Leicester performers to use ‘Gift of the gab’ to support mental health charity event

Leicester musicians and spoken word performers will use their ‘Gift of the gab’ to raise awareness and funds for Leicestershire-based mental health charity, Lamp, at an event at The Y Theatre later this month.

Led by Leicester musician Kiz and creative agency Rock Kitchen Harris (RKH), the group will come together on Saturday 28th January 2023 in support of Lamp.

Titled ‘Gift of the gab’, the event will focus on how people can better speak up about their mental health, and help those they know to do the same. There will be live spoken word performances, a panel discussion, and hot food and drink from Leicester’s Caribbean Xpress.

Organiser Kiz said:

“Mental health issues aren’t something that should be taken lightly. In some form we’ve all experienced it, whether it be stress and anxiety, sadness or just feeling lost in general. We all need to be reminded that when it comes to facing this hurdle, you’re not alone and that there are people around you to speak to and get advice from. I hope people who attend this event will be able to see how vital it is to make sure we remind not only ourselves, but also those around us, that they aren’t the problem and that they don’t need to deal with this challenge on their own.”

Matthew Barton, Community Engagement Manager at Lamp, said:

“We offer our sincerest thanks to Kiz and the team for organising this event to raise funds for Lamp and increase awareness of mental health in our community. A simple thing we can all do to help each other is talk so it’s wonderful to have the event named ‘Gift of the Gab’ because it is indeed a gift we can all give. We all need to use our voice more and that’s what Lamp empowers people to do. We hope this event empowers people to do the same and raises much-needed funds to help continue our vital advocacy work in the community.”

‘Gift of the Gab’ will be taking place at The Y Theatre from 5pm until 7pm on Saturday 28th January 2023 where tickets are limited to 100 people and cost only £6.50. Those attending will receive a ‘Gift of the gab’ T-shirt on entry with all profits raised going straight to Lamp. Please click here to secure your place at the event now, and to donate directly please visit https://gofund.me/c1207eeb.