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Spring Holidays at Newham Music
25 March 2025
This Spring Holiday we are hosting a variety of musical workshops and showcases at Newham Music Hub: Westfield!
Week 1
Music Unlocked: World Autism Acceptance Week
For World Autism Acceptance Week, autistic young people aged 7-25, together with their parents, carers and siblings, are invited to take part in all-ability inclusive music-making at Newham Music.
They will participate alongside professional musicians from our Music Unlocked programme to explore traditional and non-traditional instruments, experiment with music technology and create their own music together.
Tuesday 8 April
Ages 7-12: 1.30-2.30pm – Book Here
Ages 13-25: 3-4.30pm – Book Here
Music and Advocacy
Unmasking Is A Process: A songwriting workshop for Autistic Adults
Led by Autistic musician and community advocate MIRI and Autistic arts-expresser, performer and writer Sumita, this workshop will explore what it feels like to unmask whilst navigating people’s perceptions and misconceptions of autism; the importance of showing up as yourself and the challenges that this can sometimes bring.
The workshop is for over 18s who identify as autistic, including those who have been diagnosed later in life. Please let us know if you’d like to bring a support worker by emailing info@newham-music.org.uk.
Tuesday 8 April | 6-8pm
Junior Musical in a Day
Do you have a child who loves musical theatre?
Junior Musical in a Day is for children aged 8-12 who are enthusiastic about musical theatre and want to develop performance skills, learn show tunes and make new friends this Spring Holiday!
Wednesday 9 April | 10.30am-12.30pm
Gig School & Open Mic
A Free Music Making Opportunity for Young People!
Come along to meet and jam with other musicians, gain experience playing in a band, and perform together in Newham Music’s Open Mic. For 12-17 year olds. Any experience welcome.
Bring your instruments and ideas – we will provide the backline!
Thursday 10 April
11am – 5pm | Jam Workshop
6-7.30pm | Open Mic
Musical Theatre Singing Club Showcase
Come along to the Newham Music Hub this Spring Break to watch Vocal Academy’s Musical Theatre Singing Club perform a musical of their own creation, as well as a showcase of songs they have been working on individually.
Our Musical Theatre Singing Club consists of 12-17 year olds, and over the last term they have worked very hard to create their own musical by writing a story and weaving in songs from different existing musicals to support the plot. Exploring themes of freedom and what it means to fight back as a community of young people, this show is a beautiful piece of storytelling by some very talented young people.
Friday 11 April | 5.30-6.30pm
No need to book, just come on the day!
Week 2
Make a Mixtape
Join Newham Music’s Studio Sessions team to make a mixtape this half term!
This workshop is for 12-17 year olds interested in writing and recording original music. Across two days, you will create, compose, and record your own ideas and lyrics.
During the workshops you will:
- Learn music production, recording and beat making skills
- Take part in creative writing and lyric workshops
- Collaborate with professional musicians from Newham Music
- Meet other young music enthusiasts
- Work with others to produce our own mixtape
For all levels and abilities – no experience necessary, just bring enthusiasm!
Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 April | 10am-5pm each day
Come & Play: Instrument drop-in
Come and have a go on an instrument you used to play or have always wanted to try. Or do you already play and need a quiet space? Bring your instrument and take advantage of our practice booths.
We’ll have various instruments available, including grand piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello and drums.
All ages and experience welcome!
Thursday 17 April | 10am-4pm
Booking is not essential, but fill in this form if you would like to guarantee instrument availability at a certain time. We will get back to you to confirm a time slot.
Afro-Peruvian Workshop
Led by ethnomusicologist Francesca Linares MA, this workshop explores the powerful role of music in preserving Afro-Peruvian traditions.
This workshop will blend together research, history, culture and practical musical exploration, a perfect opportunity for those who want to understand and learn more about diverse musical methods amongst the Afro-Peruvian community and the power it holds for them.
Thursday 17 April | 6-8pm | 18+
