
News & Updates

31 Mar 2026
Runaway Club Bring Energy and Honest Conversations to The JCB Academy
Students at The JCB Academy were treated to an unforgettable visit from Runaway Club, who delivered an electrifying performance packed with energy, passion, and purpose.

23 Mar 2026
Tom A Smith Inspires Students at St Bede’s Catholic School
Students at St Bede’s Catholic School were treated to a memorable and inspiring experience yesterday as rising artist Tom A Smith delivered an engaging live performance.

10 Mar 2026
Split Second Bring Music and Joy to SEN Students at Derwen College
Students at Derwen College, a fantastic SEN school, were treated to an incredible live performance from Split Second.

3 Mar 2026
Sammy Angelo Visits Mary Immaculate High School
This week, students at Mary Immaculate High School were treated to a truly inspiring visit from rising artist Sammy Angelo.

27 Feb 2026
📰 The Mercians Make Headlines in the Rotherham Advertiser 💙🎶
The Mercians made it into the press this week, featuring in the Rotherham Advertiser after visiting five schools across Wickersley Partnership Trust during Children’s Mental Health Week.

25 Feb 2026
🎶 Charlie Aky Rocks North Huddersfield School! 🎶
This week, the newest member of our team, Charlie Aky, took to the stage at North Huddersfield School! 🌟 As part of a special Boost Offer for the school, Charlie joined students for an unforgettable live music session.

11 Feb 2026
🎸 The Mercians Wow Rawmarsh Community School! 🎤✨
The fantastic The Mercians were performing at Rawmarsh Community School in South Yorkshire this week — and what an incredible day it was! 🙌🔥

29 Jan 2026
School Absence Linked to Increased Risk of Child Mental Ill Health
Children who miss school regularly are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing mental ill health, according to new research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Loughborough University.

20 Jan 2026
🎤✨ Capri from Canada Inspires Students at North Chadderton School 🇨🇦🎶
This week, North Chadderton School was thrilled to welcome Capri, a talented artist all the way from Canada 🇨🇦✨ for a very special performance.

13 Jan 2026
🎒 Schools Are Back Open 2026 – And Kicking Off with Split Second 🎸
Schools are officially back open for 2026, and what a fantastic way to start the term! 🎉 This week, students at Burton Borough School were treated to a powerful and inspiring live music experience from the band Split Second 🎶.

9 Dec 2025
🎤 Local Star Tom A. Smith Inspires Students at Southmoor Academy 🌟
This week, Southmoor Academy welcomed local singer and songwriter Tom A. Smith 🎶, who visited the school to perform for students in Years 7–9.

26 Nov 2025
🎶 Songwriter Cally Rhodes from our sister company Performing Arts Workshop Inspires Students at Loreto School, Omagh! ✨
Songwriter Cally Rhodes recently visited Loreto School in Omagh, Northern Ireland to deliver an exciting songwriting workshop from our sister company, Performing Arts Workshop. 🎤💫

18 Nov 2025
🎤 The One and Only Casey McQuillen is Back in England! 🇬🇧
This week, Casey visited Radclyffe School for Anti-Bullying Week and it was described as an “unforgettable visit!” 😍✨

13 Nov 2025
Shao Hao Inspires Students at Beachborough School for Anti-Bullying Week 💙
As part of Anti-Bullying Week, Beachborough School in Northamptonshire was thrilled to welcome Shao Hao 🎤 — an incredible artist who uses his music and story to inspire young people.

4 Nov 2025
🎶 Tom A Smith Inspires at Hull College! 🎤
Our fantastic artist Tom A. Smith recently visited Hull College, and the feedback was nothing short of “inspiring!” 🌟

28 Oct 2025
🎉 Huge Congratulations to The Mercians! 🎶
We are so proud of The Mercians, who have just received a Mental Health Award — an incredible achievement that they truly deserve! 💙

21 Oct 2025
🎉 Please welcome our newest band: Split Second! 🎸✨
This week, Split Second has been touring around Staffordshire and absolutely wowing audiences with their incredible performances! 🌟

10 Oct 2025
🚀 Runaway Club Kick Off Their School Tour in Style! 🎤✨
Runaway Club are officially on the road and kicked things off with an incredible visit to Avon Valley Academy in Wiltshire this week! 🎤💥

22 Sept 2025
🎶 AS1one Brings Music, Unity & Inspiration to Talbot Heath School🌍✨
Talbot Heath School was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed AS1one, the world’s first Israeli–Palestinian pop group, for an unforgettable day of music 🎤, conversation 💬, and creativity 🎨.

2 Sept 2025
📚✨ Back to School: A New Academic Year Begins!
That’s it – we’re back at schools for another academic year! 🎒🏫
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