Mental health and wellbeing topics discussed with mental health professionals, community leaders and… a cocktail!

Convos & Cocktails: The Psychology of Road

Sunday 27th September 2026 | 6PM

Acapella, Fredrick St, B1 3HR

What happens when we look beyond the stereotypes and start talking about the psychology of road culture?

Join Melanin Moods for another honest and thought-provoking edition of Convos & Cocktails an evening exploring the experiences, pressures, identities and relationships that shape life on the road.

🧠 The Conversation

“The Psychology of Road” takes us beneath the surface of gang and road culture to explore the human stories behind it.

Through special interviews and a live panel discussion, we'll open up conversations around identity, belonging, masculinity, trauma, relationships, community, choices and the psychological impact of navigating road culture.

This is a space for real conversations without judgement bringing different perspectives together to better understand the people and experiences behind the headlines.

Expect:

🎤 Special interviews & panel discussions

🎧 Live DJ

🍹 2-for-1 cocktails

🍽️ Canapé refreshments

🗣️ Honest conversations and community connection

🖤 A relaxed atmosphere where difficult topics can be explored openl

Whether you've lived the experience, witnessed it, worked around it, or simply want to understand it better there's a place at the event for you.

Presented by Melanin Moods CIC Mental Health for the Community.

Please be aware that we will have videogrpahy and photography on the night. Purchase of a ticket implies consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded, and to the use of such media for Melanin Moods promotional purposes. Please speak to the photographer directly if there are any concerns in relation to this, we will do our upmost to ensure that you are not included but cannot guarantee this due to the nature of the event.

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