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SUMMER BAND FACTORY
 
 

 

THE RESIDENTIAL MUSIC-MAKING
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

Uppingham School, Rutland

18-22 August 2008

 

Sorry, this event is now sold out!

 

  • Do you sing, play guitar, bass, drums or keyboards?
  • Are you a musician looking for your X-Factor and a unique music activity-based holiday experience?
  • Well, look no further!

Summer Band Factory offers a fun opportunity for musicians aged 12-18 to write, play, perform and talk music with industry professionals and other keen musicians.

This five-day residential event promises to be packed full of music-making. Material created during the week will be performed and recorded at a proper gig on the final evening.

Activities include:

  • playing in a pop/rock band setup;
  • songwriting workshops;
  • stage craft workshops;
  • live sound engineering workshops;
  • jam nights;
  • rehearsals;
  • live performance opportunities.

The Summer Band Factory runs from Monday 18- Friday 22 August 2008.

The Summer Band Factory has been running successfully since 2000 with many satisfied customers. Here is what some of them had say:

  • All the bands were awesome. Everyone was great. Now we're all excited for next year. We can't wait!
  • Was very well organised. Brilliant working with professionals, who are in the industry. Song writing session was great, every session - awesome.
  • It's been a real eye opener and has made me feel really good about myself and positive. My confidence is up. I have focused on what I love for 5 days. Amazin’, Thanks!
  • Overall a fantastic experience.
  • Once I got here everyone was great. Friendly, happy, helpful and mostly out here to have fun. I have had a fantastic time making music with complete strangers.
  • A fantastic week, as always.


 
     
 
 
SUMMER BAND FACTORY: VENUE
 
 

 

Summer Band Factory 2008 is held in the elegant and relaxing surroundings of Uppingham School, in Rutland. This famous public school has excellent facilities, including a large dedicated theatre and rehearsal rooms.

You will get comfortable accommodation and three meals a day all included in the price.

Uppingham is a picturesque market town conveniently located in the heart of England. It is situated just off the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough and is 7 miles from the train station at Oakham (please click on the compass logo for a map). A collection service from the station can be arranged.


 
     
 
 
SUMMER BAND FACTORY: BOOKING
 
 

 

Sorry, SBF 2008 is now sold out.
Please watch this space for details of next year's event.

 

Summer Band Factory prices are as follows.

  • £415: residential price with 4 nights full-board accommodation if booked before 28 April 2008.
  • £445: residential price with 4 nights full-board accommodation if booked after 28 April 2008.
  • £315: non-residental price if booked before 28 April 2008.
  • £345: non-residental price if booked after 28 April 2008.

To get further information please call Gaby on:

07786 571 047 or email us on events@accesstomusic.co.uk




 
     
 
 
SUMMER BAND FACTORY: PAYMENT
 
 

 

Once you have signed up for the Summer Band Factory, you can pay the course costs online via Paypal. You must have a Paypal account to pay by this method.

 
     
 

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