Here is a list of our recent, current and upcoming projects Sorry, we've been too busy to update. See Homepage for Networking event on Nov. 17 2006 and click BMC hyperlink for debate on Jan. 13 2007. Click to find out about the Event Planning Course Sept-Oct 2006 (you can join waiting list by emailing info@btwsc.com to express interest in next cycle. Click to find out about the Brent Black Music History Project July-Nov 2006 Click to find out about The N-Word & Insidious Racism Debate Saturday Oct. 14 2006 Click to find out about the We Should Not Use The N-Word BECAUSE... youth writing competition. Entries close Sept. 30 2006, short-listed entrants receive prizes Saturday Oct. 14 2006.
See homepage for flyer and details of Brent Youth Spotlight 2006 (June 9 2006) and Faith Values Gospel & Inspirational Concert (June 10 2006) Connected+ Free 8 Week Music & Media Industry Course for unemployed persons from across London. Starts Monday Feb. 6 2006. Launch and for a chance to have your queries answered, attend the Black Music Congress debate on Saturday Feb. 4 2006, 3-6pm. Click for more course information
Because... project, which examines the cause(s) of, and aims to offer possible solutions to, youth crime, takes place October to December 2005. It culminates with a free workshop for youths and state-holders at Harrow Civic Centre on Saturday Dec. 3 2005. Click for more on the Because project. End Of Year Creative Fun Day: Young people aged 13-18 are welcome to participate in our end of year creative fun day on Saturday December 17 2005, 12noon-6pm - learning DJ skills, write a song and record a track, make a video, etc all in one fun and creative-packed afternoon! Adults can play games and watch the youths perform later in the day. There will be games and quizes for all - with instant prizes! Adults are welcome 5-6pm to watch the performances of the young participants and up and coming artists from across London. It's important to pre-book. Contact Ms Serwah: info@btwsc.com, 020 8450 5987.
Click for info on 'Music Power!' our Black History Month programme on Oct. 14 2005, 6-9pm at Harrow Civic Centre BTWSC End Of Projects Edu-tainment
Ceremony £Free. Friday Sept. 16, 6-9pm. Tavistock Hall (next to KFC), 25 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 (Willesden Junction train/tube station. Jubilee Clock stop: Buses 18, 187, 206, 220, 226, 260, 266) For more information, or to book: Ms Serwah, BTWSC co-ordinator, 020 8450 5987/07956 215729, info@btwsc.com BTWSC SUMMER CONNECTED PROJECT Thursdays and Fridays, 3-7pm until early September 2005, starting Thursday July 28, 3pm. Venue is Hazel Road Community Centre (1st Floor), Hazel Road, Kensal Green, NW10 (1 minute from Kensal Green station; bus 18). For more information, or to book: Ms Serwah, BTWSC co-ordinator, 020 8450 5987/07956 215729, info@btwsc.com Parents & Children (Dads & Lads):
Harrow residents April-May-June 2005 Connected+: Calling
future music industry moguls
and stars! Brent Youth Spotlight 2005 The nomination forms may be returned by post or email on or before June 30 2005. You are welcome to photocopy the form and make several nominations. After-school media project for Harrow 13-17 year olds. Fridays 4-7pm ending July 22 2005. Summer project for for Brent 13-17 year olds. Thursdays & Fridays, 3-7pm from July 26 till early September 2005 Positive Black Music Awards: to be confirmed soonish
Black Music Records & African Crafts Fair VI is on Saturday March 19, 12.30noon-5.30pm. Includes open mic session for conscious artists, poets and community organisations with something to say. £Free entry. £20 per stall. For more information, click Fair. Free, One-day Music Business Workshop & Showcase is on Saturday Feb. 26, 3-8pm at the Bridge Park Complex, Brentfield (Harrow Road), NW10 (Bus 18, 112, Stonebridge Park tube/BR station). Workshops are run by industry professionals, such as managers, lawyers, journalists, producers, promoters, plus there will also be an A&R surgery, if we get enough demos - so bring your demo tapes/CDs. Performances by participants, up & coming artists and special guest: Slim Dutty! It's for anyone, especially those from Harlesden & Stonebridge, although participants from different areas are welcome! Call Ms Serwah to book a place on 020 8450 5987 or email: info@btwsc.com. BTWSC 8 week music business (with some music technology) course for Harrow youth aged 13-19 NOT in education, employment or training, or those at the risk of exclusion. Bernay's Memorial Hall, 25 The Broadway, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 Wednesdays, 12noon-3pm started late October 2004, second cycle starts January 12 2005 To book, contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com. BTWSC Connected music & media related after-school project for Brent London youth aged 13-17. 14 week after-school programme for Brent youths aged 13-17 years old, particularly from Harlesden, Stonebridge, St. Raphael's and Chalkhill. Consists of life skills, songwriting, creative writing, music and video recording, putting together a newsletter and a showcase, plus trips. Fridays 4-7pm Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 (next to KFC). £Free. To book, contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com. The Done Deal - After-school project using music and sketch/performance to produce an anti-drugs & alcohol message for Brent Youths. For more information: contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com
£Free One-Day Music Business Overview Course for adults in Brixton (Wednesday July 28, 12-6pm at 3 Electric Avenue, SW9. 1 minute walk from Brixton tube station, on the side of the Boot's) and Harlesden (Thursday July 29, 12-6pm, Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street, NW10. 5 minutes walk from Willesden JUNCTION station via Station Road entrance). To book: contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com. BTWSC 8 week music business (with some music technology) course for east London youth aged 13-19 NOT in education, employment or training, or those at the risk of exclusion. (NEWHAM, starting August 9, Mondays 4-7pm). £Free. To book, contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com. Brent Youth Spotlight - recognising Brent unsung heroes from black and ethnic minority backgrounds aged 13-19. Friday July 30, 6-9 at Tavistock Hall. Guest of honour: Sarah Teather MP. Music & Life: Summer positive activities for Brent young people at Tavistock Hall, Fridays 4-7pm, starting July 23. £Free. To book: contact Ms Serwah on 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com. Black Music Records & African Crafts Fair III Records
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+ Food
+ Clothes
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Crafts & Artefacts and now: Artist
Showcases by conscious MCs, acoustic sets and people who really have
something to say! Other activities include exhibition of the BTWSC The Bridge entries, which highlight the positive aspects of Harlesden and Stonebridge. The Black Music Records & African Crafts Fair III takes place on Saturday July 31, 12noon-6pm at: Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street, next to the KFC, Harlesden, London NW10.(Willesden Junction BR/tube station. Jubilee Clock stop: Buses 18, 187, 206, 220, 226, 260, 266, Admission is free. Location map Stop
Press:
Poets, small acoustic
combos, and MC’s required to perform a cappella, or to guitar or backing
track. Lyrics must be conscious and non-Parental Advisory! Individuals
or organisations with something to say can have microphone. **PA
by Slim ‘Blood Puddles’ Dutty!!** Admission
is £FREE Stalls
cost £20 per 2 X 5 ft table, plus ample surrounding space. Stalls
must
be paid for in advance. Make cheques/postal orders payable to:
BritishBlackMusic.com To
book stall or performance slot: 020 8450 5987. P O Box 14092, London NW10 1WL. Booking form available from: www.bbm-on.net |
