The Basement is now running free open access sessions again.
These sessions are for young people at all levels of music interest and experience. There are two areas:
Live music – with drum kit, bass, electric or acoustic guitars, keyboard and mics; Urban music – with music tech, DJing and MCing.
There are 3x 40 min slots in each area every session.
Each area is run by a tutor who will talk to you about what you want to do - and help you do it.
There are also youth workers who can help you get info and advice on anything you need to know about and are generally up for a chat. They can also help you get certificates such as National Youth Achievement Awards or Arts Awards – either for the music you make or for other projects.
Call the Basement (0117) 934 9013 for more info – or just turn up.
We’re at the Unicorns, Colston Street (next to Colston Hall), on Tues and Thurs eves, 7.30-10pm. When you’re standing in front of Colston Hall there’s an archway directly to the right. Walk through there, make for the double brown doors (next to the bins) – through them and downstairs to the Unicorns.
For more info please contact us on 0117 934 9013 or email us info(at)basementstudio.co.uk.
The Basement Studio is a Bristol-wide
youth work and music charity for 13-19 year olds, targeting those who find
it difficult to access music resources, equipment and support - the place
Roni Size called 'school'. We offer free live music, music technology, vocal
and DJ/MCing with experienced music tutors and gear via twice-weekly open
access sessions, plus free music technology or radio courses starting at basic
level using Cool Edit Pro, Cubase VST and Reason. Can record music demos and
help with performance skills etc. Also run a range of outreach and special
projects, from young people's stages at festivals to creating film soundtracks
and jam sessions. We work in partnership with other organisations, including
Bristol City Council Youth and Arts services. We also run outreach sessions
on request across the city and offer advice and info to other youth groups.
Young People at the Basement have been involved in producing a radio show called B-Sides to showcase new music, vox pops and interviews.
Hello and thanks for being friends with The BritBus!
I hope you take a moment to check out our page – we have some exciting international tours for unsigned bands in 2009. You can apply directly from our MySpace page...
We also have a Facebook page and would love to see you there too - feel free to post a link to your MySpace page and tell us where you would like to tour!
To launch The Sound Clash Contest and celebrate Youth Music Week, REMIX is organising a half day of information, advice and guidance directly from music industry experts. Wether you're into urban, pop, rock or electronic music, our music seminar and showcase will give you the chance to meet music industry experts and have them answer your questions and give you feeback on your performance. Panel: Tim Wright - Artist Manager/ Teenage Rampage Tour Coordinator (Bristol Music Foundation) Lekan Latinwo - Artist Manager (Class Act Media) Gary Smith - Radio Presenter (BBC Introducing) Tony Briscoe - Music Producer
To sign up for the Seminar and/or take part in the Showcase, call or e-mail Eleanor (01179036669 or eleanor@remix-music.org.uk).
The Sound Clash Contest is open to all young people aged 11-19...whether you're in an Indie/rock band, a MC or singer this competion is for you....first you will need to upload your track to the NUMU website (www. numu. org. uk) and get voting...then there will be 2 heats with live performances leading up to a final...Expect BIG prizes for the winner!! The Sound Clash Contest will officially open on Monday 10th November...Get your tracks ready!!
Want To enter the battle? - It’s open to any MC under 25 Register your entry by 7.00pm on the night - Cost £2.00 Doors Open 7.30 - Entry £1.00. Battle begins at 8.00 No Alcohol - 12+ For more information phone or text - 07972368417
It’s been a while what with me finishing me degree, and Jagos paying off his debts having parlayed his way around t’globe, but this summer, it all gets a little… serious!!
Just to keep you updated… the album has been flying out – a shit load of downloads with very little PR and promo, and that’s all thanks to you, so thank you for the love and support – we put a lot of effort into this little beauty, and we’re proud as hell to be able to show it to the world, let alone to have it sell as much as it has!! We’ve been getting airplay in NY, some regional, and it’s all groovy!!
Myself and Jagos will be playing the material at our upcoming nights – so check the calendar on our page if you wanna come check us out – Anti-pop consortium for te left field heads, and @ The Golden Lion for the rump shakers… plus keep an eye out, as we may be embarking on a tour of the South Weezy, so watch this space!!
Also, we will be selling the CD’s at up coming events, cus some people can’t move with the times, and moan when shit is in MP3… backwards I tells ya!!
Oh, and check the page for some new, slightly wrong photo’s, a new demo of the album material cut up real quick for those with an uber-short attention span, a free album for download, and the link to the “Something’s What We’ve Done” download via Chemical Records!!
Hope you’re living well, and this summer promises more than last years shitty affair!!
We're looking for an enthusiastic Young Musician or Project Manager to celebrate Bristol music. This is a rare opportunity for you to create and distribute a CD of Bristol's talent, including your own, then hold an album lauch for everyone to perform. For more info. Check us out!
Download last year's "Pollination: Homegrown" featuring Jagos, Guido, Shadz, JB Love, Middleman, Nicole Jackson, Pike, Aarya and Dinnall to name a few, by clicking the album cover
We're looking for an enthusiastic Musician or Project Manage aged 13-19 to celebrate Bristol music. This is a rare opportunity for you to create and distribute a CD of Bristol's talent, including your own, then hold an album lauch for everyone to perform. For more info. Check us out!
Download last year's "Pollination: Homegrown" featuring Jagos, Guido, Shadz, JB Love, Middleman, Nicole Jackson, Pike, Aarya and Dinnall to name a few, by clicking the album cover
Hello, hope all is good just dropping by to say our album is now only £2+postage, for 12 tracks on limited edition cd our shop is http://d67. bigcartel. com, thanks and take care, Absent.
