Launched on International Men鈥檚 Day, our film highlights how music has given local men an opportunity for connection, improved confidence, and improved wellbeing, many of whom arrived feeling isolated, low in confidence, or unsure of how to engage creatively.
Facilitated by professional musician and music therapist Alex Lupo, the workshops invited dads of all abilities - from complete beginners to experienced musicians - to explore songwriting, music technology, 鈥榡amming鈥�, improvisation and listening sessions. Music provided a low-pressure, accessible entry point, enabling dads to create side-by-side, share experiences, and build friendships.
鈥�I wanted to encourage a sort of鈥� a different view of masculinity鈥�
says Lupo, whose approach centres on creativity, collaboration and emotional openness.
Participants reported significant positive change:
鈼�&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; 67% said they felt more creative
鈼�&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; 100% said they felt better about their support network
鈼�&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Several dads reported feeling more able to cope with challenges at home after attending the sessions
One dad shared:
鈥�These sessions give me a different space to talk, where I feel understood, supported and not judged.鈥�
Another participant began contributing bass lines, recording layered tracks, and reconnecting with a sense of confidence and purpose.
The success of 鈥楴urturing Dads鈥� is rooted in the strong partnership between Inside Out Cymru, Flying Start, and the Dads Support team - an approach that centres personalised support, consistency and co-creation.
The project team is now preparing for Year 2, with a shared commitment to deepening engagement and continuing to build meaningful, sustainable support for dads across the region.
To get involved with our upcoming sessions, please contact:
天美传媒 Family Information Service, 01495 369 610
To know more about the project, please contact:
Becca May Collins, engage@inside-out-cymru.org