Description of impact
a greater public appreciation of the history of the protest song as a form of political communication, and an understanding of the contribution of song to political thought and action over time;
an insight into how professional musicians write and perform protest songs;
the opportunity to participate in a community-based performance and creation of protest songs
support for a theatrical production of 'Songs of Hope & Protest'
Who is affected
The Common Lot Theatre companyLatitude Festival
Songwriters
The Public
Narrative
-facilitating the benefits of singing and musical engagement (as identified by the What Works Wellbeing research)- delivery of a successful theatrical/musical performance
- development of the capacity of the members of the local community involved in the performance and creation of protest songs
- development of the creative skills of festival attendees who take part in the songwriting workshop
- increased awareness and understanding of historical protest songs and songrwiters amongst the general public and musicians and cultural practitioners at the festival
- greater understanding of the conditions in which protest song emerges
generating and consolidating existing connections within marginalised urban communities (via partnership with The Common Lot and the Mile Cross community)
| Impact status | Open |
|---|---|
| Impact date | 1 Oct 2021 → 1 Jan 2023 |
| Category of impact | Cultural Impacts, Quality of life Impacts, Social Impacts |
Keywords
- Protest music