Just announced: Jubacana Autumn 2015
…Holly Prest. No experience necessary, just loads of friendly energy and enthusiasm! These accessible workshops will pass on some of the most exciting mass drum techniques of Brazil on a…
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Building Work Now Underway As John Thomson Becomes Honorary Patron Of Band on the Wall
…in percussion workshops led by Dave Hassell, leader of Apitos. Building work began on the Band on the Wall site and the adjacent building in February 2008. The project Architects…
Just Announced: World of Music Choir Online
Group Singing is Good for the Soul! Join award-winning folk singer Bella Hardy and our fantastic guest leaders for a weekly workshop of song learning and harmony. We sing traditional…
A Festive Discussion with The Albion Christmas Band
…including my own ceilidh band Banter, playing folk dance music with a jazzy twist. I have also been a member of roots reggae outfit Edward II, with whom I have…
Interview: Världens Band
…new music and to give workshops and concerts around Stockholm. This, in September 2012, was the first meeting of Världens Band. Originally, that was meant to be it for Världens…
“It’s the melody that talks to me”: Omar on his collaboration with Courtney Pine, mentorship and soul values
…friend and collaborator Courtney Pine on the road, performing music from their recent collaborative effort, Black Notes from the Deep. An assured soul-jazz collection, capitalising upon the strongest traits of…
Reggae and Synths in the Congo
…their opposite numbers from numerous countries – Togo, Guinea, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, France, Belgium – to take part in two weeks of workshops, exchanges and concerts….
Label: Matt Wilde Announces Debut LP ‘Hello World’
Having begun his musical development as a teenager through workshops at Band on the Wall with Brighter Sound, Mancunian keyboardist and producer Matt Wilde prepares to release his debut album…
Rototom Sunsplash
…and in the afternoons education and entertainment go hand in hand. There are debates, meetings on reggae music and Rasta culture, films & documentaries, photo & art exhibitions, workshops, sessions…
Out Now: Matt Wilde – Hello World
…Jazz FM & many more. With his name firmly cemented as one to watch in the Jazz landscape, ‘Hello World’ promises to be his most expansive body of work to…
Manchester Folk Festival: Programme Announced
…Band on the Wall, Night and Day, the Stoller Hall, Halle St. Michael’s and more, there’s something for everyone, from Americana-tinged country folk through to jazz dance rhythms and some…
Kabantu violinist Katie Foster on how their Close to Folk project came to fruition
…jazz and classical music combined and arranged by the performers. Kabantu and Sinfonia Cymru found common ground in ensuring that this new venture into orchestral writing was led by the…
Just announced: An Introduction to Songwriting with Martin Sutton, 19th April.
…the platinum selling songwriter and producer to share his priceless knowledge and expertise in a day-long series of talks, workshops, and discussions. This day is a must for all who aspire to…
Free Parking! – Band on the Wall NOT Affected By New Parking Rules
…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)…
Just announced: Ableton Live Spring 2016: Group
…13, 20, 27 Jan. 3, 10, Feb. Times: 6-7.30pm Course 2 Days: Wednesdays Dates: 24 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar. Times: 6-7.30pm Venue: Brighter Sound Workshop Room at Band…
Musicians Wanted for New Learning Programme
…traditional Caribbean music to join the workshop team for our exciting new learning programme. If you’d like to find out more, please email Bella Hardy, Learning Programme Manager bella.hardy@bandonthewall.org now….