Jim Pinchen

if you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough....

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

The terrible Illegal Migration Bill has passed all its stages in Parliament and will now become law. It’s a dark day for the UK’s reputation as a protector of human rights and a grave moment for those seeking safety in an uncertain world. But the fight for a fair and humane asylum system goes on.

[Big Leaf 🧡 @BigLeafSurrey]

We can all learn from the young people we support.

One young person from the UK, one from Ukraine and one from Afghanistan showing the world that borders & backgrounds don’t matter; what matters is friendship, connection and peace.

Huge thanks to @CFSurrey for funding Equine.

[Big Leaf 🧡 @BigLeafSurrey]

Immoral, unworkable and in breach of international law.

People do not cross the worlds busiest shipping route on a whim. These are people seeking safety from unimaginable situations.

We will continue fighting these deplorable plans.

https://t.co/Pzr47HQxmJ

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

@Philip_Flood @SurreyMusicHub Great to see you Philip x

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Very much looking forward to sharing learning from our programmes with displaced communities at the Music and Drama Expo later today. Hope to see you there! @MusicEdExpo @surrey_arts @johnstephens007 @BigLeafSurrey @YouthMusicNet @Together_Create

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

@N8Holder @MusicEdExpo I’ll be there talking about music as a tool to support children who have been displaced and their host communities. Hope to see you there Nate. x

[JCWI (Follow us on Bluesky @jcwi-uk.bsky.social) @JCWI_UK]

👏🏽This is brilliant. @timloughton asks the Home Sec about safe routes for refugees. And Braverman absolutely flounders - she can't answer.

She knows govt's lack of safe routes is pushing people into perilous crossings, but she wants to keep playing politics with ppl's lives.

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Graham Norton responds to the idea of Boris Johnson returning as PM.

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

So so so proud of my dear friend and colleague Raghad who has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Music Leader Award, in recognition for her work supporting vulnerable children in Surrey and beyond! We'll all be there cheering for you tomorrow night lovely lady!

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Brighton friends!

Be part of the (unofficial) England 2022 FIFA World Cup song with proceeds going to 'Kick It Out'.

It's happening people!!! This Wednesday at the best pub in the world, the Robin Hood, Norfolk Square, Brighton.
Hope you to see you there!!

[Big Leaf 🧡 @BigLeafSurrey]

The video below is of our brilliant Music Connects group at @UnionChapelUK @Together_Create @SurreyArts

Young people, some forcibly displaced and some from Surrey, came together to write & perform this beautiful track! Watch till the end & see the standing ovation. @youthmusic

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Thanks Raimund for the kind words... a rare bit of self publicity. Just did my first actual paid topline and got this review!
https://t.co/89jxmjWB6y #Songwriter #Singer via @SoundBetterNow

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Yes I once had hair, and lots of it! 😆

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Please join us, just a few places left!

[Big Leaf 🧡 @BigLeafSurrey]

In partnership with @surrey_arts, we're hosting a Networking Event. We will explore how we can collectively welcome and increase support to people who have been displaced.

Sign up for your free ticket below;
https://t.co/cni8q5kGlE

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

Jim Pinchen on SoundBetter https://t.co/EWdhqnUWhq via @SoundBetterNow (why not hire me? 😉)

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

UP! Orchestra, restarting soon and continuing our joyous celebration of diversity through the music, dance, art (and food!)
So excited to announce our guest artist this term, Anusha Subramanyam
@ace_southeast @YouthMusicNet @ace_national @surrey_arts @SurreyMusicHub

[Jim Pinchen @JimPinchen]

HELP!
Can anyone recommend an awesome artist to deliver a couple of music and/or dance workshops that celebrate Indian culture.
It's for an inclusive, youth music ensemble and will be live in Surrey/London.

[Nate Holder @N8Holder]

To all you music educators working hard to diversify, equalise and become more inclusive, keep going ✊🏾❤