Singing Through the Storm
After the huge success of The Black Man's Burden Conference, I'm excited to announce the next event in the Restore Black Soul Gold Presents series: Singing Through the Storm.
This time, I'll be sitting down with Terence Wallen, official Gregory Isaacs Tribute Artist, for a unique, live on-stage therapy session, unique not just because it's live, but because Terence will be singing along the way, quite literally singing through the storm.
Soul Gold Presents is where we bring high-profile members of the Black community on stage for honest, unscripted conversations about their personal journeys, the challenges, the successes, and the life experiences that have shaped them, including how therapy has played a part. The audience gets to be part of it too, with the chance to ask questions directly.
Terence's story is one of resilience carried through music. In his own words:
"I watched myself go from the happiest and most outgoing person to fighting every day to heal through grief and depression… Because I carry it well, doesn't mean it ain't heavy." – Terence Wallen
That line is the heart of the evening. So many of us carry pain quietly, performing strength while struggling underneath. This event is about naming that, and showing what it looks like to move through it.
During the evening, Terence will perform The Pain That I Feel, a song that captures exactly what this event is about. It's a reminder of the importance of therapy, that we all carry pain we try to hide from others, and that seeking help can lift that burden. As Black people, we've carried it for far too long.
This is a paid ticketed event: Book tickets here
Come for the music. Stay for the honesty. Leave encouraged to make a change.
Real Talk
We are excited to share the long-awaited digital goody bag from the Black Man’s Burden: The Crisis in Black Mental Health conference held on Wednesday, May 27th, at Kingsholm Rugby Stadium, Gloucester. This collection of valuable resources is designed to support the ongoing work of promoting mental health equity within the Black community. Inside, you’ll find speaker slide presentations, some books from Audrey’s bookshelf, a directory of therapists, and short video clips capturing key moments from the conference, alongside the full edited film of the day.
Access the Digital Goody Bag from our 2026 Black Mental Health Conference Here →
The Black Man's Burden
Recently, we hosted the inaugural and impactful Black Mental Health Conference on Wednesday, 27th May 2026, dedicated to addressing the mental health challenges faced by the Black community.
Registration for the conference reached full capacity within just three weeks of opening, and our waiting list also rapidly reached maximum capacity. This overwhelming response powerfully indicates the hunger and need for platforms like Restore Black C.I.C. to host conferences addressing mental health challenges within the Black community.
As a team, we are hugely grateful for the overwhelmingly positive response to the event, and energised as we move forward with planning the next. While this first conference was unable to cover every subject area, it marked the beginning of an important annual event aimed at ongoing dialogue, learning, and systemic change.
We’re dedicated to decolonising the conference by truly centring Black voices and experiences at every stage. On a personal note, while planning and preparing my welcome address, I keenly felt the weight of the burden, the complex and often invisible challenges that we carry as Black people. This conference, themed ‘The Black Man’s Burden,’ acted as a space to start unpacking that burden together.
We are honoured to have featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Leroy Logan, PhD, MBE; Chris Dzikiti, Interim Chief Inspector of Mental Health at the Care Quality Commission; and Charles Brown, Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist. Their contributions offered powerful perspectives to deepen our understanding and inspired collective healing.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event. We look forward to welcoming you to the next one.
Read About Our Previous Events
SARAH BROWN Live at the Bristol Beacon, 14 May 2024
Our premier event featured the amazing Sarah Brown, who shared her story and her songs with psychotherapist, Audrey James. It was an unforgettable night of insights and inspiration.
Terence Wallen, the official Gregory Isaacs Tribute Artist, joined us at the Guildhall in Gloucester for a live on-stage therapy session woven together with song. A reflection on grief, inherited patterns, accountability and healing, ahead of World Mental Health Day.
A Backing Singer's Journey to Centre Stage
Sarah Brown explores her story with an unique blend of signing and talking therapy with psychotherapist, Audrey James. Sarah has worked with Pink Floyd, George Michael, Stevie Wonder and Simply Red, plus tours with Roxy Music, Simple Minds and Duran Duran.
From Backing Singer to Center Stage: Soul Gold with Sarah Brown - LIVE! Event Highlights
