More Music Autumn 2016 events brochure

Gigs | Events Sessions | Workshops

AUTUMN 2016

01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

Hello!

Welcome to our new look Autumn 2016 brochure. We have combined all our activities into one guide, which we hope you find easy to follow. We have introduced colour coding and grouped events as follows: Gigs & Events can be found on pages 3 - 5.

Community Events are listed on pages 6 - 8.

Everything that we offer for younger people can be found on pages 9 - 12, a new pull out section.

Our Exhibitions on page 13 are curated by Morecambe Artist Colony and are in grey.

Sessions are coloured light blue. They are listed on pages 14 & 15.

CONTENTS West End Weekend - The Baghdaddies The Pictish Trail | A Night for Chas Lady Maisery | Belshazzar’s Feast West End Weekend West End Fun Palace Light Up Lancaster | Polska!

West End Lantern Festival Arts Award | Young Leaders Team Stages | Stages Live Friday Night Project Bay Youth Voices | Baybeat Morecambe Artist Colony : Exhibitions Sessions Ways Into Workshops Connect with Sigrun Griffiths With One Voice Making Music on your Laptop & iPad Hire The Hothouse Tickets & Information

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19

Workshops and professional development courses follow on pages 16 - 18.

NEW!

Pull-out leaflet.

Opportunities for Younger People Pages 9 - 12

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The Baghdaddies

Tickets £10/£8 in advance £12/£10 on the door

Plus support - Doolally

£5 for West End residents and More Music participants

Part of

West End Weekend moremusic.org.uk/baghdaddies

Saturday 10 September | 7.30pm The Baghdaddies pump out an eclectic fusion of

During the day, why not visit

rhythms and melodies plucked from around the world that are guaranteed to raise your spirits!

They play an exhilarating cocktail of Balkan

the West End Weekend - a celebration of Morecambe’s West End.

melodies, ska and Latin grooves and sizzling brass along with furious energy and theatrical humour – totally unforgettable.

Limited seating (and definitely dancing!)

West End Weekend is a new festival funded and organised by the West End Million Partnership. See page 6.

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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The Pictish Trail

Tickets £10/£8 in advance £12/£10 on the door

Plus supports - Monoganon and Mr Ben and the Bens

Something of a sonic hermit, The Pictish Trail has spent the past few years tucked away in his caravan on the Hebridean isle of Eigg, feverishly working on the follow up to Secret Soundz Vol. 1&2, his critically acclaimed double album of DIY electronic folk-tinged croft pop, released in 2014. Now Spring has sprung, Pictish has emerged with a new clutch of songs, his most confident and accomplished sounding yet.

Wednesday 12 October | 7.30pm moremusic.org.uk/pictish-trail

A Night for Chas

All tickets: £8

St John’s Hospice Fundraiser Join us for a great night of music to celebrate and remember a brilliant local musician, Chas Ambler.

The line up will feature the Guns of Navarone, the Melodrome All Stars and a host of special guests. Our compere for the evening will be Ian Marchant.

Saturday 12 November | 7.00pm moremusic.org.uk/anightforchas 4

Gigs & Events at The Hothouse

Lady Maisery

Tickets

Plus support - Dot Crotchet & the Raging Harmonies

£10/£8 in advance £12/£10 on the door

In an English folk scene currently bursting with bold and innovative folk music, vocal trio Lady Maisery shine brightly.

With their unique approach to harmony singing, intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of both traditional repertoire and original compositions, Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans harness and celebrate their united voice.

Saturday 26 November | 7.30pm moremusic.org.uk/lady-maisery

Belshazzar’s Feast

Tickets £12/£10 in advance £14/£12 on the door

‘My personal find of the festival - Paul Hutchinson and Paul Sartin play like no-one else you’ve ever heard. Their music is breathtaking and wickedly inventive and the between-tunes interchange as intelligent and hilarious as the music. But don’t let me give you the impression they’re a lightweight comedy act: they finish the set with a haunting piece of oboe and accordion magic which has the audience spellbound.’

BBC Radio 2 Mike Harding Show online, reviewing Sidmouth Festival

Sunday 4 December | 7.30pm moremusic.org.uk/belshazzars-feast

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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West End Weekend

a celebration of morecambe’s west end

West End Weekend is a new festival funded and organised by the West End Million Partnership; a diverse celebration of music and arts revealing the lost stories and hidden treasures of this distinct area of Morecambe. There will be singing in the shops, stories on the street, poets in the pub, cinema in Morecambe’s first mini multiplex, a street market and a fabulous shopping trail.

The weekend starts at the Hothouse on Friday evening at 6.30pm with the opening of a new exhibition by Hannah Farrell curated by Morecambe Artist Colony.

saturday 10 september all day and evening

moremusic.org.uk/westendweekend

wemprojectworker@gmail.com

West End Fun Palace

FREE!

Music and science take over the West End. Join us at the Fun Palace for exciting, curious, creative fun.

FREE workshops, and entertainment at The Hothouse and at The Exchange Creative Community on West Street.

Saturday 1 October | 12noon - 4pm moremusic.org.uk/funpalace16 6

Community Events

Light Up Lancaster Join us in Lancaster city centre for digital sounds and visuals, voices and instruments – a whole host of new music created by brilliant, young, local musicians.

Curated by Pete Moser and More Music’s Young Leaders Team as part of the Lancaster wide, two day event.

Friday 4 November | 6.00pm lightuplancaster.co.uk

moremusic.org.uk/light-up16

Polska!

An evening of music, dancing and Polish treats. All welcome!

Wieczór muzyki, tańca i polskich smakołyków. Serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich!

FREE! Saturday 19 November | 6.00pm moremusic.org.uk/polska16 Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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West End Lantern Festival Music, Magic and Light!

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Join Baybeat!

Details on page 14. moremusic.org.uk/lantern-festival16

Wednesday 30 November | 6.00pm Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! Wrap up warm and join the West End’s famous lantern procession as it lights up the streets.

Bring your own lantern or come and make one at one of our free workshops.

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WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES FREE LANTERN MAKING at The Hothouse Sunday 20 November 10am - 4pm Sunday 27 November 10am - 4pm

Community Events

More Music offers a range of regular music making opportunities for young people between the ages of 6 and 18.

A qualification in the arts that inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it's creative, valuable and accessible.

Arts Award can be achieved at five levels, four qualifications and an introductory award as part of all our young people’s sessions. From Discover to completing your Gold award, ask the session leaders how you can get involved.

Wednesdays 5 - 7pm

11-19 yrs

FREE

Brilliant if you want to build creative and leadership skills, develop your art and music and achieve a national qualification.

You can be the creator or performer of your own work whilst developing your skills in roles like marketing, event or stage management.

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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Thursdays If you want to be a singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist or a saxophonist, or learn about music production and the music industry – Stages is the place to meet new people, find a spark of inspiration or even start a band.

7 - 9.30pm

11-18 years

£3

NEW! Are you are interested in playing jazz music? If so, Youth Orbit is now part of Stages too, where you can explore improvisation, composition, jazz language and performance. If you want to develop your playing of any instrument, this is the group for you.

Stages gigs take place at the end of each term and are organised by More Music’s Young Leaders.

Stages Live & Loud Christmas Gig Friday 9 December | 7pm £4/£3 on the door

Programmed by More Music’s Young Leaders group. We promise to provide you with a night of diverse performances, from local artists!

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Opportunities for Young People

Fridays

6.30 - 8.30pm

11-18 years

50p

with free tea and toast!

If you've got something to say and you want to say it in style, then Friday Night Project is for you.

Budding DJs, rappers, beatboxers and MCs will learn how to use words and sounds with power and precision, to get their message across in unique ways.

You can also use the studio to record and produce your own tracks using professional music production tools and skills to express your personal creativity.

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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The choir sings lots of different styles of songs... sometimes funky, sometimes feel good and always with the aim of having fun, making friends and performing. No experience or ability to read music necessary.

Whether you want to sing like Taylor Swift, in a group like One Direction or a glee club like Pitch Perfect - the super singing opportunity of the Bay Youth Voices is the place to start.

Tuesdays

6.30 - 7.30pm

6 -12 years

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Tuesdays 6.30 - 9pm

8yrs + 6.30 - 7.30pm

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Beginners 6.30 / 7.30pm - 9pm Advanced Learn and perform upbeat samba rhythms, full of beats and rhythms.

If you want to try out Brazilian percussion or if you play brass, come along and make some noise.

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Opportunities for Young People

Morecambe Artist Colony Exhibitions Hannah Farrell 10 September - 13 October It wasn't long before I realised that everything is the same Farrell returns to her hometown to present a body of photographs formed in two distant places, Morecambe and Pula, Croatia, where she completed an artist in residence programme earlier this year.

She combines portraits of her subject, 17-year-old Jacob, with sculptural landscapes and still lifes to rework photographic conventions and explore human identity.

FREE Exhibition opening event: Friday 9 September 6.30pm

Irena Switala 15 October - 19 January Real A series of photographs exploring the bond between children and their chosen toys.

FREE Exhibition opening event: Saturday 15 October 6.30pm

MORECAMBE ARTIST COLONY morecambeartistcolony@gmail.com moremusic.org.uk/exhibitions Exhibitions are shown upstairs at The Hothouse which is open on weekdays from 10am - 5pm.

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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Sessions

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Why not try one of our regular classes or workshops and see where it takes you?

Our friendly and experienced music leaders will help you to develop new skills, even if you've never played before.

You’ll quickly learn essential techniques and build your confidence. All classes take place at The Hothouse unless otherwise stated.

Lune Valley Voices The Centre @Halton Monday 6.45 - 8.45pm | £4 All ages Discover the joy of singing in this friendly group. No experience is needed, all songs are taught by ear. Led

by Sian Phillips, respected street performer and music teacher.

Clapping Song Tuesday 10 - 11am | £4 per family incl refreshments Under 5yrs Music, movement and song for under 5s and their parents/carers. Session leader Anni Tracy creates a fun music-making environment for all ages, from babes in arms to grown-ups.

AT A GLANCE MONDAY Lune Valley Voices 6.45 - 8.45pm Guitar Get Together 7 - 9pm Folk Group 7 - 9pm

TUESDAY Clapping Song 10 - 11am Bay Youth Voices 6.30 - 7.30pm Baybeat Streetband 6.30 - 7.30pm (Beginners) 6.30/7.30 - 9pm (Advanced)

WEDNESDAY On the Beat 10am - 12noon On the Beat 1.15 - 3pm Young Leaders/Arts Award 5 - 7pm Long Walk Chinese Orchestra 6.30 - 8.30pm

THURSDAY Stages 7 - 9.30pm

FRIDAY Friday Night Project 6.30 - 8.30pm

SATURDAY Orbit Jazz Workshop 11.30am - 1.30pm

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Guitar Get Together Monday 7 - 9pm | £4 19+ An informal guitar class for those wanting to expand their skills.

Folk Group Monday 7 - 9pm | £4 19+ Learn new tunes, techniques and play with others. Have fun, try the dances or singing songs. It’s a great opportunity to play along with jigs, reels, hornpipes and polkas - ideal for ukulele learners or accordion players too.

Bay Youth Voices Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30pm | £1 6 - 12yrs Whether you want to sing like Taylor Swift, in a group like One Direction or a glee club like Pitch Perfect - this super singing opportunity is the place to start.

Baybeat Streetband Tuesday 6.30 - 9.00pm £3 / £1 8yrs+ 6.30 - 7.30pm Beginners 6.30/7.30 - 9pm Advanced Learn and perform upbeat samba rhythms. If you want to try out Brazilian percussion or if you play brass, come along and make some noise.

Sessions

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

On the Beat 10am - 12noon & 1.15 - 3pm £4 16yrs+ Interactive and fun music session for adults with learning disabilities, led by Bill Roberts who has many years experience leading SEND music making sessions.

Stages 7 - 9.30pm | £3 11 - 18yrs Ever wanted to join a band, learn to play an instrument or write your own songs?

Need a space to rehearse or some studio time? Then Stages is the place to let your creativity run wild.

Friday Night Project 6.30 - 8.30pm 50p with free toast!

11 - 18yrs Are you a DJ, rapper, beatboxer, MC or vocalist? Are you interested in art, music production, singing or songwriting? Then explore your skills and talents at FNP with our team of musicians and producers.

Young Leaders and Arts Award 5 - 7pm | FREE 11 - 19yrs Get involved in the organisation and running of gigs, projects and sessions at More Music whilst developing your confidence and skills as a young leader and working towards an Arts Award qualification.

Long Walk Chinese Orchestra 6.30 - 7.30pm Beginners 7.30 - 9.30pm Ensemble £3/£1 All ages Learn how to play real Chinese instruments like the Ruan(moon guitar), Erhu (violin) or Dizi(flute). All the instruments are provided.

Music leader Rick Middleton has played Chinese music for 9 years and learned firsthand from Chinese musicians in the UK and Hong Kong.

New for autumn and suitable for players of any instrument, you can now explore jazz composition, language and performance.

The session is led by Matt Robinson and Dave Shooter, talented jazz musicians who also organise Lancaster Jazz Festival.

SATURDAY Orbit Jazz Workshop Saturday 11.30am - 1.30pm £4 16yrs+ Lancaster Community Music Centre, LRGS, East Road.

Join Dave Shooter for this brilliant and inspiring jazz workshop playing standards and contemporary tunes and working towards performances.

Session dates: September – 3 / 10 / 17 October – 1 / 08 / 15 / 22 November – 12 / 26 December – 3 / 10 / 17

TERM DATES

Mon 26 Sept - Fri 28 Oct Mon 7 Nov - Fri 9 Dec Half term Mon 31 Oct - Fri 4 Nov

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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Ways into Workshops Weekend Tickets £75/£37.50

moremusic.org.uk/ways-into-workshops

September| 10am - 5pm Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November Take a look at the aspects of leading music making in the community; developing clarity, focus and insight and considering workshop pedagogy.

Aimed at music leaders and music educators.

Bursaries are available, please contact rodney.adams@moremusic.org.uk for more information.

We’ll make music in many musical disciplines and styles in sessions that cover learning theory, structures, group dynamics and workshop leader’s role.

Singing Supper - Saturday at 7.30pm

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Workshops

Connect with Sigrun Griffiths

Tickets £25/£12.50

Discover the brilliant creative world of Connect, a unique method for creating new ensemble compositions, developed at the Guildhall, London where Sigrun Saevarsdottir-Griffiths is the Programme Leader. Suitable for musicians and music teachers working in and out of the classroom.

Friday 11 November | 10am - 3pm moremusic.org.uk/connect

With One Voice

Tickets £15 Please book in advance and bring lunch to share.

Take some time out of ordinary life for a day of inspiring vocal harmony.

With One Voice will create a safe, informal space in which to learn and share beautiful songs, and experience the fun and power of singing with others.

All welcome from bathroom warblers to seasoned performers there’s no experience necessary; we will be learning by ear and singing from the soles of our feet. Just bring an open mind and a delight in singing.

Saturday 12 November | 10am - 4pm moremusic.org.uk/with-one-voice Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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Making Music on your Laptop and iPad An introduction to using Digital Audio Workstations (DAW’s) on iPads and/or Laptops (both Macs and PCs) with a particular focus on using “Garage Band” on the iPad and “VIP Studios” on Laptops.

Tickets £15/£7.50

Saturday 19 November | 11am – 2.30pm moremusic.org.uk/digital-music

Hire The Hothouse The Hothouse on Devonshire Road in Morecambe is the perfect place for conferences and meetings, live events or parties and functions. Whether you’re organising a birthday party, anniversary or charity event, we can help as much or as little as you like and have a range of options to choose from.

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Workshops / Hire The Hothouse

HOW TO FIND US:

SAT NAV: LA3 1QT The Midland Hotel

Promenade Marine Road West

To Heysham Village & Port

To Carnforth & A6/M6 North

2a

Cycle Track Westminster Road

Morecambe Station

Balmoral Road

We are here!

B5274 (Westgate) to Lancaster & M6 Jcn. 34

A589 to Lancaster & M6 Jcn. 34

To plan your journey use www.traveline.info and use our postcode LA3 1QT as your end destination.

There is ample on street parking around the venue.

Getting back to Lancaster using public transport: The last train from Morecambe to Lancaster is at 22.24 on Saturday, and 22.51 Monday - Friday.

Buses run throughout the evening - with the last one to Lancaster being the 2a at 23.25 from the bus stop on Westminster Road (five minutes walk from The Hothouse).

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE

Via individual gig pages on moremusic.org.uk or Lancaster.gov.uk/information/visitor-information-centres

BY PHONE

Call The Hothouse on 01524 831997 or Morecambe Visitor Information Centre on 01524 582808

IN PERSON At The Hothouse or Morecambe Visitor Information Centre.

Half Price Tickets for all gigs Morecambe West End residents ticket offer.

20 half price tickets are available per gig for people from the LA3 and LA4 postcode areas.

Proof of address required.

An Induction loop system is available in The Hothouse.

Booking : 01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk | moremusic.org.uk

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Diary : Autumn 2016 SEPTEMBER Friday 9 Saturday 10 Saturday 10

MAC Exhibition Opening: Hannah Farrell All day & evening West End Weekend 7.30pm The Baghdaddies 6.30pm

OCTOBER Saturday 1 Wednesday 12 Saturday 15

12noon 7.30pm 6.30pm

NOVEMBER

West End Fun Palace The Pictish Trail MAC Exhibition Opening: Irena Switala

Friday 4 Saturday 12

6.00pm 7.00pm

Saturday 19 Saturday 26 Wednesday 30

6.00pm 7.30pm 6.00pm

Light Up Lancaster St John’s Hospice Fundraiser with The Guns of Navarone Polska!

Lady Maisery Lantern Festival

7.30pm 7.00pm

Belshazzar’s Feast Stages Live and Loud

DECEMBER Sunday 4 Friday 9

TERM DATES :

Half Price Tickets for all gigs West End of Morecambe residents ticket offer 20 half price tickets are available per gig for people from the LA3 and LA4 postcode areas.

Proof of address required.

Monday 26 September - Friday 10 December Half Term : Monday 31 October - Friday 4 November

More Music is a community music and education charity based at The Hothouse in Morecambe, with over 20 years experience delivering workshops, training, performances and festivals across the district, region and beyond!

More Music seeks to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through the arts, especially music.

More Music The Hothouse 13 - 17 Devonshire Road Morecambe LA3 1QT

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