It’s a Rap with Herefordshire’s Youth Service

Budding female rappers and DJs are invited to head down to Herefordshire Youth Services' Girls Group at Hinton Community Centre on Wednesday 28th November and 5th December from 7-9pm. Local music production company, Dubmerge will be providing music workshops to develop young women's rap writing and performance skills.

"I love it when Dave and Lofty come to girls' group," girls' group member Liah Hughes said. "We get to use the microphones and DJ decks and make our own CD's"

The girls will learn how to write and perform their own raps and how to scratch and beat box and as the scheme is jointly funded by the council's youth service and the Music Pool, the sessions are free for young people.

Hinton Boys get the chance to do the same workshop on Monday 10th December from 7-9pm at Hinton Community Centre and boys and girls in Kingstone can try out their rap and DJing skills at workshops on Tuesday 27th November and 4th December at the Old School Hall, Kingstone from 7-9pm. Young people in Madley can also enjoy this workshop on Thursday 6th December at the Village Hall in Madley.

Sarah Melia, community youth worker, said: "We have worked with Dubmerge before and they are fantastic. The young people thoroughly enjoy these sessions. It's a great way to make new friends, tap into your creative side and express yourself through music. We're delighted to be able to offer these workshops in a number of locations so that more young people can give these sessions a try."

The workshops are open to young people aged 11-19 and no previous experience is necessary.

For further information or to reserve a place, ring Sarah Melia on 01432 383376, email smelia@herefordshire.gov.uk .