Pop singer Carmel writes lyrics for a Little Hulton anthem
The Lowry’s Walkabout project invites local residents of all ages to get involved in creating a song for Little Hulton in one weekend (Sat 29 & Sun 30 September) with 80s pop star Carmel helping to write the lyrics.
On the Sunday, British singer Carmel will bring her experience and talent to Little Hulton, helping to write lyrics for the anthem. Her eponymous band Carmel, with Jim Parris and Gerry Darby formed in Manchester over twenty years ago. Their first single Storm, reached No 1 in the independent charts and the singles Bad Day and More More More both went in the Top 25.
This huge challenge of creating an anthem in just one weekend will involve using influences from five decades of music, ranging from Bill Haley to Britney and Jamelia to Janet Jackson. Professional musicians will work with local people to create a tune dedicated to Little Hulton.
People with enthusiasm, especially committed karaoke singers should come down with their favourite CDs and records to the Top Club. Saturday morning (10am – 1pm) is for musicians and wannabe musicians – absolute beginners are welcome while different melodies are explored for the song. Saturday afternoon (1pm – 4pm) is for both singers and wannabee singers. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a keen karaoke singer, you can also help to create lyrics. Sunday’s schedule will depend on how Saturday goes and what work is left to do on the anthem.
The Little Hulton Anthem is a project from The Lowry on Walkabout – working with residents associations from Armitage, Kenyon, Mount Skip and Peel. Little Hulton Anthem is a project by New Peel Residents Association.
Walkabout aims to use creative activity to develop opportunities for participation and social engagement among Salford’s communities. From January 2007 the pilot period of Walkabout focused on Little Hulton. Events over the May bank holiday weekend were a springboard for further creatively based arts development projects in Little Hulton which continues until March 2008. Walkabout involves partnerships with several organisations across the city including Salford City Council, Salford PCT Health Improvement, One Stop shop, as well as funding from Safer Stronger Communities.
Andy Farrell, The Lowry’s Head of Community & Education and Director of this innovative new initiative explains, “First and foremost we’re interested in helping to build communities through creativity By going out to Salford communities and finding out what they are passionate about, we can respond to their interests and encourage social participation through creative activity.”
Following consultation with various agencies across the city, Graeme Urlwin has worked with a diversity of representatives in Little Hulton to build up trust and open up the possibilities of what could take place in the local community. He comments, “We’ve been extremely active in the Little Hulton community, getting involved in many different ways and are really pleased with how local people have responded to us.”
Children aged under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. For any more information please contact Graeme Urlwin on 0161 876 2141/07899 701541
Posted on Wednesday, 05 September 2007 under Press Community & Education Press