1pm – 5.30pm at Middle Street Resource Centre, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AR
From World Drumming workshops to singing sessions for the whole family to take part in and music to enjoy in the garden, there is something for everyone. We’ll also have a cake stall, second hand bookshop, drinks and games/activities in and around the venue.
Have a go at world drumming with Jude from BeatFeet on djembe drums and rainforest-themed props. Join Rachel in the Family Sing workshop, where all ages are welcome, from 5 – 105!
The Lullaby Bank is a group designed especially for new mothers and babies aged 0 – 9 months to address the specific post-partum experience. This includes well-being, bonding, emotional and physical concerns. Open Voices are MfE’s health initiative designed to suit adults with learning disabilities, come and try a session with Helen to see how it works! More information about the Lullaby Bank and Open Voices regular sessions can be found on the MfE website: www.music-for-everyone.org/health-well-being/
FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS
WORLD DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1: 1pm – 1.30pm
Workshop 2: 1.40pm – 2.10pm
We are offering the opportunity to join one of two workshops with Jude from BeatFeet, the team that drummed with Kate Middleton, open to the whole family to join in on djembe drums! There will also be rainforest-themed props for younger children. Advance booking essential as places are limited.
OPEN VOICES
2.15pm – 3pm
Join an informal singing session with Helen, open to all and especially designed to suit adults with learning disabilities. This group runs regularly on a Tuesday morning at Middle Street Resource Centre, this is your chance to see it in action! Free to attend, just turn up on the day.
LULLABY BANK
2.15pm – 3pm
A chance to relax and bond with your baby to melodies from around the world… in our calm space.
The Lullaby Bank is your chance to relax and bond with your baby in a calm space. Sing and listen to melodies from around the world to soothe and uplift. Bring a blanket or towel for baby to lie on.
FREE session for babies aged 0-9months. Booking essential, places are limited. Please email kirstie@music-for-everyone.org to reserve a place for you and your baby.
FAMILY SING WORKSHOP
3pm – 4pm
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums, dads, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles – the whole family, friends too! Singing is great for health, togetherness, confidence and fun.
No preparation is needed, we will send all details out by email before the day – all you need is your best singing voice!
Advance booking is now closed. Places are available on the day, please ask at the door when you arrive.
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
FESTIVAL VISITORS
Entry from 1pm – 4.30pm. Festival finishes at 5.30pm
If a workshop isn’t for you, come along and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed music from the Family Sing participants, MfE youth bands and other ensembles in the garden with a piece of cake and other activities. Charity bookshop Bookwise are bringing a selection of books and sheet music for you to browse. £2 entry for festival visitors.
SECOND TIME AROUND FOLK CLUB
1pm – 1.30pm
The Second Time Around Folk Club has been providing live folk music in Beeston for 30 years! We welcome all kinds of ‘folk’ as performers and listeners.
EAST MIDLANDS & NOTTINGHAM YOUTH BANDS
1.30pm – 2pm
Bringing together Music for Everyone’s two youth bands, the East Midlands and Nottingham Youth Bands rehearse during term time and enjoy playing film music, popular music and classic wind band pieces.
SECOND TIME AROUND FOLK CLUB
2pm – 2.30pm
The Second Time Around Folk Club has been providing live folk music in Beeston for 30 years! We welcome all kinds of ‘folk’ as performers and listeners.
EAST MIDLANDS & NOTTINGHAM YOUTH BANDS
2.30pm – 3pm
Bringing together Music for Everyone’s two youth bands, the East Midlands and Nottingham Youth Bands rehearse during term time and enjoy playing film music, popular music and classic wind band pieces.
OOH LA LAS
3pm – 3.30pm
Tilda, Daisy, Nikki and Lizzie are The Ooh La Las, a Nottingham based female quartet with backgrounds that span musical genres from jazz to folk and a Capella. We love good smooth 4-part harmony and welcome you to sing along!
WOLLATON DAYTIME VOICES
4pm – 4.30pm
The Wollaton Daytime Voices are one of six similar choirs run by Music for Everyone that meet during the day for relaxed and informal singing sessions. With a wide variety of music chosen each term, there really is something for everyone!
FAMILY SINGERS
4.30pm – 5pm
Enrolment and Price
NB Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop price – £7 per adult, £5 per child (between the ages of 5 and 15)
ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED. Places for all workshops are available on the door, subject to availability.
Online – pay through PayPal or by card
Complete the form and payment here to sign up. Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card.
By post – pay by cheque
Please download and complete this pdf form and post it, together with your enrolment cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) to Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF
For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312