Music

Future Sound of Trowbridge – 2025

The Pump are delighted to announce the return of The Future Sound of Trowbridge project in 2025.

Last year The Pump ran the project, which was funded by the Wiltshire Area Board, with unprecedented success. Unearthing dozens of young musicians, as well as supporting young graphic designers, sound engineers and photographers.

2025 sees the return of the project which is once again funded by Wiltshire Area board, but aims to expand its vision to give more opportunities to more young people.

Young people from the Trowbridge area can perform live, be it in a band, as a DJ or soloist, as a rapper or anything else in between, and be paid for their performance. The opportunities don’t end there though, as The Pump is offering paid roles for budding photographers, graphic designers, videographers, social media influencers and more.

For every gig, The Pump will require the following;

Graphic Designer – specifically poster design.
Photographer – to shoot live performances
Videographer – To film live performances
Social Media Marketing – Someone interested in digital marketing and Communications.
Lighting engineers – Anyone interested in learning or developing their skills.
Sound engineers – Anyone interested in learning or developing their skills.

Dependent on the amount of interest, it could be one person who fills the same role over a period of events.

Each role pays £50 per event, and there are 8 events over the following dates.

Sat 1st Feb – FSOT #12 – Rave Night with DJ Flam, Artoid & ET Tronic. £5. 8pm.
Sat 15th Feb – FSOT #13– Metal Night with Dead Society / LXRD VIRS
Sat 1st March – FSOT #14
Sat 29th March – FSOT #15 – Punk Night – Lady Birds / Menthol Lungs & Zefferios
Sat 19th April – FSOT #16 – Rap Night with Iggz & Jarrett Brooks.
Sat 10th May – FSOT #17 –
Sat 31st May – FSOT #18 –
Sat 21st June – FSOT #19 –

The Pump will also be teaming up with local mentors such as local rapper McKenzie “Iggz” Brooks and Jarrett Brooks, who will be presenting the future of Trowbridge’s rap scene, and others.

We’re still looking for all roles, so please visit http://www.thepumptrowbridge.co.uk for more information and email .

 

National Lottery United By Music tour!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that The Pump has been approached by the Music Venue Trust to be supported for some of our Grass Roots music shows.

The National Lottery sponsored “United By Music” tour has rolled out across the country since May 2023, and The Pump has been highlighted for its hard work and dedication to original live music, to be awarded a small grant to continue running it’s roots live music gigs.

You can find out more about  the tour here; https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/united-by-music .

The original roots acts performing for The Pump will be the Hayden Lloyd band, whose nod to Jimmy Hendrix cannot be ignored! Supported by a pair of new hometown songwriters, Ella Clayton – who recently played a breathtaking busk-slot at Trowbridge Festival and young teen Liv Thorndale. Singer Liv will be accompanied by Ella, who will play guitar.

All three of these acts will be performing at part of the Future Sound Of Trowbridge scheme, where The Pump is highlighting the talent within our community!

The way that the United By Music scheme works is that every ticket holder gets to bring a +1 guest for free, to their chosen event. This is a great way to make music more accessible, possibly bringing live music to those who woudn’t necessarily seek it out or just a cheap way of getting friends together.

Whatever your reasons for wanting to come and be part of the vibrant community we have growing in Trowbridge, the choice is yours – With so much on offer you cannot go wrong!

Viva La Trowbridge!

Saturday 9th September
7.30pm  Doors
8pm – Liv Thorndale
8.30pm – Ella Clayton
9.15pm – Hayden Lloyd

TICKETS; WeGotTickts

The Future Sound of Trowbridge

The Pump in Trowbridge, is delighted to announce their search for the next generation of Trowbridge’s best and brightest musical stars!

Already renowned for their unrivalled and at times blistering live music   experience, The Pump is hoping to continue to inspire and educate the next generation of music stars, by offering our venue and platform. Giving young people the agency and opportunity to present and perform their  music and art to their peers, in a professional environment.

Skill level and performance length aren’t an issue — But the desire to get up and perform is essential!

The Pump will provide an exceptionally safe space for people to perform in, regardless of age or gender. The Pump will provide expert help to assist any musician through their technical requirements to be in the best possible position to perform their music live!

There are no limits on the style, type or size of the music — We just want to unearth what latent talent we have in Trowbridge and offer the opportunity to SHINE!

You could be the next pioneer of the spoons, an aspiring violinist or an Avent-garde pysch rock, pedal noodler. You could even be a rapper or DJ—The options are limitless, but the opportunity is here and now!

You must be aged between 14 and 25, and not already in an established* band. Pre-existing local musicians will be able to perform.

There are also opportunities for those who wish to be involved with the delivery of the events. Aspiring sound engineers or lighting engineers are welcome to contact us. You may be a photographer of ‘Zine writer or blogger. You may be a graphic designer. All of these skills are valued and can be explored and developed with your peers, to gain experience and contribute to your community!

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The first event has already been confirmed, with young indie hopefuls Nothing Rhymes With Orange set to perform on Friday 1st September, with a line up including more young musicians from the area.

The Future of Rock and Roll is in your hands, the future of Music is YOU!

 

 

 

 

*established being defined as an act or artist already with various forms of representation. For example a manager, an agency or a record label.

Trowbridge Ukulele Club switches to the Pump!

The Pump are delighted to announce that the long standing and rather underground Ukulele club in Trowbridge will be making the switch from Trowbridge Town Hall to The Pump in the summer!

The group who meets weekly on Tuesdays, will be leaving the Town Hall, in part due of the continued restoration works as it begins to kick in. There are approximately 15 people in the group, ranging from beginners to experts but all are enthusiasts!

This is fantastic news, to be able to support a community group and celebrate the music we have in Trowbridge. Anyone wishing to join the group can contact Anthony Mansfield via his e-mail, .

 

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