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LOGIC PRO X WORKSHOPS
15 Oct at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Take One is offering a practical 10-week music production course designed to give you hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and studio techniques. You will explore the powerful capabilities of Logic Pro X and FL Studio, learning how to navigate the software interface, create beats, use MIDI instruments, and apply effects to shape your sound.
These projects are FREE and open to everyone. All ages welcome, but under 14’S must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Workshops will be taking place every Wednesday, from 15th October to 17th December 2025.
Find out more and how to apply here!
NOTTDANCE
Nottingham College – City Hub
Ebnflōh Dance Company Workshop with Spicey and MC Jai Nitai Lotus (for ages 18 and over)
Join Montreal choreographer and major figure in Hip-Hop dance Alexandra “Spicey” Landé accompanied by MC Jai Nitai Lotus for this unique opportunity to get an insight into Ebnflōh‘s movement and choreographic language.
Ticket price: £3
NOTTDANCE
Nottingham College – City Hub
Hofesh Shechter Company Workshop (for ages 13 to 17)
Led by Hofesh Shechter Company, the workshop is an opportunity to explore the Company’s distinctive movement style. The workshop will include a full warm up and use repertoire and imagery from Hofesh’s critically acclaimed work, From England with Love, to explore his creative process.
Ticket price: £3
Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity 2026
9th – 20th February 2026
An annual festival which is all about showcasing a world of science and curiosity that’s all around us every day. The festival is about inviting the people of Nottinghamshire to share not only what they know, but also what they would like to know; it’s about celebrating curiosity, asking questions and taking a leading role in finding out the answers.
Shine
Shine is Nottingham Playhouse’s flagship participation programme, working with community partners across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to provide free theatre sessions for young people aged 4-25.
Led by expert theatre practitioners, we deliver bespoke workshops for participants, invite participants to watch up to two Nottingham Playhouse productions each year and offer opportunities to perform both in their community and the Nottingham Playhouse mainstage, all absolutely free for those taking part.
Current projects are running in Aspley, Beechdale and Bilborough, Carrington and The Meadows.
Music Development Programme (18-25’s)
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:30 PM
Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham, England, NG1 1GD, United Kingdom
Sugar Stealers have launched a new music industry development programme for women and gender expansive people aged 18-25.
Across 8 weeks, you and three others will have the opportunity to:
- Produce a podcast episode
- Get free access to all of our music courses in DJ-ing, music production, Sound Engineering and more!
- Get free access to workshops and talks from active industry professionals.
- Get free one to one career mentorship
- Get free one to one wellbeing mentorship
- Design a new initiative to support women and gender expansive people in the music industry.
The group will meet regularly on a Monday evening to bring to life the podcast. All other workshops or skill development courses are optional and will be available across a variety of evenings.
Free opportunity.
BFI Film Academy Alumni: Case Studies & Network Sign-Up
Explore inspiring stories from regional alumni and see where their BFI Film Academy journey has taken them.
If you’ve taken part in a Midlands BFI Film Academy Short or Specialist Course, join our alumni network by signing up to the database – gain access to exclusive opportunities and stay connected with future prospects. Check out here.
Creative Careers Practitioners & Opportunities
The opportunity to experience arts, culture and creativity can launch some young people into creative industries as a career choice. Overall, this sector contributes over £108bn to the UK economy, supports heath and wellbeing, democracy and social cohesion. Creative Careers Week 17-25 November 2025 Find your perfect role in the creative industries – Creative Careers is an annual opportunity to celebrate and highlight the rich and varied creative opportunities open to all.
Sadly, recent research by the Sutton Trust A Class Act – The Sutton Trust found, amongst other data, that younger adults from working-class backgrounds are 4 times less likely to work in the creative industries compared to their middle-class peers. ChalleNGe partners are working to reduce this type of inequality and this section highlights Nottingham people working in a range of creative roles and shares their advice to young people considering a career in the creative sector
KATE MCCGWIRE: GALLERY TOURS
Lakeside Arts, Djanogly Gallery
Join us for one of our Gallery Tours, offering an insightful perspective on this fascinating exhibition.
8th October: Led by artist, Kate MccGwire
5th November: Led by Dr Isobel Elstob, Assistant Professor in Art History, University of Nottingham
Wed 8 Oct – Wed 3 Dec 2025
Create – Grow – Learn
Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group reformed in March 2019, thanks to funding from the lottery. We cover a range of disciplines including drama, dance and singing with students aged between 8 and 18.
The ethos of the group is to create an environment that allows our young people to grow, learn and be creative. We are passionate about providing access to theatre and developing skills, while always being adaptable to individual’s journeys and being led by our young people. We aim to improve confidence, nurture talent and encourage our young people by providing opportunity and a safe space to explore through creative exercise. In more recent years, we have also encouraged the learning of backstage and offstage roles, for our young people to also develop their knowledge and understanding of theatre as a whole.
We work on both developing skills and working towards performances across the year. All groups will take part in an annual showcase, as well as other performance opportunities throughout the year. Our leaders are all fully DBS and chaperone trained as well as having received formal training and qualifications within the performing arts industry.
To join our waiting list, or get more information email [email protected]
Or, volunteer opportunities include auditing and managing our props and wardrobe stores, various admin tasks, staffing the Box Office during the week, assisting at special events, supporting community initiatives, and crewing in-house productions.
To discuss volunteering opportuities further, simply email [email protected], leaving your name and contact details.
Film Hub Midlands
Film Hub Midlands regularly update their site with different resources, opportunities, courses and awards/prizes you can get involved with.
There’s a wide variety of activities and events for everyone aspiring to work in the film industry so don’t miss out.
Find out more
City Arts, Young Producers
The Young Producers group support and encourage each other to take part in the arts. City Arts supports the group with resources, funding and advice
Young Producers is a great way to meet new people. Join to learn new skills, collaborate on projects and keep being creative!
How it works
Young Producers meet monthly to share skills, plan events and exhibitions, and explore the local arts scene. Each year the group contribute to local festivals and events. These include Nottingham Poetry Festival, Nottinghamshire Pride and Nottingham Comedy Festival. Each November, Young Producers takeover the City Arts building for a mini-festival. In the run up to these events the group meet more frequently. However, you are welcome to contribute as much or little time as you can.
Meetings generally take place at the City Arts building in Hockley.
Find out more and register an interest
Amplify: Artist Development
The Amplify programme is here to support local artists, we know that the Midlands – both East and West, is full of talented theatre-makers and we want Nottingham Playhouse to be a hub for artists.
Become an Amplify Member, find various opportunities and artist resources
BFI NETWORK Midlands presents:
Producer Series: Join us for our latest Producers Series to develop your production skills and learn from industry experts, including producers, 1st ADs and senior accountants as part of 5-session series. Check out and book your place here.
New Directors Series 2025: A series of workshops looking at the process of directing a short from initial idea to the finished film. Apply here by 20th July at midnight.
If you’ve taken part in a Midlands BFI Film Academy Short or Specialist Course, join our alumni network by signing up to the database – gain access to exclusive opportunities and stay connected with future prospects. Check out here.
NAYT: Opportunities
1) NYAT is seeking new Trustees to join us on the next phase of our journey
The National Association of Youth Theatres (NAYT) is an educational charity working with over 1,300 groups and individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond to support the development of young people through excellent Youth Theatre.
We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for Youth Theatre, whether you currently work in the arts and cultural sector or not and are particularly keen on hearing from candidates who have experience in finance, HR, governance or development fundraising.
We are actively seeking applications from people who feel they are underrepresented within the industry to help us guide the future in a positive and diverse manner.
We are happy to consider those who’ve not had experience of Board Meetings; we value a range of experiences within youth theatre, from previous participants to fundraisers and advocates for the sector.
How to apply: Send an email (or attach a maximum 2 minutes long video or audio file) to [email protected] by 5pm 11th July 2025 detailing why you feel you would make an excellent addition to the team, as well as, where you consider your specialities lie (finance, funding, strategic development, creative thinking etc.).
If you would like to know more, please get in touch and a member of the board will respond at their earliest convenience.
2) National Theatre Connections 2026 – Applications Now Open!
Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival, celebrating the creativity and talent of young people across the UK. Young companies across the UK are invited to choose from a selection of new play commissions, and stage them in their youth theatre setting before transferring to one of 33 Partner Theatre venues to present their production.
Now in its 31st year, the programme has a proud history of empowering the next generation of theatre-makers.
Application deadline: 12:00, Monday 7 July 2025
Get in touch if you have any questions at all: [email protected]
Open applications to BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses 2025!
A variety of courses for 16-to-19-year-olds to develop skills and build a career in the film industry.
Designed to develop more specialist filmmaking skills, this year our specialist courses will be delivered as an intensive week or over a set number of weekends. You’ll work closely with leading industry professionals who will give you a unique insight into the filmmaking business and guide you along the way. Limited places available to the last Specialist Courses for 2024-25.
Film Programming delivered by Showroom Cinema, in partnership with Reclaim the Frame.
Applications close 30th June 2025 at midday – apply here.
YOUnique Programme Call Out
Deadline: 30th June, New Art Exchange
Get involved with the YOUnique Programme with New Art Exchange! For ages 18-30, develop your event production skills and join a group of young creatives.
Applications close soon, apply below!
Street Art Festival 2025: Call for Submissions
Deadline for Submissions: 5th July 5pm
Launch Party: 18th July 6-10pm
The Street Art Festival celebrates and supports Nottingham’s thriving alternative art scene, showcasing some of today’s best local, national, and international street art. Up to six pieces can be submitted per person and all work will be hung salon style, packed from floor to ceiling. All submissions will be displayed as long as you can get them through the door.
Speak Easy: Spoken Word Workshops
A free-to-join spoken word collective for 15 to 25 year olds
Nottingham Central Library, Saturdays 1 – 3 pm
Upcoming dates – 2025: 29th March, 31st May, 26th July, 27th September, 29th November.
Sugar Stealers
Sugar Stealers are offering free creative and wellbeing opportunities for all women and gender expansive people. These workshops are made to suit a wide range of abilities & all necessary equipment will be provided for you, so don’t worry if you are a first timer!
Free 8 week Music Industry Development Programme (Podcasting, event planning, DJ-ing, Music Production, Sound Engineering, Industry Mentorship, Rehearsal Space). Limited spaces available, advised to apply soon to secure a spot! https://www.sugarstealers.com/music
Free 5 Week Music Tuition For People Facing Financial Barriers (DJ-ing, Music Production, Sound Engineering): https://www.sugarstealers.com/tuition
SWEF Grants: Young People in Nottinghamshire
Grants of up to £2000 are available to young people in Nottinghamshire who need support with a business investment, targeted at those who are not in education, employment or training.
East Midlands Centre for Advanced Training Admissions Workshop
Sun 6th Jul 2025, 10:00am at FABRIC Space 2, Nottingham
FABRIC is hosting the annual admissions workshop for young people aged 11 to 16 (or up to 23 years if d/Deaf or Disabled) to join the Centre for Advanced Training Programme in the East Midlands.
If you would like to join the programme you’ll need to attend an Admissions Workshop.
The workshop is free and is an opportunity to demonstrate potential by taking part in a practical contemporary dance class and creative workshop. It will be a safe and supportive environment and is an opportunity to share your passion for dance.
You do not need to prepare anything ahead of the workshop and previous dance experience is not necessary. We are looking for young people with enthusiasm, potential and a commitment to training as a dancer.
Nottingham Trent University – Experience subjects
Ages 16+
Various Dates
NTU have designed a series of activities with their current students and teaching colleagues to help you build a better picture of how they run their courses. These experience programmes are designed for both students and Teachers and Advisers.
Whether you’re curious about what it might be like to study psychology, fashion, design or business, click the link below and register your interest in experiencing a subject.
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