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We are always looking for young people to join our activities! We have a place for you here, please check our activites below and come join us...
Wandsworth Bloco
Wandsworth Bloco is back! Join us for three fantastic days of music-making in the Drums, Brass/Woodwind or Steel Pan section as we create carnival-inspired music and perform to family and friends as a huge ensemble band! Build your creative skills, meet new people and be prepared to have loads of fun! We do not offer dance on this project.
Applicants for the Drum or Steel Pan courses must live or attend school or college in Wandsworth borough. Brass or woodwind players can join from any borough.
Dates:
Thursday 30th May - Saturday 1st June
Time:
10:30am-4:30pm
Venue:
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN
Ages:
10-18 year olds, up to 25yrs with SEND
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous musical experience except in brass/woodwind where you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you. Drums and Steel Pans provided by us.
Confidence in Creativity
Establish confidence in taking a project from A to Z! Together we will learn how to create, manage and execute a creative project whilst maintaining a social conscience. This could be anything from a short film to a social media campaign, a gig, or even a fundraiser.
Dates:
Wednesday evenings (in term time) from April 24th - July 3rd
Time:
5.30pm-7.30pm
Venue:
Gamelan Room, Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
15 -18 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
By the end of the programme you will have developed skills in project management and execution; including brainstorming, pitching, production and promotion
Tulse Hill Bloco After School club
Tulse Hill Bloco is an After School Club in Drumming, Brass/Woodwind and Steel Pans. Come and join us for some carnival inspired music, build your creative and performance skills and have fun!
Dates:
Thursday nights (in term time)
Time:
4:00-6:00pm
Venue:
Jubilee Community Hall, Tulse Hill Estate, SW2 2LY
Ages:
8-18 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous musical experience except in brass/woodwind where you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you
Southbank Sessions
Join us at our Southbank Sessions every Friday for a creative and fun-filled experience! Our talented regular tutors and special guests will be exploring various music and dance styles.
Dates:
Friday nights
Time:
5:30-7:30pm
Venue:
Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
14-25 year olds (we will take young people who are in Year 9)
Cost:
It’s FREE
Foxy Fridays
2024 is the year we commemorate 10 years since Mat Fox transitioned from this earth. Following discussions from some of the alumni we've decided to celebrate his life with some exclusive sessions gathering together alumni who have been a part of the journey. It would be great to have as many of the old alumni there as possible so share the message on!
Dates:
Every Friday in June
Time:
7.30pm-9.30pm
Venue:
Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
25 year olds plus
Cost:
It's FREE!
Extra information:
Each week we will take an old Bloco Banger and re-learn it again as a team. There will be drinks on sale and potentially an opportunity to perform the music and dance at the end of the sessions. All proceeds raised through drink sales will go to continuing the work of Kinetika Bloco.
You must be 25+ to take part in this project - therefore a full on alumni of Kinetika Bloco, not someone who still comes along!
Junior Summer School
This summer, we're celebrating 10 yrs of Junior Summer School! It'll be fun-filled with our usual Brass, Dance, Drums, and Steel Pans. Join the party this summer!
Dates:
29th July-2nd August 2024
Time:
10:00-4:30pm
Venue:
TBC
Ages:
8-13 year olds
Cost:
£15 suggested donation
Extra information:
Junior Summer School sees up to 150 young people come together and it is an exciting experience for all. Together we create a show which is on the 2nd July at 3pm for friends and family.
For Drumming, Dance and Steel Pans you do not need any previous experience.
For Brass / Woodwind you need to know the notes, we don't teach it from scratch. You also need to have access to the instrument so you can bring it with you!
Senior Summer School
Senior Summer School is our HUGE summer workshop where you can learn drumming, steel pans, brass/woodwind or dance. Join us for 2 weeks of creative learning, making friends, having fun and creating a show of the final night for friends and family.
Dates:
12th-23rd August 2024 (week days only)
Time:
10.30am-5.30pm
Venue:
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
14-25 year olds
Cost:
£40 (bursaries available on request)
Extra information:
Senior Summer School sees up to 150 young people come together and it is an exciting experience for all. Together we create a show which is on the 23rd August at 7pm and then you are invited to continue joining us throughout the year at all of our performances.
For Drumming and Dance you do not need any previous experience.
For Steel Pans you must have played a pan before in school, or a club.
For Brass / Woodwind this is any instrument you can walk with and you need to know the notes, we don't teach it from scratch. You also need to have access to the instrument so you can bring it with you!
Volunteer with us
We have volunteer positions open at most of our activities. Please read the volunteer roles below and apply for the position that most interests you.
Logistics Support Volunteer:
Marketing and Media Volunteer
Pastoral Support Volunteer
SEND Support Volunteer
Workshop Support Volunteer
Volunteer Masterclass Facilitator
Extra information:
If you would like to discuss any of these roles any further or want more information on what a day volunteering with us would look like, please get in touch with Aneira.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 07774 968678
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