Jordyn takes to the stage after conquering school bullies

A YOUNG transgender singer-songwriter from Warrington takes to the stage over the weekend to perform as part of the Warrington Music Festival.
Jordyn, aged 16, who prefers to be referred to as “they”, rather than “he” or “she”, had a difficult time at school and reached such a low point that they attempted to take their own life. Jordyn had faced bullying from fellow pupils.
“People just weren’t listening to what I was saying in lessons. I’d get people shouting ‘tranny’ and ‘faggot’ down the hallways at me”, they said.  Eventually they decided it would be better for their mental health to leave school.
Fortunately, Jordyn connected with the local Music Blast project funded by the national charity Youth Music with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Youth Music invests in 350 music projects around the country for young people in challenging circumstances. These include disability, poverty, mental health issues or living in care.
Since joining the music sessions in January last year, Jordyn’s confidence has soared – both musically and socially. They are writing more songs which they now perform in public.
The Warrington Youth Café will host the Youth Music stage and young people from the Music Blast Group are overseeing the organisation and management of the event.
Jordyn performs on stage on Saturday and Sunday.  Full information about the line-up here
http://www.gswarrington.com/gs-warrington-music-festival-2.html