BandiT is a four-day band and songwriter workshop for 60 to 70 students aged 8 to 17 with a live performance and streaming recording.
BandiT is a four-day songwriter and band workshop for 60 to 70 students aged 8 to 17. Students throughout the community come together to form bands and to be creative in song writing and performing. The prime function of the workshop is to give young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in musicianship, creative song writing and performance skills also, helping them to build in confidence, meet new friends and develop communication skills. Alongside the music workshop we also provide around 5 to 10 places for older students to gain work experience in teaching, stage management, live sound, PA setup and lighting.
Also, please see the Bandit Music Projects Website where you can find out lots more information, video’s, video diaries, reviews and thank you letters from all the projects we have run over the years, also you will see what we all work towards and the amazing shows we put together, performing all the songs created at Maidenhill School over the four days to parents, friends and the community. www.banditmusicprojects.co.uk
We are seeking crowdfunding to help us with running and training costs for the project we need to update tutors on first aid and health and safety and to hopefully update some of the equipment needed to run the project such as PA speakers and amps for the rehearsal sessions, new cables also to service and repair equipment.
Below are some of the Thank You letters we have received over the years from happy parents and students. Thanks again for your time in viewing, watching, and reading this.
Please help us keep the Bandit Music Projects running.
Kindest regards
Kevin Howlett
Thank you letters from running the Bandit projects
Hi Kevin, thanks for an amazing Bandit, it was absolutely amazing! Rubio left his red rucksack in the George room; do you have the lost property? The sub rooms don't have it... help!
Emily (Ru's mum)
Hi again Kev
Firstly, I can't say enough how brilliant bandit was last week for Dan and Seb and Fridays show was a really special moment for them and all the kids and their families, obviously. Absolutely brilliant stuff and thanks so much to you and all of your bandit colleagues.
On a more humdrum note, I don't spose any of you have managed to retrieve Sebs keyboard stand from MH school? - if not, no worries, just wondered. If so, I can pick it up from wherever it is.
Thanks again
Nikki
D N S's dad
Hi Kev,
Thanks again to you and all the crew for a brilliant Bandit. Every time we are still amazed by the quality of the show and all that goes into it and the performances of the young people.. especially good this year I thought! Some talented kids in Stroud!
Thanks Kev,
Beverley, Jake, Freddie and Daisy x
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Hi Kevin,
Thanks from us also. It was interesting to see how Austin’s confidence has grown in his second performance.
Kind regards,
Julian
Hi Kev
Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity – Connor had such a great time! We are trying to change our Easter holiday so that he can make that one, but if not, definitely expect him for the next October one ????
All the best
C
Dear Kev,
Thanks so much for this fantastic project. My son (Joe) gets so much out of it
Emily
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Kev - thank YOU!
It was an awesome set this October - I was really taken with the comradery among all of the students this year, it was unreal.
You all do such a fabulous job with the students and I'm so proud of what Billy achieves each and every time. He has been lucky enough to be a part of the Bandit family for so long.
Please keep up the good work, and see you all next year.
Thank you
Kerry
Hi Kev
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all of the Bandit team. Last night was the first time I had managed to get to the Bandit show live and I thought it was fabulous. It was so great to see all the youngsters enjoying their performances on a proper stage and it really did feel like a good night out. I loved watching the youngsters supporting each other and being a fantastically appreciative audience for the other bands.
William really enjoyed the experience as usual and I love that it allows youngsters to experience the thrill of seeing live music (as well as taking part in performing it) in a very safe and supportive way.
With very best wishes
Katy
Hi Kevin
My two boys, Dan & Seb, who are new to BandiT, absolutely loved it today. This is such a unique and brilliant opportunity for local kids who play music, thank you for facilitating it!
When we collect Dan's drum kit on Wednesday, will it have been deconstructed?
Many thanks,
Kate
Hi Kevin
Joe came home buzzing from day one at Bandit, after an initial wobble about coming at all this morning, so thank you!
Also, we initially put on the form that he couldn't leave unsupervised, but he mentioned some of the other secondary school kids nipped to the chip shop at lunchtime, and so can we change that to say he CAN leave so that he can join them.
Many thanks!
Kirstie
Thanks for another amazing week! It’s a highlight of the year for Finn and Maia, they love it!! All the tutors and helpers are great. Thanks to you and the whole team for all the work you put in, it’s an amazing experience. Finn brought a friend this week and he’s a convert now too.
Best wishes Elinor
Hi Kevin
I hope this finds you well. I'm sure you receive a lot of these emails but i wanted to take the time to thank you for Bandit and what it delivers. Laurie is not the most confident of children, so it has taken a few efforts to get him to join you. This said he instantly felt welcomed, comfortable and happy within the the family arms of your music conclave. This in itself is a huge credit to you and your fellow musicians.
Both myself and my wife felt humbled and an overwhelming amount of pride at the live show, not just because he was on stage but also that he was a part of a brilliant production and an incredibly supportive group of people.
We hope you are very proud of what you all achieve and we look forward to meeting you again at the next one. Please pass on our gratitude
Thanks again
Abbie, Rob and Laurie????????????
This project successfully funded on 5th May 2023