Elgie Bell's Inmates SaX-Sound Plan
Elgie Bell's SaX-Sound Plans cost between £21-25, (including insurance) to rent a Saxophone for 30 days for a youth or adult inmate.
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Who is Elgie Bell?
Elgie Bell, a Black man of dual heritage born in 1948, faced repeated brutalisation in the streets and in the custody of the Metropolitan Police during the 1960s to 1980s. Throughout his life, he endured racial profiling, frequent stop-and-search incidents starting at the young age of 15, often under the SUS laws of the time. He also endured unjust imprisonment based on false, trumped-up charges, including evidence planting. While detained, Eldred was subjected to further violence by prison guards, notably within Wormwood Scrubs HMP. His experiences shed light on the systemic racism and abuse faced by individuals like him during that era and what still exists to this day.
While serving what is believed to be his final prison sentence, each lasting typically between 6-9 months, he had the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. Opting for the saxophone, he found solace in music, utilising it to occupy his time constructively amid challenging circumstances. Playing the saxophone became therapeutic for him, a cherished activity that he remained passionate about for years. His talent on the saxophone not only brought him personal joy but also resonated with others who admired his musical prowess.
What is Elgies SaX-Sound Plan
Harmonise to synchronise one’s mind, body and soul in unison for good vibes
Elgie Bell SaX-Plan Scheme is a new initiative dedicated to supporting marginalise young people, inmates, prisoners to get through it with sound. Elgie Bell SaX-Plan is a project with a mission is to provide resources and opportunities for individuals to develop their creative skill, talents and pursue a newfound passion for music on the inside as well as out. Harmonise to unionise mind, body and soul
'Get thru' it with the Elgie Bell SaX-Sound Program
In partnership with Black Lives Matter UK Elgie Bell SaX-Sound initiative is a sponsorship funding program to support individuals who find themselves in difficult situations.
Elgie Bell SaX-Sound project is an empowering confidence building initiative that aims to bring about a positive difference in individual's lives inside and outside of a prison term.
New Skill
Providing creative new scope, renewed hope and the resources to help bring out talent
Mental Health
Improving mental health to enhance harmony and calming balance aiding overall well-being
Harmonise
Harmonising Initiative aimed at youth and adults requiring physical and mental engagement during their time serving a legal sentence.
Elgie Bell SaX-Sound Plan
To stabilise a physical and mental state
Opportunity for individual to live better and survive the journey of adversity and adverse conditions.
Creative Sounds
Providing opportunities for incarcerated individuals to engage in creative musical activities, offering resources to support their development while in prison and for their reintegration into communities upon release...
Well-being
The Elgie Bell creative music SaX-Sound Scheme offers stimulating activities for prisoners, enhancing physical and mental well-being through confidence boosting and improved stimulation.
Social Outreach
Empowering inmates through Elgie Bell's SaX-Sound in prison is a initiatives that aims to tackle social anxiety, issues, and boost self-esteem effectively...
Blow Off Steam
Get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion
Elgie Bell SaX-Sound is a scheme aimed at individuals incarcerated at HMP to help through creative sound a learning activity boosting self-esteem new skill and enhances better mental health.
You can support the Elgie Bell initiative by becoming a SaX-Sound sponsor with a one off or a monthly contribution that helps struggling individuals to become more connected with themselves and to become more resilient to adverse situations in adverse conditions. A new initiative to support people to better thrive in difficult environments and social community settings.
Self-belief, inclusion, confidence, builds pride, brings a belief there really is possibilities for a brighter future ahead...
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Lost...& Found
Shining a light in the darkness with Elgie Bell's Sax-Plan Initiative, providing hope.
A Future Ahead
Empowering those who haven't had a voice to find their sound, fostering dreams, harmony, and the opportunity to learn new skills, leading to self-belief.
Positive Outlet
Offer positive outlets to shift focus from negative situations, overcome tough times, and tackle any obstacles that arise.
Impact Growth
Every participant who jumps on the Elgie Bell SaX-Plan equates to meaningful engagement, positive contact and real opportunity personal betterment, a change.
Get in Touch with the Elgie Bell SaX Plan Program
Collaborate with us to explore partnership opportunities and create positive change through Elgie Bell SaX-Sound Scheme. We extend a warm invitation to families with youth & Adults individuals in correctional facilities to get in touch with us.
Kindly consider backing the Elgie Bell initiative by contributing to this collaborative effort with Black Lives Matter UK. Your donation or sharing can make a real difference.
Info on inmate's access to instruments:
Learning to play an instrument while incarcerated is possible, although the availability varies among prisons. Some facilities offer music programs to teach inmates instruments, forming bands, or participating in performances. Inmates may be allowed to obtain musical instruments based on their privileges. However, restrictions may apply, like prohibitions on certain instruments due to security concerns. In some prisons, privileges are tied to behavior and program engagement. Music programs aim to provide a creative outlet and potentially reduce re-offending rates post-release. Rehabilitation and integration into society are enhanced through musical activities, providing a positive learning experience and boosting self-confidence.
Prison policies, security considerations, and inmate behavior affect instrument access. Music programs offer skills for reintegration, possibly lowering the likelihood of re-offense.
Elgie Bell SaX-Sound Project is for Youths in young offenders' institution & individuals serving in adult prisons' who may be interested in learning a new musical skill in collaboration with Black Lives Matter UK, sponsored by individuals with monthly paid by a donation plan.
