Last term, 16 members of our Rock and Pop Institute (RPI), who are in Years 9-11, visited the Garage Studio in South Shields to experience recording and filming in a professional setting.

The group of aspiring musicians from King James, Parkside, Bishop Barrington and Wolsingham secondary schools, who all attend the weekly Rock and Pop Institute sessions at King James, were able to participate in a professional recording session using state-of-the-art recording equipment.

Students had already formed bands as part of their RPI sessions and rehearsed pieces prior to the visit; each band then recorded their track and also made a music video, which ensured that individuals gained a broad overview of the industry and were able to experience different aspects of performing.