Rock Up

The first ever ‘ is a brand new initiative by Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) and is open to competent musicians who have a burning desire to become an indie sensation or a rock n roll star. This exciting and innovative Educational Course is free and open to young musicians aged 14 - 21.

The project introduces a new initiative from AIYF and Live Music Now to engage young musicians in four days of intensive workshops. The youngsters will get to show off their hard work at a live gig during the festival.

Participants can sharpen their current skills whilst picking up new ones from ‘Miniature Dinosaurs’, who will be on hand to lead the Rock Up team into guitar heaven.

Miniature Dinosaurs are a Pop/Rock band from Stirling, Scotland, formed in 2009. The band consists of Barry Maclean (Vocals/Guitar), Craig Ferrie (Guitar/Keys), Alban Dickson (Bass) and Sam Waller (Drums).

This new project promises to be a rewarding venture for the participants, working alongside established musicians. Places on this course are limited, so be sure to submit your applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For over thirty years, Live Music Now has been putting into practice the visionary ideals of its founders, Yehudi Menuhin and Ian Stoutzker, bringing the joy and inspiration of live music to those who have limited access to conventional musicmaking, whilst helping to develop the careers of young talented musicians.

Live Music Now sets out to make high quality live music as widely accessible as possible and to promote standards of excellence in young musicians and music leaders and support their developing careers.

Live Music Now Scotland delivers concerts across a wide variety of venues in Scotland and is delighted to be part of AIYF’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. To find out more about Live Music Now’s programme of activities, visit their website: www.livemusicnow.org.uk