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Music Festival for Young-Onset Parkinson's Community

This project plans a music festival to support the young-onset Parkinson's community.

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1 March 2024

Grant


Grant: Grand Challenges Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Building
Year awarded: 2023-24
Amount awarded: £2,500.00

Academics


Dr Jennifer Foley, Brain Sciences 

Mrs Alison Carlier, Freelance sound artist, currently contracted by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Public Art 

One in five people diagnosed with Parkinson's are under 50, facing significant health inequalities that impact their mental well-being and quality of life. This project listened to the experiences of young people with Parkinson's, revealing their struggles with isolation and a lack of psychological support. To address these issues, this project hosted a music festival, showcasing young musicians living with Parkinson's, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to design innovative interventions aimed at improving their psychological well-being. 

Outputs and Impact


Significant progress includes: 

  • Booking the venue for July 12th. 

  • Finalizing event details and promotional materials.Â