ArtsTrain: Amplified Sessions
Amplify your talent >> unlock your creativity
We’re incredibly excited to launch our new, 10 week music programme for young people aged 13–17 who show creative potential and a strong passion for music.
Starting in Autumn 2025, ArtsTrain: Amplified Sessions offer an elevated, cutting-edge experience for aspiring musicians, songwriters and vocalists across all genres to amplify their creative skills.
Young artists and musicians will gain valuable experience performing at venues across South London including the stunning backdrop of Horniman Museum Lates and renowned live music venue, Hootananny Brixton.
Beginning in late September, Amplified Sessions replaces our previous 'Jazz Fest' project with a fresh, intensive model built around artistic growth, professional development and live performance.
What does the Amplified experience offer?
Weekly songwriting sessions
Creative mentorship
Two live performance opportunities
Collab day with a Guest Artist
Music industry careers panel
Studio recording time
Who are we looking for?
Young musicians aged 13-17
Emerging talent or clear creative curiosity, regardless of experience level
Students with an aspirational mindset, even if they are still developing confidence
Students willing to collaborate, explore new genres and styles
Students committed to attend regularly and engage fully with the programme
What does a school partnership look like?
Partner schools will put forward 12–15 students (aged 13–17) who are enthusiastic, curious, or in need of a creative outlet – musical experience not essential.
In-School Taster Session: ArtsTrain will deliver one taster workshop in each partner school, giving students a flavour of the programme and helping staff identify suitable participants.
Key dates
Amplified Sessions is a 10 week programme that will take place between 20 September and 25 November.
Induction session:
20 September
Weekly and intensive sessions will run from w/c 22 September
Performance dates:
Horniman Museum Late - 6 November
Hootananny Brixton - 24 November
Interested?
With thanks to our delivery partners:
The Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Bromley Youth Music Trust
The Exchange, Erith
Lewisham Music
And performance venues:
Hootananny Brixton
Horniman Museum