The First Scottish free BPoC recording studio for young people launches in the heart of Leith!
Join Intercultural Youth Scotland on November 16th for the launch of ‘BLOCK BEATS’, our new free music production program for BPoC young people!
With Anas SarwarMSP (Scottish Labour leader) cutting the red ribbon, Scottish Rap Artist ‘Chef’ performing, and an Open Mic competition for young artists in which Anas himself is on the panel – what’s not to love!!
You are invited to view the red ribbon cutting, ask questions to our panel and young performers and watch all of the following entertainment – 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 8HW, 5:30pm.
Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is a youth-led movement dedicated to improving the representation and participation of Black and People of Colour (BPOC) young people in Scotland.
Established two years ago as a small youth work organisation oriented towards BPoC youth, we have grown as a centre of support, creativity and activism for our community.
IYS offers a range of participatory programmes for young BPOC to learn vital skills and further develop themselves,recording music has just become another one!
Know a BPoC young person that wants to work with a music producer? Or are they looking for some experience recording and producing their own music? BLOCK BEATS is the place for them!
With a brand-new recording studio and access to our in-house producer, they can grow their skills to levels rarely seen in the Scottish music scene.
Block Beats gives two, 2-hour sessions with our music producer to make a track tailored to them. After this, they can then come and record their finished track in our studio – all FOR FREE!
Young people who participate in Block Beats will also be offered other performance opportunities at other great events throughout the year with IYS like SixFive socials, Scotland in Colour as well as opportunities for performances with partners.
For any questions please contact: blair@interculturalyouthscotland.org or call 07702546417