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Last Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have @eddythrower join us at @waterbearvenue for a Night of Drums! 

Opened up by our very Brighton student Dan Haysom (@slappy.drums), who is a drummer for both @missioncreepofficial and @azure_the_band, the night was an evening of performance, discussion, and insight, with Eddy talking through all things drums, based on his past experiences with bands like Blink182, Linkin Park, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Busted. 

A big thank you to Eddy for coming along, as well as to Dan for opening up, and all of you who attended! 

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WaterBear is joining forces with @peddlermkt to offer our students multiple performance slots on one of their stages this August 

Peddler Market is Sheffield's monthly street food and culture event, based in the heart of Sheffield's trendy industrial quarter. Having been part of Sheffield's cultural scene since 2014, Peddler Market has won awards for its engaging mix of street food, craft beer, cocktails, and most importantly for us, live music. 

With two stages, one in the main room and another in the courtyard, Peddler Market offers aspiring musicians some fantastic opportunities for live performances. With a mixture of singers, bands, and DJs, performances at Peddler Market are not limited by genre, ensuring a wide array of musicians are able to perform. 

WaterBear has been offered the chance to takeover one of Peddler's stages for a whole night, from 2pm until 11pm, with various slots for some of our students to perform. 

To apply please check the opportunities page on Canvas. 

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Today we want to spotlight one of our WaterBear Brighton graduates, Fin Anderson (@finandersondrums)! 

Whilst at WaterBear, Fin studied for a BA (Hons) Career Musician Degree. Since graduating, Fin has had various bits of session work, including playing with @bugeyedbugeyedbugeyed on tour, and performing with @lilyknott and @__formz in both London and Manchester! 

We can’t wait to see how your career progresses, Fin! 

Music: 'Spooky' by Call Me Franco feat. Sofia Hole

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On Friday night, some of our WaterBears had the opportunity to attend the soundcheck of @cryptopsyofficial and @atheistband at @corpsheffield in Sheffield. 

Students got the chance to watch all bands soundcheck, and were then lucky enough to be given guestlist for the gig, and were able to meet the Cryptopsy backstage with their tour manager! 

Our students who attended were able to have a personal Q&A with the band, and even get their merch signed. How cool is that? 

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@waterbearvenue’s sound engineer team are looking for 3 students to help them with the live sound for @greatescapefest at The WaterBear Venue. 

You will need to be available from 15th – 18th May. 

This will be a fast paced, busy weekend with over 33 bands performing at the venue over 3 days. There will be shifts of up to 6 hours at a time. You’ll be working within a team environment and helping everything run as smoothly as possible. 

What you’ll be doing: 

👉 Setting up / packing down 

👉 Working with many different bands for fast paced, quick changeovers. 

👉 Assisting the lead sound engineer 

👉 Moving musical equipment to different locations of the venue 

👉 Keeping everything running to time 

We are looking for someone who can think on their feet with good initiative and can thrive in a busy environment. 

If you’re interested in applying, please send over to events@waterbear.org.uk : 

👉 A short description of why you would be good for this role 

👉 List any previous experience in working with sound 

👉 Your full name and contact details 

This is a paid opportunity of £10 p/h. This will not provide with a ticket for the weekend of the festival. You will also be expected to attend a dress rehearsal of The Great Escape on 8th May. Deadline to apply is 14th April. 

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@sheffoodfest returns to the Peace Gardens in May 2024, and they are looking to expand the festival's music programme and increase opportunities for local artists! 

The organisers are looking for emerging and grassroots talent to showcase the talent of Sheffield, this is where WaterBear students can get involved! 

There are numerous performance slots available for our students. We are looking for solo artists or small groups to perform. If you are interested in taking part, please send over any links to your music, as well as a short description of your music. 

The performance slots will be taking place on Saturday, 25th May and Sunday, 26th May. 

For all the information head over to the opportunities page on canvas. 

The application deadline is Friday, 5th April. 

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@_launchpadmusic have recently announced the 2024 iteration of their Future Leaders scheme, and it is a fantastic opportunity for any of our Sheffield-based students. 

The Future Leaders scheme offers a group of emerging industry professionals the opportunity to engage with national music industry organisations, attend training workshops on professional development in the industry, and build relationships with other early career music professionals. 

Through the opportunities delivered by the scheme, sixteen Future Leaders will gain music industry insight and knowledge from music industry professionals, as well as management and leadership tools to work with us, and play a role in developing a vibrant, inclusive and healthy music industry in the future. 

The scheme is open to anyone based in Yorkshire aged between 18 - 25 years old. The opportunities will be a mix of online and in-person events, and travel costs are supported as part of the programme. 

If you are interested in applying to the scheme, you can visit www.launchpad-music.com/futureleaders to find out more. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 2nd April. 

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Yesterday, our WaterBear Sheffield students were lucky enough to have @prsformusic’s @the.danieljones come in to discuss everything you need to know about PRS and MCPS, the different sources of royalties' songwriters and composers can earn from, and funding opportunities on offer for independent artists. 

PRS for Music is the home of the Performing Right Society (PRS). PRS for Music pay royalties to their members when their work is performed, broadcast, streamed, downloaded, reproduced, played in public or used in film and TV. They support them by influencing policy, supporting and hosting awards and events, and investing in new technology to ensure they’re fit for the digital music age. 

If you write your own songs or music or co-write with others and your music is being regularly performed, then you should consider joining PRS and you could earn money from your music. 

Thanks to Daniel & the PRS team for their talk! 

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We have two hugely exciting opportunities available for our students on the official stage at Sheffield’s very own Fringe at Tramlines! 

One WaterBear band will have the chance to play a 30-minute slot on the official main stage on Sunday 28th July. Another student will be able to work as an Artist Liaison on the stage across the 27th and 28th July! 

Programmed by Papa Al, the official Fringe stage at Tramlines has been a cornerstone of the festival for many years, and the weekend of Tramlines is the busiest and best time for musicians in Sheffield. These opportunities are some of the biggest available outside the main festival, so make sure you are applying. 

This opportunity is open to all our students, across both campuses. Students interested in the performance opportunity will need to ensure their music is family-friendly and suits the community spirit of the main stage. 

Students interested in applying to the performance role will need to send over a link to their music, as well as a short artist bio. Those interested in applying to the Artist Liaison role will need to send over a CV, as well as a short personal bio. All applications will be sent through Canvas. 

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We are absolutely delighted to reveal that Brighton student @slappy.drums has been chosen to open for Wednesday’s A Night of Drums event! 

Dan is a drummer for both @missioncreepofficial and @azure_the_band, and you can listen to him talk about why this opportunity is so important to him in this video. 

The Night of Drums event will see @eddythrower joining us this Wednesday at @waterbearvenue, for an evening of performance, discussion, and insight. Eddy will be talking through all things drums. Eddy himself has been a professional drummer for many years, having worked with artists such as Linkin Park, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Blink 182, as well as currently drumming for Busted. 

This event is open to both WaterBear students and the public. Students can sign up for free on Beebop. Members of the public can reserve their tickets by emailing events@waterbear.org.uk Tickets will be £5+VAT on-the-door. This event is 18+. 

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Next week, from the 18th to 24th March, it is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This is a worldwide initiative that seeks to inform and educate about neurological differences, challenging the common misconceptions around them. 

At WaterBear, we are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture that celebrates differences and empower every individual. 

This week of celebration will feature numerous free events taking place online at www.neurodiversity.com. These events, consisting primarily of online webinars and panels, will feature discussions about different areas of neurodiversity, from the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, to understanding neurodiversity as a family. 

Please note that these events are being recorded, to increase accessibility for all around the world. 

To check out the full schedule, head over to neurodiversityweek.com/events and book your preferred time slot from Monday to Friday. 

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Last night, we hosted a Metal Showcase at @hallamshire_hotel, featuring a number of amazing WaterBear acts: 

🎸Acolytes (@acolytesband) 

🎸L.F.S (@liquidfingerslug) 

🎸Mirela (@mirela_music) 

🎸Hatebomb (@hatebombband) 

It has been truly amazing seeing just how talented our Sheffield students are, and we hope that each act who played got some great live experience! 

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A few weeks ago, we invited some our students to participate in a WaterBear photoshoot at @thebrightonstudio, directed by @tomcert ! 

The images we took at this shoot will be used for various WaterBear marketing campaigns up and down the country, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled! 

Thank you to the following students for taking part: 

👉Tia Gibson (@tiaice_soulnspice) 
👉Alex Lemonidis (@alex.lemonidis) 
👉Dee Andrew 
👉Lucretia Stokes (@lucretugh) 
👉Imani Ruiz (@imani.ruizx) 
👉Rebekah Searle
👉Mala Clough (@malaclough) 
👉Amber Thompson 
👉Noah Cho (@noah_cho.137) 
👉Mike Ross (@mike_ross_music) 

Also a big thank you to our photographer Thomas Brooker (@thomasislebrooker), as well as Victoria Thompson (@taken_by_thompson) for getting these amazing BTS shots!
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Today we want to spotlight guitarist @c30ammy_wammy, who is in his first year at WaterBear Sheffield studying  BA (Hons) Professional Music (Performance). 

Cam plays guitar and writes music in the band @hsharpband, and as well as this he works as a Sound and Light technician, with WaterBear having given Cam the contacts to shadow various Front-of-House staff, and even get some paid lighting work! 

We can’t wait to see how your career progresses Cam! 

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@tedxbrighton is back at @brighton_dome on the 5th April 2024, and they are offering WaterBear students 10 free tickets to attend! 

Featuring 12 speakers who will be covering a diverse range of topics, including space, healthcare, activism, art, and entrepreneurship, this year’s Tedx talks in Brighton will further continue the organisation’s commitment to the discovery of new people, ideas and stories to share. 

For more information on how you can apply for a free ticket, head over to our Opportunities page on Canvas. 

The deadline for students to apply is the 29th March. 

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We are massively excited to have @eddythrower joining us on Wednesday 20th March, for a Night of Drums at @waterbearvenue. 

An evening of performance, discussion, and insight, Eddy will be talking through all things drums. Eddy himself has been a professional drummer for many years, having worked with artists such as Linkin Park, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Blink 182. 

Eddy is currently the drummer for Busted. He also works as a tutor, and is the creator of a successful YouTube channel. He has performed at many festivals including Leeds and Download and has undertaken work for TV adverts and film. 

This event is open to both WaterBear students and the public. Students can sign up for free on Beebop. Members of the public can reserve their tickets by emailing events@waterbear.org.uk Tickets will be £5+VAT on-the-door. This event is 18+. 
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On April 2nd, we are excited to be hosting ‘A Night of George Michael’ at @waterbearvenue in Brighton, with @official_georgemichaelsingers, who are George’s three original backing singers from his live band. 

Not only will the band be performing George’s hits, but there will be the opportunity for our vocalists to get up and sing with them! 

This is set to be a truly special night, students who would like the chance to perform at the ‘Night of George’, need to email events@waterbear.org.uk to register their interest, and sign ups will go live on Beebop from March 19th. If chosen, you will have the opportunity to workshop your track ahead of the live performance. 

This event is also open to the public, who can reserve a place by emailing events@waterbear.org.uk and it will be £5 + VAT on the door!
 
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Why We're WaterBear...

- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.

WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK  Map

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230

WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK

Email: [email protected]
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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK  Map

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230

WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720

Why We're WaterBear...

- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.

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