A producer has joined a charity in a trip to Sierra Leone to “change lives through music.”

Steve Mac, from Brighton, has joined forces with DJs, artists and dance music charity Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ).

As part of the trip they will visit Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, to spend five days working with vulnerable young adults at the Wayout Arts project using music and art to inspire creativity and help members re-engage with education.

Wayout Arts supports street, vulnerable, and conflict-affected young adults through the arts. The project offers training, shelter, and teaching in filmmaking and music.

Through workshops, the team will share their knowledge and skills to budding artists.

The Argus: The charity donates DJ equipment so young people can develop their skillsThe charity donates DJ equipment so young people can develop their skills (Image: LNADJ)

Steve and Richie Littler, a music teacher, will be providing one-to-one training to advanced music students, teaching them through the fundamentals of creating electronic music and DJing using equipment donated by sponsors and LNADJ supporters.

As part of the scheme, artist Nicolas Dixon and graffiti artist Inke, also known as Tom Bingle, will deliver workshops and work with young people to paint a studio building.

They will also create a mural in the centre of Freetown to commemorate the trip.

The Argus: A mural inside the centreA mural inside the centre (Image: LNADJ)

To kickstart the proceedings, Steve and Richie will play western music and invite attendees to get involved and bring their own music.

As part of the campaign, LNADJ will bring a variety of donated and fundraised kit, including a full studio, MacBook and PA system.

The charity scheme aims to provide a safe space for young people in Sierra Leone to develop their music skills.

Jonny Lee, founder of LNADJ, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to see first-hand the difference that music and the arts combined have around the world.

“We are thrilled with the world-class talents heading across to Sierra Leone to help give young people the chance to enhance their lives through music and art.

"We can’t wait to see their faces when the new equipment is provided.”