Amplified Eastbourne : A Young Writers Collective x AudioActive Showcase

Name: Amplified Eastbourne : A Young Writers Collective x AudioActive Showcase
Start: 2026-05-16T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-16T18:00:00+01:00
Location: The Birley Centre, Eastbourne College

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Birley Centre, Eastbourne College | Eastbourne, EN

Hear spoken word, rap, music and rhyme live on stage from artists aged 12 to 18. Unique stories expressed at this free event.
About this Event

Spoken word, rap, music and rhyme live on stage from artists aged 12 to 18. Hear unique stories expressed through lyrics and music. Free performance event.

Amplified is a platform for young creatives, aged 12 to 18, to express themselves through spoken word, poetry, music and performance. Listen to what a group of creatives have to say on stage, each taking their turn on the mic for up to 5 minutes. Hosted by Young Writers Collective (Little Green Pig) and AudioActive, Amplified performers have been preparing to take to the stage in workshops over the past 5 weeks, with mentoring and leadership from Cate Ferris, Roy McFarlane, Suhayla El-Bushra and others. Amplified is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Hosted by poet RoyMcFarlane, join us to celebrate the performers' journeys from a blank page to live on stage. Be part of the audience who gets to hear these stories debuted on stage. A free event and everyone is welcome* for what is sure to be a dynamic and powerful show.

Amplified allows young creatives the opportunity to express what they want to say, however they want to say it .Amplified performers will share stories ranging from experiences growing up to their relationship with the stage. Plus expect poems and raps about identity, family, hopes and fears. There will be a chance to ask the performers' questions at the end of the performances during an audience Q & A so come curious!

There will be a British Sign Language interpreter throughout the event. The event takes place in the Auditorium at The Birley Centre in Eastbourne. A wheelchair accessible venue. There are accessible toilets and all gender toilets on the ground floor available.

*Recommended for ages 11+ due to the content and topics of some of the stories.

Please note that this event will be filmed and photography will be taking place.

Seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Free to attend.