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 Just 42 in Sutton Heath.
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:
Rock On regular sessions are for young people aged 11 – 18 attending the CYDS youth club in Leiston and young people attending the Just 42 youth clubs in Sutton Heath, Hollesley and Alderton.
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
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
Rock On also runs regular rock and pop sessions at Coppice Court, a housing support unit in Lowestoft, managed by Access Community Trust. These sessions are available to residents and their friends.
When & Where is Rock On happening:
Leiston:
Monday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Dates: 13th & 20th May; 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June
CYDS, 53 High Street, Leiston IP16 4EL
01728 830716 or email cydsproject@hotmail.com
CYDS Accessibility: Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
Lowestoft:
Tuesday evenings, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: 30th April – 16th July
Coppice Court, Britten Road, Lowestoft
Coppice Court is a family housing support unit, managed by Access Community Trust and sessions are available to resident children and their visitors only.
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
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.
