As part of Suburban Sprawl, the new sibling to Guildford International Music Festival Community Radio Station Kane FM will be providing live artwork and music performances in the heart of Guildford on 14th & 21st February.
Please come along on both dates and check out what is going on as we continue to bring local artists to the forefront of Guildford, if you are a your person wishing to get involved or learn more we are also offering the opportunity to get involved in two workshops.
Kane FM DJ’s will compare local musicians from the Academy of Contemporary Music and Boileroom. Also experience live “Graffiti Art" as part of the suburban sprawl promotions; Local Graf artist Liam Kerr will be illustrating aerosol art which is considered a crime in most communities. Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with illustrations going back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire ranging from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials.
‘Melting Pot’s’ 'Jazz John’ will be playing Soul/Funk/Jazz & Broken Beat; during his time John has dj'ed with the Acid Jazz Magic Bus crew featuring Gilles Peterson and Eddie Piller and formed a night called Melting Pot with fellow friend K.J and hosted his own night called Stomped and Wasted at Bojanglez night club, Guildford. Jazz John has also done guest spots at the Jazz café, London and on the international circuit at the "Funky budda lounge, Chicago. USA
John has experience on Kane FM and also hosted shows on Solar Radio, local University radio (GLR) amongst several pirates. John is use to supporting local bands such as Big Boss Man, The James Taylor Quartet, Freak Power, Snowboy and his Latin section and Drizabone.
Also spinning will be local underground legend ‘DJ Easy M’ whom has also dj’ed around the Guildford area for many years has also contributed in promoting independent music to the masses, spinning the latest and sickest dubstep releases, including a wide range of contemporary electronic music. Dust off your tracksuits and swan-dive your way down to Debenhams this Saturday.
Get ready to hear some rare records on the streets of Guildford, providing the local community with a different yet quality style of music.
Workshops; there will be two lyric writing and music production workshops taking place on 7th & 14th March at The Boileroom. Hosted by Rapucation an extremely successful workshop company started by former Guildford resident Melanie Edwards.
Rapucation has worked with many young musicians mentoring them to create original lyrics and music to a professional standard. Rapucation have helped, inspired and facilitated many events that empower young people to create lyrics and music that they are proud of.
If you are a Rapper, Vocalist or Poet or have ever thought of a melody or would like to have a just have a go, we can help you change your ideas into masterpieces.
You will be working alongside two artists. Mc Kotchin a mc, music producer and studio owner as well as Melanie Jane aka Mc Vanna, who grew up in Guildford and has featured on many records.
If you would like to sign up for the opportunity to work with professional musicians, make your own tracks and have a fun day tickets are available from www.wegottickets.com
Workshop @ Boileroom: 10:00am-4pm Entry: £5 Admittance: All Ages
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