If you are aged 15 to 25 and you are interested or actively involved in creative hobbies – we want you to come along to The Atkinson for a programme of creative taster sessions.
The sessions will run from Saturday 11 February -Saturday 5 March – giving young people aged 15-25 a chance to try a variation of different creative processes from song writing and stitching, to testing your DJ skills, comic writing and rap!
Brighter Sound a producer of creative music projects and events based in Manchester and Sky Music Hub are working in partnership with The Atkinson to deliver the taster sessions for young people to try new skills or develop existing passions.
Helen Thackray, Learning Officer at The Atkinson said:
“It is key that young people are encouraged to explore their creative potential and have opportunities to work with professional artists and musicians. The creative industries are thriving in the North West but too often young people are encouraged to put aside their passions to pursue other careers. We need to nurture the young creative talent in our area.
Taking part in creative activities is also a brilliant way to relax, make new friends and build self-confidence. It doesn’t matter how much talent or experience you already have, everyone is welcome to get involved and have a go.”
Brighter Sound is a charity supporting creativity and learning is at the heart of our approach across all of our work. We are passionate believers in the potential for creative music making to make a difference to the lives of young people, children and families and emerging musicians.
They have a proud history of connecting young and emerging musicians to role models and professional artists; their Artistic Directors Series has hosted the likes of Imogen Heap, Beth Orton, Kendrick Lamar, Snarky Puppy, Anna Meredith, DJ Yoda and Everything Everything.
Brighter Sound is widely known for its work with young people and regularly contributes to research and strategic development on a regional and national scale working to challenge perceptions and give young people new ways of learning through music.
Launched in July 2016, Sefton Council and Knowsley Council Music Hubs joined together to create a new Sefton and Knowsley Youth (SKY) Music Hub.
The new SKY Music Hub is working to develop the range and quality of music education opportunities for children and young people across the two boroughs, sharing expertise from each area, broadening the range of opportunities for children and young people and improving the support, training and resources available to teachers in schools.
The taster sessions run for 2-3 hours each time, some are free and some ask for a small fee of £2.50 to take part. All take place at The Atkinson, Lord Street. Everyone – no matter what experience you have is welcome.
The sessions available include:
Print and Stich – Monday 13 Feb, 3pm-6pm £2.50
Work with textile artist Emma Blackburn and experiment with printing and stitching before creating your own tote bag to take home
Song writing – Tuesday 14 Feb, 1pm-4pm Free
SKY Music Hub presents a song writing taster session led by Rioghnach Connolly and Phill Howley from Honeyfeet. Explore lyrics, melody writing and harmonisation in a creative afternoon of music making!
DJing – Wednesday 15 February, 1pm-4pm Free
SKY Music Hub presents an afternoon of beat-making, production and DJing – create new tracks, learn new skills, experiment and collaborate creatively
Rap – Saturday 18 February, 4pm-6pm £2.50
Rap, write songs and learn how to freestyle with rapper Ash Nugent
Comics – Tuesday 21 February, 4pm-6pm £2.50
Learn the basics of making your own comics, with cartoonist and illustrator Jim Medway
For more information about the sessions as part of the Young Peoples Creative Project visit theatkinson.co.uk.
You can book your tickets online at theatkinson.co.uk or through our Box Office team on 01704 533333 or over the counter during opening hours.
*Please be advised there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% credit card fee for sales at the Box Office. There are no booking fees for cash purchases at the counter.
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LISTING INFORMATION
For interviews or press tickets/photos please contact Emma Lloyd Emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk / 0151 934 2129
Print and Stich – Monday 13 Feb, 3pm-6pm £2.50
Song writing – Tuesday 14 Feb, 1pm-4pm Free
DJing – Wednesday 15 February, 1pm-4pm Free
Rap – Saturday 18 February, 4pm-6pm £2.50
Comics – Tuesday 21 February, 4pm-6pm £2.50
*Please be advised there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% credit card fee for sales at the Box Office. There are no booking fees for cash purchases at the counter.
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About The Atkinson
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings, to create a really welcoming multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.
The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wile the day away visiting the new shop, that sells gifts and contemporary crafts from regional makers and then relax in the Bakery, choosing from a selection of artisan bread sandwiches, cakes and sharing platters. You can even take little bit of The Atkinson home with you from the delicatessen. Wander through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.
The new Museum is now open. Sefton Between Land & Sea tells the story of Southport and Sefton as well as the area’s dramatic maritime history. While Discover Ancient Egypt – the new Egyptology Gallery is the home of the Goodison Egyptology Collection, a remarkable collection of archaeology that has not been seen for over 40 years.
Posted on 20 January 2017 under General news
