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Tinie Tempah to Mentor Scunthorpe Musicians
23 Oct
Summary
- Rapper Tinie Tempah plans a summer visit to Scunthorpe.
- He aims to mentor emerging artists with a workshop.
- A fan's online campaign prompted the visit.
Rapper Tinie Tempah has announced plans for a visit to Scunthorpe, tentatively scheduled for sometime next summer. This visit comes 16 years after his popular single 'Pass Out' featured a lyric about the town. Tempah's decision was influenced by an online campaign initiated by a local fan.
During his trip, the artist expressed a strong interest in mentoring young musicians. He envisions a "full day affair" that could include a workshop, stating that such an initiative is "definitely not off the cards." He acknowledged the significant difficulties emerging artists face in gaining recognition and highlighted the pressures on grassroots music venues.
Tempah shared his eagerness to perform in Scunthorpe, anticipating "festival vibes." Local council leader Rob Waltham praised Tempah for elevating the town's profile and expressed hope that the visit would inspire young people. The rapper also humorously considered updating the lyric from his 2010 hit.
Tinie Tempah will perform in Scunthorpe, with the date expected in the summer or just before. The visit was spurred by fan Ben Johns. The rapper hopes to engage with local talent through mentorship.
Council leader Rob Waltham sees the visit as a way to foster aspiration among young people in the area. Tempah's performance is expected to be a significant event for the town.
