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Manx youth music and dance project Bree celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special October workshop
Overview
Bree, the Manx youth music and dance club founded by Dr Chloë Woolley, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a two-day workshop during the October half term. Modelled on Scotland's Fèis movement, the initiative provides young people aged 10 to 18 with a fun introduction to traditional Manx music, language, and dance. Over the past two decades, participants have gone on to perform at venues like the Royal Albert Hall, record albums, and pursue professional music careers.
Key points
- Youth club Bree is celebrating 20 years of promoting traditional Manx music and dance.
- Founded by Dr Chloë Woolley, the group was modelled on Scotland's Fèis movement to give young people a fun introduction to local cultural arts.
- Former members have achieved professional music careers and performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall.
- A celebratory two-day workshop is being held in St John's during the October half term for participants aged 10 to 18 to perform a Manx fairy tale.