In 2024, global music icons Coldplay chose Somerset’s premier venue, the Cheese and Grain in Frome, to rehearse for their highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival headline set.

Following their electrifying performance to a massive live audience and millions of viewers around the world, Coldplay made a generous donation to support local young musicians in the Frome area. Their contribution enabled 180 young people from all backgrounds to access the Bert Jansch Music Studio, taking part in 20 four-hour Sunday Sessions delivered by local charity Young People Frome (Registered Charity No. 1141319).

To continue funding this vital project, the Cheese and Grain is raffling an Epiphone guitar signed by Coldplay during their 2024 visit. Every penny raised will go directly towards providing studio time for young musicians to keep developing their skills and creativity

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When asked how they’d like to build on the success of the first programme, the young people shared their vision for the next round of Sunday Sessions, including:

Masterclasses in recording studio techniques and songwriting

Recording sessions for music acts to produce their own material

Collaborative sessions bringing together musicians who’ve never met before

Sessions open to all schools and colleges

Opportunities for organisations that support young people

Dedicated sessions for home-educated young people

Open community sessions

Your support will help make this vision a reality. Together, we aim to raise enough funds to give at least another 180 young people the chance to benefit from this unique and inspiring programme.

Tickets cost £5 per entry.  The winner will be selected at random on Monday 5th January.

Eligibility

Open to entrants aged 18+.

International entrants are welcome but must ensure participation is legal in their own country.

Entries close at 12:00 on Monday 5th January.

Individuals directly involved in running or administering the competition are not eligible to enter.

Prize

One Epiphone guitar signed by Coldplay, donated during the band’s 2024 visit to the Cheese and Grain.

No cash alternative or transfers.

Prize Collection / Postage

The winner may collect the guitar from the Cheese and Grain.

If shipping is required, the winner must cover postage, packaging, insurance, and any customs charges.

Winner Selection

The winner will be chosen at random on Monday 5th January.

We will contact the winner using the details provided at purchase.

If we don’t receive a reply within 14 days, we may draw another winner.

Where Your Money Goes

Every ticket directly supports the Bert Jansch Music Studio Sunday Sessions, helping local young people access music opportunities through Young People Frome (Charity No. 1141319).

Publicity

We may publish the winner’s first name, surname, and general location.

Data Protection

Your information will only be used for running this contest and will not be shared except as needed for prize fulfilment, unless other permission is granted.

Legal

This contest is governed by the laws of England and Wales. The promoter’s decision is final.