Build A Band – Holiday Club

This is your chance to meet other young musicians, form a band, learn a song together, and perform it live - all in just five days.

What Happens Over the 5 Days?

 DAY 1: Meet Your Band (Monday)

FIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session. We’ll figure out who plays what and at what level, then split into bands, duos, or trios based on your skills and musical tastes.

THEN: Your band chooses a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock, pop, indie, whatever your groove is). Start working on it together and getting the basics down.

This is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates.

 DAY 2 & 3: Make It Sound Good (Tuesday & Wednesday)

PRACTICE, practice, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. You’ll work on:

• Playing together as a unit
• Timing and dynamics
• Band communication
• Making it sound polished

If your band nails the song early? Great—choose another one and keep the momentum going!

 DAY 4: The final push & rehearsal (Thursday)

FIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance.

THEN: Sound check, stage setup, then it’s time to decide a running order and then it’s time to perform to the group.

 DAY 5: Show Time (Friday)

FIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance.

THEN: Sound check, stage setup, the it’s time to do this for real! Play in your new band to parents and friends, you decide who to invite. (Shows start at 11.30am & 2.30pm)

From “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in three fun sessions.

Is This For Me?

✓ Perfect If You:

• Can already play your instrument at a basic level
• Have your own instrument (and amp if needed) – Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part, we will see if we can help.
• Practice at home but have never been in a band
• Want to meet other young musicians your age
• Are aged 11-18
• Are ready to commit to all 5 half days

✓ What Parents Should Know:

• Structured, supervised workshop with experienced guidance
• Teaches collaboration, commitment, and confidence
• Safe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills
• Affordable at just £50 for the course (Just £40 using code FLASH20, supported by South Kerrier Alliance – That’s less than £10 a day!!)
• Culminates in a real performance opportunity
• Short break factored in midway through the session, bring a snack and water bottle. 

What You’ll Need to Bring

 Your own instrument
 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)
 A snack and drinks bottle, we have a top-up water station
 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 5 sessions

It’s best if you bring your own gear, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session!

The Details
When: Monday 10th – Friday 14th
Time: Either: 10am – 1pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm daily (Please note, you cannot mix morning and afternoon sessions!)
Who: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument, or would like to sing
Cost: £50 for the course (Just £40 using code FLASH20, supported by South Kerrier Alliance – That’s less than £10 a day!)
Where: The Basement

FREE SPACES AVAILABLE We reserve 20% of spaces for FSM (Free school meals) Basement Members. Please book early to avoid disappointment (Join our membership scheme on the website today).

Limited spaces available—you must be able to attend all 5 days to secure your spot.