What is Rock On:
Rock On is for young people who love their music – and want to make more of it.
If you’re in to rock and pop, or keen on DJ-ing, and aged 11 to 18, then Rock On offers all sorts of ways for you to play, from have-a-go sessions to one-to-one tuition and band practice.
You might be a complete beginner, or an experienced player – either way, Rock On is here to help you get more out of your music.
And at the same time, you’ll be getting more out of life – making music you’ll meet people with similar interests, make friends, and get to play together.
Rock On will also work in supported housing programmes, piloting new ways of engaging with families with school age children and young parents, their partners and babies. Music soothes, music binds; Rock On will explore ways of bringing people together through a shared love of music.
Rock On is delivered in partnership with Access Community Trust, Lowestoft, CYDS, (Young People Taking Action) in Leiston and Saxmundham and Just 42 in Sutton Heath and Alde Valley Academy in Leiston.
Designated Youth Workers from both organisations will be actively involved in the sessions and train with the professional music tutors to deliver Arts Awards; these increased skills, experience and knowledge will help sustain the project beyond its end date of December 2019.
Who is Rock On for:
Leiston and Saxmundham:
Rock On regular DJ sessions are for young people aged 11 – 18 attending the CYDS youth club in Leiston and the Youth Booth in Saxmundham.
The summer sessions are split between Leiston and Saxmundham and participants will be offered the chance to showcase their DJ skills at the Skate Jam held in Saxmundham on 31st August.
The CYDS project is a youth open access centre for all young people aged 8 to 29 and is completely free to all young people. CYDS, at 53 High Street, Leiston IP16 4EL. To find out more, call 01728 830716 or email cydsproject@hotmail.com
Woodbridge area:
DJ Taster sessions will be held at Just 42 youth clubs in Sutton Heath, Hollesley and Alderton, after which regular sessions will run up until Christmas at Sutton Heath Community Centre.
Just 42 is a Christian charity providing activities and support for children and young people in rural Suffolk. For more details, contact Caroline Rutherford on 01394 380992, email info@just42.org.uk or visit their website at www.just42.org.uk
When & Where is Rock On happening:
Leiston:
Monday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Please double check timings with venue)
Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th July
CYDS, 53 High Street, Leiston IP16 4EL
01728 830716 or email cydsproject@hotmail.com
CYDS Accessibility: Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
Saxmundham:
Friday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. (Please double check timings with CYDS)
Dates: 12th, 19th, 26th July, 23rd, 26th, 30th August
SKATE JAM 31st August 2019
Youth Booth
Memorial Field
Rendham Road
Saxmundham
IP17 1EA
01728 830716 or email cydsproject@hotmail.com
Woodbridge area:
Taster session 1: Sutton Heath Youth Club on Monday 23rd September, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Taster session 2: Alderton Youth Club on Tuesday 1st October, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Taster session 3: Hollesley Youth Club on Wednesday 9th October, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Regular sessions continue at Sutton Heath Youth Club, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Monday, 28th October
Monday, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November
Monday, 2nd December
Alde Valley Academy, Seaman Avenue, Leiston:
A FREE after school club offering weekly rock and pop sessions will run throughout the autumn term at Alde Valley Academy, from approximately 3:45 to 5:45 every Tuesday afternoon, beginning 10th September.
Open to complete beginners as well as experienced musicians, these sessions offer song writing and band practice, supported by professional musicians, and will be held in the music rooms at Alde Valley.
Watch this space for more details
Contact:
Candida Wingate on 01986 873 955 or candida@suffolkartlink.org.uk
Further information:
Visit the Rock On blog site here
The Rock On music project is a development of the highly successful Rock Up programme: you can read the Rock Up Project Report here
Rock On is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England; Suffolk Community Foundation through Sabariah’s Fund; the generosity of the Jay Singers.
