Plug In Tune Up 2019

Sun 22 Sept 2019 / 7pm

Following the success of Plug In Tune Up that took place in September 2018, The HopBarn is excited to announce a new date for 2019.

This special event, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from young musicians from 12 to 21 years of age who are not studying music at a conservatoire or specialist music institution, and who like the opportunity to play infront of a live audience.

Each participant is offered their own 20 minute set as part of this evenings programme and the choice of works to be played is according to each young musicians choice.

The HopBarn is particulary keen to receive EOI from young people who write, compose and perform their own work.

This is free event to apply to and following the event in 2018, further opportunities may arise which would allow participants to play at The HopBarn in the future.

EOI forms must be returned to The HopBarn by Friday 9th August 2019

Plug In Tune Up 2019 will take place at The Hopbarn on Sunday 22nd September 2019

Criteria: The HopBarn welcomes EOI from young musicians who would like the opportunity to perform as part of a collective evening event alongside other young musicians. It is an opportunity to share musical expertise, gain further performance experience and celebrate the richness in musical diversity.

Applicants must not be undertaking professional music training (Degree level and above) or are currently studying full-time at a recognised music conservatoire
Applicants must feel that their pieces are rehearsed to a sufficient performance standard
That the music set offered does not exceed 20 minutes
Applicants under the tutorage of private music teachers have their consent
Applicants under the age of 18 have parental consent
Aside from a Piano, applicants must have access to their own musical instruments
A basic technical set is provided by The HopBarn for electric instruments, but more specific equipment must be provided by the musician.