Build a Band October Half-Term Workshop

October Half Term – 28,29,30 October
Ages 11-18 | 3-Day Workshop | 10am -3pm

From Bedroom Musician to Band Member in Just 3 Days
Bored of playing alone? Meet Your Future Bandmates!

You can play your instrument. You’ve learned some songs. You practice in your bedroom. But have you ever played in an actual band?
This is your chance to meet other young musicians, form a band, learn a song together, and perform it live—all in just three days.

What Happens Over the 3 Days

DAY 1: Meet Your Band (Wednesday)

FIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session. We’ll figure out who plays what and at what level, then split into bands, duos, or trios based on your skills and musical tastes.

THEN: Your band chooses a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock, pop, indie, whatever your groove is). Start working on it together and getting the basics down.

This is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates.

DAY 2: Make It Sound Good (Thursday)

PRACTICE, practice, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. You’ll work on:

• Playing together as a unit
• Timing and dynamics
• Band communication
• Making it sound polished

If your band nails the song early? Great—choose another one and keep the momentum going!

DAY 3: Show Time (Friday)

FIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance.

THEN: Sound check, stage setup, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents, friends, and family. Show them what you’ve accomplished in just three days.

From “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in three fun sessions.

Is This For Me?

✓ Perfect If You:

• Can already play your instrument at a basic level
• Have your own instrument (and amp if needed) – Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part, we will see if we can help.
• Practice at home but have never been in a band
• Want to meet other young musicians your age
• Are aged 11-18
• Are ready to commit to all 3 days

✓ What Parents Should Know:

• Structured, supervised workshop with experienced guidance
• Teaches collaboration, commitment, and confidence
• Safe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills
• Affordable at just £30 for the 3-days
• Culminates in a real performance opportunity
• Short break factored in midway through the session, bring a snack/lunch and water bottle.

What You’ll Need to Bring

Your own instrument
Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)
A snack and drinks bottle, we have a top-up water station
Enthusiasm and commitment for all 3 sessions

It’s best if you bring your own gear, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session!

The Details
When: Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th
Time: 10am-3pm
Who: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument, or would like to sing
Cost: £30 for the 3-days
Where: The Basement

Before You Sign Up

We’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together:

• What instrument do you play?
• Can you bring your own instrument and amp?
• What genre of music is your groove?
• How old are you?

This helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes.

Ready to Build Your Band?

Stop playing solo. Meet your people. Make some noise.

Limited spaces available

Questions? Want to know if you’re ready? Get in touch! basement@lovehelston.co.uk

Build a Band Workshop – Where bedroom musicians become bandmates.

What do I need to know?

• Who is The Basement for?
  The Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for, designed by you, built for you. The space is primarily for 11-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.
• I need dropping off in a car. Where?
  The Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park.
• Do I have to book?
  We have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space.  If we have space available we may be able to take walk-ins on the day but we cannot guarantee this.
• What is access like?
  We have level, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on thebasement@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in.
• Where is The Basement?
  We are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park.
• Where can I find out more about The Basement?
  On our website at lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting the Basement Team at basement@lovehelston.co.uk
• Will you be taking photos and video?
  We often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.