Prepare yourself for a summer of feel-good music and community spirit as we champion beating mental health stigmas across Birmingham.

One in four people across the UK experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, it could be you, your friends, a family member, or a neighbour. Feel the Rhythm, Beat the Stigma is a series of community music events that aim to bring people together and talk about a topic that for too long has been stigmatised.

Spanning across four locations in Birmingham, we will be reaching out to the community and teaching people about the importance of mental health and the help that is available – all whilst having a bit of fun at the same time.

These family events are for all ages, with over 20 stalls hosting games, charity raffles, pottery sessions, hot food and drink, mental health support information and much more.

Local artists, including The One Love Band, a lively five-member Reggae band from Small Health, Birmingham will be performing live throughout the events, playing well-known tunes from the 80’s that will be sure to get everyone up and dancing!

Dates for your diary:

  • 12-4pm, 6 July, Endeavour Court, 210 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DJ.
  • 12-4pm, 3 August, The Zinnia Centre, 100 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham B11 4HL.
  • 12-4pm, 7 September, Mary Seacole Hospital, Lodge Road, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 5SD.
  • 12-4pm, 21 September, Maple Leaf Centre, 2-4 Maple Leaf Drive, Birmingham, B37 7JB.

These are free events to attend. Food and drink can be purchased on the day.

For more information about the events, please email bsmhft.communityengagement@nhs.net.

We can’t wait to see you there.

Take a look at just a few of the pictures from previous Community Engagement team events below.