14Mar

The BBC are holding a series of ‘Inspire Labs’ in some of Britain’s major cities this spring – London, Glasgow, Cardiff, Brimingham, Manchester, and …. Truro!
Have you thought about composing your own music but never actually put pen to paper? Or are you a keen composer looking to share your ideas and discover new ones? Would you like to know more about how to use rhythm, harmony, melody and form and how to make them your own?

Composer Labs are a unique chance to join professional musicians from some of the UK’s top performing groups, top composers and the BBC Proms team in a day of music making, exploration and discovery. Bring your instrument, your latest idea, a rhythm, a melody, a finished work or just a friend. Try things out, question the experts.

Labs will be held at locations around the UK between February and April. Attendance at a Lab isn’t compulsory to enter the Young Composers’ Competition (or vice versa), but they’re a great way to give you an inspirational kick start if you’re thinking of entering!

Whether you’ve been composing for years or you’re just starting out, if you are aged 12-18 the BBC Proms Composer Labs are there for you to come and explore, push your musical boundaries and discover something new.

Places are limited so please book well in advance via the BBC Proms website

10.30AM - 04:30PM |