Young musicians from Frome College and Selwood Academy will fill Frome Town Centre with music once again on Saturday 13 June, with the return of Frome Busks, showcasing the talents of young musicians from Frome College and Selwood Academy. From 11am to 2pm, the musicians will work their way around amplified and acoustic stages around the town centre, including Boyle Cross, the Cheese and Grain and Catherine Hill, playing 15-minute live music sets.
Frome College music teacher Josh Hampson, who organises the event in partnership with Frome Town Council, said:
“We’ve got a really vibrant music department with loads of performers. It’s a big deal for a 14-year-old to come out in public and play and sing – events like this are so important in building confidence. This event also gets the youth of Frome seen in a positive light, out in public, doing something really impressive. It’s not just good for musicians; A-Level Music Tech students will also gain technical experience by setting up the event. And it raises funds for the music department, so we can provide more opportunities for young musicians, buy equipment and make music accessible for all students. Thanks to the team at FTC for supporting us to run the event again this year.”
Cllr Sara Butler said “Frome has a vibrant live music scene and it’s great to have our local schools encouraging the talent of the next generation of musicians and providing opportunities for them to perform live – and for us to listen! Frome Town Council is proud to support this event and it’s always a brilliant day; come into town on 13 June to enjoy the music and drop some change in a bucket to help the college keep nurturing young talent. Many thanks to Josh Hampson for all his amazing work making Frome Busks happen every year.”
Any funds raised at Frome Busks will go towards extracurricular music performances, equipment and productions for Frome College students.
Frome Busks runs on Saturday 13 June from 11am to 2pm across the town centre. Read more and find the lineup nearer the time at tinyurl.com/frome-busks
Frome Town Council publishes a Busker’s Code which sets out good practice and covers all forms of street performance including theatre, poetry and other speakers. Find the code at tinyurl.com/ftc-buskers-code.
