Youth Seminar and Workshop

Please see attached media release for the Rotorua Blues Festival 29 May - 3 June.

Media Release 3 Youth Seminar and Workshop

Queen’s Birthday weekend is again Blues Festival weekend in Rotorua. In keeping with the objectives of the Bay of Plenty Blues Club to “nurture and develop Blues among young and aspiring musicians”, there will be two opportunities for young students to gain knowledge of the blues guitar during the festival weekend. Sponsored by the Rotorua District Council in celebration of NZ Music Month, these will be free of charge to music students in the Rotorua region.

Friday afternoon, 31st May, festival headliner Jimi Hocking (Melbourne, Australia) will run a seminar for students — talking, demonstrating and answering questions on blues and rock guitar.

Jimi Hocking has mastered live guitar sound from years of experience touring and recording. Using both electric and acoustic guitars he has thrilled audiences and gained a reputation for his incredible live tone and technique. In this exclusive free seminar, students will learn tips and tricks from a true master!

Sunday morning, 2nd June, music teachers Jason Herbert (Auckland ) and Rob Powley (Rotorua) will lead a ‘hands on’ blues guitar workshop for advanced students nominated by their tutor.

Both the seminar and workshop will be held at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and are free of charge. Registration is essential.

Students should speak to their music tutor or school HOD for details, or contact the Bay of Plenty Blues Club e: info@bopblues.com ph: 027 2738881

For full details and festival programme, visit www.bopblues.com/bluesfest

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