CAREER DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2025
FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER
SUMO AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Date: Friday 17th October
Time: 11.30am - 2.15pm
Location: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington GoreLondon, SW7 2AP
During this special Schools’ Sumo Presentation, hear from some of Japan’s elite rikishi (wrestlers) about how they live and train, experience the captivating ceremonial rituals of Sumo, and witness wrestling demonstrations in an unforgettable celebration of tradition and athleticism.
Monday 20th OCTOBER
PR PANEL?
Date: Monday 20th October
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio, Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
Claire Coster - I Am Grumpy (Ed Sheeran comms/PR)
MACKWOOD
Date: Monday 20th October
Time: 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio, Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
After cutting experience with names like Col3trane and Nilüfer Yanya, Harry Ling a.k.a Mackwood has already carved out a versatile niche between his disciplines of drumming, production and songwriting. His debut album 'Master Changes' features premier musicians from projects like Kokoroko, Yussef Dayes and Cleo Sol. With an affinity for progressive Jazz, beat making and alternative dance floor rhythms, Mackwood combines the cream of UK and international Jazz pedigree with London’s burgeoning player/producer elite. He has made festival appearances at Lost Village, We Out Here and Love Supreme and played additional packed shows at the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz Re:Freshed.
Tuesday 21st OCTOBER
TATE MODERN
Date: Tuesday 21st October
Time: 1.00 - 3.00pm
Location: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Tate Modern
WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
ALUMNI PANEL
Date: Wednesday 22nd October
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio, Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
This workshop will see former students return to where it all began to share details about their life after The Rhythm Studio. The alumni will take part in an informal Q&A and share some of their live tracks. This year’s guests include Daniel Rowson, Shania Patel, Cosima Accurso and Finlay Gee.
PERFORMANCE AUDITION
Date: Monday 22nd October
Time: 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio, Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
One act from The Rhythm Studio will earn the right to take part in a very special upcoming performance opportunity! Our alumni panel will watch the auditions and give the bands and solo artists feedback on their performances. If you would like to audition you must fill in the form via the button below by Friday 17th October.
THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
UNIVERSITY SESSION
Date: Thursday 23rd October
Time: 9.45am - 11.45am
Location: The Rhythm Studio
Progression to University session with lecturers from the Music Production and Music Performance courses at Seth Scott-Deuchar (Guildhall - Electronic & Produced Music) and Joe Newman (Goldsmiths - Popular Music).
MASTERCLASS: TRAVIS THOMAS (TRAGE)
Date: Thursday 23rd October
Time: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio
Travis is a rapper who goes by the artist name Trage. Trage means leader - someone who has had to put his best foot forward to achieve his goal. Trage is a 24 year-old versatile rapper from south London, who is now currently bringing back old school garage music. His slogan is "coldest one" and he continues to manifest and share to his audience.
FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER
STOMP WORKSHOP
Date: Friday 24th October
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location: The Rhythm Studio, Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
The Stomp workshops represent a unique opportunity to work with a truly creative and accomplished professional performer of international calibre and experience.
