If you are looking for a holiday with your teenagers that you’ll all enjoy, then you should consider heading to the Turku Music Festival in Finland. The Turku Music Festival is one of the oldest continuous annual music festivals in the world, and definitely the oldest in Finland.
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Three Kick Ass UK Bands You’ve Never Heard Of
The UK produces great bands quite obviously. But enough about the Beatles, Oasis and yes even M.I.A. (as much as I love her.) It’s time to talk about three great up-and-coming UK bands you’ve likely never heard of.
A Groovy Education Abroad: The World’s Best Music Schools
Plato has described music to be a more potent instrument for education than any other. How right he was. Catering for people of all ages, music is one of the most indiscriminate of all education forms and makes no judgment on any grounds of sex, religion or race. For travelers interested in the concept of exploring the world through music, studying music abroad in some of the best schools of the world, might prove a pretty groovy prospect. Here’s GrooveTravelers guide to some of the best music schools and conservatories in the world.
Beyond Bieber: Canada’s Contribution to Cool Music
Canada gets a raw deal when it comes to musical appreciation. Speak to the metaphorical man on the street – or even a semi-dedicated music fan – about Canada’s musical output and you’ll be met with blank stares, ridicule and statements like, “Canada? That’s Alanis Morissette and Bryan Adams, right?” Or the kids might respond with, “You mean Avril Lavigne and Justin Bieber?”
The Band is Gonna Make It
Being in a band is one of the most enjoyable experiences that one can have. Not only does it allow musicians to communicate with each other and progress at their craft, but those who do it correctly can stand to make quite a bit of money by playing in a band. This being said, “making it” as a band is often easier said than done, and requires one to put in a great deal of effort in order to reach their goals.
