Meet The Groups

Rising Voices Choir and Bristol Recovery Orchestra on stage at St George's for Maggie's memorial

Benefits of joining

The choir being led by Sophie on stage at Circomedia at the Creative Communities 10 year anniversary gala.

Reclaim your creativity in a safe and drug free environment

Learn new skills or brush up on old ones

Build confidence and communication skills which can transfer to other areas of your life

Connect with others who share similar experiences

Process emotions in a non-verbal way

Open up access to the arts with free or low cost tickets to concerts and shows

Be part of a supportive community

Rehearse and perform at amazing venues all over Bristol

Help break the stigma that surrounds people who use or have used drugs

Opportunity to play and perform with professional musicians and artists

How we make it a safe space

Every group provides a safe space where you’re never expected to discuss your experiences, though staff and volunteers are always available if you’d like to chat. You don’t need to be drug or alcohol free to participate — we just ask that you help us create a warm and welcoming environment by coming along in a fit state to participate. 

Clarinet and saxophone players during a Bristol Recovery Orchestra rehearsal at the Unitarian Hall

How to Join

Bristol Recovery Orchestra, Beginners Music, Trinity Move on Music and one of events and workshops

Call us on 07593 259 257
Email: creative.communities@bdp.org.uk

Rising Voices Choir

No need to book — just turn up! But if you’d like to talk to someone first:

Call us on 07593 259 257 Email: creative.communities@bdp.org.uk

Oi Polloi with Bristol Old Vic (Theatre Group)

Contact Bristol Old Vic at: engagement@bristololdvic.org.uk

Bristol Sober Spaces

Email: bristolsoberspaces@gmail.com and sign up to our mailing list at www.soberspaces.co.uk