TEENAGE RAMPAGE TOUR – YOUNG LOCAL BANDS SET TO STORM THE SOUTH WEST
Teenagers are set to go on the ‘Rampage’ in Bristol as the ultimate search for the UK’s best young musicians from across the South West hits Mr Wolf’s Noodle Bar (Bristol) this weekend (Saturday 4 July) with The Teenage Rampage Tour 2009 calling on the best talent the region has to offer.
Run by Bristol Music Foundation and in partnership with Colston Hall and Youth Music the summer tour will see the finest teenage bands and solo artists from the area competing head to head at the regions top music venues and in front of local audiences and music industry figureheads including Conal Dodds, Oasis’ promoter, and Chris Morrison, Blur’s manager.
With eight regional heats planned throughout July and August, taking place in towns from Swindon to Falmouth, industry professionals will decide on the best four acts to play at the final, held on 19 September, where the teenagers will have the incredible opportunity to perform alongside a national headline act on the same stage once graced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, U2 and The Beatles – at Bristol’s largest venue, the newly developed Colston Hall.
The Teenage Rampage final is part of a week of events to celebrate the opening of the £20 Million foyer development of Colston Hall that includes an appearance from world-renowned DJ and producer Roni Size. As well as the opportunity to play at the final event the Teenage Rampage Tour is also offering selected South West teens a chance to win studio time to lay down a track, have their songs feature on the official “Teenage Rampage Tour 2009” compilation CD and have the chance to be assigned an industry mentor and team built around their act.
As well as amazing prizes for the winners the Teenage Rampage Tour is also giving young people the chance to meet music industry experts and learn about the great variety of careers available throughout their “Industry Insight sessions” held at regional heats. The sessions are run by experienced industry professionals, are completely free to attend and are a must for any young person interested in a career in music.
Speaking about the tour Tim Wright, Project Coordinator at Bristol Music Foundation, said “The Teenage Rampage Tour is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians in the region to be recognised and gain valuable experience through both playing live on stage and being critiqued by leading professionals to each of the Industry Insights sessions. We really hope everyone will get behind their favourite local acts at each venue and help them to reach the Colston Hall final.”
You can support your favourite local acts and hear the bands of the future at the live music events happening from Cornwall to Gloucester and if you’re an aspiring young musician there is still time to enter the South West regional heats by visiting the Teenage Rampage website and downloading the entry form. Times and details of all gigs, venues, Industry Insight sessions, and more can be found at bristolmusicfoundation.com/teenagerampage.
Teenage Rampage Tour dates
Region // Venue // Date & Time // Bands Entry Deadline
Bristol // Mr Wolf’s // 4 July // 29 June
Taunton // Temple // 11 July // 3 July
Exeter // Phoenix Arts Centre // 24 July // 15 July
Gloucester // Guildhall // 25 July // 17 July
Okehampton // Simmons Park // 8 August // 20 July
Falmouth // Princess Pavilion // 13 August // 24 July
Swindon // The Furnace // 14 August // 24 July
Plymouth // White Rabbit // 15 August // 24 July
Bristol // Colston Hall // 19 September // (Teenage Rampage Final)
