Wrexham music studio gets ready to welcome back young people

General manager of Wrexham Sounds Olivia Gallagher

Submitted by Martin Williams

After closing 18 months ago, an award-winning music studio will reopen in September with a new name and a new vision, to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people in the community.

Wrexham Sounds is the new name of the former Vic Studios, which has also moved from the town’s Hill Street to Rhosrobin, Wrexham.

The studio is a not-for-profit social enterprise and provides music-based sessions to children from challenging and socially deprived backgrounds.

It also offers lessons to those unable to have them in school and offers support and guidance to local talent.

The revamped studio is supported by a group of volunteers who have helped to get the project through the pandemic, to ensure it is around for future generations.

General Manager Olivia Gallagher said: “We have children and teenagers referred to us from a range of local agencies, from social services to charities and care providers, many of whom have little or no access to any music-related activities in school.

“Those we work with at our new facility or elsewhere will largely be vulnerable or from challenging backgrounds.

"They may have been excluded from education or be in care, so this could have the potential to make a real difference to their lives, building confidence, giving them the chance to express themselves, gain accreditation and have fun in a safe and welcoming environment.

“And for those who are more interested in music technology there are sessions on recording, production, filming and more.”

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