‘One Spirit’ participants perform at the ‘The Power of Mentoring: NDYP Celebration Event’

On Tuesday 7th October, in celebration of the Mayor’s New Deal for Young People delivering quality mentoring to over 100,000 young people, ‘The Power of Mentoring: NDYP Celebration Event’ brought together colleagues and young people from the funded projects across London and shared the impact with key members of the youth sector through inspiring stories and amazing performances.

We were thrilled to have two One Spirit participants perform at the event, with one participant, Kyrone, reflecting on his experience:

"I was mad nervous, and then as the audio didn't play at the start I got even more nervous, like what am I supposed to do now. But somehow, I just kept talking and it was cool, the audience seemed to get behind me, which was good. Then the backing track started playing and I was ok. When I finished, I just felt gassed, it was such a good feeling. It's the first time I've ever performed live so I'm mad grateful for the chance and though I was cautious before, now I just want to be performing regularly".

HMDT Music is proud to be part of the Mayor’s New Deal for Young People, and of the crucial role that One Spirit plays in intervention, using music and creative arts to help support and transform the lives of the most vulnerable young people in our community, who are at risk of and/or already embroiled in the criminal justice system and consistently facing systematic discrimination and racial inequity.