Welcome to FORTISMERE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Fortismere MUSIC Centre
School of Rock
School of Rock - Saturday school for Fortismere students
Fortismere's School of Rock now offers both a morning and an afternoon session. It runs for ten Saturdays each term-time from 9 am to 12 noon or from 12.30 - 3.30 pm. It is led by the musician James Wignall. James has extensive experience as the lead guitarist, principal songwriter, and vocalist in the band Cheatahs. Signed to Wichita Recordings, Cheatahs released two albums, and a number of singles and EPs, with songs gaining airplay on stations including Radio 1 and 6 Music. The band also toured extensively in Europe and North America, and played numerous high-profile festivals. Currently, James is a commercial film composer and lecturer, and is studying for a PhD in Music at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Students have a mix of guidance and sessions from James, plus time for the bands to practise on their own. Each term ends with a gig for friends and family.
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*** Spring Term Update: There are a few places still available in both the morning and afternoon sessions so register with the form below if interested! ***
Spring Term 2025 Saturdays, 9 am - 12 noon or 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
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​Saturday 11 January
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 25 January
Saturday 1 February
Saturday 8 February
CLOSED FOR HALF TERM (Saturdays 15 and 22 February)
Saturday 1 March
Saturday 8 March
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March (end of term gigs)
Termly subscription
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Subscriptions for each term are £150.00 for 10 sessions, due at the start of each term - please complete the form below to register your interest and you will be contacted with confirmation of which session is available.