Music · Connection · Wellbeing

Our story

How a group of friends grieving one voice became a community music space for many. Real people, real music, and a reason to keep showing up.

It started with friends,
and one voice we lost

Smashroom Music & Wellbeing CIC was born from friendship, music and the lasting legacy of our close friend, local solo singer Pete Graham.

When Pete sadly passed away, a group of friends began meeting at The Smashroom to sing, play, share memories and support one another. What started as people coming together through a difficult time quickly became something much bigger.

As the sessions grew, Pete's children, Shannon and Aaron, joined us alongside other friends and local musicians. We saw first-hand how music could reduce isolation, rebuild confidence and create a genuine sense of belonging.

Those informal evenings became a community interest company. Our mission is simple: to use the power of music to improve wellbeing, build confidence, reduce loneliness and help people feel they belong.

In memory of Pete GrahamWhose voice still fills the room

Why we became a CIC

A Community Interest Company means we are run for the community, not for profit. Any money the project makes goes back into the work: keeping sessions affordable, buying equipment, and reaching more people who could use a room like this.

It also keeps us accountable. We record the difference we make so funders and partners can see it, and so the people who trust us with their time know exactly what they are part of.

What we stand for

SafeWelcomingNon-judgemental CreativeInclusiveCommunity-led Real peoplePositive change

Want to be part of the next chapter?

The story is still being written, one session at a time. There is room in it for you.

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