About this Event
🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 MAY - 9 AUGUST
Electric Rock Collective
What is it?
Imagine as many musicians as possible, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy, big sound, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!).
When:
- May: 31
- June: 7, 14, 21, 28
- July: 5, 12, 19
- August: 2, 9
🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: £50 for all 10 sessions
The grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th!
What Happens Over the 10 weeks?
🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective
FIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra)
We'll figure out who plays what and at what level.
THEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock, pop, indie, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down.
This is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates.
🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good
PRACTICE, practice, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day.
Work on:
- Playing together as a unit
- Timing and dynamics
- Band communication
- Making it sound polished
If we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going!
🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push
FIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance.
🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August)
Final rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!).
Sound check, stage setup, then it's time to perform your song(s) to parents, friends, family and the community. Show them what you've accomplished together as a collective!
From "nice to meet you" to "playing live together" in ten 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 10 session (or as many as you can)
✓ What Parents Should Know:
- Structured, supervised sessions with experienced guidance
- Teaches collaboration, commitment, and confidence
- Safe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills
- Affordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible - this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)
- Culminates in a real performance opportunity
- Short break factored in midway through the session, bring a snack 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 station
💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 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: May: 31, June: 7, 14, 21, 28, July: 5, 12, 19, August: 2, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Who: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument, or would like to sing
Cost: £50 for all 10 sessions
Where: The Basement
FREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement )
Once You've Signed 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?
- Would you prefer morning or afternoon sessions, or are you happy to attend either
This helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes.
Questions? Want to know if you're ready? Get in touch!
FAQs:
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 is essential for this event.
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 [email protected] 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 www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at [email protected]
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Basement, Helston Gateway, Helston, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 50.00
