Join us for a participatory session connecting the radical tradition of Rough Music — street protest through noise, rhythm and improvised sound — with the familiar world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by E.P. Thompson's essay Rough Music Reconsidered, the work of Jack Zipes on nursery rhyme standards, and the Bonfire Society parades at the annual Bonfire Night in Lewes.
Families are welcomed in as the session builds. Spontaneous interjection and improvisation are actively encouraged. No instruments needed.Every participating child takes home a Rough Music Rhythm Reading Stick.
Baxterium, aka Peter Baxter of the project GLAM Racket, presents participatory family learning experiences that bring together music, literature, craft and cultural history. This workshop has been enjoyed by audiences at Manchester International Festival, Stoke Newington Literary Festival and Bloomsbury Festival, inviting children and adults to explore stories and creativity side by side through hands-on making and shared discovery. (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.glamracket.org/__;!!HK5oVgSobt9mFQ!fCAi77S_ysfu6hOwSAqUb6X4_IoszJFizbqtS2z_5RvH2Md9hvOU50_j4)
