Next-Gen Sounds - Year One Recap

Next-Gen Sounds - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

After a successful first year, Next-Gen Sounds – Trinity's free, drop-in music sessions for young people aged 14-25 - is coming to a pause over the summer break. The sessions, led by Trinity tutors Amos and Pete with support from Charlotte from Off The Record, have developed a supportive and creative space for young musicians of all disciplines and abilities to meet like-minded young musicians, develop their craft and work on their musical projects.

“Coming to Next Gen has really improved my confidence in my musical abilities and songwriting skills and has given me lots of opportunities to both record and perform on my own and with other young musicians, which is awesome and super valuable” - Next-Gen Sounds Participant

In the first year, we welcomed a mix of familiar faces and young people for who Next-Gen Sounds was their first experience of the Trinity Centre – all bringing their passions for music into the building. In total, 16 young people aged 14-25 attended the sessions throughout the first year. The sessions focused on collaboration, creating a sense of community, enhancing participants' musical abilities and self-confidence. More experienced participants have been supporting their peers in the studio with one young person adding “playing along live with other people has been really fun and I think probably helped improve my playing.”

With everyone already looking forward to Next-Gen Sounds returning in September, the impact it has already made in the lives of these young musicians is clear. Participants expressed their appreciation for the program's supportive environment, the opportunities to perform, and the boost it provided to their musical abilities and songwriting skills.

If you fancy getting involved with the next term of Next-Gen Sounds, click here to find out more about the programme.