Earth Hour 2013

Earth Hour 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Earth hour is an hour were you turn off all electrical appliances for an hour to bring awareness to global warming and the environment.

To celebrate and bring awareness in our own way we decided to meet at our youth centre.

We sat just in candle light for an hour with Jasper (one of our volunteers) running a drum circle workshop, and performing a candle lit acoustic guitar session.

It was intimate and fun, but it also made us appreciate time with out electricity and gave us time to reflect on global warming and the environment.

eddi - training launch

eddi - training launch, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

We have re-branded our training program, and added some new courses and youth opportunities.

For more info goto: www.thedropinn.org/education

Jamjar - open march

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The drum jamming platform in the far corner,
complete with the jam splat sound deadening sponge.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Looking from the entrance to the newly opened Jamjar.

> Fully equipped music Jam space.
> Record your flavors.
> Music sessions / lessons.
> Pick up and play
> Music studio space

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The Jamjar has been set up as a fully equipped music space.

Aimed at young people getting into music.

You can book a session or just drop-in and pick up any of the instruments and have a go.

If you want to learn any of the instruments we have loads of music teachers you can book lessons with.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The Jamjar has been designed for young people.

As well as being a great music studio space it is also unique and visually interesting.

We have installed sound reactive LED stools and LED lighting around the drum platform, which all helps making the Jamjar a creative space.

Please call in to see it for yourself.

Jamjar - Construction Part2

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Sound deadening sponge shaped into a Jam splat.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

> New Jamjar signage
> Painted
> Carpeted
> Special acoustic laminate flooring
> LED lighting
> Window graphics

All construction complete ready for the equipment to move into it's new home.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Construction completed ready for equipment to be moved in.

Jamjar Opening

Jamjar Opening, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The widely anticipated creative new music space is OPENING:
21st MARCH
2PM

There will be a grand opening, refreshments and live entertainment all day till 9.30pm

Valentine <3 'Safe Rave'

Valentine , a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Alternative to the usual cheesy soppy disco's.

For lovers of Bass music! This is a Dubstep, DnB romance

Valentines 'Safe Rave' line-up = Patchwerk, Skairpigg, Bentex and Swar.a.

Try to come dressed in Red to make it more fun. Not compulsory though, just turn up and have a dance.

Sponsored Swim Update

Sponsored Swim Chart Update, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

They are about a quarter of the way there to completing the swim challenge.

Well done so far, and good luck

Jamjar - Construction Part1

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Work starts on the new music space the Jamjar

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The shelving has been built to house a selection of instruments.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The Jamjar logo has been cut out, which will eventually have a light installed behind it.

Jamjar - Recipe / Construction, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Jamjar logo from other side of window so far.

AWOL 'Safe Rave'

AWOL 'Safe Rave', a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

AWOL army themed 'Safe Rave.'

Line-up: Resident DJ's;
Patchwerk
Skairpigg
Bentex + MC Swar.A

Plus Leaving do for Jake.

Baby People - Soul Food Tour 2012

Baby People - Soul Food Tour 2012, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Local acoustic duo and the second act of the night on the Soul Food Tour