www.themusicworks.org.uk JPDL, participant in our UPSURGE programme for artist talent development.@JPDL2

MUSIC WORKSHOPS / LOW-COST STUDIO & REHEARSAL SESSIONS / HOLIDAY COURSES / ARTIST DEVELOPMENT / SHADOWING & VOLUNTEERING / EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Whatever music you’re into, we can help you make it.

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WEEKEND & AFTERSCHOOL DROP-IN SESSIONS

Learned iPad music with us at

school? These sessions are a

great next step!

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Learn how to make your own music on tablets/computers, compose your own melodies, create your own beats, record and mix sounds. We’ll provide you with all the kit you need OR you can bring you own laptop or music production setup.

Ages 10 –18, beginner to advanced

Cheltenham: Studio340 Weds, 5–6.30pm

Price: £2 Gloucester: The Cavern Tues, 5–6.30pm

Price: Currently FREE as part of GRHEx

Learning music production skills at one of our workshops

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/thedrop

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* Support available if cost is a problem – just email us

Band practice at one of our workshops

Luzzey performing at King’s Jam

BAND & VOCALISTS

Find your band! Connect with other musicians. Find your voice. Develop your skills in singing, songwriting, and being in a band. Get performance opportunities. PLUS: Music producers welcome – we can help you collaborate with other musicians.

Ages 10–18, beginner to advanced

Cinderford, Soundspace

Cheltenham, Studio 340

Saturdays 11–12.30pm

Price: £6 pay as you go £5 pay for the term £3 if you have free school meals*

PLUS: Afterschool Club Cinderford, Soundspace, Mondays 3.00–5pm

£3*

COMING IN JAN 2019: Stroud Sessions

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/thedrop

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Recording at SoundSpace

Meet other musicians, get advice from our engineers, take part in music industry workshops, get involved.

Our studios are also the base from which we organise festivals, events and offer other opportunities to get experience of the industry.

Book a session for you or your band – from £10 per hour for young people. Includes engineer who can give you advice. No experience necessary!

REHEARSAL & RECORDING STUDIOS

Create, rehearse, produce and record your own music.

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/studios

Rehearsing and mixing at Studio340

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Caring for Communities and People (CCP)340 High StreetCheltenham GL50 3JF

info@studio340.uk

01242 228 999 ext 405

GET SKILLED!

13-week music industry beginners course + Arts Award.

Fancy a career in music? This could be your first step.

Ages 16-25 + not in education, employment or training

Studio340 is run as a partnership between CCP and The Music Works See also other pages for workshops/events at our studios.

The Forest High School

Cinderford GL14 2AF

soundspace@themusicworks.org.uk

01594 825124

Afterschool Club

Ages 11–16

Mondays, 3–5pm

Price: £3

Lunchtime Club for Forest High students

Mondays

Price: £3

GLOUCESTER STUDIO COMING SOON!info@themusicworks.org.uk

(We currently have a small recording studio setup in Gloucester Guildhall called Studio 2)

See also other pages for events and workshops running at our studios.

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King’s Jam is a community-run, community-owned event, which happens with the support of The Music Works, Multi-Styles Battle, Marketing Gloucester, and funding via The Gloucester Roundhouse Exchange (see back page).

Summer of Music, Arts & Culture takes place in Gloucester during July and August, and is one of a number of events where we programme and run the music stage.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Performing at King’s Jam

Performing at SOMAC

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/perform

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Make your music sound better, mix tracks, teach yourself music production.

Get links to free tutorials, apps, plugins, tracks, music software, tips and advice and more.

www.themusicworks.org.uk/musictech

DO IT YOURSELF

DJ Moeski, Caviar Crew performing at King’s Jam

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/perform

PERFORM WITH US!We run and provide performers for gigs, events and festivals in-cluding – monthly music nights at The Cavern, Gloucester, King’s Jam, Tadstock Festival, SOMAC festival stage and more.

WORK BACKSTAGE OR GET INDUSTRY EXPERIENCEInterested in volunteering back-stage, programming, helping with publicity, getting music industry and events experience?

youth@themusicworks.org.uk

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ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE + ADULTS

HAPPENING NOW: COMING SOON (EARLY 2019):

www.themusicworks.org.uk/ disabledmusicmakers

Over 18? Been away from music for a while? Need additional help to make music, or have lost your confidence?

Drop in to our friendly sessions, to:

• meet, discuss music, share skills, develop your talents

• make music using technology or available instruments

• get help and advice on funding, developing your hobby into a career, buying equipment, practising at home, and finding others to support your music

Ages 18+ (beginner to intermediate)

Cheltenham, Studio 340

Thurs 4–6pm

• Singing and songwriting

• Jamming and playing music with others

• Recording and producing music

• DJ skills and event management

Sign up for our enews to find out more as soon as it’s available: www.themusicworks.org.uk/contact

THE MUSIC SOCIAL

DEMOS & TASTERS FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

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ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

Getting together at the end of Mix and Mash

For latest details: www.themusicworks.org.uk/holiday

www.themusicworks.org.uk/ disabledmusicmakers

Week-long programmes of music-making for children and young people with disabilities, additional needs, or who just need some extra help accessing music opportunities.

Discover lots of different ways to make music, from singing and rhythm to the latest technology which can be adapted to suit any ability.

If a young person has faced barriers to music making in the past this is an excellent way to rediscover the joy of music making.

Our staff are specialists in this area, and can find ways to engage everyone in making music. We have a comprehensive About You form which helps us to plan our events for those with additional needs, and you can also contact us to discuss any specific requirements in advance.

Ages 10–25

Cheltenham, Studio 340

Cinderford, Soundspace

Gloucester, various venues

School holidays Daily for 5 days, 10am–3pm

For latest details: www.themusicworks.org.uk/holiday

Anybody is welcome to any of our activities but some, like Mix & Mash are run in smaller groups with specialist support for disabled children and young people. Non-disabled friends/siblings are welcome to attend these also.

BLEEPS & BEATS INNER VOICES PUNKY JUNK

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Beth aka Grove, performing as part of 5 Mics at King’s Jam

Interested? www.themusicworks.org.uk/young-person

Artist development for young people aged 18–25, including music industry mentoring, masterclasses, rehearsal and recording, networking, introductions to sources of support.

upsurge@themusicworks.org.uk

MUSIC INDUSTRY

Hanging out between sets at our monthly music night

Get involved in running and/or performing in your own gigs and events. Have a say. Make things happen. Monthly meet-ups weekdays early evening for an hour or two, at various venues.

youth@themusicworks.org.uk

YOUTH VOICE YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUP

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Beth aka Grove, performing as part of 5 at King’s Jam

We’re really grateful to all our community programme supporters, partners, commissioners and funders, including:

Gloucester Roundhouse Exchange – a partnership between the city of Gloucester and the Roundhouse – facilitated by Gloucester Culture Trust.

Make Music Gloucestershire, the county’s music education hub - led by Gloucestershire County Council with funding from the Department for Education via Arts Council England

Cotswold Primrose Trust, The Seccombe Trust, Roedean School Mission Fund, The Lalonde Charitable Trust, The Langtree Trust, Booth Charitable Foundation, Harapan, The Dent-Brocklehurst Family, Cheltenham Lions Club, Oakdale Trust.

We are also very grateful to those who support our targeted intervention programmes at our studios – see our Education leaflet for details – including:

Youth Music, Real Ideas Organisation, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Youth Support team (Prospects), Postcode Community Trust, High Sheriffs Fund, Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service, Gloucester and Forest APS, Stroud APS.

Visit our funders page: www.themusicworks.org.uk/our-funders

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Transforming lives through musicwww.themusicworks.org.uk

GET NEWS, OPPORTUNITIES, STAY IN TOUCH

Follow us:

@TheMusicWorksGlos

@TheMusicWorksGL

Get our enews: www.themusicworks.org.uk/contact

Find out about other music activities:

@MakeMusicGlos

We also offer programmes of music education (iPad Music, Vocal Collectives, Urban Vocals), and music mentoring for young people in challenging circumstances (one-to- one and small group).

Visit our website to find out more or request a copy of our ‘education & mentoring’ booklet.

The Music Works is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. Registered address: Box Hedge Cottage, Horsley GL6 0PP. Registered in England and Wales with company registration no. 5195345. Registered charity no. 1106979.

www.makemusicgloucestershire.org.uk

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