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Participating in music can be lots of fun, help to relieve stress, and improve your well-being. If you're looking for a music group to take part in look no further! Whether you want to watch a concert or get more actively involved simply click on the name of the groups below to find out more about them.

Dunston Silver Band

Dunston Silver Band is based at the Dunston Community Centre, near Gateshead.

We work hard and have fun. We try to play to a high standard and make sure that we enjoy ourselves at the same time. We have a varied programme, ranging from traditional brass band arrangements to more modern pop and film tunes. We practise on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

www.dunstonsilverband.co.uk

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Edrom Casals Centre

Gateshead

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North East Melody Club

Gateshead

North East Melody Club supports the advancement of musical education through the encouragement and promotion of the composition and performance of new music, particularly by the provision of workshops and other facilities to enable individuals to develop their musical talent, with a view to promoting social inclusion among people from diverse cultures.

For more information contact:
Ballas, 57 Cheviot Green, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9AW
ballasdafrique@yahoo.co.uk, 07878 920966

North East Melody Club is led by Ballas de l'Afrique. Originally from Cameroon, singer-songwriter Ballas has settled in Gateshead where he lives with his family; though his heart and mind are never far away from his homeland.

Concerned about the problems facing his fellow countrymen and women, Ballas is more than aware of the sacrifices and loss experienced by African people who've had to flee their homes, seeking sanctuary in Europe.

Ballas is a pioneer of the new African diaspora settling in the north of England. He aims to engage audiences with his powerful lyrics, aiming to raise awareness and change attitudes towards his long suffering homeland. He recently renamed himself "Le Ballas d'Afrique" (Ballas of Africa).

With the support of local music producer (and kindred spirit) Giress M'badinga, Ballas has recorded his UK debut CD. 'No More', on Igarka Music, Newcastle's first African record label.

Read more about Ballas on the BBC's website here.

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The Soundroom

Gateshead

The Soundroom is a dynamic Community Project based in Teams, Gateshead (North East England). With an emphasis on`Music, The Soundroom provides the local community with a wide range of learning activities, resources and services including Music, Video and Multimedia ICT.

www.thesoundroom.org.uk

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