Young musicians to perform Gothic rock at Woodchester Mansion
YOUNG musicians will be performing Gothic themed music at Woodchester Mansion this summer.
Students aged 8 to 17 are invited to take part in the four-day rock and pop workshop, known as Bandit 37, which will be held at Maidenhill School and Woodchester Mansion from July 28 to 31.
The event allows young people from diverse backgrounds to form bands, engage in song writing and hone their performance skills.
Kevin Howlett, who runs the project, said the students will also explore the meaning, art, and history of the gothic music genre.
"I think this theme fits perfectly, as the mansion was built in the Gothic Revival style," he said.
This is the first summer Bandit event, but the usual format will be followed, with three days at Maidenhill School and the final day at the live venue.
To apply to take part, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4s43fy8y
The students will have the unique opportunity to set up for the show and perform sound checks on two stages in the mansion.
A camera crew will also be present to capture the event.
Students will be given a guided tour of the mansion by the official guides during the afternoon.
The show is expected to start earlier than usual, around 6pm, although the exact time will be confirmed closer to the event.
Woodchester Mansion, an architectural curiosity in Gloucestershire, is renowned for its incomplete construction and unique Gothic Revival style.
Built in the mid-19th century, the mansion is nestled in the secluded Woodchester Park and is a popular tourist destination.
Despite its incomplete state, the mansion has been preserved as a Grade I listed building and offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of architecture.
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