WELCOME TO

THE SOUNDROOM

WHATEVER YOUR SOUND

The Soundroom is a successful community music & arts charity based in Gateshead.

Founded in 1985 and operating from the old Redheugh library (at the end of the Redheugh bridge) in Gateshead for nearly 25 years now, it prides itself on enriching people’s lives through engagement in music and arts activities.

Our Values

The Vision

Our vision is to transform the lives of individuals, groups and communities in Gateshead through engagement in music and music-making.

The Mission

Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable and inspiring musical and creative opportunities; especially for those experiencing social exclusion, young people and vulnerable people.

“ADD SOME MUSIC TO YOUR DAY…”

“We apply our values in everything we do to help us develop, improve and achieve our vision and mission”

Welcoming & Accessible

Reaching out to engage a diverse range of people through music by removing barriers to participation, whether they are physical, sensory, social, cultural and economic barriers.

Creative & Empowering

Bringing people together to express themselves through music and performance, developing personal confidence, skills and friendships.

Socially Responsible

Treating everyone fairly and equally in a safe, cohesive, creative community that values ther healthy natural world that we all depend upon.

Dynamic and Professional

Building resilience through effective governance, supportive leadership, skilled staff and volunteers, to generate a sustainable income and a service user focus.