Summer Youth Programme at Sandy Hill Arts
DanceMusicPerformanceWorkshop
This event is running from 11 April 2026 until 20 September 2026. It is next occurring on Sat 11 April 2026.
Calling all Lovers of Music and Dance !
This summer at Sandy Hill Arts we’re opening our wonderful marquee to a whole panoply of youth music events and workshops. Sandy Hill Arts is delighted to be able to offer these opportunities to young people on the back of our second successful Grassroots Music Grant, awarded by the Arts Council England.
For those that don’t already know, Sandy Hill Arts is a relatively young arts charity situated on a beautiful, unique semi-industrial, semi-rural, old milk bottling plant, alongside a stream and the steam railway, at Corfe Castle. It’s worth a visit in itself, just for the surroundings and to visit the studios and exhibitions. The local community now have a thriving arts centre, bringing in brilliant and top quality musicians from around the UK, providing workshops and many other events. See www.sandyhillarts.co.uk.
This summer we are proud to present a wonderful schedule of youth music and dance, as follows:
Sat 11 April – Me and My Friends
Afrobeat. Folk. Jazz. Cello. Clarinet. Harmonies to melt your soul. Grooves to bounce your booty on. Me and My Friends effortlessly weave these ingredients into a sonic concoction that is theirs alone, underpinned by the hauntingly elegant songs and sparkling highlife guitar of bandleader Nick Rasle.
https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/me-and-my-friends
Sat 25th April – The Sound Of Movement
London based Jazz and Dance collective bring their experience and improvising skills to Dorset, with a FREE day workshop in music and dance for 20 people aged 15 – 25. Places are going fast so please apply to info@sandyhillarts.co.uk. Please state what instrument, what level of experience, what age if you are a musician and alternatively what experience/level and age if you are a young dancer. In the evening the Sound Of Movement collective will lead an unforgettable set, full of music and dance in our wonderful marquee. A fantastic night! Please view the website: https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/sound-of-movement-dance-and-music-workshop
Sat 2nd May – Momoko Gill
This is a real coup for Sandy Hill Arts. Momoko Gill’s boundary defying music has been noticed by BBC 6 Music’s Gilles Peterson who devoted a show to her. Her beautiful and unusual voice, her talented drumming and her incredible compositions ensured she recently SOLD OUT the Jazz Cafe in London with her album launch ‘Momoko’. She brings 5 other top musicians with her, known independently for their award winning output. Together this will be something to remember.. Not to be missed!
https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/momoko-gill
Sat 17 May – Will McNicol Workshop
Virtuoso guitarist Will McNicol presents ‘Fingerstyle from Around the World’ – a FREE day guitar workshop for young people up to the age of 25 exploring a variety of fingerstyle approaches from the UK, Americas, Spain, South Africa and more. Students will gain an insight into some of the techniques and musical ideas that give the guitar its unique sound from different regions around the globe, as well as identifying common themes. Suitable for those who have been playing for at least 2 years, not beginners.
https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/will-mcnicol-guitar-workshop
Sat 20th June – SOLSTICE SOUNDS mini music festival
AtticOmatic the hugely popular 5 piece Brighton based band – wild, original and full of energy – will play in our marquee in the evening! During the afternoon THREE bands will play in the Centaur Stage horsebox GRASSROOTS music spot. Music, food and drink – make it a day! Combined tickets for the WHOLE day are only £13 for under 25s. This event brings young up and coming bands to Corfe Castle. It is certain to be something else …
https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/atticomatic
Sat 27th June – YOUTHSAYERS and SOOTHSAYERS
Back by popular demand the brilliantly talented YOUTHSAYERS and SOOTHSAYERS band! This explosion of roots, reggae, ska and danceable grooves will be utterly joyous. Along with the evening GIG we have another FREE day workshop for young musicians. The Soothsayers are well-known band in London that perform regularly and their younger contingent the Youthsayers have performed at We Out Here Festival, The Royal Albert Hall and more. The level of teaching they offer is second to none. Places will fly. Please email info@sandyhillarts.co.uk, stating what instrument, level of experience, and what age and the we will get back to you. ONLY 15 places!
https://sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/youthsayers-and-soothsayers-music-youth-workshop
Sunday 20th September – Rob Mills – REMIX
Music project for young people led by Jazz veteran Rob Mills and award winning newcomer Amy Jerman based around repertoire, improvisation and performance. This is a FREE one day workshop event for musicians aged 15-25 with a (free) showcase performance in the early evening. Please email info@sandyhillarts.co.uk, stating what instrument, level of experience, and what age and we will get back to you.
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