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THE HUB BAND
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Are you aged between 14 and 18 and into playing folk music? Want to perform as part of a youth folk band at Cambridge Folk Festival? You could win the chance to be part of The Hub Band and end your weekend performing live in the Club Tent on Sunday 30 July 2023.
The Hub Band Project is a series of workshops at The Hub youth music area, where, led by 4 fantastic tutors from the world of folk and roots music, you will collaborate with other young musicians, forming The Hub Band. This will culminate in a performance by The Hub Band on stage in the Club Tent on Sunday 30 July 2023. It is aimed at those into folk and traditional music from any country (either individuals or bands) who have already bought tickets for the Festival, plus we have a limited number of free tickets to offer.
We particularly want to hear from instrumentalists, those who love playing in sessions or groups, and have a passion for traditional songs and tunes, to take part in The Hub Band Project.
Don’t forget to include your contact details including address, phone number and email. You can make the Soundcloud private for our ears only if you wish. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 May 2023.
Ticket winners will be selected according to the strength and suitability of their music by a panel of music industry professionals. You will be notified by Monday 29 May 2023 if your submission has been successful.
Under 18’s will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Weekend passes for ticket winners (including camping at Coldham’s Common) will be sent out by the first week in July.
IMPORTANT: These tickets are extremely limited. If you wish to attend the Festival and take part in The Hub Band project regardless of whether you win free tickets or not, you should buy them in the normal manner when they go on sale, before they sell out. For more info, contact hazel.beale@cambridge.gov.uk
The number of young people participating in The Hub Band will be limited to 20 to ensure everyone can make the most of the experience. Limited sign-up spaces are available at the Festival. However, if you miss the sign up you will not be able to attend. In order to avoid disappointment please make sure you arrive in plenty of time, sign ups start at 6pm on Thursday at The Hub area and spaces fill up very quickly! This is a weekend long project and you must commit to all sessions in order to be eligible for the performance in the Club Tent on the Sunday.
Please fill in the following details with care, we look forward to receiving your application!
THE HUB BAND TEAM
Hub Band Project Co-Ordinator: Folk singer and songwriter Rosie Hood has been co-ordinating The Hub Band project since 2015 having taken over the reigns from Bella Hardy. Rosie is known for her strong, pure voice and enchanting solo performances as well as being one third of The Dovetail Trio. A BBC Performing Arts Fellow in 2015 and a 2016 Horizon Award nominee, Rosie has taught at folk festivals around the country along with delivering music workshops in care homes and SEN schools. 2017 saw Rosie release her first full-length solo album The Beautiful & The Actual, a collection of old and new folk songs, described by The Guardian as “a classy arrival” ****.
Hub Area Co-Ordinator: Nicola is one half of an award winning Fiddle and Accordion duo Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley. The transatlantic duo have performed at clubs and festivals up and down the country, with tours in America and Canada. Their latest album 'Across The Water' is on release now. Nicola is also an experienced instrumental teacher and workshop leader, running instrumental workshops and community folk bands in Sheffield and across the country at many of the top festivals. Nicola is studying for a PhD researching English contemporary folk music traditions and creativity and change.
The number of young people participating in The Hub Band will be limited to 20 to ensure everyone can make the most of the experience. Limited sign up spaces are available at the Festival. However, if you miss the sign up you will not be able to attend. In order to avoid disappointment please make sure you arrive in plenty of time, sign ups are from 6pm on the Thursday at The Hub area and spaces fill up very quickly! This is a weekend long project and you must commit to all sessions in order to be eligible for the performance in the Club Tent on the Sunday.
