Tune Up
Free live music events course in Ipswich for young people aged 16-25 wanting to learn more about behind the scenes at events.
About
Learn about putting on gigs and festivals through hands-on experience at live events!
No prior experience is required - just a passion for live events. Whether you aspire to be a sound engineer or content creator or dream of organising festivals, Tune Up provides the perfect platform to start your journey.
Tune Up is an exceptional free programme tailored for 16-25 year-olds eager to gain hands-on experience in live events. This initiative offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the creative industries, with a particular focus on the live music sector.
Over ten weekly sessions, participants will engage in workshops covering production, programming, marketing, and event management. They will work closely with Brighten The Corners staff and industry specialists to plan and execute a live event. The programme culminates in a public, ticketed gig managed by the participants alongside our experienced team at one of our venues.
Participants will benefit from the expertise of industry professionals across various sectors, acquiring valuable skills and building the confidence needed to pursue volunteer and employment opportunities in the industry.
How To Get Involved
No experience is needed to join Tune Up, just an interest in live music and/or events, whether you’re an aspiring sound engineer, content maker, or want to run a festival one day. Plus you get to meet new people, make friends and have fun! We have received funding from Youth Music to run Tune Up courses over two years.
The next course starts in January 2025 and will run for 9 weeks with a break for half term, culminating in a gig in the spring.
Please complete the google form below and we will be in touch with availability of the next course. Do not hesitate to get in touch with any further questions caitlin@brightenthecorners.co.uk
Testimonials
“I’m proud of the fact we took advantage of a great opportunity. People grasped the opportunity and I loved that we have something like this in Ipswich.”
“This was my first time volunteering at an event like this and I really enjoyed being part of group with like minded people. As well as being able to experience the festival whilst having a purpose of taking photos & videos that could potentially be used for promo of future events.”
“It was really, really good. Although it was hard work and hectic it was cool, I was buzzing.”
“There was lots of excitement before, I’ve not done stage management on such a big scale before. It was hard work, stressful but rewarding.”
