Event Worship Band

Throughout the year IMYC (Irish Methodist Youth and Children’s Team) are responsible for working alongside volunteers to organise two national events.

1. Autumn Soul (Our youth discipleship event, 14+)

2. Soul Mates (Our children’s discipleship event, 9 – 13yr olds)

One of the ways that we ask people to volunteer is through using their musical gifts and skills to come and be part of the volunteer band.

We are inviting participants to consider a three-year commitment to practicing and playing in the Event band.

We recognise that circumstances may change & a three-year commitment may be unrealistic, yet it is what we suggest to help potential band members understand what they are committing to and to help them grow.

For a more detailed breakdown of time commitment, see our FAQ section for a rough timetable of 2025.

Being part of the band will help you grow and develop skills and character.

  1. Time management skills - around practices, meetings and events.

  2. Teamwork skills - learning how to work and respect others contributions and work towards a common goal.

  3. Communication skills - communicating with IMYC and bandmates effectively, both verbal and non – verbal, when playing and practicing.

  4. Discipline - playing your instrument independently in between practices.

  5. Personal growth - as you work and learn from others around you.

  6. Technical development - about tech and equipment that bands need and use to enhance their sound.

REMINDER

Applications are closed for auditions

Everyone who fills in the application form and submits a video will be invited to participate in the in-person audition day on the 25th January 2025. This will take place in Carrickfergus Methodist Church(tbc). Final audition day information will be sent to you via email by Friday 10th January for your final preparations.

FAQ

  • The IMYC Event Band is open to anyone between the ages of 16-25

    If you are under the age of 16 and still wish to apply, please contact Lisa at lisa.best@irishmethodist.org

  • There will be a team of people who will support you as a band and individually.

    • IMYC event staff

    • Past volunteer band members

    • Sound engineer team

    This team of people will support and train you in different ways.

    • Regular Bible study with band members

    • Access to useful apps for music

    • Tech training from sound engineers

    • From the bigger events volunteer and staff teams

    • Safeguarding training by the Methodist Church in Ireland

  • This is an example timetable of how we intend to meet throughout 2025

    25th January                     Auditions in Carrickfergus Methodist Church (1 – 5:30pm)

    3rd February                        Online prep meeting for Soul Mates (7:45 – 9pm)

    22nd February                    In person practice for Soul Mates (1 – 5:30pm)

    7 – 8th March                      Soul Mates (Friday and Saturday)

    24th March                           Online meeting (7:45 – 9pm)

    26th April                                In person practice for Autumn Soul (1 – 5:30pm)

    7th May                                    Online meeting (7:45 – 9pm)

    21st June                                In person practice for Autumn Soul (1 – 5:30pm)

    30 – 31st August              In person practice for Autumn Soul (all day/ retreat & practice)

    8th September                  Online meeting (7:45 – 9pm)

    27th September               In person practice (1 – 5:30pm)

    18th October                      In person practice (1 – 5:30pm)

    24-26th October              Autumn Soul (all weekend)

    10th November                 Online meeting (7:45 – 9pm)

  • Venues will be decided depending on availability and travel journeys of band members.

  • Band members are expected to have and maintain their own instruments.

    All other out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed, including travel and overnight stays.

  • All band members will be required to complete an Access NI check as part of the process. They will also be required to undertake the safeguarding training by the Methodist Church In Ireland. This can be an online or in person training session. For more information, click here

    Note: for those under 18 a parental permission form will be required for you to attend the auditions and if you become successful in being in the band. This will be sent to you on the 10th January.

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