NACN Coole Studios, one of Future Screens NI’s collaborative projects, have partnered with JM music to create exciting opportunities for young people with an interest in music, gaming, production and performing arts.
NACN Coole Studios, located in Rathcoole, Newtownabbey have created a unique, fun and challenging learning space for young people to explore the creative sector. The team offer workshops for those aged 8-25 years old, these workshops can include event management, performing arts, coding, web design, vocal academy and documentary production.
Their vision is to ensure young people from working-class backgrounds encounter no barriers when developing their creative skills. A recent research policy document from the Policy & Evidence Centre indicated that only between 8 and 16% of jobs in the creative industries are held by individuals from a working-class background.
Future Screens NI is delighted to provide funding, resources and skills training support, through the recently launched S.U.R.F programme, to help NACN Coole Studios is delivering educational, engaging and exciting workshops to those attending.
When visiting or partaking in NACN’s workshops you can discover a range of spaces, perfect for each workshop. For gamers there are high quality monitors ready for you to learn the ins and outs of game development. In terms of music production, playing an instrument or singing there is an impressive sound system set up and music studio, equipped with a range of instruments. Each workshop typically runs once a week after school time and each session accommodates 5-8 students.
The team at Coole studios is made up from volunteers from the community, Future Screens NI is delighted to be part of their project and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.
Author-Poppy Bleakley
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