BlueJam is a social enterprise running a youth and inter-generational Music and Arts programme in Cumbria, London and the North-East.
Our aim is to promote innovative, high-quality Music and Arts activity in an inclusive and socially constructive way.
We specialise in the creation of original music and art in a variety of genres, media and contexts.
SOLFEST 2012! Stop Press!
B Jamba are playing at Solfest again this year. We are doing a walkabout session and a drumming workshop and we will be having a giant puppet with us made by Jess and Bryony! Fantastic!
See BlueJam Festival Band from Solfest 2007 with samba drummers
BlueJam can provide bands for your event, workshops for your group, plus training and resources. We hire out PA and engineers. Get in touch!
"As usual the Blue Jam group was excellent and their music was enjoyed by all. Many thanks, Jackie Foott, Squirrelfest, Windermere 2011"
"Thanks for a brilliant set on Sat. I am still on a high" - Vintage party, Carlisle
In December, BlueJam provided a modern jazz trio for a Deloitte Pioneers Social Enterprise Launch in London. We heard the Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus give an incredibly inspiring speech about selflessness as part of the economic model. "Thanks so much for your contribution to our launch event last week. We thought that the music was pitched perfectly and it really added a good buzz to the room." Dot Pinkney, Deloitte.
The Folk group are playing regularly throughout 2012 - they rehearse weekly on Wednesdays - new members welcome. Contact BlueJam for details..
get in touch if you need musicians for your event! Samba - jazz - folk - etc.
April 2012:Calendar
Samba | Singing | Transition | Vocal Union | News | G & T music |
BigJam | Improv choir | Folk | COMA | Vintage Contemporary
BlueJam Improv Choirs: Spring Programme
See Improv Choirs for info: the choir is now formed for the rehearsals up to June 16th, however please get in touch with Jilly if you are interested in being involved. Sessions run weekly in Penrith and occasionally in London and the North-East. Workshops using the Improv Choir method can be organised for your group or choir anywhere in the UK. The music we do at the moment is a mix of jazz improvisation and original world-folk based original compositions. We also experiment with singing/drawing/movement and free improv sessions.
We use improv as a learning and performance device. It is a friendly choir - not about celebrating individual voices so much as the interplay of the voices within the group and the excitement that comes from that.
BlueJam Illustrator workshops
BlueJam is getting expert help from Kate Brundrett in design and working creatively with Illustrator. We are also promoting healthy eating!
B Jamba at Penrith May Day Parade May 7th
B Jamba rehearses on Tuesdays at North Lakes School - get in touch if you are interested in joining. Led by Jake Heald with flying samba support from Jen Leah in London.
Stepping Stones Festival: Brampton 5&6 May
BlueJam has been working with Bewcastle Music Club and Community Choir who are the first act on stage on Saturday at 11am. Come and support the youngest local singers in the festival!
"I think at the festival there was plenty of things to experience, I got to perform on stage playing different instruments with Bewcastle Community Choir and Alnwick Creative Music Club . I also got to play with various folk musicians on the bodhran. Overall I thought it was a pleasant and enjoyable experience" Josh Jackson, Bluejam Young Music Leader
'Must sees' at the festival are established local artist Fiona Clayton and rising stars Alex and the Wander Band
info from:steppingstonesfestival.co.uk
BlueJam Cumbria Ltd
Eden Rural Foyer
Old London Rd
Penrith CA11 8ET
01768 866559
A limited company with charitable objects.
No. 06328093
Est. 30/7/07