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The East Lothian Youth Music Forum aims to support, promote and develop youth music activity across East Lothian for all young people aged 25 and under. To join the network, please click the button below and tell us a little about who you are and what you do.
Membership of the network is free and open to anyone who has an interest in supporting the youth music sector in East Lothian OR who is under 25 and considers themselves a musician!
The aims of the Youth Music Forum are:
The aims of the Youth Music Forum are:
to be a supportive network for youth music activity to link up to existing provision
to promote of showcase events at local, national and international levels
to improve access to music tuition, activities and facilities
to create and promote greater community involvement opportunities
to provide links and pathways between schools, colleges, community based activities and the professional music sector
to share expertise and resources to benefit all
to increase the number of young people accessing and enjoying music
Performance, Practice & Workshop Opportunities
Performance, Practice & Workshop Opportunities
ELJam Studios
ELJam Studios
Dunbar | Tranent | Wallyford
Dunbar | Tranent | Wallyford
We are super excited to announce that ELJam has recently launched its practice studios, in partnership with theSpace (in Dunbar) and with Dunbar Grammar, Rosehill and Ross High Schools.
Bands/acts can book in to rehearsal slots on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4pm and will be hosted by a professional musician.... read more
Vocal Coaching Workshops
Vocal Coaching Workshops
Wallyford | Haddington
Wallyford | Haddington
FREE vocal coaching workshops now available with the fabulous Shuna Cook.
Fridays: 31 January - 28 March 1-2pm at Wallyford Learning Campus' Assemby Hall.
Tuesdays: 25th January - 1 April 5-6.15pm at Haddington bridge Centre
You can find more info about the workshops and book your space here (S1-S6):
https://www.thebrunton.co.uk/whats-on/vocal-coaching/
Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Wider Opportunities
Wider Opportunities
Hiphop Workshop
Hiphop Workshop
Postponed until Autumn
Postponed until Autumn
ELJam is delighted to be supporting a partnership between Napier University, Edinburgh College and Musicares to deliver a hiphop workshop. No previous experience is necessary, just come along learn DJ’ing and rapping from Scotland’s finest. This is for 13-18 year olds and priority will be given to care experienced young people and young carers. To register interest please click here and we'll get in touch once we have a new date.
Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers Wanted
East Coast FM
East Coast FM
Presenter, DJ, event organiser, producer, marketeer, business developer, fundraiser, facilities and technical operator. Whatever your strengths and interests, east Coast FM would be delighted to welcome you to the team. Whether you're looking for a new project, some volunteering hours, work experience or the chance to learn new skills, the doors will be open to you. ECFM is fully inclusive and all ages and abilities are invited. A community radio run for locals by locals. Why not give them a call or drop them an email for more info?
01620 826444
ELJam Youth Voice
ELJam Youth Voice
Have Your Say!
Have Your Say!
ELJam is looking to recruit a team of young volunteers to directly contribute to the planning and delivery of its activities. Volunteers would initially help to define the team's roles and principles and then would help decide which projects and activities ELJam will develop over the coming months. If you would like to have your say and represent the youth voice for the ELJam network, please get in touch.
Past Events
Past Events
Sat 28 Sep
Sat 28 Sep
Dunbar Music Festival
Dunbar Music Festival
Following last year's success, ELJam and DMF are once again partnered up to present the East Lothian Youth Showcase in the Parish Church Hall. The event took place between 11am and 3pm and 7 bands took part:
Queen Spirit (NBHS)
Title of Your Mixtape (NBHS)
Sixteen Again (RHS)
Split Dye (MGS)
Oddsocks (Knox)
About 08 (MGS)
The Watts (DGS)
Sat 17 Aug
Sat 17 Aug
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
We were delighted to be invited back to close the Hops in the Garden food and music festival this year. The event took place in the walled garden at the Archerfield estate and was a fantastic day out. This was a fundraiser for Leuchie House so we were doubly delighted to be supporting them.
This year, two prize winners from Haddstock/ELJam's Battle of the Bands performed. We were so proud of Scene One and Studio 28 who performed magnificantly!
2-11 Aug
2-11 Aug
Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea
This year ELJam had 9 slots available for young musicians to play at Fringe by the Sea. Some of the acts had won a gig by competing in Haddstock's Battle of the Bands earlier in the year.
The line up was:
Mon 5th: Title of Your Mixtape
Wed 7th: Room 5, High Speed Real Estate & About 08
Thu 8th: Magnitude, The Watts, Sixteen Again & Summer Ramsay
Sat 10th: Room 27.
Check out Fringe by the Sea for more details.
(Applications now closed)
Sun 14 Aug
Sun 14 Aug
European Land Art Festival
European Land Art Festival
The Space Dunbar hosted a session on the afternoon of Sunday 14th July, the last day of the festival. The setting was outdoors at the Bayswell Beach grass area above the main stone stacking spot. Young soloists and small acts were given the chance to perform to the crowds.
The Festival is based in Dunbar and is Europe's largest gathering of land artists and stone stackers, who come together to create art with nature.
For more info about the festival contact Adrian on thespacedunbar@gmail.com or 07470210948
9 Aug & Various
9 Aug & Various
Summer Live Fort Kinnaird
Summer Live Fort Kinnaird
This summer, ELJam partnered with For Kinnaird to host a youth acts showcase as part of their Fringe programme. Five bands performed to the shoppers on a pop up stage with full sound support from DM Audio.
Smaller acts (soloists and acoustic) also had chance to perform with slots available over three weekends between Fri 2 and Sun 18 August.
Sun 26 May
Sun 26 May
ELJam Battle of the Bands
ELJam Battle of the Bands
Wow, wow, wow. We thought last year's lot were talented but this year was phenomenal! 12 bands from 6 ELC high schools. A really fantastic and varied display of styles and song choices. Hige thanks to Murray Briggs for compering, Iain Bruce, Gica Loening, Harley Loudon and Bruce Craigie for being such fantastic judges. And, of course, to Justine Bradd and Beki Dover organising partners in crime!
Bands won prizes including workshops, photo shoots, logo designs, recording studio sessions and gigs at Dunbar Music Festival, Fringe by the Sea and Hops in the Garden.
Well done to:
Oddsocks (Knox)
The Watts (DGS)
Sixteen Again (RHS)
Cryptid (Knox)
Girls of Stone (DGS)
Room 5 (RHS)
High Speed Real Estate (NBHS)
Black Diamonds (PL)
Scene One (MGS)
Title of Your Mixtape (NBHS)
Sofia’s Choice (PL)
About ’08 (MGS).
Bring on BotBands 2025!
Sat 25 May
Sat 25 May
Haddstock Newcomer Stage
Haddstock Newcomer Stage
One of two opportunities for youth bands to perform at Haddstock this year. Newly formed 4-5 piece acts were encouraged to apply for Battle of the Bands but returners as well as larger ensembles and smaller groups were invited to apply for the Arts Service's Newcomer Stage or Haddstock's Acoustic Cafe. In the mix were the Knox Jazz band, the Brunton Performing Arts Network Musical theatre group and some local youth rock bands. Huge thanks the The Brunton and its staff without whom this could never have happened.
Sat 18 May
Sat 18 May
QMU Communities Day
QMU Communities Day
QMU is celebrating its local community with a family-friendly day. For info on the event itself, please click here. As part of the celebration they will be unveiling their outdoor learning area “The Howff” and are looking for youth acts to perform. Please note that there is no power in the Howff, so you would need to be able to play acoustically. There may be an opportunity to play indoors, but you would need to discuss this with the organisers. For more info please email Patrick Boxall at QMU.
Various
Various
Saturday Music Sessions
Saturday Music Sessions
ELJam is proud to support the Saturday Sessions from The Fraser Centre. This brilliant community initiative offers young people the chance to perform to a paying audience every couple of months.
For more info on the next Saturday session or to perform visit The Fraser Centre.
or email Alison: alison@thefrasercentre.com
Sat 16 March
Sat 16 March
Green Futures Festival
Green Futures Festival
Lil, ELCAN & the East Lothian Climate Hub are seeking 2 or 3 musicians/small groups to play at their inaugural Green Futures Festival at Queen Margaret University on 16th March between 10am and 3pm. You would be playing in the public spaces at QMU alongside other festival activities, so would suit acoustic groups or acts with minimal set up. ELJam may be able to support with a small PA but ideally you will have your own kit. The audience for the day is a mixture of community groups, local politicians and the public - there's a programme of talks, workshops and family friendly activities you are welcome to join in with. There is food available onsite and Lil can offer you a £5/head food voucher plus travel expenses. They are looking for 2-3 acts. Please complete this form to apply:
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