RS Sixth Formers open the main stage at Great Exhibition Road Festival!
Back at Exhibition Road Festival last weekend! We were very lucky with the sun coming out for us to open up the main stage with RS Sixth Formers and Winners of Future Sounds 2026 Tino!
Back at Exhibition Road Festival last weekend! We were very lucky with the sun coming out for us to open up the main stage with RS Sixth Formers and Winners of Future Sounds 2026 Tino!
This year the main stage was curated by our friends at Royal Albert Hall and Portobello Radio.
Lead singer of Tino has been an RSF scholarship holder during her time in the RS Sixth Form, having free weekly weekly lessons. Scholarship applications are still open for 2026!
RSF weekly visit to Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Spending a Friday afternoon with our dedicated tutors, we gained a glimpse of the magic that happens when they bring music onto the paediatric wards at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Each week our musicians visit two London hospitals, impacting over 1,400 patients and family members each year.
Last Friday, Rhythm Studio tutors Ollie and Ida spent a busy afternoon visiting the Neptune and Jupiter paediatric wards at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working with patients ranging in age from six months to the mid-teens, they drew on a typically varied repertoire, from “The Wheels on the Bus” and Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” to Zara Larsson’s “Lush Life” and Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie”. Sessions took place both at patients’ bedsides and in the playroom, creating moments of joy, comfort, and connection throughout the afternoon.
We would like to acknowledge The Margaret Killbery Foundation for its continued support as well as the 2026 Big Give Arts for Impact donation.
“Singing at the hospital is truly the highlight of my week. The Rhythm Studio Foundation has created such a meaningful and special connection with both the staff and the patients, and it is an honour to be part of it. Music has a unique way of bringing joy, and hope, even during the most difficult times. Knowing that, even for a short moment, we can bring happiness, connection, and positivity into their day is deeply fulfilling and rewarding.” - Ida, RSF Music Tutor
“Aaliyah’s been here for three days and it’s mainly been one treatment after another. Every time someone comes into the room she jumps into my arms. It was such a lovely surprise to have the musicians with us — definitely something therapeutic to take Aaliyah’s mind off things.” - Lubna, Aaliyah’s Mum
Sixth Form Masterclass - Tom Gangemi
Last week, we had the pleasure of having a masterclass from one of our tutors, Tom Gangemi.
He spoke on his experience working with synthesisers and samples in a live band setting, and his journey from being signed early in his career. Tom played us some songs from his upcoming Gangemi release and talked through his songwriting process, focusing on the technical aspects of his work.
Last week, we had the pleasure of having a masterclass from one of our tutors, Tom Gangemi.
He spoke on his experience working with synthesisers and samples in a live band setting, and his journey from being signed early in his career. Tom played us some songs from his upcoming Gangemi release and talked through his songwriting process, focusing on the technical aspects of his work.
Sixth Form Masterclass - Izzy Withers
We had such a great time having the lovely Izzy Withers in for a Masterclass on Friday. Not only a fantastic singer and songwriter but wise beyond her years, with a breadth of knowledge and advice for our sixth formers. Accompanied by our very own Sid! 👠🫶
We had such a great time having the lovely Izzy Withers in for a Masterclass on Friday. Not only a fantastic singer and songwriter but wise beyond her years, with a breadth of knowledge and advice for our sixth formers. Accompanied by our very own Sid! 👠🫶
