Calling all wannabe young rock stars

Rock School 2011

Wannabe young rock stars are being offered the chance to take their first steps into the music business at a unique summer school in the city.

Rock School 2011 is a series of five-day long sessions run by professional musicians at the Factory Street recording studios. They will cover everything from forming a band and developing musical skills to recording a CD and finding out more about the music business.

Thanks to funding from Incommunities Foundation up to eight FREE places per session are being offered to young people living in rented homes with the housing group. The normal cost of a place at one of the Rock School sessions is £199 which includes all teaching and refreshments.

Bookings are now been taken for all four sessions of Rock School. These are:

• Monday, 1st August – Friday, 5th August (for young people aged 13 – 18)
• Monday, 8th August – Friday, 12th August (aged 13 – 18)
• Monday, 22nd August – Friday, 26th August (aged 9-12)
• Monday, 29th August – Friday, 2nd September (aged 13 – 18)

At the end of each session, the young participants are given the chance to perform a gig to their families and friends. Last year, 43 young people and adults took part in Rock School. One of the big successes was rock band ‘Thirteen16’ who were formed at one of the sessions. The Bradford teenagers regularly perform across the district and are lined up to appear at Bingley Music Live in September.

To book your place at Rock School 2011 ring Amy ASAP on 01274 682125.