The Mercians, an emerging UK indie band, recently visited our local college, captivating students, and staff with an exclusive performance.
The intimate concert, held at the Town Centre Library, featured a blend of the band’s original music and select cover songs, including a remarkable rendition of The Zutons‘ “Valerie”. As part of their year-long tour, the Leicester-based group is visiting educational institutions nationwide to not only share their music but also their personal experiences and struggles with mental health.
Through their platform, The Mercians aim to foster respect and understanding for mental health issues, as well as promote fair treatment irrespective of gender, race, or sexuality.
Post-performance, the students enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the band and secure autographs.
Jeanine, the Head of Safeguarding, Mental Health, and Wellbeing Team, praised the band’s performance and the valuable insights they imparted, she said:
Having The Mercians perform at the College was a fantastic experience. Their performance was exceptional, and the advice and support they shared were valuable to our staff and students.
The Mercians expressed their enjoyment of the session and hoped for a return visit in future, saying:
We loved absolutely our session at St Helens College. The students were great and really engaged. The staff were all so lovely and really looked after us. Hopefully we can come back soon, we love the North West!
Check out the gallery below for images from their performance.
