by Surya Osborne | Aug 16, 2018 | News, Young Trainees
To open on 20th August
Are you struggling to pay for travel costs to and from college?
Do you need support with the cost of equipment?
Are you between the ages of 16-21 and living in Dorset?
Do you need a top up to the bursary you already receive from the college?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the above you may be eligible for support from one of our Bursary Funds – the DCF Bursary Scheme and the Superior STEM Bursary Fund which will open for applications on 20th August.
The Superior STEM Bursary Fund, established by local engineering company Superior, will focus on supporting students aged 16-21 with grants of up to £1,500 who are undertaking a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) course at either Bournemouth and Poole or Brockenhurst College. The fund will only support students from a particular area in Dorset covering Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and the surrounding areas.
Support of up to £1,000 is available from the Foundation’s own DCF Bursary Scheme which supports young people aged 16-21 from across Dorset, studying vocational courses (including traineeships) with six local colleges – Bournemouth & Poole College, Kingston Maurward College, Brockenhurst College and Weymouth College, Yeovil College and Wiltshire College (Salisbury Campus).
Both the Superior STEM Bursary Fund and the DCF Bursary Scheme assist young people who are particularly disadvantaged.
For more details, please visit our website.
by Surya Osborne | Aug 16, 2018 | News, Young Trainees
From September 2018 B Sharp will be launching a new and varied programme of music making, tech, performance and young leadership opportunities. To find out more and sign up for these go to the Hub Jams, Boombox, Bridport Jams and Mix It Up pages. We are also recruiting young people who want to participate in our trainee young music leader and young producers programme.
by Surya Osborne | Jul 25, 2018 | News
It’s been a fantastic summer and end of the academic year for B Sharp music charity culminating in two inspiring live music events across two towns; Summer Cabaret in Lyme and, in Bridport, Bridport Sounds, where hundreds of young musicians, showcased their talent Both events saw local musicians of all ages from B Sharp’s regular projects Boombox, Hub Jams and Bridport Jams coming together for two nights of outstanding music, with B Sharp alumni Ellie Kirtley, Phoebe Townsend, Harvey Causley at Summer Cabaret, and local bands Pizza For Dogs, The Collaborators plus LaunchPad B Sharp’s house band at Bridport Sounds.
Jacques Verhaeren event organiser in Lyme noted “It was amazing to see just how much our alumni, who came back to perform their own music for us or help run the event, have developed in their own right as talented and passionate young singer songwriters, technicians and producers.”
Bridport Sounds live gig was also an outstanding success with Bridport Jams and Pizza for Dogs supporting The Collaborators who were headlining. Ellie Walker Music Leader and event organiser said, “The bands were outstanding and the Arts Centre was a great venue to platform local musical talent. Each band was totally different but, they complimented each other really well and we had great feedback from the audience. These live gigs are such a great opportunity for young people to gain first hand experience either as performers, producers or volunteers – all helping feed into the local music scene and beyond”.
B Sharp works hard in the local area and region to ensure that these live music opportunities are available for young people, as well as a range of professional training and support such as Sasha Mitchell’s vocal training and performance confidence workshops and music tech workshops with Jack Kinslake ahead of the Summer Cabaret
by Surya Osborne | Jul 19, 2018 | News
Chief Executive and Artistic Director
B Sharp is seeking a new Chief Executive and Artistic Director to lead our unique music charity into its next phase. Working with our friendly busy team from our base in Lyme Regis, you will be overseeing all aspects of delivery and development to ensure we continue to make a difference to the lives of young people and their families.
Application Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 24 August 2018
Read the full Job Description and application details
Salary £32,000 pa
For an informal chat please contact:
Our current Artistic Director & Chief Executive Fran Williams – franwilliams@bsharp.org.uk
or our Chair of Trustees, Hannah Lovegrove – hannah@hannahlovegrove.co.uk
by Surya Osborne | Jul 3, 2018 | News
Join us for a fantastic evening of original music from local young musicians and bands.
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Launchpad – B Sharp’s house band and music collective.
Special guests – B Sharp alumni: Harvey, Phoebe, Merry, Ellie,
plus more
Friday 6th July, 6.30pm The Hub, Lyme Regis
by Surya Osborne | Jul 3, 2018 | News
After 10 years at the helm, B Sharp founder Fran Williams is stepping down as Chief Executive and Artistic Director.
Fran started the young people’s music charity in 2007 with young people and a team of dedicated volunteers after working on a series of successful youth projects in Bridport and Lyme Regis. The Charity has gone on to lead the way inspiring a new culture of music and opportunities for young people in the region, and recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary.
Fran will be leaving in October to do some training and research into opportunities for cultural exchanges and social action programmes. She commented: “It’s been a great joy to work with so many different young people over the years, an inspirational team, partners and many supporters. Everyone involved in B Sharp has given so much energy and expertise adding to its mix, keeping it fresh and relevant as well as professional – and that’s what makes it so special. I feel that it’s time now for a new cycle to begin. I am confident that B Sharp will find a new leader with the right set of skills, experience and passion to take it forward to the next ten years.”
Over the ten years B Sharp has become more than just music. Its peer-to-peer model of working has been rolled out across the region and has a local and national reputation to be proud of. Its can-do approach has seen the organisation gain a reputation for giving everyone a fair chance to shine regardless of background or interest – enabling young people to build transferable skills and confidence in a creative and positive way through music.
Hannah Lovegrove, Chair of B Sharp’s Board of Trustees, noted: “Fran has achieved an amazing amount for young people’s music. It’s sad to see her go and we all wish her well for the future. Opportunities for young people are as needed as much now as ever – if you are interested in building a sound future and working with us in any way or joining the board get in touch.”
B Sharp will be recruiting a full-time replacement for Fran to steer them through the next stage of its development.
