March 2024 Newsletter
Hello First Timers,
Wow it is almost spring time, so dust off those musical instruments and get ready for a busy season 3 of our workshops & events.
First Timers 1st Birthday Party
3pm Sunday 10th March at The Music Workshop
It is so hard to believe that just 12 months ago we launched Folkestone First Timers with no idea what we were really doing or how the great community of Folkestone & Hythe would respond. Just one year later we have gone from nothing to something really special. Everyone in our community - tutors, participants, volunteers, venues & local musicians have made this a really special precious thing.
To celebrate we are throwing a free birthday party on Sunday 10th March. There will be cake, kazoos joy & laughter. As we’re sure some of you will want to perform, we will have an open mic set up too.
Open Mic Night at The Music Workshop
7pm Friday 8th March 2024
Our regular OPEN MIC event has moved to a Friday at The Music Workshop. Get into the swing as spring approaches & blow way those winter blues by sharing your talent. This event is open to any performer - music, comedy or spoken word. The Music Workshop has plenty of instruments and equipment which you are welcome to use on the night.
No need to book, just turn up and put your name down. This is a free event. Click here for more details
Season 3 Workshops Are now Available for Booking
We have now released our Season 3 Workshops which will include the usual ones - Guitar, Bass, Drums & Keyboards. We have yet to schedule our vocal workshops - but worry not they will be coming later in spring. In addition we are including a new music production/songwriting workshop. Click here for more details
Summary of workshops & Events in March
8th March 7pm - Open Mic @ The Music Workshop
10th March 3pm - Birthday Party @ The Music Workshop
12th March 7pm - Keyboard Workshop @ Community Network
14th March 6.30pm - Band Practice Club @ The Music Workshop
26th March 7pm - Keyboards Workshop @ Community Network
27th March 7pm - Bass Workshop @ Community Network
28th March 6.30pm - Band Practice Club @ The Music Workshop
29th March 7pm - Drumming Workshop @ Community Network
All these are listed on our website where you can find out more information. Click here for more details
Fundraising
Folkestone First Timers relies on funding from you through ticket sales, our events and through donations from funding organisations. We have been very lucky to receive some money from our local town and district councillors already this year.
We will need to continue to raise funds throughout 2024, so if you have an idea or would like to run a fund raiser, please get in touch - we’d love to hear from you. One of our founders, Peter (aka BaffledSpaniel) has completed a running challenge in February covering 170km in just 29 days and raising an incredible £655. Thank you generous donors. You can read more about Peter’s challenge here.
May the music be with you,
Folkestone First Timers HQ