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Kevin's Volunteering Story

During lockdown, I try to keep as usual a routine as I can. Continuity is important to me.

Date added: 15/04/2020

Natalie's Volunteering Story

I survived several massive health issues with the love, help & support of my fellow shmu friends, volunteers & staff.

Date added: 15/04/2020

Dave's Volunteering Story

Well this has been a strange old time hasn't it. It's really weird not being at the building in Woodside after it's been my second home for almost 7 years.

Date added: 14/04/2020

shmu launches emergency community support fund

We’re very excited to announce the launch of shmu Supports, an initiative which will disperse funding of between £500 and £2000 to any constituted community-based group which operates in Aberdeen, with a priority on groups who support residents in the regeneration areas of the city.

Date added: 13/04/2020

AiR Volunteer shares their story

I had heard of shmu through Aberdeen in Recovery media group, regarding their show, Recovery on AiR, although at the time this was not being produced. Having suffered addiction issues, coupled with many poor choices, I struggled with everyday life. Through attending AiR, I rapidly improved, and continue to do so.

Date added: 12/04/2020

57 North COVID-19 - Advice and Resources

If you're involved in music, 57 North has a list of helpful links to Advice & Resources relating to the coronavirus crisis, including a number of new funds which have been set up as a response to COVID-19.

Click here to see the list.

Date added: 23/03/2020

57 North Presents: Virtues

Aberdeen rock band Virtues played their first gig in November 2019.

They’ve since released an EP ‘You're Alive’ and are due to support Pleasure Heads at The Cellar in Aberdeen on Friday 20th March.

Date added: 26/02/2020

57 North Presents: Karma for Vandals

Aberdeen-based instrumental post-rockers Karma for Vandals formed in 2017.

They celebrate the release of their forthcoming EP ‘Voa’ with a gig at Aberdeen’s Blue Lamp on Sunday 8th March, with support from Seas, Starry and Bonnie Mutt.

Date added: 19/02/2020

57 North Presents: Watchfires

Aberdeen indie-rockers Watchfires have decided to call it a day after seven years, an EP, two albums and multiple gigs.

They released their final song 'Another Us' in January and play a farewell show at The Lemon Tree on Saturday 29th February with support from Ghostwriter and Forest Fires.

Date added: 12/02/2020

57 North Presents: Rachael Bisset

Rachael Bisset is a singer-songwriter from Aberdeen.

She performed at Aberdeen's Hogmanay Celebrations in 2018 and supported Barns Courtney at The Tunnels as part of his UK tour.

Rachael released her debut single ‘Idle Threat’ in December 2019, followed by an EP in January 2020.

Date added: 29/01/2020