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We are always looking for young people to join our activities! We have a place for you here, please check our activites below and come join us...
Senior Summer School
Senior Summer School is our HUGE summer workshop where you can learn drumming, steel pans, brass/woodwind or dance. join us for 2 weeks of creative learning, making friends, and joy! Everything builds to a show on the final night for friends and family and you can join us to perform through the rest of the year.
Dates:
Monday 3rd August to Friday 14th August (week days only)
Time:
10.30am-5.30pm
Venue:
Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
14-25 year olds
Cost:
£40 bursaries available on request
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous experience for the drum section or dance section.
For brass/woodwind you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you in the Summer
For steel pans we give priority to those who have played pans before. We provide the steel pans.
Junior Summer School
Join us for our HUGE Junior Summer School where you can learn drumming, dance, steel pans or brass/woodwind. We will have a week of creative learning, fun and friendship, creating a show to share with all your friends and family.
🎺 We still have a few places available in our Brass & Woodwind section! If you play a brass or woodwind instrument and would like to join us, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Our Drums, Dance and Steel Pans sections are now full following an incredible response to Junior Summer School 2026.
Dates:
27th - 31st July
Time:
10.00am-4.00pm
Venue:
Hitherfield Primary School, Leigham Vale, London, SW16 2JQ
Ages:
8-13 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE but we suggest a £15 donation, if you are able.
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous musical experience except in brass/woodwind where you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you
Southbank Sessions
Our Southbank Sessions run every Friday during term time. We're currently closed for the summer, but we'll be back on Friday 11th September.
Sign up and join us then!
Join us at our Southbank Sessions every Friday for a creative and fun-filled experience! Our talented regular tutors and special guests will be exploring various music and dance styles.
Dates:
Starting the 11th September
Time:
5:15-7:15 pm
Venue:
Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
14-25 year olds (we will take young people who are in Year 9)
Cost:
It’s FREE
Tulse Hill Bloco After School club
Tulse Hill Bloco is an After School Club in Drumming, Brass/Woodwind and Steel Pans. Come and join us for some carnival inspired music, build your creative and performance skills and have fun!
Dates:
Thursday nights, term time!
Time:
4:00-6:00pm
Venue:
Jubilee Community Hall, Tulse Hill Estate, SW2 2LY
Ages:
8-16 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous musical experience except in brass/woodwind where you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you
Panyard Wednesdays - Weekly Steel Pan Sessions
Our Southbank Sessions run every Friday during term time. We're currently closed for the summer, but we'll be back on Friday 11th September.
Sign up and join us then!
We’re excited to launch a brand-new weekly session every Wednesday during school term time for anyone who wants to learn or improve their steel pan playing.
Open to all pan players aged 13 and up, these sessions are a chance to:
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Develop your skills and technique
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Learn new repertoire
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Build a strong section together
The sessions will be led by the amazing Wade Austin, bringing his experience and energy to guide you on your pan journey.
Dates:
Starting again from the 9th September and every Wednesday, term time
Time:
6:00-8:00pm
Venue:
Gold Room, Royal festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
13-25 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
Places are limited on this programme due to the number of pans we have. We will confirm your place once you have signed up. We are trying to develop our pan section so we expect young people to attend consistently.
Thurrock Summer School
Join us for our first ever Thurrock Summer School in partnership with Thurrock Music Service and the Gateway Academy. Young people from across Thurrock are welcome to come and join us for 3 days to learn drumming, steel pans or brass/woodwind. It will be 3 days of creative learning, fun and friendship creating a show to share with all your friends and family.
Dates:
28th - 30th July
Time:
10.00am-3.30pm
Venue:
Tilbury Pioneer Academy, Dickens Avenue, Tilbury RM18 8HJ
Ages:
8-16 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE but we suggest a £15 donation, if you are able.
Extra information:
Young people do not need any previous musical experience except in brass/woodwind where you need to know the notes and have an instrument to bring with you
Leadership Programme
Find your Best Self. Lead with confidence.
Ready to challenge yourself, build your confidence and discover what you're capable of?
Join us 26–30 October, 10:00am–5:30pm for a week of inspiring workshops, practical activities and discussions. Learn from inspiring guest speakers, industry professionals, creatives and leaders who'll share their experiences, challenge your thinking and help you discover your own leadership style.
You'll strengthen your communication and teamwork, develop your leadership skills, and gain practical tools that will help you at school, college, university, work and beyond. Most importantly, you'll spend the week alongside other young people who are just as motivated to learn, grow and make a difference.
This isn't a drop in programme. It's a shared journey where each day builds on the last, so everyone is expected to take part in the full week to get the most from the experience.
If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, meet incredible people and become the very best version of yourself, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are now open.
Dates:
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October
Time:
10-5:30pm
Friday finishes at 6pm
Venue:
Canva and Royal festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Ages:
14-25 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE
Extra information:
And it doesn't stop there...
Leadership Bootcamp is the beginning of your leadership journey with Kinetika Bloco.
After completing the programme, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain work experience across Kinetika Bloco's programmes.
- Receive exclusive leadership, volunteering and paid opportunities through our Bloco Broadcast.
- Access additional training and development opportunities with Kinetika Bloco and our partners.
Places are limited on this programme.
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