Wishaw duo Saint Phoenix run 100 workshops focusing on grief

Alan and Stevie Dukes lost their dad back in 2021 and are now touring schools across Scotland.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 10th Sep 2024

Two brothers who make up the band Saint Phnx are celebrating putting on 100 workshops in schools across Scotland focusing on the theme of grief.

Alan and Stevie Dukes lost their dad back in 2021 and both struggled with their emotions.

Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio at Townhill Primary in Hamilton Stevie said: "I am not too sure our dad would be proud of Alan's rapping because it is not something he envisioned him doing.

"In all seriousness, he always taught us to dream big, believe in ourselves and go out to have a good time."

The pair started the band in 2016 and have since gone on to tour with Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons and Nathan Evans.

They started the 'Happy Place' workshops six months ago and have travelled as far as Islay to talk to pupils about losing a loved one.

Visit to Townhill Primary in Hamilton


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Alan added: "I get more nervous speaking in front of children than going on-stage.

"They are more likely to judge what you're saying, but this is a great opportunity for us to talk to them to tell them it's okay not to be okay."

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