Sonic [db] is about opportunity in a digital age.
Sonic [db] is about development.
Sonic [db] is about inspiration.
Sonic [db] is about looking upwards, outwards and beyond…

Sonic [db] is an unique music technology and music industry project taking place in Youth Offending Institutions across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.

Sonic offers young people the opportunites to refocus their energy

Through this two year project, young people involved are gaining creative, technical and industry skills which will be relevant to them ‘on the out’.  Sonic [db] offers a creative method of increasing confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and problem solving.

Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service and Make Some Noise (Youth Music Action Zone) set up Sonic [db] with additional help from Arts Council England, West Midlands.  It is taking place in HMPYOI Swinfen Hall, HMPYOI Brinsford, HMPYOI Drake Hall and HMPYOI Werrington. For details of supporters and partners click HERE

Sonic [db] offers a variety of opportunities within the industry – from music composition and performance through to production and management. The Sonic[db] training package, tailored for each YOI, allows a variety of skills to be accessed and includes elements such as music production software, sound recording, DJ skills, Music Industry Awareness.  For details of the equipment currently used in Sonic [db] click HERE