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March is Creativity Month

March is Creativity Month here in Northern Ireland.

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In honour of this, we’ll be posting pictures on Facebook everyday throughout the month of March to give you an insight into what’s happening on a daily basis at the Cornstore Creative Hub. We look forward to expanding our current creative development and community arts programmes, as well as making films and launching EPs!!.

We also look forward to welcoming Mr Christopher Gunning, renowned composer of music for television, concert hall and films. He has composed seven symphonies, numerous concertos and other concert works, as well as written music for shows like Poirot. He has won four BAFTA’s,  three Ivor Novello Awards and BASCA’s prestigious Gold Badge Award. Mr Gunning will be facilitating a workshop for our Rural Key participants.

Since our last update lots of exciting things have happened. We have received funding from DCAL towards the Rural Key Programme, an access progression route into the Creative Industries. We have also received funding from them for a much needed multi-use vehicle. Both the DCAL Minister Caral Ni Chuilin and the MEP Martina Anderson visited the Cornstore in February. Ms Anderson said that our “innovative approach means young people living in rural areas are able to access state-of-the-art services”, and that we are delivering “first class” community services.

On the 19th of February, Rural Key participant and Glasgowbury Youth Tutor Gemma Bradley travelled to the O2 in London to perform in the final of the Big Music Project competition. Huge congratulations to Gemma for this achievement and the praise she received from Virgin EMI and RCA Records. Gemma has also released her first single, “Wicker Men” on iTunes https://itun.es/gb/za0P5 .

Our very own Paddy Glasgow was interviewed by Irish TV. The interview will be aired on Sky Channel 191 on Friday the 6th of March at 7pm- worth a watch!

We had a ball when we took part in “The Hopper Challenge”, a gruelling race across a brutal stretch of floor where all the competitors are mounted on space-hoppers. Glory was won and hopes were shattered in this space age extravaganza. Video footage of the shenanigans is available at this link- Hopper Video

The history and heritage of Draperstown has entered the digital age thanks to an exciting FREE audio app produced by Bcreative Media and the Sperrin’s Gateway Landscape Partnership.

Further content for the app is being sourced and locals can add their stories, memories and images of times gone by via www.draperstown.wordpress.com or they can email info.draperstown@gmail.com or call in and chat to Dermot McBride based at the Cornstore. You can view the app at this address IZI.Travel

While the creative hub is Draperstown based we aspire to offer the services to all those with creative inklings from throughout the district. Having a limited marketing budget we are relying on the Power of the People to spread the word, share our facebook statuses and tell people about our work – Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities and Nurturing Talent. Thanks in advance!

Fundraising –
Glasgowbury is a registered charity and donations are welcome towards ongoing programmes in Community Arts and Creative Industries Development. We are currently developing a sustainability plan which will include fundraising appeals and initiatives. A key priority is to further diversify our sources of income, to enable us to invest in more projects and people. Further information on how you can support the ‘smallbutMASSIVE!’ vision to follow soon!

In the meantime…
If you are feeling generous we accept ongoing donations at the Cornstore or Just Text Donate :
Buzz44 £3 to 70070 (£3 is a suggested donation but happy to take more or less, just change the £ amount!)

Fundraise for us through sponsored activities eg marathons/sponsored events

Donations of unused instruments are also beneficial.

Corporate donations

We have been humbled by the generosity of people who have already donated instruments, enabling more young kids to participate in learning, and money towards ongoing programmes.

A small contribution will make a massive difference!

Infrastructure

G Team – opportunities available for volunteers to gain valuable experience with an award winning organisation – media marketing, project/events management, general programme assistance, fundraising. Linked with Millennium Volunteers. Suitable for students, graduates and others/adults with a bit of time to spare. (email gteam@glasgowbury.com)

Glasgowbury board – expressions of interest being accepted from the creative and business communities to join an innovative, social and creative charitable enterprise. (email info@glasgowbury.com)

With our ever expanding programme we are accepting expressions of interest for our tutor and casual workers database. (email gteam@glasgowbury.com)

G-Sessions and Other Live Shows

We have obtained our entertainments license for the Cornstore. Before we can open to the public though there are certain things that have to be done to the building so bear with us while all that is being put in place and we look forward to bringing you quality entertainment in ‘The Loft’!

GLASGOWBURY’S ‘smallbutMASSIVE’ SUMMER SESSIONS

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From 15th – 18th July Glasgowbury is running workshops for kids aged 8 – 18yrs in all things musical to complement the ongoing ‘Rural Key’ professional tuition programme that develops musicians throughout the year in the Creative Hub in Draperstown.

The ‘smallbutMASSIVE’ summer sessions are for young musicians looking to develop their technique, their confidence as live performers or simply just to have fun. So if you’re a guitarist, singer, songwriter, bassist, drummer, DJ or aspiring producer this is the place for you! There will be specific music workshops tailored for the complete beginner.

In addition, to introduce you to other programmes available at Glasgowbury’s Creative Hub there will be workshops in dance, digital music making, comic making, film making and theatre. The ‘smallbutMASSIVE’ Samba Band is also recruiting new members and there will be an opportunity to attend a session to see if this energising and stimulating musical activity is for you!

A highlight of the summer programme will be a performance opportunity for participants at the Creative Hub’s first all ages G Session headlined by, local band and Rural Key alumni, The Wood Burning Savages fresh from their appearance on the Radio 1 Introducing Stage at the mighty Glastonbury Festival in Somerset.

Glasgowbury are fortunate to have a great network of friends and colleagues who are excellent musicians and tutors. They all have a great deal of experience and have spent many years studying and honing their art as performers, writers, technicians and masters of their chosen instrument. Tutors for this programme include local songstress Shauna Tohill of ‘Silhouette’, The Wood Burning Savages, Paddy and Liam from Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas.

A number of workshops are free and others will have a nominal charge. Check online for full programme details.

Numbers are limited so early contact is advised to secure your place.

To register contact Glasgowbury:

02879628428

workshops@glasgowbury.com or call into the Creative Hub situated in the Cornstore, Back Road, Draperstown.

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The Summer Sessions have been supported by Workspace Ltd, DARD Rural Challenge programme, Arts Council NI through the Annual Support for Organisations programme and Samdec Security Enniskillen.

DATE TIME AGE ACTIVITY
Tuesday 15th July
£3		 10am – 12.30pm 8– 11yrs African/Samba drumming – learn rhythmic beats and techniques that will enhance your overall rhythm and the playing of any instrument

Singing/Vocal Coaching – learn techniques and exercises to improve your singing voice

Electric Guitar – guitar sounds and the use of effects
£3 1.30pm – 4pm 8-11 yrs African/Samba drumming – learn rhythmic beats and techniques that will enhance your overall rhythm and the playing of any instrument

Singing/Vocal Coaching – learn techniques and exercises to improve your singing voice

Electric Guitar or Acoustic Guitar – guitar sounds and the use of effects. Introduction to acoustic guitar playing for beginners
£2 6pm – 7.15pm 8-11 yrs Dance –choreography and improvisation using popular music videos
£2 7.30pm – 8.45pm 12 – 18yrs Dance  – choreography and improvisation using popular music videos
FOC 6pm – 8.30pm 14 yrs up Theatre – Group Discussion & Info session for students studying performing arts or interested in theatre/drama
£3 6pm – 8.30pm 12 – 18yrs Film Making Short film making using smart phones/ipads/digital cameras
Wednesday 16th July £3 10am – 12.30am 8-11yrs Comic Making  – Create a character and tell their story in comic book format using handrawn, freestyle techniques.
£3 10am – 12.30am 8-11 yrs Djing – Intro to various types of DJ and DJ techniques and music selection

Digital Music Making – Using ipads and apps to make music
£3 1.30pm – 4pm 8-11yrs Comic Making  – Create a character and tell their story in comic book format using handrawn, freestyle techniques.
£3 1.30pm – 4pm 8-11 yrs Djing – Intro to various types of DJ and DJ techniques and music selection

Digital Music Making – Using ipads and apps to make music
£3 6pm – 8.30pm 12 – 18yrs Comic Making – Create a character and tell their story in comic book format using handrawn, freestyle techniques.
£3 6pm – 8.30pm 12 – 18 yrs DJing – Intro to various types of DJ and DJ techniques and music selection
Thursday 17th July £5 10am – 4pm 12 – 18yrs Artist Development Get to know each other / jam session /Instrumental Techniques – electric & acoustic guitar, bass and drums / Songwriting / Vocal Coaching / Music Production (introduction to recording techniques)
FOC 7pm – 9pm 12yrs up Small But Massive Samba Band – learn Brazilian and African rhythmic beats and techniques that will enhance your overall rhythm and the playing of any instrument
FOC 7pm – 9pm 12 – 18yrs Beginners Acoustic Guitar – Introduction to acoustic guitar playing for beginners
Friday 18th July £5 10am – 4pm 12 – 18yrs Band Development Workshop – Participants will get the opportunity to form a band and rehearse pre selected songs or own original pieces and develop stage presence.
5pm – 7pm Rehearsals/soundcheck– Performers will get the chance to rehearse and soundcheck for the evening gig. Music production participants will assist with the stage set up and soundcheck.
7pm – 9pm G Session – all ages gig featuring some participants and headlined by The Wood Burning Savages

Cornstore Creative Hub

 

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Cornstore Creative Hub

Finally we have moved into our new centre based in one of oldest buildings in our area. The Cornstore was one of the first main builds in Draperstown and now it has a fresh beginning as a Creative Hub where we continue with our ongoing creative projects and are currently developing new and exciting strands to all that is SmallButMassive.

In due course we will be updating our website with new features and information about upcoming projects and developments. Feel free to get in touch with us at our new home in the Cornstore.

If you are interested in participating in our current round of workshops or have enquiries about our creative projects contact us here workshops@glasgowbury.com or through our Facebook page.

Watch out for more news on the horizon so stay tuned!

The G Team

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Glasgowbury team announce exciting new beginnings

Festival set for final send-off at Eagle’s Rock, Draperstown

On the eve of the thirteenth Glasgowbury festival, the organisers behind Northern Ireland’s premiere celebration of homegrown musical talent have announced that this year’s showcase will be the final full-scale event at its home at Eagle’s Rock, Draperstown. Having started back in 2000, the festival and charitable social enterprise has spearheaded Northern Ireland’s live music culture whilst working closely with various local groups and enterprises to bring the arts to the heart of rural communities. Progressing to the next stage of its forward-thinking development, the organisation aims to conquer exciting new territories and develop new audiences.

With “Small but Massive” very much at the heart of the mid-Ulster organisation’s mantra, the announcement marks Glasgowbury’s relocation to an expanded creative hub in Draperstown’s Cornstore, where the continued promotion of local talent and expansion of new educational and creative enterprises will thrive. Building on the not-for-profit team’s varied community arts and development programme, opening up new opportunities in the creative industries is at the very core of Glasgowbury’s future. The story of the group’s success is not ending: it’s very much beginning.

With And So I Watch You From Afar, The Japanese Popstars and The Answer headlining at the festival’s swansong at Eagle’s Rock across the weekend of 19-20th July, plans are already afoot to break new ground and create innovative platforms to showcase our local artists to new domestic and international audiences.  Glasgowbury has created a sustainable event delivery model which has transferred successfully to other communities.  Now located to its own creative hub, Glasgowbury will deliver a wider more varied programme of arts and community development continuing to provide tuition programmes and performance opportunities. Glasgowbury will foster local talent while developing new audiences for the arts.

Having played a crucial role in the promotion and development of Irish music for over decade, consistently re-affirming its reputation as a pioneering organisation that welcomes and cultivates artists, volunteers, and participants of all ages and backgrounds; the latest chapter of Glasgowbury is only just beginning. Watch out for a Small But MASSIVE stage near you!

To get your tickets to the FINAL Glasgowbury, follow this link.

Hope to see you all there,

The Glasgowbury Team.