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YOUTH MUSIC WEEK BARFLY TOUR ENDS ON A HALLOWEEN HIGH!

YOUTH MUSIC WEEK BARFLY TOUR ENDS ON A HALLOWEEN HIGH!

Posted by rachel on 6 November 2008 at 9:04 am
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Well, it's all over now :( but we ended on a high note at The Fly in London with an extra special Halloween Grand Finale.  Check out Mike Dignam ... more »

TIPS ON GIGS FROM METRONOMY

TIPS ON GIGS FROM METRONOMY

Posted by rachel on 31 October 2008 at 1:03 pm
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The electronic lads from Devon have some quick words of advice for gigging young musicians... more »

MINUS JACK PLUS BARFLY YORK EQUALS ROCK!  CHECK OUT THE VID NOW!

MINUS JACK PLUS BARFLY YORK EQUALS ROCK! CHECK OUT THE VID NOW!

Posted by rachel on 31 October 2008 at 10:39 am
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We're nearing the end of the Barfly tour (*sob*) but Minus Jack rocked the stage at Barfly York and drew our biggest crowd yet! Check them out... more »

3 FOOT NINJA ROCK BARFLY BIRMINGHAM..WATCH THE VID NOW!

3 FOOT NINJA ROCK BARFLY BIRMINGHAM..WATCH THE VID NOW!

Posted by rachel on 30 October 2008 at 12:21 pm
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The boys from 3 Foot Ninja created a buzz in Birmingham when they performed at the Barfly and gained some new fans - including the boys from Pete... more »

MUSIC MARKETING AND MONEY-MAKING TIPS FROM UK RAPPER EXAMPLE!

MUSIC MARKETING AND MONEY-MAKING TIPS FROM UK RAPPER EXAMPLE!

Posted by rachel on 30 October 2008 at 9:56 am
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Example has a couple of tips on how to make money and market yourself in the music biz.... more »

THE HARRINGTONS HIT LIVERPOOL!

THE HARRINGTONS HIT LIVERPOOL!

Posted by rachel on 29 October 2008 at 12:13 pm
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Check out the video from the Liverpool gig on our Barfly Tour.  The lads from The Harringtons rocked the stage and got the crowd moving! ... more »

GET SOME PERFORMANCE TIPS FROM THE DUKE SPIRIT...WATCH THE VID NOW!

GET SOME PERFORMANCE TIPS FROM THE DUKE SPIRIT...WATCH THE VID NOW!

Posted by rachel on 29 October 2008 at 9:21 am
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We sat down with the boys from The Duke Spirit at Glastonbury this year.  Here they give you their take on how to enjoy performing.... more »

CHECK OUT THE FIRST PERFORMANCE ON OUR BARFLY TOUR...JONI FULLER ROCKS BARFLY CARDIFF!

CHECK OUT THE FIRST PERFORMANCE ON OUR BARFLY TOUR...JONI FULLER ROCKS BARFLY CARDIFF!

Posted by rachel on 28 October 2008 at 11:53 am
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16 year old Joni Fuller took to the stage at Barfly Cardiff on Saturday night to help us kick off the Youth Music Week Barfly tour and support Pete an... more »

WATCH GABRIELLA CILMI VID NOW!

WATCH GABRIELLA CILMI VID NOW!

Posted by rachel on 28 October 2008 at 11:41 am
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Here's the next vid from our 'Tips from the Stars' series.  This time, Aussie pop sensation Gabriella Cilmi talks about how she got started and h... more »

FRED DEAKIN PART II

FRED DEAKIN PART II

Posted by rachel on 27 October 2008 at 8:36 am
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As promised, here is the second installment of our Fred Deakin interview.  Find out how he got started and listen to his wise words.... more »

What's Youth Music Week?

What's Youth Music Week?

Youth Music Week is Youth Music's annual celebration of young people's music making. As well as giving young talent the opportunity to get themselves heard, it's also the chance for aspiring musicians to try out what's on offer.

Barfly Tour

Barfly Tour

The tour will take place in six Barfly venues across the country, giving young musicians aged 14-18 the chance to play alongside Pete and the Pirates and Vincent Vincent (his exclusive first solo gig). Check out the Tour section for dates and where to buy tickets!

Free Music Events!

Free Music Events!

Want to make music but not sure where to start?

Then get down to one of the free workshops or events happening in your area during Youth Music Week. 

Register now to make sure you're kept up to date with what's taking place near you.

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YMWEEK: Check out the blog for chance to win VIP tickets to the YMWK tour!
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YMWEEK: Check out the blog for winner's details. Thanks to everyone that came to the auditions, it was a top day.
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YMWEEK: Thanks for all the brilliant entries... looking forward to auditions on Sat!
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YMWEEK: Judging the competition entries... it's hard - lots of good stuff to choose from!
04:29 PM October 02, 2008 from twitterfeed

YMWEEK: Quickk - only one hour and 40 mins left to upload your competition entries!
09:19 PM September 30, 2008 from twitterfeed

YMWEEK: Wow - Fred Deakin from Lemonjelly is going to chair the judging panel for the Barfly competition!
11:27 AM August 13, 2008 from twitterfeed

YMWEEK: Getting excited about booking the Barfly bands!
10:00 AM August 13, 2008 from twitterfeed