THE launch of a £1.2m city learning centre on Teesside is guaranteed to go with a bang next week.
On Friday, February 1, New York percussionist Simone Rebello will be travelling to South Bank for a master class with youngsters from four local primary schools - Atlee Road, Ravensworth, St Mary's and Alderman William Jones.
The special session is one of the highlights of a week-long arts festival at the centre, which has been funded under the Excellence In Cities programme.
The centre has four seminar rooms, a 144-seater auditorium, a recording studio, two computer suites and a cyber cafe.
Director Stuart Nimmo, formerly assistant headteacher of Brierton School, in Hartlepool, said: "The creation of the centre opens up exciting opportunities for everyone in the community.
"The centre will become a focal point for a wide range of learning experiences for people of all ages. We hope as many people as possible will join us for the opening events as a taster of what can be offered."
The centre already has secondary school links with Gillbrook Technology College, Eston Park and St Peter's RC, as well as 13 local primary schools.
For free tickets to the events, a festival programme and further information, call (01642) 467138
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