BESTIVAL creator Rob da Bank is launching a new music club in Southampton.
An exciting new partnership between Rob da Bank, the Bestival Foundation and SoCo Music Project has paved the way for the launch of Rob da Bank’s Music Club, a new, inclusive, open-access monthly music workshop at YMCA Newtown Youth and Community Centre in Southampton. The launch of Southampton’s branch of Rob da Bank’s Music Club will take place on Friday March 11 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Supported by the Bestival Foundation and Youth Music, the Music Club will offer a variety of music making activities for young people aged 13-19 to get involved in, led by professional musicians and guest artists. Young people will have the opportunity to take part in a range of fun activities including DJ workshops, music production/music tech workshops, MCing workshops, Street dance, live music jams and beginners’ guitar. Voice FM will also be on hand for interviews and recording, meaning there really is something for everyone, no matter what your interest or ability!
Rob da Bank said:“We kicked off my Music Club in Southampton last year and got such a great response we’re bringing it back this year with a brand new home. One of my lifetime missions is to help young people, without access to music making facilities, discover an instrument, a set of DJ decks, or a microphone for the first time… so please come down and join the party!”
Also, two lucky DJs from the Music Club will get the chance to DJ at Common People festival this coming May.
Matt Salvage, Director of SoCo Music Project says: “We’re very excited to be developing these fantastic monthly music clubs in Newtown, providing opportunities for young people to make music with professional artists to whom they aspire in a supportive and safe environment”. YMCA and Saints Foundation will have presence at the Music Club, providing support to children and young people who attend.
For more information about Rob da Bank’s Music Club contact matt@socomusicproject.org.uk
Alex Dance from SoCo Music Project said: "We are passionate about making a difference by providing positive, creative opportunities for people of all ages. Whether it is by discovering something new or nurturing creative potential, we develop projects that engage, inspire and entertain.
Over the last five years we have worked with thousands of people and delivered hundreds of projects, from early years storytelling to major music events, from intergenerational film making to regional creative conferences. We do this because we understand the need for creativity in everyone, and we see the talent all around us. "
As well as Rob da Bank's music club, SoCo Music project are currently running a call out for artists to play in several venues, busking spots and Eastleigh's band stand.All the information is within the blog and Facebook pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoCo-MusicProject-1507967159510532/
Website: http://www.socomusicproject.org.uk/
Blog: https://socomusicproject.wordpress.com/
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