A new music project for young people in Lowestoft and across Waveney is now accepting applications.
With taster sessions set to take place later this month, Strike A Chord is an exciting new opportunity for young people aged between 12 and 19 living in Waveney to create, produce and professionally record their own music.
As Strike A Chord is delivered by Sunrise Studios - part of regional charity Access Community Trust - the project sessions will be co-produced with young people alongside a music leader, youth workers and volunteers all within The Junction in Lowestoft.
Throughout the project guitars, drums, keyboards, production software and professional recording/performance equipment will be available.
The team will also support participants in building their confidence to perform live, as well as looking at how music benefits our mental health.
Joshua Freemantle, development producer at Access Community Trust, said: "We’re proud to be launching Strike A Chord and continuing our important work supporting young people in our communities and bringing out the best in young people facing barriers who might not otherwise have this opportunity.
"Our mission is to give participants the tools, time and support they need to achieve their musical goals, through individual and group projects which will form our end of project album."
Matt Griffiths, Youth Music CEO, said: "It’s crucial we enable more young people to make, learn and earn in music, whatever their background or goal.
"That’s why we’re excited to invest in Access Community Trust, an organisation leading the way in equalising access to music by putting young people’s voices front and centre."
Drop-in taster sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 23 from 6pm to 8pm and Thursday, May 25 from 4pm to 6pm to meet the team and check out the space and equipment on offer.
This project is backed by Youth Music, thanks to the National Lottery via Arts Council England.
For further information and how you can apply visit https://sunriselowestoft.com/strike-a-chord
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