Get ready for Bandcamp - our music themed summer club

We're excited to announce a FREE summer programme for young people in Ashington to explore what music means to them, share what inspires them and have a go at creating their own songs. 

Building on the success of our Sounding Board Youth Theatre Project we are creating free, bookable, open access sessions over the summer holidays at YMCA Northumberland, to give more young people the chance to explore the expressive power of music. 

Participants can have a go at playing instruments, writing lyrics, trying out digital music production and using a recording studio, guided by our fantastic professional guest musician Calum Howard and our team of friendly and creative Theatre Practitioners and Youth Workers. We will be guided by the interests and ideas of our groups, making original music that expressed what really matters to them. 
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These sessions were created in partnership with YMCA Northumberland's Changemakers project, which uses the power of music to encourage young people to make positive change in their community. 

Photo of young people playing guitar and keyboard from Sounding Board Live Rehearsals at Riding Mill Parish Hall. Photo Credit Von Fox

Bandcamp will be relaxed, fun and perfect for anyone, regardless of experience. We’ll use fun games to help the group learn musical skills, build their confidence, make new friends and express their creative spark.

Sessions will take place on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th of August at YMCA Northumberland.

For ages 10-13 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
For ages 14-18 4 pm - 6 pm

These sessions are completely FREE and booking is essential.

CLICK here to sign up for bandcamp

​Places are limited and we recommend coming to each day for the best experience but we can accommodate people if they aren’t able to do so, please let us know when you sign up.
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the sessions get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 07594 798 073.

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