The Drum Information

We're looking at how to engage people with the way we make the work, as well as with the work itself. We're very open to the possibility of creating new productions through a similar kind of process, and not just limited to young producers: working with multiple promoter groups within an individual scheme, or with multiple schemes across a much larger geographical area, to develop and tour of new shows. As we said, the schools we worked with aren't the sort that usually get to take part in projects like this because they're not based close to the venues which traditionally carry out this kind of work. We're assuming it's the same situation for audiences and promoters who aren't based close to metropolitan venues, either. We're a small, non-venue-based organisation and it's much easier for us in many ways to bring projects like this to you: our schedules can be more flexible as we are less bound by programming seasons or booking windows; our small staff team means participants and promoters build close and consistent working relationships with us; we are able to tailor the projects we develop to reflect the interests and requirements of the people we work with, resulting in a genuine collaborative partnership.