Build a Band Workshop

📅 October Half Term – 28, 29 & 30 October 2026

Ages 11–18 | 3-Day Workshop | 10am–3pm

🎟️ BOOK TICKETS HERE 🎟️

🎵 From Bedroom Musician to Band Member in Just 3 Days

🤘 Bored of playing alone? Meet your future bandmates!

You can play your instrument. You’ve learned some songs. You practice in your bedroom. But have you ever played in an actual band?

This is your chance to meet other young musicians, form a band, learn a song together, and perform it live—all in just three days.

🎸 What Happens Over the 3 Days

Day 1: Meet Your Band (Wednesday)

First: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session. We’ll figure out who plays what and at what level, then split into bands, duos or trios based on your skills and musical tastes.

Then: Your band chooses a song you want to learn (within your genre—rock, pop, indie, whatever your groove is). Start working on it together and getting the basics down.

This is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates.

🎶 Day 2: Make It Sound Good (Thursday)

Practice, practice, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. You’ll work on:

• Playing together as a unit
• Timing and dynamics
• Band communication
• Making it sound polished

If your band nails the song early? Great—choose another one and keep the momentum going!

🌟 Day 3: Show Time (Friday)

First: Final rehearsal to polish your performance.

Then: Sound check, stage setup, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents, friends and family. Show them what you’ve accomplished in just three days.

From “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in three fun sessions.

🎤 Is This For Me?

✅ Perfect if you:

• Can already play your instrument at a basic level.
• Have your own instrument (and amp if needed). Talk to us if you need an instrument to take part—we’ll see if we can help.
• Practice at home but have never been in a band.
• Want to meet other young musicians your age.
• Are aged 11–18.
• Are ready to commit to all three days.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What Parents Should Know

• Structured, supervised workshop with experienced guidance.
• Teaches collaboration, commitment and confidence.
• Safe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills.
• Affordable at just £30 for all 3 days.
• Culminates in a real live performance.
• A short break is included midway through each session—please bring a snack/lunch and a water bottle.

🎒 What You’ll Need to Bring

• Your own instrument.
• Your amp (if you play electric guitar or bass).
• A snack and drinks bottle (we have a water refill station).
• Enthusiasm and commitment for all three sessions!

It’s best if you bring your own gear, which you use at your own risk. For drummers, we have one drum kit available per session.

📍 The Details

📅 When: Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th October 2026

🕙 Time: 10am–3pm

👥 Who: Ages 11–18 who can already play an instrument, or would like to sing.

💷 Cost: £30 for all 3 days

📍 Where: The Basement

📝 Before You Sign Up

We’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together:

• What instrument do you play?
• Can you bring your own instrument and amp?
• What genre of music is your groove?
• How old are you?

This helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes.

🚀 Ready to Build Your Band?

Stop playing solo. Meet your people. Make some noise.

🎟️ Limited spaces available!

BOOK NOW!

Questions? Want to know if you’re ready? Get in touch at basement@lovehelston.co.uk.

Build a Band Workshop – Where bedroom musicians become bandmates.

 

What do I need to know?

• Who is The Basement for?The Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for, designed by you, built for you. The space is primarily for 11-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.

• I need dropping off in a car. Where?
  The Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park.

• Do I have to book?
  We have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space.

• What is access like?
  We have level, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on hello@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in.

• Where is The Basement?
  We are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park.

• Where can I find out more about The Basement?
  On our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting the Basement Team at hello@lovehelston.co.uk

• Will you be taking photos and video?
  We often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.