Our mission is to inspire and motivate marginalised people with complex needs and give them the tools they need to help them realise their true potential and build more positive futures. https://linktr.ee/goodvibrationscharityhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3m2ots3v2rs2xOver the coming weeks we will be celebrating the amazing 22 years that we have brought music to vulnerable groups in prisons and communities across the UK. Send an email to info@good-vibrations.org.uk with any bright moments you have of feeling the good vibrations 💛08 Oct 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ots3v2rs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3m27qgdxta22tIt is with great sadness that the Board of Trustees announce that Good Vibrations will be closing in December 2025, after 22 years of music projects in prisons and the community. To read the full statement from our Board of Trustees, please click here; https://good-vibrations.org.uk/news-and-blogs/goodbye-from-good-vibrations/02 Oct 2025 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27qgdxta22thttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lziwl5wg4s2zA huge thank you again to everyone who came along and took part in our open sessions at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland! It was amazing to see so many faces come together from community groups, individuals and their carers to be part of our gamelan orchestra!23 Sep 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lziwl5wg4s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lvnid5mvos22We are having a series of gamelan sessions for people with disabilities in Glasgow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, with open sessions running from the 25th to the 28th August. Please visit our sign up form to register! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejld_A1SkIJE2VEVOJ6RQh7JMvB9W_hWD6kUSyUXPkSL2WaQ/viewform?usp=header05 Aug 2025 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnid5mvos22https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ltz7clh5zc27Sometimes our gamelan sets need a bit of care and repair between projects. A huge thank you to Big Yellow Self Storage at Staples Corner for their generosity in giving us a space to keep, and maintain our amazing instruments.💛15 Jul 2025 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltz7clh5zc27https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ltlwme4tu22zLinda has been a long term participant at our Resonate project in Glasgow - a gamelan orchestra for people living with disabilities. Here's what the project means to her, in her own words. Thank you Linda for sharing your story. #gamelan #charity10 Jul 2025 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltlwme4tu22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lsgikwa4y22u🗣️It's Small Charity Week and we're happy to celebrate the vital role of small charities in communities across the UK. Visit the Small Charity Week website's events page for all the free resources and training sessions running this week. #smallcharity #smallcharityweek25 Jun 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgikwa4y22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lqrx7flsp22c💛A great big thank you to the National Lottery Awards for all Scotland and the National Lottery players for supporting our Resonate sessions in Glasgow! It means so much to keep these gamelan sessions for people living with disabilities open in the community. #nationallottery04 Jun 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrx7flsp22chttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lq5plcy6os23The #gamelan is substantial, resonant and tactile which helps makes our projects all the more impactful. The instruments need a safe place to stay between making wonderful music so we send a huge thank you to Big Yellow Self Storage for kindly donating a space for it! 💛🤝27 May 2025 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5plcy6os23https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lpovlnpsek2rOur deadline for applications for board members has been extended to the 30th May! You can apply directly with CharityJob by going here; https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs/good-vibrations/trustee/1016792?tsId=8 Thanks and good luck!21 May 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpovlnpsek2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lp7exlycdk2vAt Good Vibrations, we help support people through the transformative power of music. Our sessions, improve confidence, reduce isolation and loneliness, and create friendships all while creating music together. #ThisIsMyCommunity #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek15 May 2025 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7exlycdk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lp2bgpxs3c2x🗣Would you like to help guide and grow our charity and inspire change through music? To apply or would like more information, please visit the link in our bio or send us an email to info@good-vibrations.org.uk. Thank you13 May 2025 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2bgpxs3c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lolnvmsrsk2pWe can't always share photos and videos from our music projects in prisons, but we can share the amazing written feedback from participants. Our projects strive to improve wellbeing, confidence, and communication skills, and to support people upon release.07 May 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolnvmsrsk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lnhslyadj22cLooking for a new exciting opportunity to make an impact? We are looking to expand our Trustee Board with people who can bring experience and fresh, innovative ideas to the charity! https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs/good-vibrations/trustee/1016792?tsId=8 Thank you 💛23 Apr 2025 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhslyadj22chttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ln3fba6fbk22🙌Not your usual icebreaker! It was fantastic to share new techniques and warm up exercises for our sessions at the Indonesian Embassy and play their amazing #gamelan!18 Apr 2025 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln3fba6fbk22https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lmhfb2vgfk2v💛What a fantastic team day spent at the Indonesian Embassy London! A great chance to work on new facilitation techniques, play as a #gamelan orchestra and also get the chance to catch up with our staff, facilitators and volunteers based across the UK. Thanks for coming all!10 Apr 2025 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmhfb2vgfk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ll52qfpllk2nGood Vibrations has registered to take part in the @thekiltwalk! Visit thekiltwalk.co.uk to secure a place and let us know! We will cover your entry fee of £20 if you choose to raise money for Good Vibrations in sponsorship. https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk24 Mar 2025 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll52qfpllk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lkatlnzbrc2wArtist Care Project: We're delighted to share our new research report and set of principles for supporting artists who work in complex and challenging settings. Read the report here: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/research/research-centres/icrd/our-themes/criminal-justice-and-violence-prevention/artists-care-project/13 Mar 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkatlnzbrc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ljkuhnirh22y👏Our Glasgow Resonate Create group has proudly been awarded certificates for their long time participation, welcoming new members and making beautiful music on the gamelan! A huge well done to everyone who comes along and makes it such a special place to be.🥁04 Mar 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkuhnirh22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3ljaj5jygrs2aThe #gamelan is made up of many important pieces that allow our groups to come together as an orchestra. A huge thank you to Big Yellow Self Storage for kindly donating a space for it to stay before heading out to make a difference!28 Feb 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljaj5jygrs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lhvf5cd7ak23We've always aimed to pay a fair wage for the hard work of our staff and facilitator team. Thanks to this ethos we are delighted to announce we are now recognised as an accredited Living Wage employer. A big thank you to all of our team! #livingwage #livingwageemployer11 Feb 2025 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvf5cd7ak23https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lhj53iozlc24📢A huge thank you to the National Lottery for awarding us a grant for 3 years of work through their Community Fund! This will principally fund our work in prisons and hospitals across the UK - it's great to know our work will continue and develop into the future.06 Feb 2025 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhj53iozlc24https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lh26c6wq3s23We are delighted to announce that our application to @creativescots.bsky.social’s Multi -Year Fund has been successful, allowing us to deliver meaningful projects for participants around Scotland. We’re incredibly grateful for the support and can’t wait to get started!31 Jan 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh26c6wq3s23https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lgin7ivhuc2vA big thank you to the @londonmasons.bsky.social for funding our Loophole music technology sessions at Bethlem Hospital. The project reaches some of the most disenfranchised people in society, in an open-minded, inclusive and safe creative environment.24 Jan 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgin7ivhuc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lfs2q3dogc2p"Thanks for making it a better world" - Anonymous Donor Huge thank you to everyone who shared and supported our BBC Radio 4 appeal last week with Bill Bailey! Donations via BBC are now closed, to donate please use our JustGiving page here; www.justgiving.com/goodvibrations 🧡15 Jan 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfs2q3dogc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lffevhp26222Want to try the gamelan for yourself? We have our own digital gamelan on our website, create your own music and explore the various amazing instruments involved! Follow this link to visit our 'Gamelan Room' or listen to our radio appeal with BBC Radio 4! https://linktr.ee/goodvibrationscharity10 Jan 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lffevhp26222https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lfcvbhcrdc2a📢Today! Tune in at 3.27pm on BBC Radio 4 to hear our patron Bill Bailey talk about his experiences with the transformative gamelan and listen to some of the great music we make. 🌐www.good-vibrations.org.uk #r4appeal #givingback #musicheals #fundraising #prison #transforminglives #gamelan09 Jan 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfcvbhcrdc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lfa5rl6qpk27Hear our brilliant patron Bill Bailey tomorrow at 3.27pm on BBC Radio 4 present our charity appeal. You can listen to our appeal now using the link below! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026n3b08 Jan 2025 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfa5rl6qpk27https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lf5gxr3f2b22Our workshops enable change for participants – they also create fantastic music. Listen to the gamelan orchestra of Suffolk prison on our BBC Radio 4 charity appeal broadcast online, or you can listen to all our projects on our Soundcloud (Links in bio).07 Jan 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5gxr3f2b22https://bsky.app/profile/good-vibrations.bsky.social/post/3lf356khwc22vSimon is an army veteran suffering from PTSD who served 6 1/2 years. Good ​Vibrations was able to help him reconnect to himself and others through music. Visit our appeal (link on our profile) on BBC Radio 4 to find out more, or if you can, donate to support our work. Thank you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU34de1C4R406 Jan 2025 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:cnjummafahsrhj5qdsddpuab/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf356khwc22v