Are you 12–17 years old?

Do you sing, play guitar, keyboard, bass or drums?

Are you looking for a fun and unique music holiday experience?

‘Summer Band Factory’ is a unique summer holiday experience for young musicians aged 12 – 17. Our students come from all over England, Europe and even the world to compose, arrange, play and perform music with other keen young musicians and talk music with industry professionals. Now in its tenth year ‘Summer Band Factory’ continues to be a huge success.

Uppingham, Rutland, UK:

Residential Course for 12 – 17yrs
Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th August 2012

The Summer Band Factory residential course will be held in Uppingham School, Rutland, where the students have access to
Uppingham School’s state of the art facilities – including the music school, theatre and accommodation.
From Tuesday to Friday our tutor team of industry professionals will lead sessions in composition and arrangement.
The students will research songs, discuss ideas and compose original material.
From Wednesday afternoon rehearsals are scheduled and the students will begin to focus on the detail of their songs.
The Rockhopper Studios will provide Summer Band Factory students with a fun and exciting recording opportunity. Each band will get the chance to record a song in the Rockhopper, a unique mobile studio self-contained within a 1963 Airstream Overlander caravan! Bands will also receive stagecraft sessions in preparation for their gig on Saturday. The Summer Band Factory gig will be held in the largest privately owned theatre in England and is open to friends and family. The Summer Band Factory 2012 promises to be packed full of music making as well as allowing students to relax in the evenings and make new friends.

Please take advantage of our discounted prices which are available until Friday 4th May 2012.
£460 Residential Price (Booked before 4th May 2012: 4 nights full boarding accommodation plus breakfast & lunch on day 5)
£490 Residential Price (Booked after 4h May 2012: 4 nights full boarding accommodation plus breakfast & lunch on day 5)
£350 Non Residential Price (Booked before 4th May 2012: including breakfast option, lunch and dinner option)
£380 Non Residential Price (Booked after 4th May 2012: including breakfast option, lunch and dinner option)