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Music & Artist Development

Sing. Write. Record. Perform.

A creative pathway for young people who want to find their sound, build confidence and develop as artists. Part of ACT Summer Programme 2026.

What This Programme Is

Sing. Write. Record. Perform.

This is ACT’s Summer music and artist-development route: a practical space for songwriting, vocals, music production, recording skills, performance confidence and artist identity.

ExploreDevelopCreatePerformProgress. Young people can move from first ideas into demos, artist profiles, showcases, EPK preparation and wider creative opportunities when they are ready.
Music & Artist Development in action

What You’ll Actually Do

In Sessions

  • write lyrics and hooks
  • try vocal and performance exercises
  • build beats or music ideas
  • shape your artist profile
  • learn how recording and production works
  • connect with media support for visuals

What You’ll Develop

confidencesongwritingvoice and performancestudio awarenesscreative disciplineartist identity

Where It Can Take You

Explore -> Develop -> Create -> Perform -> Progress. Young people can move from first ideas into demos, artist profiles, showcases, EPK preparation and wider creative opportunities when they are ready.

Programme In Action

Music & Artist Development in action

Meet The Team

Auden Allen

Auden Allen

Auden Allen is a multifaceted creative, DJ and music facilitator who supports young people to build confidence and develop through music.

Where We Meet

Legacy Centre of Excellence

144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU.

Confirmed Music and Media sessions take place at Legacy Centre of Excellence.

Legacy Centre of Excellence

Latest Confirmed Sessions

These sessions are pulled from the ACT public calendar.

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Supported by

Programme delivery support.

Youth Music

Creative Space & Equipment Supported By

Our studio and creative equipment have also been strengthened through the Better Youth Spaces Fund, helping young people create in better-equipped spaces.

Ready to get involved?

Register your interest and the ACT team will help you take the next step into the right programme.