Rock Academy Perth: September 24-28, 2018
Rock Academy is coming to Perth, and we can’t wait. With the magnificent ARIA award winning Perth artist Justin Burford (Sleepy Jackson, End of Fashion, Coco Blu) leading the charge it promises to be an awesome week.
Rock Academy Perth is a school holiday program that helps develop the skills of teen musicians, aged 12-19. Forming bands you are given guidance by some of Perth’s leading professional musicians.
Composite bands prepare cover songs and co-write original songs to be performed in front of family and friends at the final performance.
Rehearsal and mentoring sessions will take place at The Hen House Studios in Osborne Park, the choice of bands like Gyroscope, Karnivool, Birds of Tokyo, Tame Impala and more.
Rock Academy is now OPEN for bookings and will run in the winter school holidays. The dates are Monday, September 24th – Friday, September 28th, 2018.
The program runs Monday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm, with the performance on Friday night, live on stage at well known underage venue HQ in Leederville.
There is limited space so don’t miss out, be quick and book now, open for drummers, singers, bass guitarists, keyboard / piano players, brass players and guitarists.
The price per participant is $400 inc gst.
Mentors
Tim Milroy
Over the last 8 years, Tim has been teaching guitar as well as working as a session guitarist for local musicians both on stage and in the studio.
Emma Adams
Emma Adams is manager and synth player in Perth based indie rock outfit Big Orange, and more recently the manager of alternative rock band The Wilds.
Nathan Sproule
Talented, hard-working and ambitious; Nathan Sproule has the essential ingredients of a top-level session drummer.
Justin Burford
Justin has had an impressive career in the music industry including two ARIA Awards, APRA Song of the Year nominations as the lead singer of End of Fashion.
Rehearsals @ The Hen House
Rehearsals @ The Hen House
Rock Academy Perth is held at The Hen House Studios, Osborne Park. This is a cool and arty joint which has awesome rehearsal rooms that have been home to bands like Birds of Tokyo, Karnivool, End of Fashion, Gyroscope, Tame Impala, Tired Lion, I said the Sparrow, Make Them Suffer, Graphic Characters – just to name a few! The place has a great feel and you will be welcomed with open arms!
The Hen House Studios are conveniently located in Osborne Park, just off the Mitchell Freeway. There is quick access to both Scarborough Beach Rd and Morley Drive. Glendalough Train station is only a 5 minute walk away and the studios are right next to a number of major bus routes.
Address: 5 Rowallan Street, Osborne Park
Find out more at their website: http://thehenhouse.com.au/
Performance Night
YMCA _ HQ
The Rock Academy Performance Night sees each band perform their music live at YMCA’s HQ in front of family and friends showcasing their skills and fresh original songs.
YMCA’s HQ in Leederville has been the home to great Aussie rock gigs and is regarded as Australia’s premier dedicated all ages live music venue, featuring weekly performances by local, national and international artists.
The performance, on Friday evening, is open to family and friends and is the culmination of 4 days of rehearsals.