Tag Archives: Band on the Wall

Sing City with Beats and Pieces Big Band

December 7, 2017 by admin | Comments Off

Sing City is a weekly song writing and performance workshop for young musicians. It’s run by Brighter Sound and is held at Manchester’s iconic Band on the Wall. The young people who take part are mentored and supported by acclaimed local musicians, Natalie McCool, Phil Howley and James Holt, alongside occasional special guest artists who run one off masterclasses. I went along to photograph one such masterclass, hosted by the Beats and Pieces Big Band – a jazz collective, originating from Manchester who hosted Sing City during a month long European tour. Here are some of my favourite images from the night.

Posted in Bands, Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography, Uncategorized Also tagged Beats and Pieces, beats and Pieces Big Band, Brighter Sound, Manchester, Music Photography, Natalie McCool, Sing City |

Pee Wee Ellis FUNK: Foundation, Brighter Sound’s Artistic Director Series #009

August 31, 2017 by admin | Comments Off

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing the legendary saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis as part of Brighter Sound’s 9th Artistic Director Series, FUNK: Foundation. Pew Wee was a major part of James Brown’s band in the 1960s and co-wrote several of the Godfather of Soul’s greatest hits. Alongside the supremely talented trumpeter Gary Winters, Pee Wee worked with a group of 15 young musicians over the course of 4 days to create a roof-raising funk-tastic one-off performance at Band on the Wall.

I’ve collated a selection of my favourite images from the residency in the gallery below for you to enjoy. Stay funky people!

Posted in Bands, Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography, Photography Also tagged Brighter Sound, Concert, Event Photography, Funk Assembly, Funk Foundation, Gary Winters, Gig, gig photography, Manchester, Music Photography, Pee Wee Ellis, saxophonist |

Eska: Are You Here – Cinemagraphs

June 15, 2017 by admin | Comments Off

Alongside my usual documentary-style photography of the ‘Eska: Are You Here‘ Artistic Director residency from Brighter Sound, I also took some footage to create the following cinemagraphs (featuring the hugely talented Tal Janes, Tomas Pocinho, Marcus Joseph and Joy Ellis).

Cinemagraph of a guitar player, guitarist, Tal Janes, at Brighter Sound Eska: Are You Here, Artistic Director Series, Band on The Wall, Manchester, Rachel Bywater Photography Cinemagraph of a saxophone player, saxophonist, Marcus Joseph, at Brighter Sound Eska: Are You Here, Artistic Director Series, Band on The Wall, Manchester, Rachel Bywater Photography cinemagraph key board player, Joy Ellis, Brighter Sound, band on The Wall, Manchester, Rachel Bywater Photography

Posted in Bands, cinemagraph, Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography, Photography, Portraits Also tagged Brighter Sound, cinemagraph, cinemagraphs, Concert, drummer, drums, Eska, Event Photography, Gig, gig photography, guitar, guitarist, keyboard player, Manchester, Music Photography, saxophone, saxophonist |

My Music, My Manchester

November 10, 2016 by admin | Comments Off

My Music, My Manchester was an ambitious project from a collaboration of partners including My Hub, Brighter Sound and Manchester Camerata, to produce am intensive week long creative residency for a diverse group of young musicians and artists, led by singer, songwriter and activist Meklit , culminating in a very special one off performance at the BBC Philharmonic studio at Media City. You can see some of my favourite images from the workshops at Band on the Wall and the incredible final performance in the gallery below.

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Posted in Bands, Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography Also tagged BBC Philharmonic, Brighter Sound, Concert, Event Photography, Gig, gig photography, Manchester, Meklit, Music Photography, My Hub, My Music My Manchester |

Imogen Heap Residency with Brighter Sound

October 20, 2016 by admin | Comments Off

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of working with Brighter Sound again, this time documenting their latest Artistic Director residency, with singer and composer Imogen Heap. Under Imogen’s guidance, in just 5 days a group of 10 talented young musicians, who had never met before, managed to write, produce and release a song, film and edit a music video, create the single cover art, produce an exhibition and put on a live show at Manchester’s Band on The Wall. It was an incredible achievement and a real privilege top document. They named their band Frink Frink and their song, Marble, is now available to purchase on itunes and all good online music stores.

You can see a selection of my favourite images from the residency below.

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Posted in Bands, Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography Also tagged Brighter Sound, Concert, Event Photography, Frink Frink, Gig, gig photography, Imogen Heap, Manchester, Marble, Music Photography |

Brighter Sound – Young Musicians Week

February 25, 2016 by admin | Comments Off

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Brighter Sound, an organisation that produces creative music projects and events in Manchester. The project was ‘Young Musicians Week’, an opportunity for young people to work with some amazing musicians and artists including Richard Jupp (Elbow), Natalie McCool, Jenna G, InnaVoice and Burgaboy. You can see some of my favourite shots from the week below.

Brighter Sound also organised the Beth Orton residency last year (also featuring Natalie McCool) which culminated in a beautiful group performance at the end of a week of collaboration and songwriting – you can see my photos of their one-night-only gig here.

Posted in Documentary photography, Events, Gig Photography, Music Photography Also tagged Brighter Sound, Burga Boy, Event Photography, InnaVoice, Jenna G, Manchester, Music Photography, Natalie McCool, Richard Jupp, Sara Lowes, Young Musicians Week |

Quantic @ Band on The Wall, 9th May 2014

May 14, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

You can view a larger version of this gallery here

Posted in Bands, Photography Also tagged Concert, Gig, Manchester, Music Photography, Paper Tiger, Quantic |

Yellowman & Dillinger @ Band on the wall, 8th March 2014

March 12, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

You can also view full-screen versions of these images here

Posted in Bands, Photography Also tagged Concert, Dance Hall, Dillinger, Gig, Manchester, Music Photography, Reggae, Yellowman |

Favourite Images of 2013

January 14, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

2013 was a great year, full of all the good stuff: music, travel, festivals, friends and family. So here’s a selection of some of my favourite shots from the past 12 months. Here’s looking forward to 2014!