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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...
Wandsworth Bloco - Easter!
Join us for three days of creating Carnival-inspired music, choosing from Drums, Steel Pans or Brass/Woodwind.
Brass and woodwind players will need to bring their own instrument and have some experience playing. Beginners through to advanced players are very welcome in the drums and steel pan sections.
This programme is for the fantastic young people who live in or attend school/college in Wandsworth Borough. Brass and woodwind players from neighbouring boroughs are also welcome to join.
Lunch will be provided on all three days!
Dates:
Tuesday 7th-Thursday 9th April
Time:
10.30am-4.00pm
Venue:
Yvonne Carr Centre, 2 Thessaly Rd, Nine Elms, London, SW8 4HT
Ages:
10-18 year olds
Cost:
It’s FREE!
Extra information:
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.
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
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:
Friday nights during the term time
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
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:
Every Wednesday (Term Time) from the 24th September 2025
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.
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