Calling all talented young musicians!

Do you want an opportunity to receive expert performance technique coaching from professional musicians and then PERFORM in a professional venue in front of a supportive audience? Be inspired by our brilliant masterclass leaders, Nick Squires and Kitty Stewart in a fun and supportive workshop, followed by an opportunity to practice your craft and perform to your family and friends in a professional performance space – the Sherling Studio at Lighthouse, Poole!

More about the workshop leaders

Nick Squires is a Calm.com featured artist and composer, cellist, producer and string arranger. He studied at the Royal College Of Music for six years before embarking on an orchestral career, playing with the Royal Philharmonic, BBC, BSO and other London orchestras.

Then he joined pop band Jamie Scott and the Town, achieving a No.1 hit in Asia, (and supporting Take That and Kelly Clarkson, as well as headlining festivals globally). 

Nick has played on Hollywood film scores and top charting pop tracks (Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet about me), and arranges strings for Boyzone, Westlife, Blue, Girls Aloud and the X Factor to name a few. He also played on the Lion King for 13 years and Wicked, where he was an associate for 10 years. In 2018 he achieved viral status with his ‘Bach in the rain’ video, with over 50 million views across social media.

Kitty Stewart bridges the worlds of contemporary folk and comedy-pop with rich, soulful vocals, sweet ukulele delights and interactive, captivating performances. Having the experience of performing the widest range of gigs from Glastonbury Festival and Sofar Sounds gigs to air time on BBC Radio, amidst regular school and hospital performances, Kitty is excited to be involved in this project and tap into this wealth of experience and passion for performing.

This exciting project is FREE to attend, open and inclusive to anyone in any educational setting (including home schoolers) Y10 – Y13 age range. All instruments and genres welcome.

Dates:

Masterclass day: 10am – 4pm Monday 12^th February 2024.

Performance evening: Wednesday 21^st February 2024. Set up & prep from 5pm, performance from 7.30pm. Tickets will be available in advance (booking essential due to limited seating available).

Venue: Lighthouse Centre for the Arts, Poole (Sherling Studio)

Applications now closed

Check out Nick and Kitty’s social media channels to find out more about them @nickivirtuosi and @kitty.stewart.music

Watch our last Perform video from 2018 for an idea of what is involved.