As part of the first Cockermouth Midsummer Festival Soundwave will offer the following:

DATE: Tuesday 22 June 7.30PM

GAMELAN IN THE GARDEN

VENUE: FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, TOP OF KIRKGATE

Gamelan is a beautiful orchestra of beautiful Indonesian gongs, chimes and drums. Join us in the walled garden to listen or take part in an evening of magical music making. No previous experience is required, for all ages and abilities.

TICKETS: £7.50, £5 CHILD, £20 family, includes Indonesian food.

DATE: Sunday 27 June 2-5PM

HIT IT!

VENUE: MEMORIAL GARDENS

Join percussion ensembles BEAT IT UP! and BOOMDANG and others for a glorious afternoon of high energy drumming. Bring a kitchen utensil and a wooden spoon to help create the Kitchen Chorus Finale!

TICKETS: FREE

DATE: Wednesday 30 June 6-9PM

MUSICZONE

VENUE: THE EVOLUTION CENTRE

Whether you’re looking to form a band or already on the scene our team of musicians can help with any of the following: rehearsal techniques, DJing, songwriting, performance tips and more.

TICKETS: FREE

DATE: Saturday 3 July 11-4PM

COCKERMOUTH LIVE

VENUE: COCKERMOUTH TOWN CENTRE

A festival within a festival! A celebration of music, dance and theatre! Soundwave will be offering taster MC and DJ sessions.

TICKETS: FREE