An open air music concert is being held on the Island on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, in Newport.
‘Beat by the River’ is a charity concert organised in aid of the ‘England Fund for mental health’.
Dr Dan Harwood, Clinical Director for Mental Health and Learning Disability Services on the Island said: “Mental Health problems affect over 18,000 people on the Island. Sadly 9 out of 10 people who experience mental health problems also experience stigma and discrimination that impact on their quality of life and can stop them from seeking help. We need to change the way many people view this and give them the knowledge they need to be less afraid of mental health problems and be able to support friends and family.”
The organisers of ‘Beat by the River’ have been overwhelmed with interest from local bands wanting to play at the event and have had to organise a second stage to accommodate them. The bands playing on Bank Holiday Monday include The Kurves, Cozy Flashback, Medina High Choir, Rebound, Portable High, Papa Do Plenty and Dirty Habit, not forgetting a didgeridoo set.
‘Beat by the River‘ is being held at the Riverside Centre in Newport from 12 midday to 11pm. Admission is free. As well as great local music there will entertainment for children, a BBQ and various stalls.