A group of young people, whose wellbeing and confidence has been boosted by a "fantastic service" in Lowestoft, have composed their own Christmas single.
Hoping to hit the top of the UK charts, 15 young people from the Strike A Chord project have composed 'The Winters Night', which is now available to download or stream from all major streaming platforms.
Raising money for charity this Christmas, the new festive single was composed by the group, which is a collective of young people aged between 12-19 in Lowestoft.
Currently supported with free music therapy, as part of the Strike A Chord project they have also been experimenting with writing and learning music and how to play instruments this year.
With Strike A Chord delivered by Sunrise Studios - part of regional charity Access Community Trust - project sessions have been co-produced with young people alongside a music leader and youth mental health workers all within The Junction in Lowestoft.
With community production company Sunrise Studios hailing "this great achievement release," all monies raised will be donated back into the service which provides a range of holistic support to young people struggling with their mental health.
The youngsters are also hoping to raise awareness of the "no stigma and welcoming service" and share the important work the charity does to support other young people under 25 - just like themselves - with free mental health and wellbeing support at The Junction, based at 119 Bevan Street East in Lowestoft.
Emma Ratzer, CEO of Access Community Trust that operates these services, said: "It’s such a fantastic service.
"We are proud to be able to host such a beneficial and positive project within the hub, which is supporting 15 young people in weekly sessions with their wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence with performing and learning in music."
To find out more about the project and how you can listen to the song visit their website.
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