Celebrity Masterclass

How it works

Celebrity Masterclasses are being offered up to top fundraisers who organise a Practice-a-thon music or dance event between 1 September 2011 and 20 April 2012 in aid of CLIC Sargent. The prize will be awarded to entrants, one for music and one for dance, who are considered to have held the most successful event. This will be judged based upon:

• The amount of money raised
• The innovation/creativity of the organiser

For more information on taking part in this exciting competition please see the Terms and Conditions or contact Beth Jones on Bethan.Jones@clicsargent.org.uk.

The Celebrities

Nicola Benedetti, world-acclaimed violinist and patron of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, is joining Strictly Come Dancing champion Karen Hardy to discuss how practising music, song and dance can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing in schools.

Nicola and Karen will be leading their debates with pupils and teachers from London schools as part of CLIC Sargent’s Practice-a-thon campaign, a national fundraiser for young singers, dancers and musicians of all abilities. They will also lead exclusive music and dance masterclasses at the events in June 2012.

Nicola says: “Making Music, an organisation that supports and champions voluntary and amateur music groups and musicians, supports research saying that playing music can actually help you to feel happier and healthier. I know that practising violin helps me feel more confident about my abilities, so I want to find out if students and teachers think so too.

“I’m delighted to be continuing my support of the Practice-a-thon campaign and I’m encouraging music fans across the country to get involved. By holding your own sponsored event – be it a special concert or just a 10 minute recital – you’re not only feeling good about perfecting your skills but you’re also helping CLIC Sargent to support young cancer patients and their families across the UK.”