350 children and young people from the deprived backstreets of Croxteth and Norris Green in Liverpool are delivering a message of hope to the country. The choir of 5-17yr olds, known as “A Voice Of One” have united their communities through the power of music and recorded this CD as an anti- gun, gang and knife crime message.The creation of this choir has been part of a “grass roots” project that has engaged 6,000 pupils through school assemblies and workshops. Pupils from Primary and Secondary schools were brought together to record the CD in a symbolic joining of the community. The lyrics of the song communicate the message that together young people can find their voice and use it. This was an opportunity for the community to unite against the violence often associated with their areas. Through this song and their voices we hope to empower and engage children and young people to stand up against guns, knives and gang culture and become positive role models in their communities. Although it is a Liverpool led project it has a wider relevance to every inner city in the UK. (Project Director Liam Moore.)

The release of this record will also be the catalyst for the launch of the Voice In The City programme. The programme promotes positive citizenship, social justice and community cohesion through workshops in poetry, music, photography, performing arts, writing, sport, leisure and diversionary activities.You're the Voice