax; solo artist, Daniel Lambert performing with his new band; and alternative rock band, iamwarface.
The evening also included a speech from – and an interview with – people who have used West Sussex Mind services about their own mental health struggles and how getting help has been transformative for them. Both of these people are now either staff members or volunteers with West Sussex Mind and their testimonials were very moving. Our head of children, young people and family services, Kim Anthony, also spoke about the current high demand for mental health support, particularly among young people, and highlighted how this kind of fundraising event can make a difference to our work.
Courtney and Neil had several objectives in putting on this evening of music in aid of West Sussex Mind. “I wanted to create a fun event that brings awareness about mental health but also raises funds for mental health services,” said Courtney. “Even if someone just came along and picked up a leaflet, it might help them to reach out for support if they need it in the future – but without being too in your face. So the concert is a way of making mental health support accessible, while helping people to look after their mental well-being by having fun on the night.”
As well as the monies raised through ticket sales, the concert also featured a raffle with prizes donated by Brighton-based Bincho Yakitori and Shoreham-based The Cricketers Pub and Bake Out. It raised £1,300 for our charity, which will help us to support more adults and young people in the communities we serve.
Courtney concluded: “Despite some technical difficulties on the night, we had an amazing evening and are so proud of the artists who performed for us and the speakers who shared their stories. I am thankful to the whole Minds Matter Event team for helping me to make this happen and to all my colleagues at West Sussex Mind who supported this event.”
Our wholehearted thanks go to Courtney and Neil for organising the concert, the whole team involved in making it happen and all the amazing artists who performed on the night. Thank you to Luke Perrett for his photos.
Don't miss Minds Matter Event: The Concert
Award winning Minds Matter Event are less than 3 weeks away from hosting a charity concert, raising money in aid of West Sussex Mind. With exclusive performances from local bands and artists, this is a concert you don't want to miss.
By Billie Lowe Contributor
Minds Matter Event first graced the stage in March last year to provide entertainment through their variety show, raising money in aid of Heads On and promoting awareness of mental health. This time, their concert will showcase some incredible local talent and will see performances from Sussex acts, IAMWARFACE, Hybrid Kid, Lemon Wax, Reveal the Road and special guest Daniel Lambert.
The concert will be hosted by founder Courtney Everett and executive event manager Neil Maguinness, as the pair reunite to provide entertainment between acts and share information regarding the importance of mental health. This year’s event will also see guest speakers from West Sussex Mind on stage providing insight to the work they do and providing stories of lived experiences.
Their prize draw will also be going ahead with local prizes to win; this time bigger and better prizes from local businesses within Sussex will be up for grabs. There will also be an opportunity to purchase wellbeing packs with all proceeds going to the charity whilst promoting awareness about mental health and continuing the conversation.
Minds Matter Event also returns off the back of winning the Heads On Heroes award at the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust Positive Practice Awards in 2023 for their variety show. Having only been created at the end of 2022 it is clear to see that Minds Matter Event is starting to get a name for itself and is continuing to help in the conversation of mental health.
Don’t miss the chance to attend the Minds Matter Event Concert on Friday 23rd February 2024 at the Barn Theatre in Southwick. It is just £13 a ticket online, plus a small booking fee, and limited tickets on the door at £15. All proceeds of the event will be going to West Sussex Mind.
Award winning Minds Matter Event is back
Sussex World - By Amanda Cole
Published 27th Nov 2023, 16:09 GMT
Minds Matter Event are back following their debut variety show earlier this year and their recent win at the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust Positive Practice Awards. This time they will be raising money in aid of West Sussex Mind with a concert.
Their debut show saw The Empty Seats, Diverse Dance Works and the Welly Wailers perform at the Shoreham Centre on March 17th 2023.
The show was a success with them raising over £1,200 for the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust charity heads on.
Minds Matter Event have continued to promote awareness for mental health issues in the months following the show, especially for mental health awareness week in May. Their sole purpose as an orgnaisation is to continue to break down the stigma of mental health issues through fundraising and events and spread awareness of the severity of mental health issues.
Minds Matter Event just won the silver award in the Heads On Heroes category at the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust Positive Practice Awards 2023.
Their upcoming show will be a concert featuring local Sussex bands such as Hybrid Kid, IAMWARFACE and Lemon Wax and will be raising money in aid of West Sussex Mind. This show will be taking place at Southwick Community Centre on Friday 23rd February 2024.
The tickets are on sale now and you can purchase them through their site now for just £13. Make sure you grab your tickets now for this exciting event.
Minds Matter event raises more than £1,000 for local mental health charity
12th April 2023 - NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust
Minds Matter, a newly created local organisation, hosted a spectacular variety show at the Shoreham Centre in March, raising money for mental health charity Heads On.
Brighton band The Empty Seats headlined the event, which also saw performances by local sea shanty group The Welly Wailers, youth dance group Diverse Dance Works and stand-up comedian Hasan Al-Habib. TV personality Brooke Lowther made a guest appearance, speaking about her lived mental health issues.
The event raised just over £1,200 for Heads On, the official charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in South East England.
Courtney Everett, Sussex Partnership staff member and founder of Minds Matter, said:
“Mental health is hugely important to me both professionally and personally. I wanted to create an event that would spread awareness and raise money for Heads On, but also be fun and memorable. Knowing we did that brings me so much joy. Thanks to everyone who helped make this show happen.”
Charity Office at Heads On, Abi Harley, said:
“Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. The money raised at the variety show will enable Heads On to help people with mental health issues to feel supported, stay active and be more involved in their communities. Huge thanks to Courtney, her team of volunteers and all the acts for putting on such a fantastic event.”
Minds Matter Event raise over £1000 for Heads On.
8th April 2023
On Friday 17 March, Minds Matter, a newly created local organisation, hosted a spectacular Variety Show raising money for local Mental Health Charity, Heads On. The event saw a range of acts from local sea shanty group, The Welly Wailers to a youth dance group, Diverse Dance Works.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's staff member Courtney Everett and founder of Minds Matter Events remarked "Mental health is hugely important to me both professionally and privately. I wanted to create an event that would spread awareness, raise money, in aid of Heads On, but also be fun and memorable. Knowing we did that brings me so much joy.
Minds Matter Event means so much as it is an opportunity for us to continue a conversation about mental health and encourage and support others. I want to thank everyone who helped me make this show happen. I am so grateful that the night was a success and that we pulled off the show.
Thank you to Heads On for their support and encouragement too. I hope this is just the start of an incredible journey"
Charity Office at Heads On, Abi Harley commented "The event was truly fantastic, not only showcasing local talent but in raising mental health awareness. One in four of us every year will experience a mental health problem; the money raised will enable Heads On to go above and beyond NHS funding and help us support people with mental health issues to stay active and to be more involved in their communities.
We are truly grateful for Courtney and her team of volunteers and acts for putting on such a fantastic event".
Minds Matter Event
March 2023
Well done to the Minds Matter team who held an evening of entertainment at the Shoreham Centre on Friday 17th to raise funds for Heads On, which is the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust charity and to raise awareness of mental illness at the same time.
A great combination which included some spirited singing by Shoreham’s own Wellington Wailers.
Debut charity show launches in Shoreham for Minds Matter mental health group
Published 8th Mar 2023, 12:50 BST
Minds Matter , a newly created organisation, are about to put on their debut fundraising event in Shoreham on March 17.our site, a customer quote, or to talk about important news.
Having only launched in November 2022, Minds Matter are coming together to raise money in aid of Heads On - the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust Charity, for mental health issues and services within Sussex.
When Minds Matter Event was created In November, they didn't quiet expect the momentum to pick up so quickly. With a small team they managed to organise a variety show with the intention to raise money and awareness for mental health.
On Friday March 17, the show will be kicking off at 7pm with doors opening at 6.30pm. The show will consist of entertainment for everyone.
The Empty Seats are headlining the show - a Brighton based band who will be covering some rock and indie classics and showcasing a few original songs. Rachel, who works for the NHS, will be exclusively performing a variety of pop hits as the shows opener.
Diverse Dance Works will be embracing the importance behind the message of mental health and performing a collection of choreographed pieces. Hasan Al-Habib will be performing a stand up set, right off the back of incredible performances which are continuing to get him noticed in the comedy world. Finally, The Welly Wailers, a Shoreham based treasure – a sea shanty band who will bring variety to the show.
The show will be hosting a prize draw where audience members will be able to donate to be in with a chance to win. Some prizes include a craft beer hamper from The Wellington Pub in Shoreham and a meal for two at the Cricketers Pub Southwick.
There will also be a guest appearance from Brooke Lowther who will be speaking about her lived experience with mental health issues.
This night will be the first of hopefully many for Minds Matter Event to help promote awareness of ongoing mental health issues throughout the UK and raise money for mental health charities.
The event has been stirring up conversations and excitement within Adur and Worthing with support from local MP Tim Loughton in his January newsletter.
Tickets are on sale now and are available through the official Minds Matter Event website. Tickets are £11 (ex. booking fee) and all proceeds of the event will be going to Heads On. So, make sure you grab your tickets now.
Minds Matter - Mental Health Fundraising Event
January 2023
Minds Matter are very excited to announce their debut variety show, taking place on Friday 17th March 2023 at the Shoreham Centre, Pond Rd, BN43 5WU. This show will be raising money in aid of Heads On and all proceeds of the event will be going to the charity.
Heads On are the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust charity who raise money for local mental health services. Mental health is abundantly prevalent in our society so Minds Matter wanted to host an event that raised awareness around these ongoing issues.
The show will have performances from a live band (The Empty Seats), a pop singer (Rachel), Dancers (Diverse Dance Works), a local sea shanty band (The Wellington Wailers) and a comedian (Hasan Al-Habib). The majority of these acts are local to Sussex so we are hoping to raise awareness and bring a sense of community.
There will also be a speech from a young lady who has lived with mental illness the majority of her life and also a prize draw for audience members. Tickets are on sale now and just £11. Visit www.mindsmatterevent.com for more information on the show and how to purchase tickets.
MINDS MATTER CHARITY EVENT 2023
Diversedanceworks.com
We were asked to perform at the Minds Matter Event on the17th March 2023 in aid of mental health charity Heads On.
Our principal Ayse took a few of the Brighton/Hove groups to perform along side her at the local event. Honouring the nature of the event, our entire performance was dedicated to mental health and how it effects our day to day life, and what we can do to help it.
A huge well done and thank you to our dancers and thank you Minds Matter for having us.
We really enjoyed dancing for such a fantastic cause!
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