The ROCK AND POP REHEARSAL PROJECT (RPRP) is a network for young people who love their music and would like to join a band, or who have already started their own bands. RPRP members are aged from 11 – 12  through to 17 – 18.. Some are near beginners and others are accomplished performers.

Once you have joined the RPRP you can get involved at our Saturday centre. Sessions takes place at Eltham Green School on Saturdays between 9.30am and 1.00pm, for 10 weeks each school term.

Here some music by RPRP members at Greenwich NUMU

See one of the house bands perform

MEMBERSHIP OF THE RPRP ENTITLES YOU TO:
•    Book rehearsal space and equipment on Saturday mornings. Members have access to a range of guitars, basses, drum kits, keyboards, microphones, amps and also SPACE to rehearse, with no family or neighbours to complain about the noise!
•    Join one of the RPRP House Bands and learn more about playing in a band. After a while you might find that you’re just the person one of the bands already at the RPRP is looking for!
•    Be invited to play at local gigs
•    Hire equipment (subject to availability)
•    Become part of a network of local young musicians and receive information about local events and opportunities
The project can offer you facilities and equipment for your own music ideas, but if you need some help experienced tutors will give you hints and tips on how to get your band sounding great and ready for gigs and recording.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Membership of the RPRP network is free

Once you have joined you can apply to book rehearsal rooms:
•    Five week booking: £15 per person in the band
•    One week booking £5 per person in the band
House band: £25 per term
Equipment hire: details on request

All activities are free to pupils eligible for free school meals. (GMS also runs a bursary scheme for parent/carers experiencing financial hardship but not eligible for free school meals - please contact us for details).

WHO CAN JOIN?
Membership is open to local young people attending secondary school who live in Greenwich or attend a Greenwich school. Please note: if our rehearsal facilities are oversubscribed we prioritise access to those young people who attend Greenwich Local Authority schools.

APPLICATIONS:
So, if you're interested, please download an application form  here (or contact us), get the form completed and return it to GMS. Once your membership is confirmed you will be invited to a meeting on a Saturday morning.

More downloads:

 You can also download an information flyer about the RPRP

Or get directions to the RPRP Saturday sessions at Eltham Green