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Operasonic Port Sounds-Sonic Session in the city!

Beneficiaries

  • The General Public / Mankind

    We will work with a wide range of participants, from the very young to community elders. The beneficiaries represent all communities of Newport, including those speaking or learning Welsh, bringing music to all.

  • Reach of your work

    The project includes all the diverse communitie in Newport

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Port Sounds is a community-based project designed to expand access to music for Newport residents of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Delivered by Operasonic, the initiative will offer free, high-quality music experiences through taster sessions, Welsh music workshops for families, lullaby and song writing projects, and inclusive public performances. The project supports community wellbeing, celebrates cultural diversity, and builds social cohesion through creative engagement.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

The project includes all the diverse communitie in Newport

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Inspire participants to engage with music, develop skills or just have a go

Promote well-being – use a program of music intervention to improve mental health and confidence

Develop greater community cohesion, using participation to strengthen social connection

Project Activities

  • Community engagement and participatory sessions across multiple community locations for all ages

  • A songwriting and lullaby projected aimed at isolated members of the south asian community

  • A series of family sessions delivered through the medium of Welsh to connect communities to heritage

  • Session Sharings, creating space for participants to share their skills

  • Promoting and monitoring the project

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY funding to support the project delivery Flexible
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Participant feedback (surveys, focus groups). Attendance records. Case studies. Facilitator feedback

Frameworks

Support for community health or wellbeing interventions

Support for local community projects through volunteering

OTHER PARTNERS

Local Arts and COmmunity Groups

Newport has a vibrant creative and community sector which we work closely with