RockCan is an Interchange Australia initiative that brings together people with and without disabilities for a night of musical talent.
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Rehearsals are held each week as part of the RockCan Music Program, with the assistance of support staff and musicians.
RockCan’s Hidden Wonders, a band that comprises Interchange Australia clients and support staff, has been rehearsing in preparation for the concert later this year.
But just recently, 92.5 FM Youth Radio has become a new and important part of RockCan Music program.
Every Monday night between 5pm and 6pm Interchange Australia marketing manager Joseph Lyons presents The RockCan Hour and is joined in the studio by members of The Hidden Wonders.
The show is essentially a music and interview format and is an opportunity for music program participants to talk about their experiences in the music program, performing at RockCan, their favourite types of music and bands and to introduce songs that they have selected to play.
“The concept behind launching this show was to match our participants passion for music with an opportunity for them to build their communication skills by sharing their experiences with a live audience,” Mr Lyons said.
“As a result of our partnership with 92.5FM Youth Radio, the opportunity exists in the future for music program participants to create their own programs, to conduct their own interviews and to perform live in the studio.
”Every Interchange Australia program, activity and initiative is designed to deliver positive outcomes for our clients and the music program is a perfect demonstration of this.”
The essence of RockCan is the participation, the interaction and the experience that comes with being part of organising and performing in a large music event.
The aim of the concert is to assist clients with an interest in music, production and performance, pursue their passions and potentially establish a career in this field.
Tickets for RockCan 2017 will go on sale soon. For full details, visit the RockCan Facebook page.