What’s it really like to go through the justice system? Experts by Experience starts by asking – and listening.
Created by Catch22Minutes, this series puts lived experience at the heart of the conversation. In each episode, we hear from people who have been through the justice system, as well as professionals working to change it from the inside.
In this episode of Experts by Experience, Nic speaks with Katie and Tom from Finding Rhythms about how music is transforming lives in prisons and the community.
Since 2013, Finding Rhythms has delivered collaborative music projects across 30 prisons, supporting over 1,000 participants to create original music, gain qualifications, and build confidence. They share powerful stories of how music provides a safe, non-judgemental space for self-expression, helping people rebuild their identity and navigate life after release.
The episode also highlights Making Waves, their 10-week community programme in Peckham, where participants produce tracks, work towards a qualification, perform live, and access ongoing mentoring.
A moving conversation about creativity, second chances, and the power of music to spark lasting change.