Tag: Music
Darren’s story
Despite music being a universal language that transcends boundaries, young musicians like Darren still lack the support to fully express their musicality. The Youth Music report shows that over half of musicians with disabilities cannot find a teacher who understands their adjustment needs.
Marbles: Earns Honourable Mention at 2023 Greenwich Film Festival
Introduction: Great news has come our way! “Marbles: The Different Colours of Mental Health,” the powerful short film by True Cadence and Kletick in collaboration with Barking and Dagenham Council and NHS England, has recently earned an Honourable Mention at the prestigious 2023 Greenwich Film Festival. This recognition is a testament to the film’s profound…
Marbles: The Different Colours of Mental Health
Introduction: In an era where mental health issues are increasingly prevalent, it is crucial to nurture open conversations and understanding, especially among young people. True Cadence, in collaboration with Barking and Dagenham Council and NHS England, has crafted a thought-provoking short film titled “Marbles: The Different Colours of Mental Health“. This captivating video harnesses the…
Jelia’s Story
The skyrocketing career growth of Julia Wyszkowska (21), aka Jelia, is a testament to the opportunities True Cadence (TC) provides beyond the programme. Since joining TC in March, Jelia has undergone a significant transformation. In a short period of time, she has quickly advanced from a participant to a Project Management Assistant and Workshop Facilitator. With…
D-Max’s Story
D-Max (22) has always been singing in a bathroom, just for himself. When his grandma and friends overheard his singing, they convinced him he had natural talent. The encouragement prompted D-Max to start writing songs in his native French and posting them on YouTube and Instagram. Born in Chad, Africa, as a female named Diane,…
TC participant awarded Youth Music Grant
Congratulations to our very own Diane aka D-Max, who has been awarded a NextGen Fund grant by Youth Music. D-Max is a current participant on The Expression Project and a French Hip Hop artist. He will use his grant to fund his debut EP. We’re very excited to be part of his journey and can’t…
Music empowering women
How has music empowered women? Looking at music from 1960s to present-day we can see how various music artists encapsulate themes like independence, female solidarity, sexuality and being bold. These feminist anthems inspire and can make you feel proud towards your femininity. You don’t own me The original ‘You don’t own me’ by Lesley Gore…
Watch Out, Broadway! 15-Year-Old Katie Mitton is Aiming For the Stars
With an ardent passion for the performing arts and a voice that merges youthful energy with a bright clarity, Katie Mitton is aiming for nothing less than Broadway and beyond. At just 15 years old, Katie is quickly gaining recognition with her dynamic song covers and original singles about her adolescent journey. The young performer…
Tamara Kramar: “I don’t think people should focus on satisfying the audience”
She likes jazz and pop, happy melody and sad lyrics, city life and forests – the life of Tamara Kramar (22) is full of contrasts, yet she embraces their beauty, even in her music. Through the mix of neo-soul and pop, Tamara brings us a refreshing blend of old-school and contemporary music. It all started…
True Cadence Takeover at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
True Cadence took over the main stage at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on the 2nd of August 2022, celebrating the 10 Years of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. The “Takeover” which took place from 4pm-5:30pm on the day, showcased some well-received performances from 4 participants of our current live performance programme The Expression Project, our…