Blastbeat is open to 2nd level students that have the facility of at least 1 class period per week dedicated to the project.
The MMC (Music & Multimedia Company) programme is open to second level students that have the facility of at least 1 class period per week dedicated to the project. In the Republic of Ireland, the programme is a Transition Year project.
Between 6 and 15 students are required to create an MMC (Music & Multimedia Company). Each student takes on a role fundamental to the running of the company. CEO, Sales and Marketing Manager, Finance Manager, PR Manager, Photographer, IT Manager, Journalist, Event Manager / Promoter and Multimedia Manager are just some of the roles available. In addition, there are a number of part-time positions available.
Students in the full time management positions in the company will need to attend at least one meeting per week and undertake specific tasks and assessments which are then graded by the Blastbeat team leaders. Tasks include: setting up a website, formulating a business plan, scouting for bands and musicians, producing and promoting the concert, and creating video, photographic & journalistic content.
The students must work effectively in order to achieve the overall objective of creating and running a successful company and organizing a music concert featuring six bands. Students wishing to participate should be prepared to undertake work outside of school hours and to attend the 3 Coca-Cola Blastbeat concerts i.e. the School Concert, the Regional Final and the National Final.
