A FOUR-day rock and pop workshop for students aged 8 to 17 will be returning to Stroud this October half term.
During the Bandit workshops students throughout the community come together to form bands and to be creative in writing and performing.
The prime function of the workshop is to give young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in musicianship, creative song writing and performance skills.
Founded more than sixteen years ago, Bandit has grown from strength to strength, involving students from all backgrounds and locations including Stroud, Stonehouse, Nailsworth, Brimscombe, Chalford, Cirencester, Minchinhampton, Rodborough and Cheltenham.
Involving local primary and secondary schools it has built a good grounding in the community and has helped to set-up young bands, build creative projects at schools and nurture young musicians.
Kevin Howlett, Bandit director, said: "After studying the new Government regulations in working in Education and Events, we are really excited that we have been able to put in place all appropriate risk assessments and risk management plans to make sure the project can be run safely."
This along with additional funding from the Arts Council to help with extra cleaners and PPE, means that Bandit 27 will be returning between October 26 and 29.
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