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Operasonic Get Gigging!
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Get Gigging! aims to reach young, aspiring musicians from some of Newport’s most deprived areas and equip them with the practical knowledge, confidence and inspiration to do exactly that: get gigging. Through a series of mentor sessions with industry professionals and a showcase performance opportunity at Newport's Corn Exchange music venue, young people will gain invaluable skills not just for music careers but for life.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    The project targets young people in Newport who would not have access to this support due to socio-economic barriers.

  • Reach of your work

    We aim to work with disadvantage youth

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

150

Participants and audience will benifit

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£5,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Recruit a group of young people from diverse backgrounds

To upskill participants to confidently continue in their career development

Build confidence and competence. and complete the programme – including final performance

Project Activities

  • Workshop 1: Preparing for the gig (instrument repair and care, where you can rehearse locally)

  • Workshop 2: You’ve arrived at the venue; now what? (how to soundcheck, how to tune your instrument)

  • Performance 101-building a stage persona, what to do if something goes wrong, online presence

  • Mentorship with Local Band – support sessions with local gigging musicans

  • Perfromance at The Corn Exchange! Putting it all into practice

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Additional Funding to support delivery of this project Flexible
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Participants' feedback, case studies, facilitator feedback and ongoing reflecting cycle

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Anthem Cymru/ Youth Music

Part funded via Atsain Funding
OTHER PARTNERS

Newport Corn Exchange

Prestigious local venue

Finding Aurora

Local Band