Opera North will be working with local people in Hunslet over the coming months to co-create a brand new song in celebration of Hunslet and its residents.
The songwriting project is a response to Creative Communities work (see opposite) and is the start of a programme of community activities in the area.
There will be weekly workshop sessions after Easter, but before that there will be three drop in sessions where you can find out what it’s all about and have a go at making some music. All sessions will be led by a fantastic musician and songwriter, there will even be refreshments.
Opera North are no strangers to South Leeds having been working at Windmill Primary School for over 12 years. Their In Harmony programme now also runs at Low Road, New Bewerley, Clapgate and Sharp Lane primary schools.
Community Engagement Manager at Opera North, Jo Bedford, explained:
“Over the past 6 months we have begun working more intensively in LS10 to develop a programme of activity with key partners over the next few years.
“Plans include: co-creating new works with residents; mounting performances; collaborating with local choirs and other services; and bringing our resources to support the established activities in the community.
“We already have established programmes in the area, but we have not yet been able to develop strong relationships and networks in the communities surrounding the schools and this is the intention over the next few years.”
Drop-in session dates:
• Tuesday 25 March, 1:30–3pm at Involve Centre, Whitfield Avenue, LS10 2QE
• Friday 28 March, 10:30–12pm at Hunslet Community Hub & Library, off Church Street, LS10 2NS
• Friday 4 April, 1:30–3pm at Hunslet Community Hub & Library, off Church Street, LS10 2NS
For more information contact jo.bedford@operanorth.co.uk; 07960 856691.
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