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
Presentations, performances by participants and up & coming artists,
quiz, fun, hear CDs made by participants, freebies, performances by
R&B singers Sherrisa, Anis, rapper Jahaziel, and BTWSC discovery; 13
year old singer-songwriter Demi.
£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
BTWSC Summer Connected project is for Brent residents aged 13-17
interested in learning about the music industry, and would like to try
their hand at writing and recording a song, making a short video film, or
producing a newsletter. There will also be opportunities to attend quality
concerts. It's free and light refreshments provided.
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
A very exciting way for parents & children (6-13 years) in Harrow to
learn and communicate, using conversation, music, drama and video, in a
small and fun group. Stanmore, Saturday, 4-7pm. The last session on
July 2 2005, includes a presentation and
celebration 2-5pm - you're invited!
Connected+: Calling
future music industry moguls
and stars!
BTWSC’s
Connected+
free
14
week music & media industry course for unemployed persons covers
artist management, marketing, income streams, copyright, contracts,
event management, media and journalism.
One-to-one career sessions, plus refreshments and bus pass refunds. Mondays
3-8pm starting May 16.
Hazel
Road Community Centre, Hazel Road, NW10. Bus
18. 1 minute from Kensal Green rail/tube. This course
is aimed towards tangible individual learning. Contact BTWSC immediately,
if you've got some ideas about what you want to do within the music
industry, but need professional guidance:
Ms Serwah 020
8450 5987, info@btwsc.com www.btwsc.com
Brent Youth Spotlight 2005
The
aim is to highlight deserving black and ethnic minority (BME) youth doing
positive things in the community, such as doing voluntary work, looking
after disabled family members, running anti-bullying programmes; raise
their self-esteem and confidence, and thereby encourage their peers to
reach their full potential. The short-listed nominees will be recognised
at a celebration and edu-tainment event on Friday July 15 2005,
6.00-9.00pm. Special guest of honour is yet to be revealed!
Members
of community organisations, schools, and the general public are invited to
submit names of 13-17 year old Brent residents from BME backgrounds
who deserve recognition for achievement, community work, exemplary
behaviour, courage, or a turnaround from challenging behaviour.
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
+ Cards
+ Books
+ Food
+ Clothes
+ African
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:
editor@britishblackmusic.com
020 8450 5987. P O Box 14092, London
NW10 1WL. Booking form
available from:
www.bbm-on.net