A creative approach to tackling
serious youth issues
Safe Sounds is a one-day, in-school workshop designed to help young people explore key social topics in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Using the universal language of music, students turn difficult conversations into powerful creative expression, through lyrics, beats and design.
About Safe Sounds
Our Goals
Build awareness of youth challenges including:
Knife Crime
Toxic Masculinity
Antisocial Behaviour
Gang Culture
County Lines
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Promote communication, empathy and resilience.
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Equip learners with practical digital and creative skills.
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Support schools in delivering PSHE and Wellbeing objectives.
Funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, Safe Sounds is a
Rewise Foundation CIC initiative working to create safer, stronger
and more resilient communities.
Activities
Where creativity meets learning.
Each Safe Sounds workshop runs for one full school day, divided into two sessions:
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Facts, statistics, and case studies on chosen topics.
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Interactive video clips, Q&A, and digital research.
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Role-play exercises and communication techniques.
Morning: Learn and Discuss
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Group songwriting and lyric writing.
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Digital music production using professional software.
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Vocal recording and mixing with tutors.
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Design and visual arts – create your own album cover, poster or campaign artwork.
Afternoon: Create and Produce
Every participant contributes to a finished track capturing their knowledge, positive messages and creativity, ready to be shared with the school and wider community through the project website.
Outcomes
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Increased awareness of youth issues and the risks and consequences of negative behaviours.
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Greater self-confidence and resilience.
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Improved teamwork and communication.
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Improved decision making.
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Hands-on experience in music production and design.
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A final creative piece (track + artwork) to share proudly.
