© 2022 Commotion
COMMOTION
Youth Music Colab Nelson 13-14 Aug 2022
Calling youth musicians aged 13-20. Come join us at COMMOTION for a weekend of workshops, panel discussions and performances with some of Aotearoa's top musicians.
What is COMMOTION?
COMMOTION is an action-packed weekend of workshops and performances for youth aged 13-20, run by role-model artist/mentors.
COMMOTION's purpose is to expose youth to content and inspiration otherwise not available, provide an opportunity for creative self-expression, and to demystify pathways within the music industry.
COMMOTION's purpose is to expose youth to content and inspiration otherwise not available, provide an opportunity for creative self-expression, and to demystify pathways within the music industry.
Who is it for? COMMOTION is for youth musicians, singers, songwriters, performers, beat makers and producers aged 13-20.
When? 13-14 August 2022.
Where? Held at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).
What's the format?
When? 13-14 August 2022.
Where? Held at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).
What's the format?
- Workshops - Access to content not otherwise available with workshops on: Record a demo; Songwriting; Electronic music composition; Learn to DJ; Producing; Singing; Guitar tone; Rhythm section; How to get a good live sound; Mixing and mastering; Stage presence etc.
- Industry panels - Learn from the pro's
- Live performance - The opportunity to perform at the Saturday Showcase.
COMMOTION Goals
1
Opportunities
Provide opportunities for youth not otherwise available
2
Confidence
Build youth confidence through skills-based workshops and performance opportunities
3
Inspiration
Inspiring youth musicians to create, develop, record and publish their original music
4
Collaboration
Facilitating an environment for youth to collaborate
5
Pathways
Educating youth musicians about music promotion, licensing and rights in the music industry
6
Diversity
Prioritise diversity in artist/mentor choice and promotion strategies
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Local
Celebrate Nelson Whakatū as a centre for creative excellence
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Environment
COMMOTION is a 'zero waste' and a 'climate positive' event
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Scholarships
Economic hardship scholarships available
About COMMOTION
COMMOTION is being organised in partnership between the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA), Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), and COMMOTION Organisers Emily Sanson and Scott Burnett.
COMMOTION is modelled on YAMI, an event that runs biannually in Wanaka. Scott and Emily, took their teenagers to YAMI and returned inspired to offer a similar event in Nelson. With consent and encouragement from the YAMI organisers, Scott and Emily are volunteering their time to organise COMMOTION.
Scott and Emily are working closely with the staff of event partners NCMA and NMIT to offer this event. NCMA are providing operational and administrative support.
COMMOTION kicks off on International Youth Day - a global opportunity to draw attention to youth issues.
COMMOTION is modelled on YAMI, an event that runs biannually in Wanaka. Scott and Emily, took their teenagers to YAMI and returned inspired to offer a similar event in Nelson. With consent and encouragement from the YAMI organisers, Scott and Emily are volunteering their time to organise COMMOTION.
Scott and Emily are working closely with the staff of event partners NCMA and NMIT to offer this event. NCMA are providing operational and administrative support.
COMMOTION kicks off on International Youth Day - a global opportunity to draw attention to youth issues.
Appreciation for our partners, sponsors & supporters
Ngā mihi nui.
We couldn't do this without your generous support.
We couldn't do this without your generous support.
If you would like to support us or become involved, please get in touch