Who are the organisations in Peterborough that we should know about?

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Permalink Reply by Lee Ashton on June 17, 2010 at 13:10

Beat This C.I.C

Provide music workshops for young people aged 5-19, and adults with additional needs.


Peterborough FM 87.7

Offer Radio training for the community

Permalink Reply by Di Goldsmith on July 8, 2010 at 13:52

UROCK Musical youth theatre are sponsored by their working venue which is Fulbridge primary School.
We have a membership of students from around 11 Peterborough Schools across all sectors including SEN students.
We welcome new members all year and work on Saturday mornings from 10.00-1.pm
We took a sell out tour of High School Musical to the Edinburgh Fringe and also participate in regional and national events every year.
The National Theatre Connections festival is our latest project and the work will by directed by talented 18 year old Tom Fox.

Permalink Reply by Louise Thomas on July 16, 2010 at 11:07

Thanks for both of these suggestions - we'll make sure to include them! Music is obviously a popular theme with lots of potential.

Does anyone know anything about Peterborough's musical history? Are there any old music halls/theatres that could be studied? Any famous musicians from Peterborough?

Permalink Reply by Louise Taylor on October 27, 2010 at 10:52

Hello
Momentum Arts delivers alternative ways of learning in and through the creative and digital arts. We have been delivering with CLIP Consortium in secondary schools and with Peterborough Children and Young People's Service since 2009. Across Fenland and Peterborough we have engaged 350 young people at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment and training) many of whom have now gone on to College or are in employment. Our courses and activity are delivered by our professional team of Creative Facilitators using mixed media, film, animation, visual and performing arts. louise@momentumarts.org.uk Tel: 01223 500202.

Permalink Reply by Louise Thomas on October 28, 2010 at 9:44

Thanks Louise - I'll be in touch with more details about the role of potential Community Partners.



Louise Taylor said:

Hello
Momentum Arts delivers alternative ways of learning in and through the creative and digital arts. We have been delivering with CLIP Consortium in secondary schools and with Peterborough Children and Young People's Service since 2009. Across Fenland and Peterborough we have engaged 350 young people at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment and training) many of whom have now gone on to College or are in employment. Our courses and activity are delivered by our professional team of Creative Facilitators using mixed media, film, animation, visual and performing arts. louise@momentumarts.org.uk Tel: 01223 500202.

Permalink Reply by Luke Payn on November 29, 2010 at 11:49

In answer to famous musicians from Peterborough,

Andy Bell from Eurasure
Maxim from The Prodigy
Shades of Rhythm
MC Mixy,

and the Poetry scene is starting to make quite a name for itself too!

The Wirrina used to have some amazing bands come and play including
The Clash, The Buzzcocks, Public Enemy (!!!!)
and loads loads more