Soft Touch Arts

Soft Touch Arts Our inclusive way of working helps young people who lack opportunities or have challenges in their lives to participate in positive creative activities.

A Leicester based charity, established in 1986, we use arts, media and music activities to inspire and engage young people and help them to develop creative, social and employability skills. We help them get back on track if things have gone wrong, try new things, build the confidence and resilience to change negative or risky behaviours, and progress to lead more fulfilling lives. This, in turn, has a beneficial effect on their communities. https://linktr.ee/softtouchartsleic

RADICAL HOPE IS BACK THIS JUNE 🌍🌸 Our annual Eco Fest is coming soon, and we don’t want you to miss out!Last year was in...
17/05/2026

RADICAL HOPE IS BACK THIS JUNE 🌍🌸 Our annual Eco Fest is coming soon, and we don’t want you to miss out!

Last year was incredible: a day filled with live music, creative workshops, environmental talks, food, and so much more!

📅 Add Sat 27th June to your calendars and share with a friend.
📍 Make sure you’re local on the day – we’ll be at Museum Square on New Walk (Leicester)

More details to follow! 🔥

29/04/2026

Acoustic Hour, but make it outdoors 👏

Missing out on the sunshine last week is one thing, but missing these performances?
Better luck next time! 🤪

We had a wonderful blend of indie music, rap, and poetry.

Loving the variety of sounds & speech at the moment!

If you'd like to perform at the next one (and hopefully get some nice weather again 🤞), fill out the form in our bio!

Song by SirMist

23/04/2026

A very jazzy original by Grace ✨

Live music + lunch plans? Say less.

Join us for Acoustic Hour
📅 Friday 24th April
⏰ 2PM

Smooth sets from Leicester’s rising young artists 🔥
See you there!

Song: "Anything But Love" by (Instagram)

22/04/2026

Some energy for you during the midweek slump 🤣 Still enjoying the vibes from our showcase at Highcross a few weeks ago!

22/04/2026

Singing & spoken word? Stephanōs killed it 👏

Music is so much more than a hobby, it opens doors & provides opportunities to share stories in ways that speaking can't.

MASSIVE well done to everyone who performed at Beat The Odds at Highcross a couple of weeks ago!

Still in the mood for live music? Or maybe you're ready to share your sound again?Acoustic Hour is a relaxed live sessi...
19/04/2026

Still in the mood for live music? Or maybe you're ready to share your sound again?

Acoustic Hour is a relaxed live session where young artists can perform, build confidence, and share their talent with a real crowd 🔥

Grow your audience. Gain experience. Get on stage!

🔗 https://forms.gle/iDgEr7nnyhUGkqtp7
📍Soft Touch Cafe, 50 New Walk, LE1 6TF
📆 Next Session: Fri 24th April | 2PM

Wow!
17/04/2026

Wow!

WE DID IT 🥳💥 (and we had a blast doing it too)A MASSIVE WELL DONE to everyone who took part, you all worked so hard & yo...
16/04/2026

WE DID IT 🥳💥 (and we had a blast doing it too)

A MASSIVE WELL DONE to everyone who took part, you all worked so hard & your performances were incredible! You should be proud of yourselves.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed their support!

Thanks for having us .5555 🫂

We know how much talent is buzzing within our Soft Touch community, but we also know that the industry can feel like a m...
14/04/2026

We know how much talent is buzzing within our Soft Touch community, but we also know that the industry can feel like a maze right now. Between the rise of AI and the hustle of staying sustainable, it’s a lot to navigate alone.

That’s why we’re shouting about Make Music Work, returning this Friday, 17th April to 229 London.

For just £5 (yes, really), you’re getting a seat at the table for the conversations that actually matter:
✅ Making Music Pay: Building a sustainable career
✅ Justice for creators in the age of AI
✅ Sound Minds: Music and wellbeing

It’s not just about the panels, though. It’s about the person you might meet in the crowd who becomes your next collaborator, and the live music that reminds you why you started in the first place 💜

We’re all about seeing Leicester talent take up space in the wider industry. So, grab a ticket, hop on the train, and let’s get inspired.

🎟 Book your spot here: https://www.ism.org/event/make-music-work-2026/

10/04/2026

2 days to go til our debut at Beat The Odds on Sunday 🔥

We'll be there from 11:45am.

Highcross Shopping Centre
Leicester

Address

50 New Walk
Leicester
LE16

Telephone

0116 255 2592

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