June 2005

Following the success of the first ‘Unplugged’ evening, young musicians from Thurrock are to feature in a showcase evening of acoustic music at the Thameside Theatre, Grays on Tuesday June 21 at 7.30 pm.

The cream of Thurrock’s young musical talent will come together in the newly refurbished foyer of the Thameside Theatre, Grays. This event is hosted by ReZonance, one of twenty-four National Lottery funded Youth Music Action Zones in the United Kingdom. Over the next two years, the Thurrock Youth Music Action Zone will provide a range of exciting music making opportunities for young people in the Borough.

The band scene is thriving within Thurrock and the showcase evening will provide young bands and solo performers with a chance to present their music in an informal setting. Although a small amount of amplification will be used to ensure that the audience can appreciate the performances, the evening will be enjoyable for everyone, particularly those music lovers who prefer to listen at lower volume levels.

Young bands and solo performers interested in taking part should contact Simon Lowman, Project Director of ReZonance
T:01375 841947 E: rezunplugged@yahoo.co.uk

Admission to the event is free of charge.

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Notes to Editors

ReZonance is one of 24 Youth Music Action Zones in England and Wales, providing music making activities to young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

Youth Music funds and facilitates music-making for young people up to the age of 18, particularly those living in areas of social and economic need. By 2010, Youth Music aims to have reached 3 million children and young people in a nationwide strategy to support youth music-making. More information is available at www.youthmusic.org.uk

Since December 2000, Youth Music has set up 24 Action Zones in areas of social and economic need across England and Wales. The aim is to provide music-making activities to young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The Zones are made up of established organisations from the public, voluntary and private sector. They cover all genres of music and deliver a wide range of activities including workshops, rehearsals, performances, one-to-one teaching and mentoring. More information is available at the Youth Music website.