Clear Your Mind
Step into an evening where every voice matters.
Date: 3rd July 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: The Minories Art Gallery, 74 High St, Colchester, CO1 1UE
Join us for Clear Your Mind: An Open Mic Session, part of the Fragile Strength programme at The Minories.
Inspired by the transformative book Clear Your Mind by Sam Owen, which motivates individuals to escape from negative cycles in life to find peace and acceptance. This open mic event creates a safe and welcoming space for you to embrace vulnerability and build emotional resilience through honest self-expression.
Whether you want to read poetry, sing, play a piece of music, tell a story, or simply listen, this evening is about connection, honesty, and healing.
This Open Mic is more than just a stage. It is a space to have a break from the noise inside and be part of a community where raw, unfiltered conversations about mental well-being are encouraged and celebrated. No judgment, no expectations — just an open floor for your voice, your feelings, your passion and your story.
Whether you're a first-time speaker or a seasoned performer, we invite you to step forward and share your voice. Or simply come, listen, and feel the powerful energy of community support.
Spaces are limited — book your spot now by clicking below!
This event is part of Fragile Strength, our ongoing project that explores vulnerability, masculinity, and mental wellbeing through community-driven arts and dialogue. Throughout June and July, we’re also hosting a series of creative workshops, artist talks, and film screenings, including:
Mental Wellbeing of Male Carers
Fragile Strength Curatorial Walkthrough and Discussion
‘Geeta’ Animated Short Film Screening by Chetan Bhakuni
‘brother!’ Short Film Screening by Ruben Hamlyn
Unfu*k Yourself: A Draw and Talk Session
Whole: A Talk and Listen Session
Call Me By My Name: A Process Drama Workshop
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent: A Talk and Listen Session
Sun is Also a Star: A College-Making Session
The Highly Sensitive Person: A Draw and Talk Session
These events are free, inclusive, and open to all.
Let’s break the silence together. Book your free spot now for the Healthwatch Essex Information and Guidance Session and be part of the conversation that matters.
