September 15th, 2024Youth acoustic music
The inaugural Youth Acoustic Music Revolution event will be held at Trentham Mechanics from October 25 to 27.
YAMR is a community-based group who are passionate about encouraging young people to learn a musical instrument.
The aim for the event is to expose local youth to a variety of acoustic instruments, to come and try, engage in a workshop and maybe even perform an item on stage.
Program director Allison Walsh said many young people were engaging with music on digital platforms, socials, etc but not so many were taking the next step to write their own music, play an instrument, or sing a song out loud.
“The neurological benefits of singing and learning to play an instrument are well known, we hope to encourage our youth to engage in a tangible way. All levels are welcome, and instruments can be provided for those without.”
There will be a free soft launch event on September 15 which will feature performances from local youth, including successful band The Mods and Victoria’s Ceoltioiri Naarm, who will hold a come-and-try instrument session with many acoustic instruments available to try.
Afternoon tea will also be served, and a door prize will include the chance to win a free family pass to the October event.
The event weekend will comprise of performances, workshops, ceili dancing, trad disco, traditional music sessions, blackboard concerts and artists in conversation.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with many like minded others, including meeting world-class performers.
The tutors are mostly teenagers and young adults who have been playing for some time and are keen to share their knowledge and skills with those brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and take on something new.
Seeing young people performing can be a great opportunity for others, it opens their minds to the possibility of doing it themselves.
YAMR soft launch (free event) will take place at Trentham Mechanics, High Street, Trentham on Sunday, September 15 from 1pm to 4pm.
Details: yamrmusic@gmail.com or Allison Walsh on 0407 280 272.
