The HOPE Project works seeks to work with young people in the inner-city areas of Portsea and Somers Town, helping them excel through mentoring, family support and use of the creative arts.
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22/Dec/11
Attacking Atlantis popped into the studio this week to record an acoustic cover and one of their latest originals.
They have already made it available to listen to on their Facebook page, so head over there to check it out.
And of course, the acoustic cover of a classic Day to Remember song…
15/Dec/11
We are extremely excited to announce that UpSwitch’s debut EP has gone live on iTunes. We are incredibly proud of these tracks and know that they will cause you much enjoyment too!
You can purchase the Album on iTunes and remember that every download from iTunes goes to support the HOPE project.
25/Nov/11
There is a lot of exciting stuff going on around here at the moment!
The studio is very busy with lots of people getting involved and making some good music. The notable highlights are:
28/Oct/11
Dan and Sam from Attacking Atlantis popped in yesterday to record an acoustic cover of a song by You Me at Six. Looks good, sounds good. Nice work!
27/Oct/11
We are really excited to let you know that Attacking Atlantis, anther BackBeat artist is releasing their brand new EP next week. The EP was recorded at the newly refurbished studios over the summer and after much hard work the guys are launching it by headlining a gig at the Cellars on November 5th.
More details on the gig can be found from the cellars directly.
You can also download their album directly from iTunes – and proceeds from that go back into the HOPE Project. So go buy it!!
01/Sep/11
It’s always nice to have these guys in the studio!
Hard at work on their latest CD – keep your eyes peeled for info on that soon.
In the meantime, check them out on Facebook for up to date info on all their gigs.
13/Jul/11
It is with sadness that we announce that we are not able to run our annual Summer Academy this year. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have some amazing mentors to work with the young people of Portsmouth in the past years. However this year we’ve not been able to get the manpower and as such we’ll have to cancel the event.
This is not going to be a permanent thing. I’m sure we will be back! Keep your eyes posted for more information…
13/Jul/11
Heather-Elizabeth has been a busy little bee performing all over the south so it seems. At one of the gigs in Eastleigh she was given a stunning write-up, which should be shared with all! Great stuff Heather!
Heather-Elizabeth Bailey, performed a solo gig with only her guitar for company, in a tent at the far end of the recreation ground to a small but very appreciative audience who really enjoyed her clear, uncluttered and soulful style of music with a melody of six original songs written by the artist herself. No more than you would expect at such an event.!! Well this artist is clearly a cut above the rest. Heather-Elizabeth, is just 15 years old, yet has the talent, style and stage presence that would not be out-of-place at either the Reading or Glastonbury Festivals.
I was lucky enough to get to chat with HEB when she came off stage and it was clear to me that unlike most girls of her age, here was a level-headed and passionate musician who just loves what she does. There are no illusions of being the next winner of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ or being signed to a multi-million pound record deal. No, HEB loves to perform and from what I witnessed today, people love to listen to her.
I normally run a mile when I see teenaged girls heading towards microphones, fearing that I will be left with bleeding ears and an overwhelming need to report them to Social Services, as they are clearly in distress and pain. Yet, despite very bad acoustics and poor sound mixing by the POINTless highly trained theatre staff, this girl has a real skill. Not only is she self-taught on both the guitar and piano, HEB can really sing and sing in such a way that you are compelled to listen to every word that expresses her hopes, dreams, anger and love for life.
Closing her set with the powerful and very catchy, ‘Photographs-Notes-Letters’, written about the problems and distress of teenage love, Heather-Elizabeth was faced with new-found fans, shoving money into her hand, eager to secure a copy of her EP ‘Shadows’, which she had brought along with her in the hope that people might like her music. Well HEB, hope no more..
You are without doubt the most refreshing act to feature at the Eastleigh Music Festival and I am sure that we will be seeing much more of you in the coming years in your own, Pictures- Notes and BIG Letters.
Thanks to Matthew Myatt at the Black Balaclava for the interview!
30/Jun/11
We’ve finally done it! The studio is officially open!
28/Mar/11
A short message from Gaz to say a massive thank-you to all who joined the 500 Club…
