MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
At the heart of the Gateshead’s music community The Soundroom delivers projects and workshops for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our workshops enable people to develop new skills and interests whilst sharing the love of music and visual arts with fellow community members and friends.
The Soundroom Original Music Café
Drop-in live music café club is held twice weekly on Monday & Thursdays. 1-3 pm.
Although sessions are open to all, they tend to be frequented by visitors with learning disabilities. Themed sessions are held at certain times of the year such as Easter, Summer, Halloween, Christmas at the request of participants. Clients are very keen to participate in singing, often bringing in their own requests, which at times have put the volunteer band ‘on the spot’ but no request is turned down. They're willing to give anything a go to keep our music-loving guests entertained!
Suggested donation £3, carers free. Café serving low-cost refreshments and snacks.
*please do get in touch if you are interested in volunteering with The Soundroom band
Drum & Music Therapy Group
Monday morning Loud & Proud Drum therapy group, held weekly before the Monday Drop-In Café. Acoustic session focusing on opportunities to use drums and percussion instruments.
A chance to learn drumming techniques in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with plenty of drums and percussion instruments from our instrument library to try. No previous playing experience needed.
Thank you to Magic Little Grants 2022 for funding the initial group music sessions.
Gateshead Youth Music Nights
The Soundroom works with aspiring young bands and musicians by providing weekly sessions supporting their songwriting and musical development and giving them opportunities to play and learn. Young people who have attended the sessions have improved their musicianship, developed positive relationships and made good progress with social and personal awareness by participating in music and art activities. These sessions are currently funded by The Soundroom.
Music and Performing Arts Group
Our performing arts group is an afterschool session who give aspiring young musicians and performers all the direction they need to learn amazing performing arts skills! We have a lovely group of children coming and might be able to squeeze in a few more; why not bring the kids along to try a session!
This group meets on Tuesday after school (4pm - 6pm) and participants can take part in music and street dance with professional tutors and the sessions are completely free, Young people who have taken part in the past have gone on to sing and perform on stage, learned full dance routines and acted in theatre. It's proved to be a massive boost for their confidence.
Wednesday Guitar Socials
Come down and get started playing guitar, the sessions are fun and informal. You don't need any experience to join and we even have an instrument for you to borrow, come along and have a go, meet new people and have fun.
Book a place by telephone or message us. Free Tea & Coffee. Suggested donation £3. Wednesdays 2-3 pm
Accessible Film Club - January - March 2024
Films are screened in a relaxed, comfortable environment and are open to all. Members of the core group of attendees select the films and help run the event.
The films are completely free , tea and coffee and food snacks are served every week.
Part of Gateshead Warm spaces open 12-3pm every Wednesday.
Film License held
Tea Dances
Seasonal Sunday afternoon Tea Dances are attended by the elder generation and residents of our local care homes. Sit back and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea consisting of home made sandwiches and cakes whilst you listen to live music from a local artist performing songs from yesteryear, you could even get up and dance the afternoon away if you so wish! Then finish off by settling down to watch a musical film.
Music and Memories Café
Our drop-in Music and Memories Café are dementia friendly. The Cafés are led by people with personal experience of dementia, allowing time for much needed social interaction as well as open support when it is required. Dementia and age-related organisations have been invited along, leading to an increased awareness around help and support available to families and carers in the area. Staff and volunteers have also completed Dementia Friends training.
Early Years Sessions - on hold
Little music maker’s join in a musical journey of traditional songs and rhymes with plenty of percussion instruments to shake along the way. Held once a month on a Tuesday.
Kids’ Film Club
Our kids’ film club runs during the holidays , set up with the aim of providing the opportunity to have a cinema experience at affordable costs and bringing together families from the local community. Bring the kids along for free with accompanying adult! Hot dogs, including a vegetarian option, 50p and popcorn 30p available throughout the film.