Events
The Last Post: training session at Library of Birmingham
On 16, Sep 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Superact is proud to launch a new First World War centenary music project, The Last Post.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated community groups from all backgrounds to come together to explore their own First World War heritage, remember the impact that the First World War had on their local community and play music from the era as a mark of commemoration.
Superact have teamed up with Paul Sartin of Bellowhead to compile a free songbook including 15 songs from the WW1 era along with music arrangements to play the Last Post on a variety of instruments from the piano to the mandolin.
Superact are offering a free training and information session to find out more about the project on Tuesday 23rd September 12:00-16:00 at the Library of Birmingham. Please register here: www.superact.org.uk/thelastpost/Last-Post-Event-Training
Community groups taking part will be inspired and supported to research and share the stories of local people and places from the war and then hold a commemorative event. At every event, The Last Post ceremonial call will be played in a variety of styles to remember an individual or group whose life/lives changed forever during the First World War; not just on bugles but on any instrument from pianos and cellos to guitars and drums.
Last Post events will need to take place between 4th – 18th of November and would be part of an ongoing project across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
To register your event or interest please follow the link:
www.superact.org.uk/thelastpost/register
Last Post events are not supposed to be costly, and to ensure that everyone can take part, Superact (supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund) is offering expenses for events, ranging from £50-200.
If you require financial assistance please register before the 30th September 2014. Any registrations after this date will not be eligible for financial support but can still access the resources and be part of the project.
If you require any further information please contact:
Nicola Toms
07743 59 34 39
Nicola Toms
Project Manager
