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Kingswood Secondary Academy

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Atom Live Music Convention

On Wednesday 23rd March, eighteen Year 10 BTEC Music students travelled to Birmingham and spent the day networking and exploring career opportunities in the creative industries.

There were opportunities to 'test drive' music technology, including sequencers, digital mixing decks, electronic drums and the latest electric pianos. They also had the chance to lay down tracks in a professional mobile recording studio and watch performances by up-and-coming bands auditioning for a spot on a nation-wide tour.

The whole day was both informative and inspiring - whether having career advice or picking up tips for performing on stage.

As always, the students represented the school well.  The organisers commented that 'It was a pleasure to have The Kingswood School involved.'

Student Comments

'I liked watching the performances because we are performing now.  And to see how they were not nervous and how they enjoyed every minute of it.  I would go again.' - Jean-Luc

'I thought it was really, really brilliant.  LOVED IT!!' - Jessica

'What I enjoyed about yesterday were the performances.  it is beneficial for our current unit of music and it was good fun overall.  Everyone was friendly and all of the bands and artists were great.  Also, I found a new band I like.' - Callum

'I saw how many people it takes to set up for the gig and how judges judge performances.' - Emma

'At the music event there were many fantastic bands and much on offer.  Great bands were performing and the equipment being sold was extraordinary.  The best part of the day was when we had the opportunity to perform in the Rockhopper mobile studio.' - Zak

'I thought this was a great experience.  I learnt a lot of things about certain types of music.  Also, the workshops were fantastic.  I also got information to contact them to find more on the music industry.  Also, live band auditions were great, and to see how an ensemble works together and finally using DJ technology I thought was amazing.' - Ashleigh

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