2022
Music
Fran Lobo
Fran Lobo
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Video
Biography
Fran Lobo is a singer, songwriter, producer, choral composer and sound artist from London. Her work is centred around the importance of having a voice and enabling others doing the same through her creative and facilitation work. Her work has been shown at the V&A, Southbank Centre and Somerset House and has been critically acclaimed by publications such as DAZED, i-D and The Guardian.
2021
Music
Nicole Misha
Nicole Misha
Project
‘Everything is a Portal’ (EP) is a workshop and a methodology that cultivates deeper listening through music & arts education, mindfulness, and media literacy. EP is designed for young people to experiment with sonic mediation, to practice communal listening to curated archives of sound and art, and to make creative work grounded in mindful listening. It is mostly a space for us to just BE; to take in beauty and mystery together, and see how we come out on the other side. We listen to music together, and breathe together. We design mantras, listen to and discuss artist interviews, and identify patterns across forms and genres.
Participants explore media, and themselves, together.
We can talk about Betye Saar, Herbie Hancock, DOOM, and the current pervasive struggles of our world, all in one session. Everything’s a portal that leads us to the next place…
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Nicole Misha (she/they) is a multimedia artist, producer, educator, and DJ born and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Her study is informed by a combination of Black Feminist theory and praxis, an indulgence in what Octavia Butler calls "Positive Obsession," as well as Deep Listening, a practice cultivated by composer Pauline Oliveros that describes “an aesthetic based upon principles of improvisation...music, ritual, teaching and meditation.” Nicole believes that the transportive, transformative, and joy-inducing powers of sound and vibration can always be accessed through presence, mindfulness, and imagination. She's excited to see you on a dancefloor in the future.
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2021
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Vinyl Records
Vinyl Records
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A project inspired by the lockdown project 'Everything is a Portal' with Nicole Misha (NYC).
Vinyl sessions is about mindful listening.
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2020
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Music
Future A
Future A
Project
A Beat Routes project for up and coming artists age 13-25.
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Biography
2020
Music
Future A: 1
Future A: 1
Project
Part 1 of a new Beat Routes project for up and coming artists age 13-25.
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Biography
2019
21
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Covid-19: 6 Reflections
Covid-19: 6
Project
Within a couple of weeks of the first 2020 lockdown, Beat Routes setup a daily program of online sessions for young people in music, art and mindfulness. Here are some reflections from the young people on Beat Routes creative online program during this time.
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2019
21
Online
Covid-19: 5 Music
Covid-19: 5
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Coming Soon
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2019
21
Online
Covid-19: 4 Songwriting
Covid-19: 4
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Coming Soon
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2019
21
Online
Covid-19: 3 Youth Choir
Covid-19: 3
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Coming Soon
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2019
21
Online
Covid-19: 2 Photography
Covid-19: 2
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Coming Soon
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2019
21
Online
Covid-19: 1 Mindfulness
Covid-19: 1
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Coming Soon
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2019
Writing
Fabiana Palladino
Fabiana Palladino
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Video
Biography
Fabiana first reached public attention through her work with several British pop, R&B, and electronic artists. She sang the chorus on Ghostpoet's 2011 single "Survive It," and subsequently worked with the Maccabees, Jessie Ware, and SBTRKT. Additionally, Sampha produced her debut single, 2014's "For You." After receiving an unexpected e-mail from artist Jai Paul, Palladino became one of the first musicians signed to the Paul Institute, a platform for emerging artists launched by brothers Jai and A.K. Paul. Palladino's dreamy single "Mystery," produced and co-written by Jai, was released in November of 2017, with "Shimmer" appearing the following June.
2019
Writing
Joanna Eden
Joanna Eden
Project
Video
Biography
Joanna has been a singing teacher for over a decade. Her first student Sam Smith has become an international star and highest selling debut artist in the US. She began teaching Sam when he was just ten years old, coached him throughout his childhood and introduced him to songwriting, co-writing and producing his first demo tracks. She is a vocal coach for the music and performing arts degree courses at Anglia Ruskin University.
2019
Music
Tony Nwachukwu
Tony Nwachukwu
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Video
Biography
Tony Nwachukwu is a musician from London who founded CDR (Create, Define, Release) — a club night where he could air his musical works in progress while also offering a platform to younger artists. Tony now programmes regular offline events (sessions) to connect a growing community and network of creators including producers, artists, labels and new music fans. He has been responsible for kickstarting the careers of many influential artists in London.
2018
Music
Andrew Ashong
Andrew Ashong
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Video
Biography
Andrew Ashong is a British-Ghanaian soul singer-songwriter, DJ and record producer from Forest Hill in South London. He spent his teenage years searching for records and by 16 he was DJing and working on his own productions. Key releases include Flowers with Theo Parrish (2012), the Andrew Ashong EP (2014) and Sankofa Season with Kaidi Tatham (2020).
2018
Music
R.O.R. A Guy Called Gerald
A Guy Called Gerald
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
An iconic name in dance music, A Guy Called Gerald stands out for consistent innovation, excellence and refusal to compromise. He kick started Europe’s acid house frenzy releasing the first UK acid house record, the ’88 classic ‘Voodoo Ray’ and ‘Pacific State’ and went on to lay down the blueprint for jungle/drum n bass.
2018
Music
R.O.R. Cooly G
Cooly G
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Cooly G is a vocalist, producer, and DJ — a fixture of Hyperdub label since 2009. Her debut 12” release ‘Narst’ was backed by ‘Love (Dub)’, a soft collision between lovers rock reggae and contemporary R&B. Since then she has journeyed through lots of different sounds; UK funky, R&B, grime, house and techno can all be heard at
2018
Music
R.O.R. Hector Plimmer
Hector Plimmer
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Born and raised in South London, Hector Plimmer is a designer, producer and DJ.
“I’ve been playing the drums on & off since my early teens, the majority of my music is rhythmically led in one way or another & I’m fascinated by the ways in which percussive layers can work together. As well as using recordings of my drumming in my music, I also like to program drum parts. I find great satisfaction in the programming aspect of producing a track, often spending quite some time on putting drum parts together, automating aspects of different sounds & fine tuning them to sit right in the mix.”
2018
Music
R.O.R. Mad Professor
Mad Professor
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Neil Fraser aka Mad Professor is a dub music producer and engineer. Having started building electronic equipment in the seventies, Fraser evolved into building mixing desks and sound effect units. He opened his self built recording studio in 1979 and continues to run it to this day under the banner of his record label Ariwa. He has collaborated with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Sly and Robbie, Jah Shaka, Horace Andy, Sade, Massive Attack and many more.
2018
Music
R.O.R. Mo Kolours
Mo Kolours
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Joseph Deenmamode, known professionally as Mo Kolours, is a half-Mauritian, half-British music producer, percussionist, and vocalist. He draws on a wide range of musical influences and describes his use of percussion as ‘investigating rhythm in my own way’. He has also spoken of his desire to unite similarities found amongst ‘bits of music all over the world’, ranging from the traditional sega music of Mauritius (as introduced to him by his father) to modern hip-hop.
2018
Music
R.O.R. Sam Kelly (Cymande)
Sam Kelly (Cymande)
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The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Cymande, the British-based Funk music pioneers, emerged as innovators of the funk music scene during the early 1970s. Influenced by their Caribbean heritage, the band combined Reggae and Rastafarian rhythms with funk, soul, R&B, jazz and rock to create a new and exciting sound which captivated audiences throughout the United Kingdom and United States as well as Europe and the continent of Africa. The music of Cymande conveyed a true spirit of togetherness, reflected in the band’s emblem which incorporated a dove with the head of a Rastaman — symbolizing peace and love.
2018
Music
R.O.R. Snowboy
Snowboy
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Snowboy (aka Mark Cotgrove) is an English percussionist, bandleader, DJ and journalist. As a prolific DJ on the UK's jazz dance scene throughout the late 1970s and 1980s Snowboy went on to take percussion lessons from top Latin jazz musician Robin Jones. After teaming up with many musicians he established himself as a band leader and in-demand session musician. As a percussionist in many styles, he has performed or recorded with Amy Winehouse, Rod Temperton, Mark Ronson, Airto Moreira, Deodato, Incognito, Patti Austin and many more.
2017
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Roots of Rhythm
Roots of Rhythm
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The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
2017
Music
R.O.R. Cherrystones
Cherrystones
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The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Cherrystones is a musician, international DJ, soundtrack composer, compiler and multi-genre music fiend. His show on NTS radio showcases his inspirations, his passions and his listening habits as a sonic moodboard pooled from his revered archive encompassing the past, present and future sounds to soothe and challenge in equal measure.
2017
Music
R.O.R. Morgan Simpson
Morgan Simpson
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Morgan Simpson first joined Beat Routes back in 2013 on Project Rewind. Since then, he has gone on to form the highly acclaimed band Black Midi who are signed to Rough Trade Records. Morgan also plays live with Joe Armon-Jones.
2017
Music
R.O.R. Moses Boyd
Moses Boyd
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The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Moses Boyd (born 30 April 1991) is a British jazz drummer, composer, record producer, bandleader, and radio host. His debut solo studio album Dark Matter (2020) was nominated for the 2020 Mercury Prize.
2017
Music
R.O.R. Wu-Lu
Wu-Lu
Project
The ‘Roots of Rhythm’ project focused on uncovering the heritage of musical rhythms from across the world and how these diverse rhythms influence the musical heritage of young people. The aim was for young people to complete the project having gained extensive knowledge of the rhythmic heritage which influences their personal musical identity. They gained a deeper understanding of how beats can also represent the rhythm of life, emotions, human relationships and nature. Rhythm is not just a strong, regular repeated pattern of sound: in African cultures, for example, rhythms are known to promote community spirit, well-being and positive healing.
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Biography
Miles Romans-Hopcraft aka Wu-Lu is a producer and multi-instrumentalist from South London. His music incorporates everything from jazz and soul to punk and psych rock.
2016
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Radio
Soho Radio
Soho Radio
Project
A series of radio shows presented by young people at Beat Routes. Project planning and curation by young people alongside Nicole McKenzie (MIC Records).
Soho Radio is an online radio station broadcasting from the heart of London. Inspired by Soho’s vibrant and diverse culture, Soho Radio brings together musicians, artists, film makers, chefs, poets and the generally curious, from across the globe.
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Biography
2016
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Weekly Programme: Art Awards
W: Art Awards
Project
Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form - from fashion to digital art, pottery to poetry.
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2016
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Online
Weekly Programme: Mindfulness
W: Mindfulness
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With greater awareness, participants begin to notice how often they are lost in our thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness of the body and breathing helps us learn to recognise our thoughts, emotions, sensations, and impulses, gather the scattered mind, and return with appreciation to the here and now.
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2016
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Weekly Programme: Music
W: Music
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Weekly music workshops combining song writing and music production.Young people immerse themselves in lyric writing and discover effective melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrical techniques, while developing an ability to produce, record and mix music.
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2016
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Weekly Programme: Visual Arts
W: Visual Arts
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Visual arts deals with the visual form like drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, film making, and architecture. The course appeals to the aesthetic sense of the young people and helps them to increase their imagination in the field of art. The emphasis placed on creativity is significant within the visual arts and is central to all learning within the workshops. Beat Routes seeks to improve the capacity for innovation and originality by developing each young person’s ability to respond personally and thoughtfully to express their own meaning and intentions in their work.
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2016
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Choir
Weekly Programme: Youth Choir
W: Youth Choir
Project
Slough Community Youth Soul Choir aims to foster a love of singing through relaxed and fun performance. The choir perform original and cover song arrangements tailored to children voices. Participants also learn about the expectations of choir participation including at-home practice, discipline and active engagement in each rehearsal.
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2014
Photo
Hannah Burton
Hannah Burton
Project
Collaborative community-based images of local young people and Beat Routes collective.
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Biography
Hannah Burton is a London based photographer, specialising in portraiture. She studied photography at London College of Communication, where she graduated with First Class Honours in 2014. Interested in the performative nature of the photographic portrait, Hannah's work examines our notions of self and our social identities.
2014
Music
Hardware J.A.M
Hardware J.A.M
Project
Young people learnt the value of stepping away from a computer screen and interacting with each through music making and performance.
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Biography
2013
Music
R*e*w*I*n*d
R*e*w*I*n*d
Project
Project Rewind provided a forum to teach young people about the techniques and history of professional studio recording, combining workshops, activities, recording sessions and events. Young people experienced an entirely new aspect to their familiar music-making practices, learning about the heritage and contexts of recorded music and developed values and techniques to be used in their own lives and communities, in a ripple effect of positive impact.
The supporting documentary tells the story of the project's participants: isolated young people, used to working with the modern set up of computers, software, usb drives and phones (and ultimately using someone else's creative content). We opened up a new world not too far from home, drawing on the world-class history of the British recording industry. With the involvement and contribution of JAMES, a body of seasoned audio industry professionals set up to make supportive links between education and the media industry, we were able to give the young people first hand experience of the professional recording techniques of the 60's and 70's.
Allowing young people to access this rich heritage — through creativity, connection, collaboration, education, passion, sharing and friendship — has been of profound and invaluable benefit to the participants.
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2012
Art
Hammersmith Mural
Hammersmith Mural
Project
The Aintree Estate was flagged as an area which had not been in receipt of any community projects or funding for some time.
Hammersmith and Fulham council wanted Beat Routes to make a positive change to the estate, for all the residents to appreciate and enjoy, and felt a permanent art installation was the perfect way to engage those who live there and improve the communal space on the estate.The concept was to take an abstract universal form (triangle) and create a sense of movement, colour and life in a grey urban environment. Ever changing patterns made by the wind rushing, swirling, in and out of the architecture, hues of green and blue, inspired by natural surroundings — shapes dancing on static concrete blocks.
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Biography
2012
Music
Native Instruments
Native Instruments
Project
Beat Routes teamed up with Native Instruments to deliver a workshop for young people in beat-making. Maschine is a drum machine which lets you produce beats, melodies, and harmonies with drum synths, sounds, an integrated sampler — cutting-edge software meets intuitive hardware for smooth workflow.
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Biography
2012
Dance
Karizma
Karizma
Project
Dancers vs DJ Karizma
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Biography
DJ Karizma is an American electronic musician, DJ and record producer, known for his wide variety of music production in house, techno, hip-hop and jazz.
2012
Art
Britwell Mural
Britwell Mural
Project
With the help of local young people, over 1000 squares were stencilled onto 24 panels of the 50 metre wall.
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Biography
2011
Art
Ealing Mural
Ealing Mural
Project
Project setup in response to the London Riots 2011. Working alongside Ealing Youth Service, the projects main aim was to show young people engaged in positive activities.
“The Metropolitan police confirmed around 6,000 officers were deployed on the streets on London last night to try and deal with the chaos. The unrest began in Hackney on Monday afternoon but by the evening it had spread across the capital and around 10pm there were reports of looting and violence in Ealing, West London.” London Metro, 9th August 2011
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2010
Music
SBTRKT
SBTRKT
Project
Music production workshop.
Video
Biography
SBTRKT is an English musician and producer who has remixed songs by artists such as M.I.A, Radiohead, Modeselektor, Basement Jaxx, Mark Ronson, and Underworld. He has released singles, EPs, and two albums.
2008
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Music
Chad Jackson
Chad Jackson
Project
A team of young people tracked down musicians with links to Slough and documented their adventures in music. The project ultimately helped the young people understand how music brings people of different backgrounds together. The result was a unique and fascinating oral history of Slough’s diverse musical heritage, and a revealing insight into the town’s significance to the wider musical world.
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Biography
Technics/DMC World DJ Mixing Champion Chad Jackson has been a Music Producer, DJ and Music Industry Educator for the last 30 years. Originally from Manchester, where he held a residency at the legendary Haçienda club at the height of its prominence.
2008
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Music
Keith Mansfield
Keith Mansfield
Project
A team of young people tracked down musicians with links to Slough and documented their adventures in music. The project ultimately helped the young people understand how music brings people of different backgrounds together. The result was a unique and fascinating oral history of Slough’s diverse musical heritage, and a revealing insight into the town’s significance to the wider musical world.
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Biography
Keith Mansfield (born 1941 in London, England) is a British composer and arranger known for his creation of prominent television theme tunes, including the Grandstand theme for the BBC. He worked for library music label KPM and his tracks have been sampled by many hip-hop artists.
2008
Writing
Ghetts
Ghetts
Project
One day event — industry talks and practical music workshops for young people aged 16-25 featuring Ghetts and Terror Danjah.
Video
Biography
Justin Clarke from East London, better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto) is one of the UK’s most highly acclaimed Rap/MC Artists.
2008
Writing
Terror Danjah
Terror Danjah
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One day event — industry talks and practical music workshops for young people aged 16-25 featuring Ghetts and Terror Danjah.
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Biography
Terror Danjah is a pioneering voice in the sound of grime music and has collaborated with some of the genre's key players, including N.A.S.T.Y Crew and the Aftershock collective.
2007
Art
Dreph
Dreph
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Mural Project
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Biography
Dreph is a visual artist working across a wide range of media. With a focus on portraiture and painting the human figure, Dreph’s subjects are everyday people, friends, family or those he meets whilst painting in the streets. With exploration of colour and an attention to sartorial detail, he uses his work to tell his subjects stories.
