ORGANISERS of the Vale Jazz weekend are looking to arrange a ‘Battle of the Bands’ event for young people.
The event is being planned for the afternoon of Saturday, June 20 at the Barry Memo. The competition will be open to all bands and individuals under the age of 16, to any type of music and from anyone who lives in the Vale or Cardiff areas.
The group are also looking for sponsors for the event.
Gemma Collard, who is the secretary of the Vale Jazz organisers, said: “We are looking for young people to take part in our Jazz Weekend in Barry. In addition to the plans for 20 bands to play in 10 venues across the town, we would also like to make our event educational and have young people from all back grounds including schools to be involved.”
If you would like to be involved please contact Gemma via email at misscollard@iCloud.com.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here