The Yellow Rattle Band is a new opportunity for musicians and singers aged 16-25, in North East England.

The project centres around the creation of a new participant-led folk band; with monthly rehearsals, masterclasses, mentoring and performance opportunities throughout 2023-24.

Our 1/2 day sessions take place at weekends, based at The Forum, Darlington (close to all public transport links), with additional activities (masterclasses, performances etc) in venues across the Northeast /online.

Sessions will be led by professional folk musician Tom Kimber and the M@HoT creative team - including artists, musicians, technicians, programmers and more.

What do you get for being part of YRB? 

  • Artistic development and mentoring

  • Regular rehearsals, including support from a lead professional musician on making music in a collaborative setting and creating effective and appropriate sets

  • Performance opportunities, including local and national festivals

  • Support from guest tutors 

Professional development and music industry advice 

  • Workshop programme on professional development 

  • 1:1 guidance and support

  • The opportunity to become a founding member of M@Hot’s Youth Advisory Panel- guiding our future work and supporting our other youth bands in leadership roles

ABOUT THE PROJECT

OPEN DAY & AUDITIONS
10am - 5pm
Saturday 14th October
The Forum, DL1 1SG

Spaces on this programme are limited, successful applicants will be expected to attend a minimum of 75% of programme activity. We are looking for competent applications from musicians who can illustrate a track record of their work and a passion for what they do. Musicians working on this programme will be expected to work effectively in a group setting, and have a sense of direction for their personal/professional development.

The Yellow Rattle Band welcomes musicians and singers from all musical backgrounds, and we encourage applications from the diverse cultures and communities in the NE of England. M@Hot’s open door policy works to support access to our programmes, working with participants to identify and tackle barriers to participation.

Join us for a 1-day workshop with Tom Kimber and the M@HoT team.

Find out more about the project, connect with other musicians and singers from
across the region and learn more about the work that M@HoT delivers across the NE.

The workshop will centre around learning and arranging a folk tune together,
with other solo & collaborative tasks throughout the day. 

For anyone wanting to apply for The Yellow Rattle Band, please prepare a 3-5min performance.
There will be a solo audition and informal chat with the tutor team towards the end of the day.

To register, please complete the form below.

Closing date - Wednesday 11th October, 5pm