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Cannock Chase District
Overview
Venues
Promoters and Events
Gig venues
Recording and Rehearsal Studios
Retailers
Agents
Community Activities
Community Venues with live music
Education
Tuition
Individuals
Local Bands
District Council Arts Service:
Lisa Shepard Tel. 01543 464214 / Mob. 07812 332964 LisaJShepard@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Louise Rose Tel. 01543 464395 / Mob.07814 460019 LouiseRose@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
What's distinctive about music in Cannock Chase District?
There is a well established range of performing groups and amateur participation in the District.
There is lots of live music in pubs and clubs.
Major artists such as Jools Holland and Status Quo perform at the outdoor Chase Concerts at Birches Valley.
Greenwood Studios provides teaching, rehearsal and recording facilities used by many local young musicians.
At least 44 bands from Cannock Chase have a Myspace page.
Cannock can be proud of:
A wide range of local groups including male voice choirs, other choral groups, a community band, a brass band and a highland pipe band.
Possible development areas:
There is potential to develop local interest in music by young people. Youth centres are interested in music projects and Greenwood Studios, a leading local rehearsal and recording studio, plays an important role in the community for young musicians.
There is scope to encourage music development in Rugeley, a flat spot with comparatively little activity.
Interesting example of music activity locally:
Cannock Chase Technical College and Greenwood Studios held their first joint Battle of the Bands competition at Cannock College Main Hall on Friday 24 August 2007, the day after GCSE Results Day. The free to enter event - for both bands and the audience - saw 12 bands battling it out to win a professional live session recording and video at Greenwood Studios. The bands each performed a 15 minute set, plus guest performance from the band Area 15, which was currently supporting McFly and also appeared at Greenwood Studios all day music fest on the Saturday 4th August.
Battle of the Bands was a fantastic opportunity for local young people to express themselves in a creative and musical way. This event was the first of its kind for the College following a successful Freshers Day in July 2007 where bands performed on an outdoor stage.
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Prince of Wales Centre
Church Street Cannock WS11 1DE Tel. 01543 578762 Fax 01543 574439 E-mail: princeofwales@cannockchasedc.gov.uk Richard Kay, Theatre Manager 427 seat venue. Run by Cannock Chase District Council. May be demolished as part of plans for town centre re-development; possible replacement venue at proposed leisure village adjacent Chase Leisure Centre.
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Greenwood Studios
Unit 22, Anglesey Business Park Littleworth Road Hednesford WS12 5NR Tel. 01543 422255 Ken Walker: 07791 278981 Pete Keenan: 07870 147393 http://www.greenwoodstudios.co.uk info@greenwoodstudios.co.uk Greenwood run music events and courses at Cannock Chase Technical College including Battle of the Bands and Cannock's Got Talent. Also monthly rock nights at Avon Business & Leisure, Greenwood Festival (all day event in August at Avon Business & Leisure), town centre events in Cannock and are involved in supporting the Chase Concerts. Cannock Chase Technical College and Greenwood Studios held their first joint Battle of the Bands competition at Cannock College Main Hall in August 2007 with 12 bands taking part.
Birches Valley Forest Centre, Rugeley - Chase Concerts
Forestry Commission 'Forest Tours'
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/music
Plans for 2008 include:
27 June 2008: Status Quo
29 June 2008: The Charlatans
Site has capacity c. 4,000
PM Promotions
Mobile: 07773578060 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/pmpromotions Holds regular nights at St Lukes Church Hall, Cannock, LA Rock Café, and The Vic, Hednesford. Caters for 14 and over
Wide Awake Promotions:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wideawakepr Holds regular nights on a Friday at LA Rock Café, Cannock, and The Forge Bar, Cannock on a Thursday night (The Priory)
BigSmall Promotions
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/nextbigsmallgig Holds 'Unite' at Edward Street WMC, Cannock. Every Friday. Over 14s
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Aquarius Ballroom
Victoria Street Hednesford Cannock WS12 1BT Tel. 01543 424372 Recently refurbished formerly Council run leased since Nov 2006 to private management. Mostly dancing and discos, some live music including Junction 11 Soul Club.
Bank Bar & Lounge
21 Wolverhampton Road Cannock WS11 1AP Tel. 01543 509251 Open Mic Nights - Last Tuesday of every month
The Bridge Inn
387, Cannock Road Hednesford Tel. 01543 423651 Holds occasional band nights
The Castle
141 Main Road Rugeley WS15 1DX Tel. 01889 583717 Holds occasional band nights
Chase Leisure Centre
Stafford Road Cannock WS11 4AL Tel. 01543 504065 Leisure complex with very occasional live bands, incl. multi-band Saturday special gigs.
Churchill Victoria WMC
116, Church Hill Hednesford Tel. 01543 422743 Holds occasional band nights (over 14s admitted)
Edward Street WMC
101 Edward Street Cannock WS11 2JF Tel. 01543 503607 Holds occasional band nights (over 14s admitted)
The Hen House
10 Eskrett Street Hednesford Cannock WS12 5AR Tel. 01543 877005 Pub venue; Friday night music - live bands
Los Angeles Rock Café
Stafford Street Cannock WS11 2AG Tel. 01543 500849 http://www.losangelesrockcafe.com/ Pub rock venue; regular live bands, mainly tribute bands, Thursdays; live DJ 'Jack the Biscuit' Fridays; live band covers Saturdays.
The Moderation
Green Lane Etchinghill Rugeley WS15 2GS Tel. 01889 583623 Music nights on a Saturday
The Prairie Farm
52 Broadway Cannock WS12 4HP Tel. 01543 422 761 Holds occasional band nights
Rugeley Rose
(formerly the Red Rose Theatre) Taylors Lane Rugeley WS15 2AA Tel. 01889 576281 Former website is now dead. Now run by Town Council: contact Mrs Maureen Campbell, Town Clerk, 01889 574074. 300 standing capacity auditorium for live music with PA & lighting rig. Small community theatre, formerly a venue for hard-core rock and punk.
Rugeley YMCA
Contact: Errol Powell
Taylors Lane
Rugeley
WS15 2AA
Tel. 01889 585232
Adjacent Rugeley Rose. Recently received £20,000 from the Youth Bank to create a music studio with soundproofing. It is still undecided if this will be available to the public for use. It is hoped that once completed (expected end of March 2008) the YMCA will start a band.
The Stumble Inn
Walsall Road
Bridgtown
Cannock
WS11 0JL
Tel. 01543 502077
Gig nights on a Saturday. Holds a 'Rock Week' in May.
The Tackeroo
1 Bracken Close
Brindley Heath
Hednesford
WS12 4DU
Tel. 01543 423124
www.tackeroo.com
E-mail: geoff@tackeroo.com
Pub rock venue; free open mic/jam sessions Thursdays; regular live bands on Fridays & Saturdays. Mainly Tribute bands.
Unite Rock Club
Edward Street
Cannock
Metal/emo/hardcore, 14+
Every Friday night 7.30-11pm
£3.50 with flyer & £4 without.
The Vaults
Market Square
Rugeley
Pub venue
The Vine
Sheep Fair
Rugeley
WS15 2AT
Tel. 01889 570988
Holds occasional band nights
The Yew Tree Pub
Norton Canes
Holds occasional band nights
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Greenwood Studios
Unit 22
Anglesey Business Park
Littleworth Road
Hednesford
Staffs
WS12 5NR
Tel. 01543 422255
Ken Walker: 07791 278981
Pete Keenan: 07870 147393
http://www.greenwoodstudios.co.uk
info@greenwoodstudios.co.uk
24 track recording studio; video room /practice rooms; rock skool - 35 young people from bands; drum lessons, singing lessons. 15 bands use facilities per week. Located on a large industrial estate - a more accessible location would be preferable. Now involved in promotion and event management. Organised Battle of the Bands 24 August 2007 in association with Cannock College, and with Los Angeles Rock Cafe; have run summer holiday schemes for District Council. Keen to set up a Community Radio station.
Abbey Sound Recording Studio
Heron Court
Heron St
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2DZ
Tel. 01889 579494
Lee Beddow
Recording Services - Sound
Cannock Youth Centre
Contact: Louise Evans
Avon Road
Cannock
WS11 1LG.
Tel. 01543 512312
Band practice on a Wednesday evening, 4 sessions available. Holds occasional band nights, and has a 'Band Committee' that meet once a month to discuss issues and development
Rugeley Youth Centre
Contact: Alison Wielding
Burnthill Lane
Rugeley
WS15 2HX
Tel. 01889 256180
Participants from Cannock DJ School will be mentoring Rugeley young people, which will then be carried out to other centres. Can hire rooms out for band practice but currently fully booked.
Plus Minus Records
Rugeley
E-mail: plusminusrecords@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/plusminusrecords
Small record label from Rugeley, since March 2007.
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arcademusic.co.uk
49 Mill St Cannock
WS11 0DR
Tel. 01543 503460
Fax 01543 503460
http://www.arcademusic.co.uk/shop/
Shop and on line retailer including drums, keyboards, guitars and others; first music shop in area with a web-site, on-line shopping since 2001
The Guitar Shack
172 Watling Street
Bridgtown
Cannock
WS11 0BD
Tel. 01543 571072
ash@guitar-shack.co.uk
Contact: Ash Skelding Wide range of guitars. Lessons available.
Musically Yours Ltd
14-18 Walsall Rd
Cannock
WS11 0HG
Tel. 01543 504078
Fax 01543 504078
www.musicallyyours.co.uk
info@musicallyyours.co.uk
Instruments including pianos, guitars, drums, keyboards, organs; include four studios for tuition
Rugeley Music Box
22 Brook Sq
Rugeley
WS15 2DR
Tel. 01889 577747
Fax 01889 577747
rugeleymusicbox@fsmail.net
Music supplies, instruments & novelty items and minor repairs & service to DJ equipment, amps and guitars
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Live Wedding Music
PO Box 2244
Rugeley
WS15 3YW
Tel. 0845 6037949 / 01543 450483
http://www.liveweddingmusic.co.uk/home-page.htm
info@liveweddingmusic.co.uk
Agency providing live music groups to perform at weddings and functions
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Bella Musica! (The Bella Musica Society)
Contact: Dianne Maxfield, Secretary
Mob. 07765 643170,
E-mail: bellamusicasocy@aol.com
Formed 2005. Approx 20 members. Rehearse at Chase Baptist Church, Cannock; perform Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and venues around the Cannock area usually for charities. Musical drama group; perform all kinds of music from operatic to pop; each member is a solo performer in their own right.
Cannock Chase Orpheus Male Choir
General enquiries: David G. Robinson
Tel. 01922 419318 or enquiry@chaseorpheus.org.uk www.chaseorpheus.org.uk
Formed 1968, re-named 1986 following the amalgamation of several colliery and village choirs. Approx 60 members.
Cannock Ex-Servicemen's Male Voice Choir
Contact: Mr Ron Mortlock
Cannock Highland Pipe Band
Tel. 01543 502820
Music practice classes; new members welcome; Longford Social Club Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm
Chadsmoor Choral Society
Tel. 01543 426054
Meet every Wednesday night at Chadsmoor Methodist Church Hall. Approx 40 members. Perform major musicals at local theatres and does concerts around the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
Chase Choral Society
Contact: D W Bailey Tel. 01543 878093
Meets Blake School, Hednesford, Wed. evening 7.45pm
Chase Folk Club
Venue: The Bridge Cross Sports & Social Club
Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 8BX
Tel. 01543 684951
Contact: Barry Yates
Meets Friday evenings
Chase Theatrecraft
Contact: Barbara Draper
Drama and music theatre group for adults with learning difficulties. Currently 28 members with learning difficulties plus wider community involvement. Rehearse at own studio in Bridgtown and perform at Prince of Wales Theatre.
Gateway Singers
Contact: Jean Brown Tel. 01543 579984 E-mail: gateway@mirabelle.freeserve.co.uk
Approx. 34 members SATB. Rehearse Mondays 8.00-10.00 at Hill Street Methodist Church. Perform at Prince of Wales Theatre and at charity concerts.
Heath Hayes Community Band
Contact: Alan Chaplain
Tel. 01543 276 929
Wind band/marching band. Free membership, open to all ages. Approx.14 members; formed 2006. Meet at Heath Hayes Community Centre, Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm
Norton Canes PTFA Music and Drama Society
Contact: Mrs J M Lane, Secretary.
Tel. 01543 279881
www.nortoncanesamdram.co.uk
Musical theatre/concert group, also perform plays. Approx 30 members, established 1970. Rehearse Norton Canes High School, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Thursday evenings; perform at Norton Canes High School Theatre.
Rugeley Power Station Brass Band
Contact: Hon Secretary
c/o Rugeley Power Station Club, Rugeley Power Station, Rugeley, WS15 4DG www.rugeleybrass.20m.com
Conductors: Russ Perry and David Thomas. Formed 1981 as part of the Power Station employees' Sports & Social Club, although nowadays there are no current employees who are members of the band. Approx 28 members drawn from a wide area of Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Regular appearances in concerts, both indoors and out, and at local festivals and other events with almost 30 engagements in 2007. The Band exists "for amusement only", not contests. Meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Power Station Clubhouse.
St Cecilia Singers
Tel. 01542 506144
Group practice which involves church music and classic show songs. March 2008 is 47th anniversary. Chadsmoor Methodist Church Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm.
St Stephen's Church Choir (St Stephen's Singers)
Contact: Alan Williams Tel. 01543 503574
Bideford Way, Cannock. Church and local charity concerts, cantatas/short choral works. Choir rehearsals open to new members; Fridays 7.30pm.
Church bell-ringers:
Cannock: Church of St Luke. Practice night: Wednesday
Norton Canes: Church of St James. Practice night: Monday
Rugeley: Church of St Augustine. Practice night: Thursday
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Live and Local Touring Circuit: www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Cannock Wood and Gentleshaw Village Hall
Tel. 01543 674993
events on the Live& Local circuit
St Lukes Church Hall
Mill St
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS11 1DE
Tel. 01543 502131
Hired by PM Promotions for gig nights
Avon Business & Leisure Limited
Avon Road
Cannock
WS11 1LH
Office/fax: 01543 503163
Hired by Greenwood Studios for monthly rock nights
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Cannock Chase Technical College
Greenwood Studios are the sole providers of music courses at the College. Music Technology Course - NCF Level 1/ BTEC National Diploma
Adult/Continuing Education
See above
Cannock Performing Arts Centre
Central Region Manager: Chris Stringer. Rehearsals are held during term time at: Cardinal Griffin High School, Stafford Road, Cannock, WS11 4AW.
Each group takes part in at least two concerts a year; recent venues have included Lichfield Cathedral, Cannock Chase Leisure Centre, the Prince of Wales Theatre, and various churches and schools in the area. The Symphony Orchestra has taken part in the National Festival of Music for Youth. A link exists between the Cannock Performing Arts Centre and the Datteln Musikschule in Germany. Regular exchanges take place between the two music schools giving an opportunity for members to visit and give concerts on the continent. Cannock Ensembles include: Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Centre Wind Band, String Orchestra and Big Band.
Together with the Stafford Performing Arts Centre, Central Region ensembles include:
- Staffordshire Youth Orchestra (Central), which rehearses at Blessed William Howard High School
- Staffordshire Youth Wind Orchestra (Central), which rehearses at Cardinal Griffin High School
- Staffordshire Youth Choir (Central), Staffordshire Girls' Choir (Central), Staffordshire Recorder & Renaissance Ensemble (Central), Staffordshire Training Choir (Central), Staffordshire Youth Brass Band (Central) and Staffordshire Talent School (Central), which all meet at The Green.
County Youth Service:
Cannock Youth Centre, Avon Road, Cannock. Contact Louise Evans Tel. 01543 512312
Rugeley Youth Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley. Contact Alison Wielding Tel. 01889 256180
Hednesford Blake Centre, contact via Blake School. Contact Cher Farmer at Tel. 01543 512 415
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Also see:
The Guitar Shack
Musically Yours
Annette Barrett
19 St. Andrew Close, Hednesford WS12 0FA Tel. 01543 426599
Mark Badger
Pye Green, Cannock WS11 2RB Tel. 01543 876556 Mob. 077611574722 Tuition in piano, keyboard, organ, Beginners to Intermediate
Denise Cartwright Dip LCM
1 Elgar Close, Cannock, WS11 4QY Tel. 01543 428315 Tuition in keyboard and organ
DJ school
DJ and scratching lessons for young people, cost 50p
Cannock Youth Centre Tel. 01543 512312 Thursdays 6.30pm - 9pm
Judith Glossop Mus.B M.Mus LTCL PGCE
Rugeley WS15 2AH Tel. 01889 585873 Mob. 07912 384 292 Tuition in flute, clarinet, saxophone and beginner piano
Anna Green MA (Perf) B.Mus (Hons) Dip ABRSM
Hednesford WS12 2GR Tel. 01543 458767 Mob. 07812 367083 Tuition in flute and theory all levels, piano to grade five
Sharon Guy
Hednesford WS12 4BW Tel. 01543 422514 Tuition in clarinet, saxophone, piano
Cheryl Hockham B.Ed (Hons) LRAM
Cannock WS11 9SX Tel. 01543 279883 Mob. 0775 2471096 Tuition in piano, recorder, singing, theory; GCSE Performance coaching; Beginners to Advanced
Michelle Hodgetts BA Music (Hons)
Heath Hayes, Cannock WS11 7YB Tel. 01543 276188 Mob. 07779015123 Tuition in cello, keyboard, electronic organ, theory; Beginners to Intermediate
Gary Howell Dip LCM
Hednesford WS12 4LR Tel. 01543 422612 Mob. 07796 481288 Tuition in piano, keyboards, theory; Beginners to Advanced
Amy Jones B.Mus(Hons) DipABRSM
448 Littleworth Road,
Hednesford
WS12 1JB
Tel. 01543 871430
Mob. 07788 453759
Tuition in piano, keyboard, violin; Beginners to Advanced
Marion Kettle
Rugeley WS15 2SH Tel. 01889 576674 Mob. 07789 547503 Tuition in piano, keyboard, electronic/church organ, theory
Mrs Kerry Lawford B.Ed (Hons.)
Cannock WS12 4TU Tel. 01543 422122 Mob. 07855 781673 Music and movement classes for pre-school children from 6months - 5 years. Age appropriate classes available. Runs Jo Jingles classes.
Richard Martin B.Mus
Rugeley WS15 2PT Tel. 01889 582378 Mob. 07930 324012 Tuition in violin, piano, theory
Pop School
Vocal & dance coaching, at Greenwood Studios Hednesford 01543 422255 Mondays 5-7pm, cost £5
Rock school
Rock workshops for 10-18 year olds, at Greenwood Studios Hednesford Tel. 01543 422255 Thursdays & Fridays 4.30-7pm
Andrew Smith
14 Hatherton Croft, Cannock WS11 1LD Tel. 01543 503342 Mob. 07708047127 Tuition in flute, drums, percussion; Beginners to Advanced
Nick Smith
Rugeley WS15 4AA Mob. 0797 110 3332 Tuition in saxophones, clarinet
Robert Smith Dip ABRSM
Cannock WS11 1LD Tel. 01543 503342 Mob. 07821 626304 Tuition in trumpet; Beginners to Intermediate
Marie Taylor
Hednesford WS12 4DS Tel. 01543 458561 Mob. 07971 652201 Tuition in keyboard, piano; Beginners to Advanced
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Chris Wilson [M]
Tel. 01543 506083
Music therapist; working with PRUs, disability groups etc.
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At least 44 bands from Cannock Chase have a Myspace page:
- Ben Truby
- Bleed the Dead
- Bloke, Cannock
- Chelsea 100, Cannock
- Deception Point, Cannock
- Dying Division, Cannock
- Evil Empire, Cannock
- Faceless, Cannock
- Fallen Host
- Fire In Cairo
- Four Floors Down
- Guile
- Hybrid
- Inset
- Inside Infinity
- K.M.A., Cannock
- Keeping Pace With Planes
- Keeping Pace with Planes, Hednesford
- Kick Start Surgery, Cannock
- Killed by Death
- Love Life Arena
- Luke of My Deny, Hednesford
- Misplaced Major
- Never Say Die, Cannock
- Ortega
- Out in the Crowd, Cannock
- Out of the Ashes
- Paranoid Youth, Hednesford
- Pay the Lay
- Pete Winwood, Rugeley
- Rich Ayre
- Rich Oades
- Sadness in Sympathy
- Shadows Against Silhouettes
- Static Autumn
- The Desired Effect
- The Leonards, Rugeley
- The Lodgers, Cannock
- The Nazra Planes, Rugeley
- The Oxymorons
- The Villains
- UXB
- Vision of Victory
- We Are Airborne
Battle of Bands 2007 included:
- A Skylight Closes
- Acid Rain
- Event Horizon
- The Cartells
- The Forces Of Van dar Waal
- Three Pin Socket
- Your Biggest Fan Club
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06/01/2010 13:07:35
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