We would like to invite you to the Wall of Sounds launch event taking place on Tuesday 22nd March 2011, 5:30pm-7:00pm, in The Picturehouse at Band on the Wall.

Wall of Sounds is an exciting new partnership between Band on the Wall and Brighter Sound, offering exciting opportunities to explore music through artist residencies, courses, masterclasses and performances.

The launch event will feature a selection of musical performances from The Beating Wing Orchestra, The New Music Voices Choir, The Picturehouse Choir, and a DJ set from Jazz FM producer and Band on the Wall’s very own Programme Director Mike Chadwick.

As well as that, it will be a fantastic opportunity to network with us, and meet other like-minded individuals interested in influencing the cultural arc of Manchester in years to come, over complimentary drinks and refreshments.

Please let me know by 5pm, Friday 11th March if you would like to attend. Attendance is FREE – just reserve your place, let us know if you would like to bring any friends or colleagues, and then turn up! Simple. And of course we look forward to meeting you and discussing the exciting horizons of Manchester’s music scene.

Band on the Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 1st March 2011 – 5pm-7pm

Youth Music is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed DJ Danny Rampling will be presenting a FREE DJ workshop and Q&A session open to all ages and hosted by GMMAZ (Greater Manchester Music Action Zone) on Tuesday 1st March 2011.

GMMAZ is Youth Music’s Manchester ‘Action Zone’ based at Band on the Wall. The event will take place at Band on the Wall’s Picture House between 5pm and 7pm. Tickets are very limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The event is part of Danny’s nationwide tour to promote his new book ‘Everything You Need to Know About DJing and Success’ so he’s going out on the road to connect with young music enthusiasts and aspiring DJs by hosting an informal Q&A session to share his lifetime of experience.

The book reveals the secrets that have taken Danny to the top – from how to choose and set up equipment, to advanced DJ skills, securing and promoting gigs, producing mixes and even the financial, legal and commercial need-to-knows that can transform musical talent into business success.

This is a unique opportunity to meet and ask an industry expert who’s been at the top of the music/ DJ game for over 20 years any questions you have, and to benefit from his years of experience.

TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE FREE AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. For further information and to book please email GMMAZ at:
info@GMMAZ.org.uk or call (0161) 830 3899.

A Youth-led project

Young, Brave & Courageous is an exciting new play created and developed during workshop sessions that encompassed music, production, dance, drama and creative writing with young people across South Manchester.

The performance tells the story of a young man’s life, the problems he encounters and the lessons that he learns.  Torn between street life, getting a good education and love.

Held on Saturday 29th January 2011 at 7.30pm.

Venue: Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA

Box office: 0161 226 1912

Tickets: £2

Be part of an orchestra with a twist…..

Are you a frustrated Drummer or Guitarist, wanting to hook up with fellow musicians? Or do you play in an orchestra and wish you could express some of your own ideas and play together with different types of people? If so, then come down to Band on the Wall on Saturdays and make music with our expert team and other like-minded people.

This is open to all instrumentalists aged 11 -19, whatever your instrument, what ever style, from beginners to advanced, come along and help us form a new kind of orchestra. 

and run from 1

1am – 1pm.

The session dates are as follows…

JAN 29th, FEB 12th/ 26th, MARCH 12th/26th, APRIL 9th/23rd, MAY 7th/21st

For more info call,

 0161 830 3899