Mail A Musician
Personalised performances to reduce social isolation
Mail A Musician intends to lift the spirits of Bristol residents by bringing the joy of live music direct to the hearts and homes of our communities.
This initiative, which we started during Lockdown in 2020, was initially a way that the people of Bristol could send a unique gift to the special people or places in their life by nominating a loved one or organisation.
Following the huge success of the project we’re now able to work with community partners to create bespoke music experiences to combat social isolation. This work with Mail A Musician ensures that the power of music continues to connect and uplift across the communities in our city.
[this kind] of connection doesn’t just happen – it takes real understanding, compassion, and a shared commitment to making a difference to the families we support.”
Jessie May Staff Member
Mail A Musician
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Make a donation
As a charity we welcome donations to help us continue our growing programme of community initiatives.
Your donation will contribute to our delivery of initiatives like Mail A Musician, which aim to bring the joy of music to everyone in Bristol.
Amount to donate: £
The impact we make
Bringing People Together Through Music
Our Festivals & Events programme reduces social isolation, celebrates Bristol’s diverse communities, and creates opportunities for people of all ages to make music together. Through Mail a Musician, Intergenerational Workshops, Family Events, and Mass Participation Workshops, we bring music to those who need it most—right to their doorsteps, local venues, and public spaces.
Key Impact Areas:
- Reducing isolation: 17 Mail a Musician concerts reached 400+ people experiencing loneliness.
- Community celebration: Our intergenerational workshops and festivals like Be Kind Bristol strengthen bonds between cultures and generations.
- Family engagement: Free and accessible events make music-making inclusive for all.
- Mass participation: 1,176 people took part in mass sing events since 2024, creating shared musical experiences.
Through Festivals & Events, music becomes a powerful tool for unity, joy, and inclusion.
Live music uplifts families at Jessie May Day
Live music uplifts families at Jessie May Day
Jessie May Day brought together families supported by the Jessie May Charity for a joyful outdoor celebration filled with music, play, and connection. Our Mail a Musician perormance provided soothing live music and special interactions for the children and their families.
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
Mass participation, intergenerational projects, and community music-making for all of Bristol’s communities.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Projects, groups and events that use music to support people’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing at every stage of life.
More community programmes
More community programmes
Our community programmes – Creative Health & Wellbeing, Care Experienced Young People, Music & Disability, Festivals & Events – bring people together through the power of music.