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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?

FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

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

Free

Sunflower Café- Watercolour Painting

Wednesday 12th November| 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

EVI Repair Café

Monday 17th November | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Breath to Health Workshop

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

£100

A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

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

£10 (£8 Concession)

Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

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

EVI Pantry

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

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

[ON HOLD] Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

[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)

[PAST EVENT] The Big, Good Wolf at EVI

Thursday 21st August | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 per child (including booking fee) or £2 cash if paying at EVI. Accompanying adult tickets are free.

[PAST EVENT] EVI Creative Fun Hour

Thursday 14th August | 10.30am or 11.30am

Free

[PAST EVENT] Animals Interactive Experience

Thursday 7th August | 10.30am to 11.45am

Free - tickets only

[PAST EVENT] Laughter Yoga Club

Wednesday 28th May | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£6

[PAST EVENT] Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday July | 2pm - 4.30pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

PAST EVENT: Superheroes at EVI

Thursday 31st July | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 each (including booking fee) or £2 if paying in cash at EVI reception

PAST EVENT: Encounter with Owls

Thursday 24th July | 10am - 3pm

Free

PAST EVENT: FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Thursday 15th May | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Thursday until 12th June)

Free

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