Tickets £13.50 // Free for recipients of free school meals
Advance booking required
Open to school pupils in Years 7 – 11
Hot lunch provided for all participants
This summer, we are delighted to partner with Kirklees Council to offer exciting music-making opportunities for young people in school years 7-11. hcmf// Creative Summer School takes place at the University of Huddersfield across July and August, with a range of activities based around working with sound.
hcmf// Creative Summer School is comprised of four distinct programmes, each designed to be attended as a two-day course. Young people are invited to participate in as many of the programmes as they would like. All the programmes provide an excellent opportunity to take part in hands-on, creative music-producing experiences led by industry professionals.
We are offering 10 places free of charge on each programme for young people in receipt of free school meals. A handful of places for other high school pupils are available, priced at £13.50 per programme. All places include a hot lunch provided by the University of Huddersfield’s on-campus canteen.
For more information, please contact Sophie Cooper, Learning & Participation Manager: s.cooper@hud.ac.uk
Tues 23 + Wed 24 July, 11am – 3pm
Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield
DJ Skills
Ever fancied learning how to DJ? This two-day course is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to create DJ sets and original mixes using CDJs and vinyl turntables from award-winning turntablist, NikNak.
Wed 31 July + Thurs 1 August, 11am – 3pm
Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield
Rapping, poetry and creative writing
Rapping is a fantastic way to showcase your writing, develop confidence and express yourself. In two days you will be guided through this exciting opportunity to work on your writing, lyrics and performance skills.
Please note this programme runs across WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY.
Tues 6 + Wed 7 August, 11am – 3pm
Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield
Introduction to the recording studio
You will spend two days in a real recording studio, discovering how professional engineers record bands and developing hands-on experience in how it all works. Learn how to produce a track as a performer, producer, or both!
Tues 13 + Wed 14 August, 11am – 3pm
Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield
Music tech for live performance
Audio technology brings live music to life, and putting on a show is incredibly rewarding – here’s your chance to learn how to make the magic happen. This two-day course will show you everything you need to know with help from local producer Joe Christman.
Supported by Kirklees School’s Out! – Holiday Activities and Food Programme funded by the Department for Education