Music Activities

In addition to our work with strategic partners, MZONE delivers a broad array of activities across and beyond Merseyside.

OLU Presents

CALLING ALL GUITARISTS CALLING ALL GUITARISTS

Guitar masterclass with

OLU OLASEINDE

A multi instrumentalist, composer and producer OLU OLASEINDE has worked for international record companies such as Polygram and Decca.

Olu is the founder of the River Niger Orchestra performing in the UK and Europe. River Niger Orchestra has worked with Seun Kuti and recently supported Femi Kuti both sons of the famous Fela Kuti. Olu continues to perform as a musician across the UK and Europe and some of his musical credits include support to Kool and the Gang; commissions by United Nations Slavery Remembrance Day, All African Games and assorted musical works for radio and television.

Olu’s compositions reflects the complex cultural heritage of his birth [Nigeria], by the use of traditional instruments unique to various regions such as the Iya` Lu (Talking Drum), Oja (native flute) and Goje` (African violin). These regions range from the mangrove and tropical rain forests in the south of Nigeria through to the savannah grasslands and Sahara desert of the north.

Olu’s musical styles is revered and it would be a fantastic opportunity for proficient guitar players aged 14 upwards to come and extend their skills by taking on this new and exciting challenge!

The MZONE Internship Programme – 2007

This is our second Intern Programme of this year. The MZONE Internship Programme lasts for 10 weeks and seeks to provide young people [aged of 16 - 18] based in Merseyside with an insight into the music industry.

Throughout the programme interns will receive practical hands on experience including workshops, seminars, courses and music related activities; shadowing music industry professionals and supporting their activities – from workshop leading through to event management and/or and music production.

At every level, Interns will gain first hand experience of the music industry, gaining invaluable skills and experience along the way

The programme will start early May and end July 2007. All allowances and expenses will be met by MZONE.

For an info Pack, or if you require more information please call MZONE on 0151 707 4550 or email administrator@mzone.org.uk

Please note the closing date for all applications is Friday 27th April 2007

Music Week

* Occurring in the Autumn, this intensive week of musical learning allows young people aged 13-18 to receive direct tutoring from some of Merseyside’s finest musicians, in specific genres of music ranging from Folk, Rock, Reggae, and contemporary musical forms.