MAKE YOUR ROCK DREAMS COME TRUE!

Are you a frustrated rock star, always dreamt of performing at your own live gig? Weekend Warriors is a programme that gives older lapsed musicians (age 35+ years) a unique opportunity to join a band, and start rocking again.

Each programme includes:

• Induction evening
• Rehersal sessions
• Live gig at a local venue

All equipment and rehersal space is provided along with advice and guidance to help you achieve your full potential.

'We're not the types to ease quietly into middle age'. Steve Humphries, Weekend Warrior, Reading

The Weekend Warriors is a once in a lifetime opportunity for musicians to develop their skills and create new and lasting musical partnerships. In many cases Warriors continue to play with their new band long after the programme has finished.

What you can expect:

• A well structured programme
• A chance to play the latest instruments
• To see what your local music store has to offer
• To develop your music skills with an experienced mentor
• A chance to meet like minded rockers!
• Lots of fun!

'The best musical experience of your lives!'. Amy McDonald, Weekend Warrior, Harlow

How you can join in:

Weekend Warriors is managed by the Music Industries Association's (MIA) and they help stores around the country run each programme. It was started in the US in 1993 where it is run by NAMM The International Music Producers Association.

What are you waiting for?

Realise the dream of playing in a real band and become a part of a growing community of expressive and creative people who believe... You're never too old to rock and roll.

Sign up today and get rocking!

No Matter what your instrument or playing level there's a place in Weekend Warriors just for you.

'Weekend Warriors is all about having a great time, hanging out with friends and forgetting about the mortgage for a couple of hours every week'. Ian Paice, Deep Purple's drummer

'This programme is the realisation of a dream for many of us. Weekend Warriors has enabled us to dust off our guitars and drum kits and get back to making music again'. Mick Johnson, Weekend Warrior, Reading

GENERAL COURSE DETAILS

PROGRAMME DETAILS & BENEFITS

• Induction Session, 2 hours
• 5x 2 hour practice sessions, 1 facilitator/band
• Performance gig at the Luminaire
• Programme support coordinator
• Equipment hire - guitars, bass, drums, microphones, associated equipment*
• Certificate of Completion
• Additional specialist tutor hire (Paid at tutor hourly rate, usually between £27 and £35 per hour)
• Specialist musician hire e.g. for practice, deps (£10/hour)
• Additional room hire for practice sessions (£20/hour)**
• Drum booth hire (£10/hour)***
• Institute part-time course discount (15% off advertised part-time course fees for registered Warriors)

* Equipment available free of charge for practice sessions and gig; not available to take home
** Subject to availability; if scheduled outside of normal operating hours £25/hour
***  Subject to availability and scheduling

Download the Weekend Warriors Enrolment form here