Youth Music Congress
We’re excited to announce that Brewery Arts will be hosting a Youth Music Congress on 24 June 2025 in partnership with Young Sounds Cumbria and Cumbria Music Hub. This free, one-day event is designed for young people aged 15–18 and is suitable for students and teachers with a passion for music.
Held at Brewery Arts in Kendal, the Congress is a chance to explore, create, and perform with some of the most exciting names in contemporary music. The day will feature hands-on workshops, opportunities to connect with fellow young musicians, and a chance to join an open-stage session to showcase your talents.
Free event but spaces are limited and must be booked in advance via the link below.
Meet the Workshop Leaders
Jess Gillam is a saxophonist and presenter. She was the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London and is passionate about broadening the repertoire for the saxophone. She also has an award-winning weekly show, This Classical Life, on BBC Radio 3 which is now in its seventh season.
Sam Becker is a bass player, musical director and producer, with over 10 years of touring and recording experience with some of the world’s leading artists. He is currently the musical director for Bea and Her Business.
Jack McNeill is a clarinettist, composer and maker, with a background rooted in contemporary classical performance practice and an interest in folk and ancient resonances. He is the Artistic Director of Propellor, a 12-piece cross-genre ensemble – a creative engine based in Cumbria. Jack has also worked alongside names like Robert MacFarlane and Hayden Thorpe.
Wayne Scurrah is a producer, composer and lecturer whose work often involves the intersection of organic and found sounds from nature, with modern synthesis in composition and production. He specialises in recording, mixing and production, both in the studio and live.
Schedule for the Day
- 10am – sign in
- 10.15-11.15am – workshop with Jack McNeill (NYO)
- Break
- 11.30am-12.15pm – workshop with Sam Becker
- Lunch provided by Brewery Arts
- 1-1.45pm – performance workshop with Jess Gillam
- 1.45-2.30pm – production workshop with Wayne Scurrah (Kendal College)
- 2.30-3.30pm – open stage
Free event but spaces are limited and must be booked in advance via the link below.
How to Sign Up
Teachers bringing a group register here.
Individual students sign up here.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Anne-Marie at projectmanager@breweryarts.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to join us for a day of inspiring workshops, networking and a chance to perform as part of the open stage.
