Milestones and Achievements

To name but a few:

  • February 2000 Major Music was established.
  • April 2003 – Inaugural Showcase Event which saw Major Music Bands play to a capacity audience of over 600 people.
  • Major Music members teaching and performing at the All Wales Scout Camp(s) at Builth Wells.
  • Major Music members visiting Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice to provide music therapy.
  • The first Vale of Glamorgan ‘Battle of the Bands’ organised and hosted by Major Music and involving bands from other neighbouring local authorities.
  • The awarding of charity status in September 2004.
  • Young people from Major Music organised and involved in the Tsunami Disaster music fundraiser in January 2005 – raising over £5000!
  • Peer led initiatives across the wider Vale.
  • The launch of the Major Music website.
  • Major Music members involved in fundraising for other deserving causes, i.e., Llantwit Major Still Born Babies Trust.
  • September 2005 – the go ahead for the planning of the music/recording studio.
  • February 2006 – the studio build commences – completed April 2006.
  • September 2006 – the official opening of the studio by The Automatic.
  • Following the interest and requests of parents and young people – the launch of Minor Music workshops catering for 8 – 11 year olds.
  • Young people from Major Music performing at the Senedd for Welsh Assembly Ministers.