Here are a few photos and videos from our past, in no particular order! Featuring highlights of some of the many events we have appeared at, both as performers and to help raise attention to important causes, as well as details of some of our own sessions from the archives. Check back again, as we regularly add to this page! You can find lots more photos and stories on our Facebook page.

Christmas Pub Quiz 2023

At an evening of full-on energetic intellectual enjoyment at The Reindeer pub, we raised about £800!!! Raffle prizes were donated by a range of local businesses and friends of MTG, we cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions. Also it was wonderful to see so many people out to support their community. Let’s do it again next year! Congratulations to this year’s quiz winners, Maff and Sally Steele, seen here with the priceless Golden Mike trophy.

ILoveUke Christmas Strum & Social

Thanks to Clara Wiseman for organising this event. From the sale of raffle tickets and sales from the Bring and Buy, the ILoveUke crew raised a total of £363 for Mind the Gap music group – which will pay for the Acoustic Social venue for a whole term. Bravo! Thanks so much for a brill night and supporting Mind the Gap. It means the world

Hellesdon Gig

The Mind the Gap band was invited to play for the staff and patients at Hellesdon Hospital, as an afternoon concert! Everyone really enjoyed hearing some live music.

Eastern Daily Press feature:
‘Woman who was sectioned in Norwich shares how rock saved her’

Mind The Gap founder and head musical guru Sue Tebble was interviewed for this moving piece which appeared in local newspaper on 11th October 2023. Describing her own story and background Sue tells how she was inspired to start such a life-changing project which has changed the lives of so many.

Maui Waui 2023

It was amazing to play our music at a festival this summer! The crowd loved us, and we got them dancing even though it was midday on the Sunday 😎
This was such a great day out for us all, huge thanks to the organisers for inviting us to appear on such a beautiful stage.

Lord Mayor’s Procession, Norwich 2023

Joining forces yet again with our friends The Common Lot, we dressed in our finest ’80s costumes and paraded through the city centre streets. We had a wicked time but had to stop trying to actually play, we were holding up everyone else!!!
Here’s some photos; huge thanks to Ann Nicholls for capturing us in the procession 🙏💖🎶🎸

Film Star!

Our long time member Tony Ciccone gives a beautiful performance in this touching video. Keyboards by the wonderful Dan Bird. Thanks to all who helped make this happen!

Early days

Mind The Gap started in February 2014 at Fine City Audio, a small independent studio in Norwich.  We ran music sessions every Wednesday until the end of August of that year. Our aim was to provide a place where people could meet and play together, allowing bands to form organically. Mental Health can be a very lonely place and with the support of each other and Mind The Gap our members have not only a creative outlet but also a place to meet new people and make friends. Although we had no premises by Christmas we all got together for a party.

ABBACISE

In spring 2023, we mixed a little bit of exercise into our love of music. All great for your well-being … Massive thanks to Michelle and Adrenalize Crew for making this happen!

Abbacise will be back in the spring of 2024, by popular demand!!!

Wednesday Drop-In

Funded through the European Union, and delivered in partnership with Community Music East, this project supported the personal development of adults who were unemployed and facing multiple disadvantage in getting a job (e.g. mental health issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, in recovery from drug or alcohol issues).

A total of 23 participants attended from February to June 2015 at Plug Studios on Wednesday afternoons to form bands, write songs, rehearse, record and hang out with like-minded people.The project culminated in a celebration gig at popular Norwich music venue The Owl Sanctuary, with a line-up which included genres ranging from punk to electro and acoustic.

The Story of Kett’s Rebellion 1549

Mind The Gap are very excited to be working with local theatre group The Common Lot, providing the music for their play 1549, The Story of Ketts Rebellion. A group of 10 Mind The Gap members are co-writing the music and will be will performing a live score at 10 shows in Norwich parks over three weekends in the summer.

Film

Mind The Gap made a short documentary highlighting the positive effects of music making on mental health and wellbeing. The 10-minute film was make by Mind The Gap tutor Paul Thompson and members of the Wednesday Drop-In sessions. Members attended a one-day film making course with BBC Voices. The project was funded by Target Follow.

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We had a premiere of the film for members and supporters at the Auditorium in the Forum.

Hellesdon Summer Fete

In 2017, 2018, and 2019, we took to the stage at Hellesdon Hospital Summer Fete. Over 20 musicians played in 8 different bands, everyone performed well, and most of all we enjoyed ourselves tremendously.  

Disability Pride

Mind The Gap performed at this event in 2019, and has had a presence here every year since.

Calendar

Starting in 2017, Sue has produced Disconnect To Reconnect, a beautiful collection of sunset photographs (and a few moons!) taken by her, accompanied by moving personal stories. All profits from sales have gone to MtG.

Christmas busking

Our Christmas busking appearances began with the first version, Punk Carols, with The Common Lot. It’s now become a festive tradition, so look out for us up the city in early December! Just follow the joyful noise…
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