A multi-award-winning charity using music to support people affected by addiction

How we make a difference

Founded in Brighton in 2015, New Note Orchestra is the world’s first orchestra for people in recovery. We create a safe, welcoming space to make music, find connection, develop new skills and rebuild lives. Our programmes support every stage of the recovery journey – from early recovery to gaining employment as workshop leaders.

Our musicians compose and perform original works, blending acoustic, electric, folk and classical sounds to create music that is atmospheric, moving and powerful.

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Since our launch, we’ve developed new projects that use music and creativity to support people in recovery. They are free and available to anyone affected by addiction, regardless of ability.

Come along and try a session, or support our work. Together we can make positive change through music.

Our projects

New Note Orchestra – the first recovery orchestra in the world, which meets weekly.
New Note Strummers – a weekly guitar group for beginners and intermediates.
New Note Dance – a monthly session designed to support women affected by addiction, trauma or adverse life challenges.
New Note Key Changers – our  innovative new training programme where participants with lived experienced are trained to deliver community music workshops.

We are proud to be a member of the Addiction Recovery Arts Network; an exciting collective of groups, individuals and key stake holders working within the recovery arts sector.

Find out more about the ARA Network