The Childish! bring anti-knife crime message to Shrewsbury
Young music trio perform at Knife Angel farewell event in Shrewsbury
A disabled, multicultural family music group used music and performance to raise awareness of knife crime during a special event marking the farewell of the Knife Angel in Shrewsbury.
The Childish!, made up of siblings Indiana, 12, Kale, 16, and Johnson, 18, performed in the town square as part of their campaign to educate young people about the dangers and consequences of knife crime.
The talented trio, who have gained national attention with their Top 40 anti-violence single ‘This Has To Stop’, delivered an energetic performance for a large audience of children and adults.
Their appearance formed part of the group’s wider mission to encourage safer communities across the UK, with their campaign supporting the installation of bleed control cabinets and kits in areas affected by knife crime.
The event also featured speeches from members of the Mayoral Party and Knife Angel creator Alfie Bradley, alongside certificates recognising people who have worked to tackle knife crime.
A spokesperson for Shrewsbury Town Council said the afternoon combined entertainment with an important message.
“It was an incredible afternoon for everyone,” they said. “The Childish! managed to combine fun, music and entertainment with a very serious and important subject that affects communities everywhere.”
The group is raising funds through an online appeal to support the purchase and installation of life-saving bleed control equipment in community spaces and knife crime hotspots.
Money raised from streams and downloads of their song ‘This Has To Stop’ will also contribute towards the campaign.