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PAST EVENT: Creative Music Journeys

When is it?

Wednesday 7th December | 3pm onwards

How much is it?

FREE

CREATIVE MUSIC JOURNEYS

Are you a budding musician, sound tech, lighting engineer, film maker or just interested in breaking into the music and creative industries? 

Session Recall presents ‘Creative Music Journeys’; an afternoon of music, film and creative industry insights from new and established musicians, artists and industry legends right here at the Ebbw Vale Institute (EVI), in collaboration with Business in Focus.

Successful artists and creative experts will chat candidly about their journeys into and through the music and creative sectors, offering you insights and tales of how the industry really works, answering any of your burning questions, providing state-of-the-art studio tours and performing live.

Compére for the event is legendary music producer Nick Brine, who came out of Rockfield Studios and produced the iconic 2nd Oasis album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory. Nick has also worked with The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Stereophonics, Robbie Williams, The Darkness, Verve, Teenage Fanclub, Beta Band, Seasick Steve, Super Furry Animals and many more.

Join us for all or part of this exciting event!

3 pm to 5pm – studio tours, industry advice, careers options, and more!

5pm to 7pm – industry talks from recording artists, Q&A, panel and live performances.  Finished off with a talk from the head of the vegetarian society and showcase of a short film.

7pm to 10pm – bands from Coleg Gwent perform songs recorded with music producer Nick Brine.

Artists include…

Dustin Yemm – Solo Artist, songwriter, session musician, touring artist, multi-instrumentalist. Dustin has worked alongside members of Oasis, Welsh Producer legend Owen Morris and members of The Darkness.

Heidi Lewis – Welsh singing sensation from The Voice currently working on her own material for her debut album.

Scott Milligan of Kitten Pyramid

Pre-Screening of KIDDO short horror film premiering with ALTER on the 29th Dec. KIDDO creator and critically acclaimed Kitten Pyramid artist Scott Milligan explains his journey making both the album and short film. Scott will be joined by record producer and Kitten Pyramid band member Nick Brine along with the CEO of the Vegetarian Society, Richard McIlwain.

Sign up here or email GarethD@BusinessinFocus.co.uk to register your interest.


What’s on at EVI?

EVI Repair Café

Monday 15th December | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Christmas Sing-Along at Sunflower Café

Wednesday 17th December | 11am- 1pm

Free! (Buffet Included)

Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesdays and Fridays | 5:30- 7:30pm and 10:30- 12:30pm.

Free (Includes Refreshments)

Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

January 28th, February 25th, March 25th | 11am- 1pm

Free

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm

Free

Mind & Body Wellness Leadership Programme

5th, 11th & 12th December | 10am- 1pm

Free

PAST EVENT: Make It: Film Production

Friday 12th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

[Starting back on January 15th] Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Free Indian Cultural Celebration

Tuesday 9th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Monday 8th December | 7pm- 9:30pm

£10 (£8 Concession)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Crafts and Buffet

Thursday 4th December | 10am- 3pm

£5 per workshop or £10 for both! (Includes refreshments and a light Christmas buffet!)

[PAST EVENT] Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 19th November to Friday 21st November | 9.30- 12.30pm

£100

[PAST EVENT] Carers Wellbeing Day

Wednesday 19th November | 10.30am- 1pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Health & Wellbeing Support Info Event

Monday 17th November | 2.30pm- 3.30pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Watercolour Painting

Wednesday 12th November| 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Friday 17th October | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Friday until 14th November)

Free

[PAST EVENT] The Halloween Hotel at EVI

Thursday 30th October | 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Over 55’s Luncheon Club

Thursday 16th October | 12pm - 2pm

£6

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café – Gelli Plate Printing

Wednesday 8th October | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

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Welsh Government Logo

Current Funders:

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UK Gov Wales

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