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Young People

Upgrade Yourself Monthly Sessions

FREE
From Wed 07 May 2025
For 18-30 year olds

Unlock your creative potential with Upgrade Yourself Monthly Sessions!

Are you an aspiring creative aged 18–30 looking to break into the creative industries? Upgrade Yourself Monthly is a fresh, dynamic programme designed to open new doors and help you carve your own path in the creative world. 

We’re expanding our programme to offer more opportunities for connection - whether it’s with us or others who share your passion. It’s time to break away from traditional systems and embrace innovative, practical approaches to building your creative future. 

Through hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, and collaborative discussions, you’ll gain the expertise and connections needed to navigate the creative sector confidently. This isn’t just another workshop; it’s a space to experiment, innovate, and bring your ideas to life - a space where emerging creatives like you can shape the future of the industry.

What’s Included:

  • Inspiring talks from industry leaders. 
  • Interactive workshops to sharpen your skills. 
  • Opportunities to collaborate with like-minded creatives. 
  • Delicious food provided by Butch Salads

Sign up, come through and Upgrade Yourself!

Wednesday 04 June – Kickstarting Your Design Journey  

Wednesday 02 July – The Art of Live Events and Production 

Wednesday 06 August – Podcasting 101: How to Begin 

More information coming soon! Register your interest below and we'll be in touch when the programme is finalised. 

About Upgrade Yourself

Upgrade Yourself is Somerset House's creative skills programme aimed at deepening and widening engagement. Managed by the Inclusive Talent Engagement team, the Upgrade Yourself programme exists to break down barriers and build confidence for underrepresented, aspiring creatives aged 16-30. 
 
Using the creative community at Somerset House and beyond as a resource, our programmes provide emerging talent access to skills, experiences and progression routes to pursue careers in the creative sector 

With thanks to The Linbury Trust

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