Wall of Sounds Artistic Directors Series:
The Unthanks Present...
Call Out to emerging and mid career musicians
We are looking for musicians to take part in a 5-day intensive music residency with The Unthanks to create and produce a unique showcase event at Band on the Wall.
Dates: 6th – 10th February 2012.
Public performance: 10th February at Band on the Wall.
Expenses: £100 and accommodation provided.
To apply: Please send an expression of interest of no more that 500 words; an MP3 of your work; a short biog and a photograph to Info@brightersound.com marked WOS 'Expression of Interest' no later than 6th January 2012.
Please contact Wall of Sounds residency producer Jeremy Davies for further information and advice on 0777 589 2780.
Wall of Sounds is a partnership between Brighter Sound and Band on the Wall offering a range of exciting opportunities to explore music through artist residencies, courses, master-classes and performances.
Supported By:
Wall of Sounds, the collaboration between not for profit music venue and registered charity Band on the Wall and music education organisation Brighter Sound is receiving a significant boost in funding thanks to a major, five-figure donation from acclaimed musician and commercial music composer Pete Thomas.
Thomas, a professional musician, songwriter and composer who has worked with artists including Sir Elton John, R.E.M, The Proclaimers, PJ Harvey and Barrington Levy, as well as writing music for film and television (including working on film scores with George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, plus production credits on BBC Top Gear and The Cosby Show) has chosen to support Wall of Sounds - a programme offering a range of exciting opportunities to explore music through artist residencies, courses, master-classes and performances - with a large donation enabling the project to improve and expand.
Through his established and successful career in the commercial music sector, Pete Thomas has recognised the need for further support in music education projects to produce the next generation of songwriters, composers and musicians - particularly in the North West due to the recent shift in media attention to the area with MediaCityUK and The Sharp Project being based in Salford and Manchester.
Wall of Sounds was recognised as the No.1 choice for support, due to its innovative new approach to development and participation through industry links and its focus on opportunities for emerging artists and young people within the region and nationally.
To find out more about Band on the Wall's charitable status and how to support us, visit our Support Us section.
Find out more about the work of Pete Thomas at www.petethomas.co.uk
Despite parking charges being extended to 8pm in Manchester city centre you can still park outside Band on the Wall for free!
This is because Band on the Wall sits just outside the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). This means that you can park directly outside Band on the Wall and down Swan St (towards Royal Exchange Workshops and Crowne Plaza) for free AFTER 6PM. Spaces are limited though so get here early to bag a free place!
For further information on Band on the Wall including location click here now
A Great Night Out Just Got Better - Free Concert Tickets With Every Meal! *
Band on the Wall serves delicious food before every concert in our newly refurbished Picturehouse Cafe Bar adjacent to the main venue. Freshly prepared every day from 5.30pm, our new Autumn menu features classic dishes from around the world at great prices. Click here now to see a sample menu. No concert ticket purchase required - meals can be bought without seeing a concert but the kitchen will always close 30 minutes before a concert or event begins.
* Free Concert Tickets If You Book In Advance And Spend More Than £9 Per Head!
A great night out just got better. If you book a meal in advance, you will receive a free 'lucky dip' ticket for a future concert with every meal (multiple tickets for same concert available for groups and couples etc) providing you spend more than £10 per head! To book in advance all you need to do is email us at mealdeal@bandonthewall.org stating which night and what time you wish to eat (from 2 hours prior to concert) and how many in your party, and you can choose your food on the night. Spend more than £9 a head and you get a lucky dip ticket for a future concert* Possibly the best-value dining experience in the city!
* Tickets are for future concerts and NOT for the night you dine. Choice of concerts is non-negotiable but we only select ones we feel will be enjoyed by most people. We do not recommend you eat later than 45 minutes before a concert if you do not want to miss the beginning of the performance. Band on the Wall is in no way liable for you missing the start time so please always book as early as possible.
We've announced our 2011 Spring courses and classes including our acclaimed choir, guitar lessons, tap dancing, jazz and percussion courses and much more! Get down and get playing! We welcome people of all abilities so there really is something for everyone. All courses led by friendly and experienced tutors and musicians so click on the link below and see you at Band on the Wall very soon!
Click here now for full details of courses available!
