LORDE LENDS STAR POWER TO MUSICHELPS

MusicHelps uses music to change the lives of Kiwis in need – and now it has a new patron as Lorde signs on to help support the special cause

THIS WEEK MUSICHELPS has announced multi award-winning artist Lorde will become the organisation’s latest patron, joining founding patron Neil Finn. The Green Light singer has experienced first-hand the power and impact of music in her life.

“It’s an honour to be joining Neil Finn as a Patron of MusicHelps. Since the start of my journey, our local music industry has consistently shown me so much support and compassion, and it’s a privilege to be able to help give back,” says Lorde.

“Community care is a huge part of what makes our industry the family that it is and utilising the power of music to help as many people as possible is a mission that speaks to me on many levels. I can’t wait to get started.”

MusicHelps will continue the important work of developing and supporting projects that use music to change the lives of those who are atrisk, vulnerable or experiencing serious health challenges.

Whether this is through music therapy for children with developmental conditions in West Auckland or breaking down barriers and reducing isolation for disabled people in Whanganui, or providing musicbased early intervention for people experiencing mental health issues in Wellington, the charity’s work brings direct positive impacts to thousands of people across New Zealand.

Recent work includes the development of a music programme for primary schools in Christchurch to help children exhibiting signs of post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the 2011 earthquake.

The charity has also invested heavily in raising awareness of music therapy across the country, making programmes possible for children and adults alike while also using innovative musicbased interventions to help at-risk youth.

The charity also provides emergency assistance to kiwi music people experiencing hardship and illness through its Backline suite of services, including a world first professional online, on-the-phone and face-to-face counselling service tailored to people who make live and recorded music possible.

If you would like to support MusicHelps to carry out its vital work, visit musichelps.org.nz to make a donation today. Together we can make a positive difference through music to people in need all across Aotearoa!