Dub Pistols have been announced to play the MainStage at this years Shiine On Weekender
Tickets >> www.shiiineon.com.
A UNIQUE Southsea-based charity that helps hundreds of people across the country with their mental health through the medium of music has ‘finally’ found a new home.
The team behind Tonic Music for Mental Health said it was ‘amazing’ to set up shop at the Frank Sorrell Centre, in Prince Albert Road, after almost two years operating online.
At an official opening event on Saturday (March 5) Tonic patron and Dub Pistols frontman Barry Ashworth cut the ribbon to the delight of those Watching
The ska choir performing at the opening of the new Tonic Music for Mental Health HQ in Southsea on March 5, 2022. Picture: Paul Windsor
This was then followed by a day of live music – featuring performances by the Tonic ska choir, Hannah Reem and Dominic Elton – and speeches from team members and supporters, including MP Stephen Morgan and TV actress Denise Black.
Musician Barry Ashworth has been involved with Tonic for nine years. He said: ‘It’s fantastic to see that they can finally get back to doing what they wanted to do before the pandemic.
‘It’s something that during Covid became even more relevant. Mental health has always been an issue but people who had never experienced it before suddenly were – whether anxiety or depression.’
The ethos of Tonic is to provide a ‘recovery-led’ music programme to help people overcome any mental health problems they are facing.
Barry Ashworth cutting the ribbon on the new Tonic Music for Mental Health HQ on March 5, 2022. Picture: Paul Windsor
Participants can attend group sessions and music workshops for free. Through the Tonic Rider programme professionals can also access free mental health training and support.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Denise Black became an ambassador for Tonic after facing her own mental health issues.
The 63-year-old from Southsea said: ‘It’s more than just nice, it’s necessary.
‘As a performer who couldn’t perform during lockdown I felt very uncertain and my mental health deteriorated with all the pressures – just worrying about the pandemic and everything.
I was asked to take part in a charity skydive for Tonic last year and that basically re-booted my mental health.
‘Music is a universal language for all of us. Coming out of lockdown I think people have realised how important music and the arts are.’
A large chunk of money allowing Tonic to run from the centre for the next year came from an incredible £10,000 raised following the death of former Duran Duran tour manager Craig Duffy, who was a huge supporter of the charity.
Craig and his partner Sue Parmiter, who used to live in Southsea, were killed in a car accident in May last year.
His son Marcus Duffy, 26, said: ‘It feels pretty amazing that even after his death we have been able to do something positive.
‘He was really passionate about Tonic.’
Tonic founder Steph Langan added: ‘From a personal point of view music and art allow us to express ourselves when we can’t express ourselves in other ways such as verbally.
‘It’s great for us to be here finally – it’s been a long time coming, we’ve been desperate for it to happen.’
Prior to the lockdowns Tonic was operating from a ‘small’ venue in Highland Road.
To find out more visit tonicmusic.co.uk.
This Saturday The Pistols ride into Lincoln for the first time.
The Band will be performing at The Drill from 7:30
🎟 Tickets available here —-> https://www.lincolndrill.co.uk/whats-on/dub-pistols/
Dub Pistols have been confirmed as one of the headline artists for this years Lindifarne Festival
Lindisfarne Festival
In 2022 the ultimate end-of-summer party festival will be back for it’s 7th year of music, magic & mayhem on the spectacular Northumberland coast.
Less than an hour away from Edinburgh & Newcastle, but a world away from reality, Lindisfarne Festival provides a hedonistic weekend of escapism, jam-packed with sizzling entertainment for those that dare to make the pilgrimage to our Viking-invaded shores…
With hundreds of acts over 8 unique stages, get ready for a genre-hopping mishmash of must-see performances in the UK’s best-kept-secret festival location – overlooking Holy Island!
Full info and tickets https://lindisfarnefestival.com
Tune into Thames Delta Radio today from 4pm GMT to hear Dub Pistols Sound system feat Barry Ashworth & Seanie T
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DUB PISTOLS PRESENTJUNGLE CAKES TAKEOVER IN HITCHIN
Dub Pistols are delighted to be bringing the Jungle Cakes massive to Club 85, on Friday 20th May, for a bass fueled takeover featuring Deekline & Ed Solo, alongside DJ Barrington.
With this crew involved, and not to mention it being Barry’s hometown venue, you can rest assured it’s going to be off the scale raucous! Make no bones about it, this one is not to be missed, so click the button below and get in on the party action.
Tickets
We’re very excited to announce that we will be appearing at Camp Bestival in Shropshire, August 18th to 21st 2022. For more info and ticket details head over to shropshire.campbestival.net
Venue: Camp Bestival, Weston Park, Shropshire
Ticket Link
Direct ticket link: shropshire.campbestival.net/tickets (Tickets on general sale 10am, Friday 28th January)
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This weeks Dub Pistols in Dub Totally Wired Radio Show is now up on Mixcloud for you to listen back to and enjoy.
This Friday we play our first show of the year in Hitchin at Club 85
There are a handful of tickets that have been returned due to the show being rescheduled.
Grab yours before they have gone
The Dub Pistols gig due to take place in Brighton on Friday 17th December 2021 will now take place on Friday 28th January 2022. We are so sorry to have to move this concert, and apologise for any inconvenience caused but a member of the band has contracted Covid-19 and is too ill to play. We’ll see you all for the new date on 28th Jan 2022, and all tickets remain valid – it’ll be worth the wait!🔥