Premium Content:

Girls Rock! Music camps for young female and gender diverse artists

After success in cities around the world, West Australian Music (WAM) have revealed an exciting new initiative for young musicians.

- Advertisement -

Girls Rock! is a week-long day camp with a mission to empower young female, transgender and gender diverse people through music and education.

The campers will have the opportunity to hone their skills on an instrument of their choice (guitar, bass, drums or vocals) and join a band with other campers, write a song and then perform at the Girls Rock! showcase at the end of the week.

WAM say they hope the camps help to tackle the issue of gender imbalance in the music industry, with a focus on creativity, positivity, community and empowerment, under the guidance of Perth musician and teacher Em Burrows.

“I have heard so many established female musicians saying that they wish they had something like Girls Rock! when they were starting out as song writers and performers!” Burrows said.

“Girls Rock! is such a great program and a great way for Perth to nurture its next generation of musicians. It gives young people the chance to learn from experienced musicians and industry personnel in such a welcoming environment.”

“I’m so excited to work with WAM to get this program off the ground!”

Girls Rock! will kick off in January 2019. For more information head to wam.org.au

The program is open to female, transgender and non-binary people aged 11 – 17 with some experience in guitar, bass, drums or vocals.

Image:- Katie Dutton

Latest

Swan Pride Festival creates a unique space in the queer landscape

From drag shows to cultural presentations and a boy who just wants to dance, Swan Pride was a celebration of diversity.

On This Gay Day | Allen R Schindler was killed in Japan

His death sparked a major policy change about gay people serving in the military.

RTRFM wins the prestigious Tony Staley Award for Excellence

It's just one of several awards taken home by the popular Perth station.

The Proud Award welcomes back former hosts to celebrate its first decade

Cougar Morrison is one of the many former hosts of the gala who'll be returning for the 10th edition.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Swan Pride Festival creates a unique space in the queer landscape

From drag shows to cultural presentations and a boy who just wants to dance, Swan Pride was a celebration of diversity.

On This Gay Day | Allen R Schindler was killed in Japan

His death sparked a major policy change about gay people serving in the military.

RTRFM wins the prestigious Tony Staley Award for Excellence

It's just one of several awards taken home by the popular Perth station.

The Proud Award welcomes back former hosts to celebrate its first decade

Cougar Morrison is one of the many former hosts of the gala who'll be returning for the 10th edition.

On Intersex Awareness Day: check your knowledge is up to date

There a bunch of things you can do today to participate in Intersex Awareness Day.

Swan Pride Festival creates a unique space in the queer landscape

From drag shows to cultural presentations and a boy who just wants to dance, Swan Pride was a celebration of diversity.

On This Gay Day | Allen R Schindler was killed in Japan

His death sparked a major policy change about gay people serving in the military.

RTRFM wins the prestigious Tony Staley Award for Excellence

It's just one of several awards taken home by the popular Perth station.