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HARMONY

MUSIC , art AND SPOKEN WORD

Run in conjunction with 432 NOMADS. Creative guidance and support focusing on spoken word, art, movement, podcasting and much more.

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATE:

Thursdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm

1 to 1 drumming Lessons

MUSIC

30 minute 1 to 1 drumming lessons for anyone aged 11-25. These sessions are for any level whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills!

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATES AND TIMES:

Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm

pottery workshop

arts & craft

Step into a creative space where clay becomes your canvas. This pottery workshop will be making Treasure Shelves. Your creations will be fired and available to collect at a later date

No experience needed—just a willingness to experiment and have fun. All materials are provided

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATES AND TIMES:

2pm – 4pm Tuesday 7 April

Music Production

music

Explore Music Production and Djing with Villainous DnB

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATES AND TIMES:

3pm – 5.30pm Tuesday 31 March

salisbury trip

art & theatre

Join us for a trip as we head to Salisbury to visit Salisbury Museum and then see Rock & Roll Man at Salisbury Playhouse. Whether you’re a theatre lover or new to this kind of show, this is a perfect chance to experience live performance at its best. The Museum has some exhibits to explore from Fashion to Archaeology to Social History.

Your tickets, travel and lunch are all included

Spaces are limited – sign up now!

A full schedule will be sent closer to the trip

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATES AND TIMES:

9am – 7pm Thursday 19 April

GUITAR Lessons

music

30 minute 1 to 1 guitar lessons for anyone whether you need help with one specific skill or have never played guitar before. These sessions are for any level whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills!

Bring your own acoustic guitar or use one of ours

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATE:

Wednesdays starting 19 November

TIMES:

Between 5.30pm – 7.30pm

PLAYBACK

music

A night to show off your work-in-progress tracks.

PLAYBACK is an evening to test out your latest track, give and receive feedback and meet new people. Whether you just need advice on the ending, the mix, or the lyrics, or if it’s a rough idea and you don’t know where to take it… Meet with like-minded musicians and receive constructive feedback on how to take your music to the next level, and share your knowledge in return.

Just get in touch with us via [email protected] or our Instagram, and send us your track (a soundcloud link/google drive is best), or bring it on the night. Let us know what kind of feedback you want, and what you don’t! Feedback will be friendly and constructive from the group, and then, even better, talk to people afterwards, and get into the weeds of snare selection and panning.

The evening is hosted by The BASE Guildhall and Liam Quinn. Liam is a composer and sound designer working music for media with 15 years of experience.

AGE GROUP:
18+

NEXT SESSION WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

open decks

music

Listen, share new music and meet other electronic bass music lovers…

These sessions are hosted by Villainous DnB. Based in Portsmouth, Villainous DnB is a record label and music collective led by Vylan and Psyclone; curating the most exciting new selections in underground Drum and Bass and showcasing underappreciated talent in the scene.

DATES AND TIMES:

Sunday 8 February 2.30pm – 5pm
Sunday 15 March 2.30pm – 5pm
Sunday 19 April 2.30pm – 5pm

learn to dj

music

1 to 1 lessons for anyone wanting to learn to DJ, whether you’ve never touched the decks before or need some trouble shooting, this is the drop in for you.

AGE GROUP:
11-25

DATES:

Sunday 8 February
Saturday 21 February
Sunday 15 March
Saturday 21 March
Sunday 19 April
Saturday 25 April

Your BASEPLAN (drop in)

creative

Thinking about a creative future? Whatever your dreams are, Your BASEplan is set up to advocate and support your future in the creative and cultural industries.

Maybe you already know what you want to do creatively; but are unsure how to begin? Or you have already begun; but are not sure what comes next?

No matter what stage you are at Your BASEplan is a flexible drop-in opportunity for any young person aged 11-30. Come to The Base Guildhall and find the support of creative professionals, to work through your aspirations in search of practical plans.

Sessions will offer you scope to:

Talk through your ideas and goals
Ask and answer your questions about creative careers
Understand what creative careers really look like
Advance in an area you are already developing
Get advice from someone who’s working in the industry
Start/continue shaping your own path with professional guidance

DATES AND TIMES: (Drop in)

Every Wednesday afternoon

HIP HOP CYPHERS WITH MUSIC FUSION

music

Freestyles, Cyphers, Beats, Music Production. Artist support and development. Meet, connect, collaborate & create. Bring projects you’re working on or just come along to try something new.

AGE GROUP:
14-25

DATES AND TIMES:

Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.45pm

BUILD A BAND

music

Meet other young musicians and improve your band craft, supported by experienced musicians. These sessions are for anyone looking to find their sound– existing bands and those looking for a line-up! Mentoring, advice and help finding those next steps towards finding your sound.

AGE GROUP:
13-21

DATES AND TIMES:

Fridays 5.30pm – 7.30pm

HARMONY - HAlf term project

Run in conjunction with 432 NOMADS in partnership with Portsmouth Poetry’s Liz Western and Josh Brown. Creative guidance and support focusing on spoken word and poetry resulting in a sharing

AGE GROUP:
8-25

DATES AND TIMES:

Monday 16 February 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday 17 February 12pm – 3pm
Wednesday 18 February 12pm – 3pm
Thursday 19 February 3pm-7pm (including sharing)