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people gain skills, confidence, and access opportunities to raise aspirations
and improve life chances.

An extensive community consultation including young people, 15 local
organisations and In Harmony partners in Everton and Anfield identified that
there is a need for increased community provision for teenagers to take part
in positive activities that can enhance their skills and improve their mental
health.

The Youth Hubs will ensure existing In Harmony young musicians, many of
whom have been part of the programme throughout primary school, can
continue making music together during their teenage years and that more
local young people living in Everton and Anfield can join the programme free
of charge, taking its overall weekly reach to 1,750 children and young people.

The Youth Hubs will initially operate one evening a week and deliver a broad
range of activities covering music and other personal development, including
instrumental tuition, rehearsals, regular performances at venues including
Liverpool Philharmonic, creative development such as composing and
improvising, masterclasses and workshops featuring guest artists and
musicians.

The programme will also provide pastoral support and a wide range of
projects equipping young people with vital skills for employment, training or
higher education. Young people wishing to take their music further will be
supported to access a range of pathways through Liverpool Philharmonic
Youth Company, Resonate Music Hub and other opportunities in Liverpool and
beyond.

Jasmine, a Youth Hub participant, said, “Since joining the Youth Hubs I’ve
been playing the cello. It’s such an unusual instrument; I’d seen one on telly
before but I’d never thought I would get to play one myself – I look forward to
getting it out to practice at home after sessions.

“It’s phenomenal to work with amazing professional musicians from Liverpool
Philharmonic. I never thought that was possible before I joined the Youth Hub
in Everton. I’ve been really enjoying the sessions, especially our String
Orchestra; hearing all the instruments together is so special.

“The Youth Hub has really boosted my confidence and has enabled me to
apply for other opportunities like the National Orchestra for All programme. I
can’t wait to think about the next steps in my future and I have people around