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Firebird Band Camp 2026
Form a Band. Write a Song. Perform Live.
For ages 10–18 in Bristol | 5-Day Music Camp | Limited Spaces
£250 per week | Early Bird £225 if booked by 1st June
Join us at The Engine Room for a week of experiencing what it’s like to be in a real band – songwriting, recording and live performance. Whether your child plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or sings, they’ll form a band, learn to play a cover song, write an original song, and take the stage in front of an audience.
We’re running two sessions in 2026:
- Week 1: 27–31 July
- Week 2: 24–28 August
Spaces are limited to 25 per week — book early to secure a spot.
Practical Info
Location: The Engine Room, Bristol, BS4
Time: 10am – 4pm
What to bring: Your instrument (we provide the amps), sticks, voice, and packed lunch
Led by: Charlie, professional musician and owner of Firebird Studios & The Engine Room
Supervised: Fully supervised throughout
Price: £250 per week
What’s Included?
✅ 5 full days of music (10am–4pm)
✅ Form a real band with other young musicians
✅ Learn a cover song and write an original track
✅ Rehearse, record, and perform live on the final day
✅ Take home:
- A video of their performance
- Audio of their original song
- A camp T-shirt
- Digital certificate and photos (via Dropbox)
Optional: Early drop-off (8:30am – 10am) or late pickup (4pm – 5:30pm) for an extra £10/day.
Who’s It For?
Perfect for young musicians aged 10–18, from beginner to advanced. No prior band experience needed — just a love of playing music and a willingness to have a go.
We’ll help form bands of similar ability that enable everyone to get a chance to shine, and guitar players may be asked to try bass if needed (we’ll have the gear ready).
What They’ll Learn
- How to rehearse like a real band
- Songwriting with fun, guided prompts
- Stage presence and performance confidence
- How to record their music
- The joy of playing with others
No exams, no pressure — just hands-on music making.
Final Gig – Rock Night at The Engine Room
On Friday afternoon, parents and friends are invited to Rock Night — a live showcase where each band performs their songs. We’ll film the whole thing and send you the link.
Theo had an incredible time at the Firebird music camp. It was brilliant for his confidence and he has continued to write music with a child he met on the camp. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Secure Your Spot
Firebird Band Camp is deliberately kept small — just 25 places per week — so that every young musician gets a band where they can genuinely shine.
Because of that, we use a simple two-step process:
- Register your interest using the form below — it takes about two minutes
- We’ll confirm your place within a week once we’ve matched ability levels and ensured each band is well-balanced
This isn’t a waiting list — it’s us doing the groundwork so your child walks in on day one ready to play with the right people.
Places are limited and filling fast — register now to avoid missing out.
Here’s a quick recap
- Week 1: 27–31 July | Week 2: 24–28 August
- 10am – 4pm daily
- The Engine Room, Bristol BS4 £250 per week
- Ages 10–18 | All abilities welcome | Fully supervised
Frequently Asked Questions
To get the most out of Band Camp, we ask that campers have been learning their instrument for at least six months and can play some basic chords or rhythms. The camp is about getting young musicians playing together as a band — it’s not instrument tuition, so a foundation level of playing is needed to dive straight in.
If your child is newer to their instrument, our regular lessons and Saturday Music Club are a brilliant place to start — and Band Camp will still be there when they’re ready.
We welcome everyone from that foundation level right through to advanced players. When you register, we’ll ask about ability so we can put together balanced bands where everyone gets a genuine chance to shine.
Possibly. We’re typically oversubscribed with guitarists, so we may ask some to try bass guitar instead. All the gear is provided — we just ask you to flag on the form if your child is open to it.
Drop us a message and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Missing a day is manageable, but the final performance is on Friday and we’d really encourage attendance for that — it’s the highlight of the week.
Yes, throughout. The camp is led by Charlie, a professional musician and owner of Saturday Music Club, and fully supervised at all times. We also collect emergency contact details and any safeguarding information on the registration form.
We ask about SEN requirements on the registration form so we can plan accordingly. Please do get in touch before registering if you’d like to discuss your child’s needs first — we’re happy to have that conversation.
Absolutely — that’s exactly what the camp is for. Many campers have never been in a band before. By Friday they’ll have written and performed an original song live.
Their instrument, sticks if they’re a drummer, and a packed lunch. We provide all amplification and backline gear.
A camp T-shirt, a video of their final performance, an audio recording of their original song, a digital certificate, and a folder of photos. All digital items will be delivered via Dropbox link.
We’ll email you within the week of your registration to confirm. Please check your junk folder if you don’t hear from us.
Please see our full Terms & Conditions [link to your T&Cs page].
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the camp, then please use the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Please do not use this form to book a place. Click on the button above.
