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YMCA Together Hit The Right Note With Their Song 'Welcome To Dutch Farm' To Highlight Their Services As Part Of The Liverpool City Region's Eurovision Celebrations That Have Been Taking Place
YMCA Together operatres Dutch Farm in Garston. The music video for their song, 'Welcome To Dutch Farm', which they released during Liverpool's Eurovision Celebrations highlight the amazing work taking place at the farm (Credit: Supplied).
Liverpool’s YMCA Together released a song to celebrate Eurovision being held in the City, whilst highlighting the services they provide for those facing social issues in the Liverpool City Region.
In line with the award-winning charity’s values, aims and ethos, the project will see team members release a song written about their Dutch Farm site to mark the major musical event having taken place in the City, whilst also featuring the challenges that people in the area face.
'Eurovision coming to the City is amazing, it provides hope and opportunity, whilst also providing us with a platform on which we are able to advocate for those in our community who need it most.' - Ellie McNeil, Chief Executive of YMCA Together.
The song focuses attention on the support that YMCA Together provides to people through the farm, its hostels and refuges and outreach services.
Chief Executive of YMCA Together, Ellie McNeil said: 'As the City is celebrating Eurovision, it is also important to note the stark reality for people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse and other challenges during this time. Our song aims to raise awareness about the services we can offer here at YMCA Together, and we are so proud that our song was written, recorded and produced by real people in our services.'
Ellie added: 'Many of those who have difficult times in their lives often really benefit from using arts and creative skills to process all that has happened to them. By sharing the reality of the challenges some in our community face, we hope to change hearts and minds. We hope people will feel more compassion towards those who are experiencing social challenges and be aware of what large events like this might mean for some in the City.'
Ellie said: 'YMCA Together is a local charity and our presence has been in the city for 177 years. We have been supporting people experiencing poverty, worklessness and other social challenges for over a century. Today, we provide over 400 units of accommodation, supporting people experiencing domestic abuse, drug and alcohol issues, homelessness and poor mental health. We are an organisation that is rooted in working alongside the city’s least heard citizens.'
'Many of those who have difficult times in their lives often really benefit from using arts and creative skills to process all that has happened to them.' - Ellie McNeil, Chief Executive of YMCA Together.
She concluded: 'Eurovision coming to the City is amazing, it provides hope and opportunity, whilst also providing us with a platform on which we are able to advocate for those in our community who need it most.'
What Does Dutch Farm Offer?
Dutch Farm is a small urban farm based on disused industrial land situated in Garston, in the City of Liverpool and provides a therapeutic environment that engages service users in meaningful activity, allowing for the expansion of skills as well as the production of organic vegetables and the development of creative outlets.
The song, 'Welcome To Dutch Farm', also highlights the challenges many in Ukraine faced as a result of the war. The aim of the song is to be a musical reminder of the support on offer, whilst also celebrating Eurovision being held in Liverpool, who are hosting it on behalf of Ukraine.
Where Is Dutch Farm?
Dutch Farm,
Highbank Drive,
Garston,
City of Liverpool, L19 5PE,
Liverpool City Region.