Music leaders – Michael and Christine

Town Hall: Mondays, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Autumn Term 1: 13^th September to 18^th Oct 2021 (6 weeks)

Autumn Term 2: 1^st November to 13^th December 2021 (7 weeks)

This group is for anyone interested in making and creating music with others and welcomes both neurodiverse and neurotypical young people.. Whether you already play an instrument or not, this group is about being creative together. Learn how to use music technology, as well as play instruments, sing and/or create music together in a group supported by two professional music leaders.

Learn more

Currently not running – if you are interested in joining this group, please add your name to a waiting list by emailing boxoffice@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Music leader: Hayley

In these sessions, Darlington based singer song writer Hayley McKay will help you to write your own songs. Don’t worry if you don’t play an instrument, you can still write songs without this skill. Sessions will cover lyric writing, song structure, catchy melodies and how to adopt a style or mood with your songs.

Online: fortnightly on Fridays at 6pm – 7pm.

Dates: 16th & 30th September, 14th Oct, 4th & 18th November, 2nd & 16th December

We are running these sessions with Tees Valley Music Service. Anyone is welcome to come along, whether you want to perform something or whether you just want to watch others. All abilities are welcome and you don’t have to have a polished performance ready – works in progress are fine! Book a slot by emailing ryork@tvms.org.uk.

Music leader – Nick

Town Hall: Mondays, 5pm – 6.30pm

1^st November to 13^th December 2021

Whatever style of music you’re into you will be welcomed into this group to meet others, sing together and develop your singing skills with the support of professional singer and coach Nick Dixon. The group will work towards a performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 13^th December.

Learn more

Currently not running – if you are interested in joining this group, please add your name to a waiting list by emailing boxoffice@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Music leader: Shakk

In these sessions Middlesbrough based rapper Shakk will show you how to create amazing lyrics, develop your rap techniques, and create beats for your words.

Music leaders – Christina, Neil and Danny

Town Hall: Tuesdays from 20th April, 6pm – 8pm

Bandjam offers young people the opportunity to experience playing or singing in a band together. Led by 3 professional tutors, the session covers guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. The session also gives them a chance to work on these elements separately.

Our funding is for musical inclusion and therefore all music activities are open to all young people, regardless of circumstances or background. If barriers exist that might prevent young people from taking part, whether they are practical or psychological, we are proactive about addressing this.

The values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion sit at the heart of our work. All activities are accessible to those with additional needs. Music leaders adopt an inclusive approach to sessions, enabling all young people to participate in sessions at their own pace.

We encourage you to contact us if you have any additional needs or specific requirements at musinc@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

For sessions at Middlesbrough Town Hall, you can find access information here.