School’s Out! Easter Holiday 2025 Workshops
School’s Out! Easter Holiday 2025 Workshops
Tickets £13.50 - Free for recipients of free school meals
Advance booking required
Open to school pupils in Years 7 – 11
Hot lunch provided for all participants
We are delighted to be partnering with Kirklees Council to offer exciting music-making opportunities for young people in school years 7-11. Over the forthcoming Easter Holiday we will be offering two fantastic workshops, both taking place at the University of Huddersfield.
Mon 14 + Tue 15 April: Beatboxing
Wed 16 + Thu 17 April: Live Electronic Music
Our Easter Holiday workshops are comprised of two distinct programmes, each designed to be attended as a two-day course. Young people are invited to participate in either or both programmes. Each programme provides an excellent opportunity to take part in hands-on, creative music-producing experiences led by industry professionals.
We are offering 10 places free of charge on each programme for young people in receipt of free school meals. A handful of places for other high school pupils are available, priced at £13.50 per programme. All places include a hot lunch provided by the University of Huddersfield’s on-campus canteen.
For more information, please contact Róisín Hughes at r.hughes@hud.ac.uk
Mon 14 + Tue 15 April, 11am – 3pm
Phipps Hall, Richard Steinitz Building, University of Huddersfield
Beatboxing
During this 2-day workshop you will learn the basics of this incredible art form, creating drum and percussion sounds using only your voice and a mic. Simple techniques will be taught in an easy and understandable way so that you can get started making your own beats immediately.
Led by Testament, a world record-holding beatboxer, you will have a fun experience trying out new techniques and finding out about the history of hip-hop in the process.
No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided.
Wed 16 + Thu 17 April, 11am – 3pm
Phipps Hall, Richard Steinitz Building, University of Huddersfield
Live Electronic Music
Ever wanted to learn about electronic music but didn’t know where to start? This 2-day workshop is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using state of the art equipment to create electronic sounds.
Led by Jake Mehew, an established electronic musician, you will leave with a new knowledge of the world of modular synthesis and how you can create original music for live performance.
No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided.
Supported by Kirklees School’s Out! – Holiday Activities and Food Programme funded by the Department for Education