There will be an EGM of the SYPG for anyone to attend so if you have an interest in music or like the idea of helping to promote music events in the Shetland isles then watch this space for more info & dates for this meeting. There will also be flyers and posters posted around Shetland.

We're organizing a few events for the near future, such as a variety night up in Yell mid november, so watch this space for more info!

The unusual concept of a Silent Disco, which has become extremely popular on the mainland and has even featured at T in the Park and Glastonbury; is coming to Shetland!

This innovative musical event will run over two evenings; at both there will be no speaker system and the audience will only be able to hear the music through wireless headphones, provided at the door.

The audience will be able to select their music via their headphones as the FM transmitter provides dual channels. This means they can choose between a selection of DJs including Nadia, Murray and Alex, with a guest spot by Shetland’s first silent band “The Funk All Stars“

The first night of the silent disco will be held at Islesburgh Community Centre on Friday the 22nd of May between 7pm and 11pm. This is an alcohol free event, open to young people over 12. Entrance is free but booking is advisable.

The second night will be at Norscot Angling Club, Saturday 23rd of May, and is open to over eighteens. Tickets cost £5.

For a flavour of the Silent Disco concept search YouTube for “Silent Disco T in the Park 2007”.

All tickets are available from the Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick - 01595 745 555

For more information contact SYPG c/o Shetland Arts, Toll Clock Centre, Lerwick,

01595 743 843

info@sypg.co.uk

We’d like to invite you to the Shetland Youth Music Forum Conference and Gig on Saturday 16 May at the Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre in Lerwick.

The event shall comprise seminars and a conference in the afternoon, culminating in a youth gig in the evening. People of all ages with an interest in youth music, including young people, events organisers, musicians, educators, technicians, business people, industry professionals, community workers and members of the public, are welcome to attend.

The Seminars will take place between 1.00pm-4.00pm covering the following topics:

Artist management and promotion, hosted by Marvin Smith and members of the band ‘Oscar Charlie’
Event management, hosted by Davie Gardner and Richard Wemyss
Audio technology and recording software, hosted by Fraser Mouat and Stevie Hook

The Conference is scheduled for 4.30pm-6.30pm, focusing on youth music provision and development in Shetland.

Visitors will also be able to find information on subjects including the jazz development initiative, electronic music production, noise awareness week, upcoming youth concerts, further education courses, Mareel and music development initiatives.

The Gig will run from 7.30pm-11pm and feature visiting bands Oscar Charlie, The Fire And I with local support from Happy Hour and Calibre. It will be an alcohol free event open to over 14s. The gig has been by the Shetland Young Promoters Group.

The seminars and conference are free but booking is advised as numbers are limited. The evening gig is £5. Book through the Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick - 01595 745 555



For more information please visit:

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