BROAD Street Beats returns this week, marking the annual Mental Health Awareness Week for this year.
Events, performances, and activities will take place in the mall on Saturday, May 17, promoting mental wellbeing and the importance of community for attendees.
Broad Street Mall is partnering with Rhoom Studios to bring live music from the likes of Rose Elwood, Purple Roots, Robert Steven Hunt, and Simon Williams, as well as others, in the Central Square.
The event will also host a free mindfulness-themed craft workshop hosted by Jelly, and give attendees a chance to connect with local mental health charities and community groups, offering free support, resources, and ways to get involved.
It will also see appearances by Topsy, the centre’s mascot, who will be spreading kindness and giving out tasty treats throughout the day.
BSM has also re-iterated its support of the Every Little Thing Festival, held each September in memory of Diva Gibson, who lost her life to suicide on May 10, 2020.
Founded by her mother, Sinead Gibson, the festival champions awareness, support, and action around mental health and suicide prevention.
Sinead will be joining Broad Street Beats to help raise awareness and support the important conversation around mental health.
BSM has also announced that this year the event will become a year-round series of music showcases, offering more opportunities to enjoy live performances and join the community spirit in the coming months.
Steven Connolly, Centre Manager at Broad Street Mall, said: “Following the fantastic response to last year’s Broad Street Beats, we’re delighted to be bringing it back–this time to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.
“Mental health is a topic that’s very important to us here at Broad Street Mall, and we’re proud to shine a light on it through an event that champions connection within the community and the power this has in supporting positive mental health.”
Broad Street Beats returns to Broad Street Mall on Saturday, May 17.
More information is available via: broadstreetmall.com
