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A love for classical music might lead you into an orchestra but it could also be your ticket to a career as a recording artist, music therapist, educator or industry leader. Classical Industry Uncovered will show you how to turn your passion into a lifelong career.
Music Industry Uncovered is an opportunity to meet senior industry figures who will share their inside knowledge on how to break into this highly competitive sector.
sat 8 nov 2014 • £15*
One of the first events of its kind in the UK, this conference is for those who are interested in a career involving classical music. The day takes the shape of talks and workshops with orchestral players and session musicians, industry leaders and professionals. Supported by MixRadio, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Academy of Music.
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Experience a live orchestra for a quid!
sat 14 march 2015 • £15*
The conference will cover: • How to get signed • Secrets of recording and mastering • Becoming a session musician • Creating music for film and TV • Successful promotion and event management This conference is for young people aged 13+, on the point of making GCSE choices and are looking to explore a future in music. The day takes the shape of talks and workshops with industry leaders and professionals. Supported by MixRadio.
Tickets are just £1 for under 18s to all of our international classical season concerts. Be inspired by world-class soloists like guitar legend Miloš and virtuoso violinist Nicola Benedetti, to name a few. Visit www.colstonhall.org for more information.
remix studios Fully equipped rehearsal spaces and state-of-the-art recording facilities available for hire in our convenient city centre location. Small rehearsal room – for up to 4 people Medium rehearsal room – for up to 6 people Large rehearsal room – for up to 10 people All rehearsal rooms are fully equipped with: • PA System • Bass Amps • Guitar Amps • Drum kit with breakables • Keyboards • Mic and stands
Remix Studios also contains a workshop space with 8 iMacs, interfaces and internet access. Wide range of instruments available, as well as a DJ room with Decks, CDJ’s and Serato. For current rehearsal times, to make a booking or for more information, please email studiohire@ colstonhall.org with your requested time and date. For further information: call 0117 204 7159 or go to www.colstonhall.org/venue-hire
MixRadio Remix Academy Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR 0117 204 7126 colstonhall@bristolplaysmusic.org Feeling social? @remixacademy remixacademy www.colstonhall.org/learning www.bristolplaysmusic.org MixRadio
MixRadio is the world’s simplest music streaming service, bringing music lovers their own personal radio station or the choice of thousands of curated mixes – MixRadio are sponsors of the MixRadio Remix Academy. Arts Award
The MixRadio Remix Academy is an Arts Award Supporter. Arts Awards are a great way for young people to be inspired by and enjoy the arts, and is an opportunity for them to develop their arts and leadership talents, and receive a nationally recognised qualification. Arts Award can be achieved at five levels, four accredited qualifications and an introductory award. Get in touch to find out more.
Accessible learning *Bursary places are available for those on low incomes or in receipt of free school meals – for further information please contact us.
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Drake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to teaching, learning and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally. Through our diverse offer, DM continues to explore different ways of working at the intersection of music, disability, art & technology and break new ground artistically and in terms of participatory practice. Do you work with or are you a young person with additional needs? The MixRadio Remix Academy works in partnership with Drake Music to help young musicians get involved. Contact us for advice about how you can access our projects.
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PERFORM remix takeover
remix juniors
age: 11-21 when: various where: the lantern – colston hall cost: free
age: 16-21 when: various where: various cost: free
age: 7-10 when: sat 10.30am-12.00pm where: education suite – colston hall cost: £55 per 5-week term*
Remix Sessions are drop-in workshops where young musicians of all abilities can get expert help and guidance to explore their musical interests and advance their talent and skills. This is where tracks are created, bands are formed and performance skills are developed.
The Remix Youth Ensemble is a multi-genre modern youth orchestra open to all abilities. Drawing on the cultural diversity of Bristol the ensemble fuses different musical styles such as indie, funk, hip hop and dubstep. This is new Bristol music at its best.
Love music but not the limelight? Remix Takeover could be for you. Remix Takeover is Colston Hall’s young people led event initiative.
Start your musical journey. Remix Juniors enables young musicians to explore their creativity through a wide variety of musical games, activities and projects.
Activities include: • Songwriting • Vocals • Bands • Music production • DJing
The ensemble works with professional musicians to create original pieces of music. Each piece is performed by the ensemble in venues like Colston Hall, The Lantern and at events and festivals across the UK such as WOMAD, Bristol Harbour Festival and Brisfest.
Young musicians will also benefit from regular visits from music industry professionals at MixRadio, plus specialist advice given by colleges BIMM, Access to Music & dBs and representatives from Knowle West Media Centre.
Rehearsals take the shape of weekly workshops and week long intensive sessions over the school half terms to develop new material, record and rehearse.
remix sessions
remix youth ensemble
age: 11-21 when: sat 10.30am-1.30pm where: remix studios – colston hall cost: £4 per session*
There is no need to book or register in advance, you can turn up on the day. Bring your own instruments if you prefer but our spaces have all the equipment you’ll need available for use.
Activities include: • Performance • Composition • Improvisation If you are interested in joining the Remix Youth Ensemble then come along to the Remix Sessions or contact us on 0117 204 7126.
Become part of Remix Takeover and you will learn about: • Programming • Promotion • Artist liaison • Stage management • Press • A&R Gain hands on experience in the music industry with advice and guidance from experienced members of Colston Hall and MixRadio team, by programming and promoting support slots and headline acts for The Lantern plus get the chance to run stages at festivals such as Brisfest, Shambala, Green Man and Bristol Harbour Festival. As a member of Remix Takeover you will also have the opportunity to become part of the Youth Voice group of Bristol Music Trust.
We have seen young musicians forming bands, writing songs, improvising with loop pedals, developing instrumental skills, soundtracking films, making beats with iPads, and developing live performances. Aimed at the Key Stage 2 age group – each term has a different focus. Activities include: • Improvisation • Forming a band • Singing • Instrument making • Beat making • Songwriting
RECORD
remix live
Takes place three times a year in The Lantern and programmed by the Remix Takeover team. These showcases are aimed at providing a professional platform for bands and performers who have come up through the MixRadio Remix Academy.
uk music festivals
We also provide opportunities to perform on festival stages across the UK which so far have included Green Man, Shambala, Brisfest and Bristol Harbour Festival.
LEARN MORE uncovered series
remix unplugged
The first rung of the performance ladder. Every month on a Saturday young musicians from the MixRadio Remix Academy perform their music to an audience in the Colston Hall Foyer. Reflect on your performance and get feedback from others.
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Bristols’ youth record label based at The Station provides support for young emerging musicians, enabling them to develop a career in the industry by recording and releasing tracks, performance opportunities and mentoring. For news about gigs, releases and opportunities, visit the Temple Records website at www.templerecords.org.uk For more information on how to get involved contact Creative Youth Network on info@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk Delivered by Creative Youth Network in partnership with MixRadio Remix Academy.
The Uncovered Series is aimed at informing young people aged 13+ thinking of making career choices and at the point of choosing GCSEs. The series takes the shape of conferences, seminars and day-long workshops. All of our events are facilitated by music industry experts and professional musicians. For more information check out www.colstonhall.org/whats-on
further education
Over the course of the year we will be collaborating with music colleges across the city on how you can further your musical development and details on how to apply to a variety of courses. These include: • BIMM • Access to Music • dBs