The music development programme has focused on increasing opportunities to participate in a range of activities primarily by:
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providing ongoing support, performance and recording opportunities for bands and musicians
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contributing to the programme development of Big in Falkirk through the creation of the Battle of the Bands competition
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providing artistic direction for the Way to Blue Popular Music Weekend, in partnership with Falkirk & District Town Centre Management and Falkirk Council Tourism and Economic Development Unit
This work has been complemented by a number of other initiatives including:
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developing music and sound recording studios within existing facilities throughout the area
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setting up Lomond Studios for digital sound recording as part of Falkirk Arts & Social Inclusion Project
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working in partnership with CB-YMP and Falkirk Council Leisure Services to develop a rehearsal studio within Bo’ness Recreation Centre; with the Detached Youth Work team, artists, composers, musicians and young people on the creation of artworks and music; and with Slamannan Community Education Centre on a programme of arts and music activity for young people.