Rockshop 2011 FAQ’s

We are assuming that by the time you get to reading this you know the basics August 1st – 5th, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, working with Herbie Flowers and his team of extraordinary and talented professionals, forming bands and creating original music which will be performed at the Big Night Out – Friday 5th August 7pm. Cost £120 for the whole week (9.30 – 5.30) and evening show.

Who is it forAll young people who are passionate about music between the ages of 14 and 19 on August 1st 2011

Do I have to bring an instrumentYes please. Guitar players should bring a guitar and amp (please please label it they do all look alike!) Percussionists and vocalists should bring hand held percussion – we have kit drums in the venues. We are particularly keen to encourage players of string, wind and brass instruments. If you play a clarinet, an oboe, a violin, a trumpet etc. please bring it even if you consider it to be your second instrument.

Can I leave my gear in the venue overnightYes. Whilst we cannot absolutely guarantee its safety the building is secure and already contains a lot of valuable equipment which we have to look after.

I want to come with all my band and stay with them You will probably find that you end up doing other things with other people as part of the Rockshop experience but of course you are all welcome to come along.

I cant afford itPlease send us an email and explain your circumstances – we do have two free places for people in particular need, and can also offer concessions. But please note that the Rockshop is already heavily subsidised and works financially because people pay for it- so only ask if you need to – thanks !

I don’t know anybody else who is coming and I am worried it will be cliqueySome people will have been before and some will be new – if you care about the music you wont be left out.

Is there foodWe usually have some sort of food and drink outlet but you are welcome to bring packed lunches. There are lots of takeaways and cafes nearby and water is always available.

My friends and parents want to see me play.

Good! Tickets for the Rockshop Final Showcase – The Big Night Out are on sale at the ticketoffice 01273 709709 www.Brightondome.org The event always sells out so don’t leave it too late.

My Mum/Dad/Aunty want to come and watch during the week.Relatives are most welcome to vist the Brighton Dome Foyer Bar which is open for coffee every day; They can also contact you at any time on the Rockshop hotline. You can use this to call them free. However we discourage people from watching workshops and rehearsals as this can be distracting for you and the other musicians.

I am not yet 14 but I want to comeWe do sometimes accept musicians who are a few months younger than the age limit but you need to share this note important note with your parents/carers.Your child may be a talented musician but may not have the maturity to cope with the freedoms that the Rockshop gives - please remember that this is not a ‘kids club’.Whilst the young people are working with a large team of musicians and Dome staff we do not insist that they stay in the building – we believe that making music will keep them with us and we do monitor their whereabout,s but if they want to pop off to the shops they are free to do so. Please call Pippa Smith (see below) before buying your Rockshop ticket.

What happens after I have bought my Rockshop week ticket from the ticket office (01273 709709)The ticket office will give us your email or address and you will get a form from us which you must fill in and return – we need to know what you play or if you are a vocalist and what sort of music you like so we can design the Rockshop that suits everyone,

I still need to talk to someone Call Pippa Smith 01273 260820 or email pippa.smith@brightondome.org