"It's great to be able to introduce singing and work across year groups"
Leek band members play live in Stoke
A group of young aspiring musicians from Leek raised the roof of Stoke-on-Trent's live music venue The Sugarmill recently.
The event was organised by Make Some Noise, the leading music charity for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who teamed up with similar music charities across the UK to bring the Power Tour gig to the City.
Two of the band members pictured, Megan Lowe aged 14 and fellow band member 12 year old Sally-Ann Higton from pop group Sound Check Leek performed live at the event together with eight other recently formed bands from across the county.
The Power Tour event was the fourth date for this national, annual 51 day tour for aspiring musicians funded by national music charity Youth Music. This year Make Some Noise has partnered with the Sugarmill in Hanley as part of the charity's 10th birthday fundraising celebrations.
Tim Sharp, Chief Executive for Make Some Noise, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: "I would like to thank the Sugarmill for hosting the event this year and everyone who has supported it. It was a fantastic evening and these young people really rocked the house with their performances, showing that we are fortunate to have so much up and coming musical talent in our area".
Dan Nixon from the Sugarmill added: "We are really pleased to back a charity like Make Some Noise with their Power Tour. To be able to play a part in empowering young musicians and help provide them with professional performing experiences is very rewarding for us. We actively promote the local band scene and also try and bring some of the bigger names back to the city, so these young musicians can feel proud that they shared the stage of bands such as Coldplay, Trivium and Muse".
14 year old Megan Lowe from Sound Check Leek said: I have always been interested in music. I have been singing for about a year. Make Some Noise have helped me gain confidence and boost my self-esteem. I would say to another young person wanting to improve to practice, work hard and believe in yourself.
Young band members from Sound Check Chesterton who also took part are set to perform again at a further Power Tour event on Wednesday 14th December Live at The Hive, Shrewsbury. Doors open 7.15pm. Tickets are just £3 on the door.
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More from: Steph Newport, Freelance Marketing and PR on 07545 549791 or email: steph@make-some-noise.com or Tim Sharp, CEO, Make Some Noise on 01785 278 454 or email tim@make-some-noise.com
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Background:
Make Some Noise provide a wide range of innovative music opportunities for children and young people across the county. Its professional musicians work with a variety of groups from families, babies and toddlers to challenging or excluded children helping to build confidence, skills and experience in music making.
Make Some Noise is the leading music charity for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Make Some Noise€s vision is that the lives of children and young people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be significantly enhanced by high quality opportunities to make music. Make Some Noise believes music inspires young people, and for many is also a catalyst for positive change. We explore innovative approaches that work towards better access to music for young people. Since 2001, we have worked with over 25,000 children and young people to make music of many styles.
Make Some Noise provide a wide range of innovative music opportunities for children and young people across the county. Its professional musicians work with a variety of groups from families, babies and toddlers to challenging or excluded children helping to build confidence, skills and experience in music making.
Make Some Noise is the leading music charity for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Make Some Noise€s vision is that the lives of children and young people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be significantly enhanced by high quality opportunities to make music. Make Some Noise believes music inspires young people, and for many is also a catalyst for positive change. We explore innovative approaches that work towards better access to music for young people. Since 2001, we have worked with over 25,000 children and young people to make music of many styles.
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