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weekend Cerddoriaeth Er Mwyn Er Lles
Click on picture for larger image This
annual event takes place in Machynlleth and provides a
creative performance space geared particularly towards
people with mental health problems. It
has been up and running now for the past four years and
has become an exuberant jamboree with a strong sense of
inclusiveness and fun.
Click on picture for larger image The
Wildcats,a colourful rock and roll band from Islington,
North London come along for the weekend,fronted by the
inimitable Dave “Elvis” Holman.(On the right in
the photo)
Click on picture for larger image From
the Tan Y Maen centre in Blaenau Ffestiniog
,Snowdonia, the Duncan Disorderly ensemble contribute a
varied and finely textured collage of folk songs. There
is plenty of space for floor spots of music ,dance
or poetry. Many
mental health service users have said that they often
don’t feel keen on attending events which are
exclusively for people with mental health problems and so
participation is welcomed from just about anyone. This
year’s festival was kick started with a
stunning performance by Samba Bermo and there was a
wonderful clutch of mainly Eastern European melodies
presented by Jeremy Schanche and Dave ; two wandering
Cornish musicians.
There was also a showing of an excellent recently completed documentary about the festival produced by Julian Masters ; an Islington based Music Therapist
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