At the start of Lockdown in March 2020, the regular players at JimJams, the monthly open mic night at The Grosvenor SW1 were unable to meet in the pub. Not to be thwarted we set up an online session, which has continued every week for 39 weeks. Not only has it been great fun, all of us have recognised how important these weekly sessions, and the creativity and learning we have experienced from spin off collaborations, have been for our collective mental health. 

Tonic Music for Mental Health is a charity based on the south coast of England. Its mission is to raise mental health awareness, challenge stigma and promote mental wellbeing through music and the arts. 

Together we strive for a world where people suffering from mental illness are no longer marginalised – an inclusive and just world, where people suffering from mental illness have the hope, support and respect they deserve. We believe that participation in music and the arts can promote and sustain the mental wellbeing of everyone involved.