Making a creative life a tangible reality.

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About

Nurturing Raw talent, catalysing creative development, and supporting mental health through industry-standard music and media pathways…

Raw Material Music and Media is a community music and creative arts centre, based in Brixton, and dedicated to supporting the creative and personal development of our South London community. Our purpose-built, 3-storey building houses recording studios, a digital audio production suite, DJ and video equipment and a live room for performance, workshops and ensemble work. All of this we make available to our community through two distinct strands of programming.

About Raw

The team

Young Creatives

Opportunities for young people under the age of 30 to explore, enhance, and expand their creative skills.
Includes: Young Producers, Co-Lab, Raw Sessions, In The Mix and more.

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Arts & Wellbeing

Opportunities for creatives over the age of 16 to engage in various activities, learn, explore and enhance their skills, and receive support for their wellbeing.
Includes: Guitar Sessions, The Voice, Mindful Music, Vibe Alliance and more.

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Other Opportunities

We have many additional opportunities for those interested in getting involved and broadening their horizons.
Includes: Careers, Programming Committee, Studio Recording Sessions and more.

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Creative Pop-ups

We offer special workshops that cater to a variety of interests and skill levels.

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Hear what they have to say…

“It was incredibly insightful and [thought] provoking! I loved the examples, the advice and tips that were shared. I enjoyed the open discussion platform as well as he Q&A. Thank you again!”
Masterclass Participant
“Raw has given me a space to be comfortable in my voice. Thank you for the endless opportunities you have given me to share and learn with so many amazing and creative people.”
Raw Sounds Participant
“Just want to give a huge shoutout to Alex who has been the best mentor I could’ve asked for! He was professional yet personable and truly put me at ease from our first meeting. It’s been nice to have someone in my corner supporting me no matter what. I think this programme could benefit many others if they are partnered with someone like him.”
Raw Talent Mentee
“Raw Sounds has increased my mental health positively by tenfold since starting the sessions. The tutoring is done by professional, sensitive, talented, supportive and passionate tutors. This has increased my confidence, helped with routine, educated me re: music sessions, helped [me] to achieve goals and generally opened up a whole new world for me!”
Raw Sounds member
“Had a wicked time with David and Naz. Thanks for showing us the ropes!”
Young Creatives Participant
“The amazing diversity of people that fill the building with love.”
Young Creatives Participant
“I love raw because it gives people the opportunity to work towards and develop their skills and progress further.”
Young Creatives Participant