A season of gigs, events and workshops Autumn 2015
Seckou Keita “An absolutely magical sound� Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 01524 831997
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Hello All the elements come together for the autumn season at More Music. Expect fire, lights and lanterns, music, spectacle and stories. With a deepening focus on work in the West End of Morecambe , we invite you to the Fun Palace (also our open day) in October and to the Winter Lantern Festival in December to enjoy what we can do as a community, whether you live here or not. The programming team at The Hothouse continue their great band choices with high class national touring acts. Sam Lee, Moulettes, Seckou Keita, Partisans and The East Pointers will be gigs that will enchant and enthral you. Become a regular visitor to The Hothouse, listen and make music with us, you are always welcome. Our world music developments include a three week residency with a full Javanese Gamelan of Gongs, Kempul, Gender and more! You can play on it, learn on it or just come and listen and soak up the vibrations. We are very excited that the Gamelan will become a key part of the Light Up Lancaster Festival as More Music occupies the Castle with fire and music and stories.
Artistic Director, More Music
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Moulettes
Plus support Slytones and Science of the Lamps Sat 19 Sept | Doors 7.30pm Hothouse favourites Moulettes return! They are a British band of Björk, Frank Zappa and Gentle Giant loving multi-instrumentalists that weave several genres together. Their three part harmony female vocals, amplified cello, distorted bassoon, drums, double bass, guitars and synths are woven into an incomparable and surreal alt.pop/ progfolk universe.
Tickets £10/£7 in advance £12/£9 on the door
moremusic.org.uk/moulettes
West End Fun Palace and Open Day Sat 3 Oct | 12pm – 4pm We believe in the genius in everyone, in everyone an artist and everyone a scientist, and that arts and sciences can change the world for the better. It’s our open day too, with lots of participatory music and arts workshops - performances, live music, join in get involved in a workshop, all with a science twist.
Tickets FREE Booking: 01524 831997
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Gigs and events at The Hothouse
“Sam Lee is Britain’s most inventive folk singer.” London Evening Standard
Sam Lee
Plus support Bill Lloyd and The Lakeland Fiddlers Sat 17 Oct | Doors 7.30pm
Off Stage with Sam Lee Stories and Songs
Sun 18 Oct | 11am – 4pm Spend the morning hearing from
Mercury Music Prize nominee Sam Lee is
expert song collector Sam Lee and learning
a traditional song collector and singer.
from his experience. In the afternoon,
His second album ‘The Fade In Time’
work with Pete Moser to think practically
was released this year to great acclaim
about how to take the ideas into your own
and features his unique and inventive
work, considering partnerships, context
interpretations of the ancient songs of
and your own creative interests.
gypsy traveller singers.
Tickets
Tickets £10/£7 in advance £12/£9 on the door moremusic.org.uk/sam-lee
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£25 Bursaries are available for individuals, for more information visit the website
moremusic.org.uk/offstage-samlee
Sam Lee gig / Sam Lee workshop / With One Voice / Folkus Workshop Special Offer! Buy two and get the cheapest half price or buy 3 get the cheapest free
With One Voice
A day of inspiring vocal harmony Led by Anni Tracy Sat 17 Oct | 9.30am – 4pm Take some time out of ordinary life to come and learn an eclectic mix of songs from around the world and around the corner, in a joyous day of glorious harmony. Anni has been leading singing workshops for over 15 years, working with the premise that everyone can sing, and that “it’s a feel good way to spend a day.” No experience necessary.
Tickets £15 please book in advance and bring lunch to share. Includes tea/coffee from 9.30am
moremusic.org.uk/with-one-voice
Folkus Workshop
In association with Folkus Sat 17 Oct | 1pm – 3pm Folk music has had a popular resurgence in recent years so there’s never been a better time to learn more about it. Develop new skills from three experienced musicians, two of whom are making their first visit to The Hothouse. Bev Whelan - whistles Peter Snape - melodeon Fred Rose - bodhran
Tickets £10 Booking: 01524 831997
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Gigs and events at The Hothouse
Seckou Keita
Plus support Gwyneth Glyn Sat 24 Oct | Doors 7.30pm Following the critical acclaim of his award-winning collaborative project with Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, the extraordinary Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is striking out in 2015 with a new solo album and UK tour. Seckou is joined by Gwyneth Glyn, Welsh poet, writer and singer of songs, Gwyneth explores her own folk heritage in her own mother-tongue.
Tickets £10/£7 in advance £12/£9 on the door
“One of the adventurous masters of the kora” The Guardian
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“One of the most exciting all star experimental groups in jazz today” BBC Radio Jazz on 3
Partisans In association with Lancaster Jazz Festival Plus support the Steels/Bartholomew Quintet Sat 21 Nov | Doors 7.30pm
Since their formation in 1996, Partisans have been thrilling audiences with their ferociously energetic performances and is co-led by two preeminent musicians of their generation, Phil Robson (guitar) and Julian Siegel (sax, clarinet). The quartet’s line-up is completed by Thaddeus Kelly (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums).
Tickets £10/£7 in advance £12/£9 on the door
Booking: 01524 831997
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The East Pointers
Plus support The Stonybank Duo and Morecambe High Folk Group Sat 5 Dec | Doors 7.30pm
Following on from the success of Jane Siberry and The Bills gigs at The Hothouse we have emerging Canadian trio The East Pointers. They will get your hands clapping and your feet stomping. They are accomplished musicians - banjoist Koady Chaisson, fiddle player Tim Chaisson, and guitarist Jake Charron - who have a penchant for traditional Celtic tunes of decades past that greatly belies their respective ages.
Tickets £8/£6 in advance £10/£8 on the door
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Stages Live Fri 16 Oct | 7pm Fri 4 Dec | 7pm Stages Live is proud to present the latest of their showcase gigs. Programmed by More Music’s Young Leaders group, it promises to be a great gig with performances from amazing homegrown talent - musicians and songwriters from Lancaster and Morecambe.
Tickets ÂŁ4/ÂŁ3 on the door. All ages welcome.
Booking: 01524 831997
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Song Writing for Community Choirs with Ali Burns
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Sept | 10am – 4pm A weekend looking at ways of devising text, great tunes, harmonies, structure and crafting of songs for choirs and singers with Ali Burns.
At the time of going to print, this workshop is fully subscribed but you can be added to the reserve list by emailing rebecca.lockley@moremusic.org.uk
Tickets £150 please book in advance. Includes tea/coffee from 9.30am
moremusic.org.uk/songwriting-choirs
Ways into Workshops Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept 10am – 4.30pm Music making, personal exploration and continuing professional development. This course will be a creative and practical exploration of the many ways to lead music workshops in different settings. You’ll play music with other musicians, discover new approaches to music making with groups, add to your repertoire and uncover the nuts and bolts of workshop theory. Bursaries are available for individuals, for more information visit the website.
With Leon Patel, Beth Allen and Pete Moser.
Tickets £100 (including food)
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moremusic.org.uk/ways-into-workshops
Dwi Gambia Sari Javanese Gamelan
Creative Gamelan Day
Mon 19 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
Sun 1 Nov | 11am – 5pm
A two-week long residency at The Hothouse
Learn the basics of Gamelan music with
with a full Javanese Gamelan. During the
Sarah Kekus, consider how you can use
fortnight there will be school workshops,
the ideas in your musical world and
creative sessions and training days.
experiment with new compositional ideas.
Tickets ÂŁ25 moremusic.org.uk/gamelan
Booking: 01524 831997
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Gigs and events at The Hothouse
Polska Sat 28 Nov | 5pm Everyone is welcome for music and nibbles, activities for children and Polish Pop and Disco.
Tickets Free moremusic.org.uk/polska
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FREE EVENT!
Look out for the More Music International Stage at the Judges Lodgings for Lancaster Music Festival Sunday 11 October | 12pm - 5pm | FREE!
Lantern Festival Wed 2 Dec | 6pm
Exhibition
join us for a magical torchlight street
Morecambe Artist Colony
procession. Hundreds of people, carrying
From 2 Oct
Wrap up in your warmest clothes and
dozens of unique, hand-made, glowing lanterns, parading proudly around Morecambe’s West End, accompanied by choirs, musicians and street performers what better way to beat the winter blues.
Roll up one and all. It’s the first explosive outing for the newly formed Morecambe Artist Colony. Gaze in wonder upon their marvellous creations. Om Pom Pom!
Tickets
Tickets Free
Free
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Booking and Information
Tickets and Info! You can buy tickets for gigs at The Hothouse in the following ways...
Online Via our official ticket agents breweryarts.co.uk or follow the links to individual gigs from moremusic.org.uk Phone Brewery Arts Centre on 01539 725133 Morecambe Visitor Information Centre 01524 582808 In person At The Hothouse, Brewery Arts Centre or Morecambe Visitor Information Centre. An Induction loop system is available in The Hothouse.
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Hiring and Visiting us
Events, Gigs and Parties! The Hothouse is a fully accessible building with a 220 capacity venue space, available to book (including PA equipment) for events, parties and gigs. There are rooms available downstairs to use for band rehearsals, meetings and
Hire
spaces for teaching, including one with an interactive multimedia whiteboard. We also have a recording studio.
The Hothouse
For more information call us on 01524 831997.
How to find us Public Transport: The last train from Morecambe is 22:55. Buses run throughout the evening with the last one to Lancaster being the 2A at 00:38. Ample on street parking. Directions available on the website. Satnav: LA3 1QT
We are here
To plan your journey why not use www.traveline.info and use our postcode LA3 1QT as your end destination.
Booking: 01524 831997
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Events: Autumn 2015 SEPTEMBER Sat 5 Sun 6 Sat 19 Sat 26 Sun 27
10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm Doors 7.30pm 10am – 4.30pm 10am – 4.30pm
Song Writing for Community Choirs with Ali Burns Moulettes Ways into Workshops Ways into Workshops
12pm – 4pm 12pm - 5pm 7pm 9.30am – 4pm 1pm – 3pm Doors 7.30pm 11am – 4pm
Doors 7.30pm
West End Fun Palace More Music at Lancaster Music Festival Stages Live With One Voice Folkus Workshop Sam Lee Off Stage with Sam Lee Dwi Gambia Sari Gamelan residency Seckou Keita
11am – 5pm 6.30pm – 9pm Doors 7.30pm 5pm
Creative Gamelan Day Light Up Lancaster Partisans Polska
6pm 7pm Doors 7.30pm
Lantern Festival Stages Live The East Pointers
OCTOBER Sat 3 Oct 11 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sat 17 Sat 17 Sun 18 Mon 19 – Sun 1 Nov Sat 24
NOVEMBER Sun 1 Fri 7 Sat 21 Sat 28
DECEMBER Wed 2 Fri 4 Sat 5
Half Price tickets for all gigs West End of Morecambe residents ticket offer 10 free tickets and 20 ½ price tickets available per gig. Proof of address required.
Make Music We run a varied weekly programme of music sessions for all ages and abilities during termtime. Pick up a leaflet or visit moremusic.org.uk for details
EXHIBITION Fri 2 October onwards
Morecambe Artist Colony
More Music is a community music and education charity based at The Hothouse in Morecambe, with over 20 years experience delivering workshops, training, performances and festivals across the district, region and beyond! More Music seeks to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through the arts, especially music. facebook.com/More.Music1 @MoreMusic1
More Music The Hothouse 13-17 Devonshire Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QT Call: 01524 831997 Email: info@moremusic.org.uk
moremusic.org.uk Photography by Phil Keen, Graham Wynne, Andy Morgan and Ashley Murphy. Design by HotfootDesign.co.uk. More Music is an accredited Arts Award Centre. Company Reg. 4189582 | Charity Reg. 1097929 All events are held at More Music unless otherwise stated. All information is correct at time of going to print.