Raw Material Music & Media

⏰ It’s that time again!

We’re calling all young creatives (ages 16–30) to join us for our next session. Whether you’re stuck on a bridge, refining a beat, or looking for a fresh perspective on your latest project, this space is for you. 🤝

Our bimonthly sessions provide an empathetic and supportive environment to share work-in-progress, marrying industry-level insights with professional guidance to help you take your practice to the next level.

🎯 This month’s guest host: Riya Mistry
We are beyond excited to welcome the brilliant Riya Mistry to lead this session. As the mastermind leading Programming and Partnerships across two of London's most iconic venues—Jumbi and the Colour Factory—she is a true powerhouse in the music and culture scene.

With a rich background as a DJ, a radio producer for Rinse FM, and the former Music & Culture manager at The Standard, London, Riya knows exactly what it takes to curate unforgettable cultural experiences and navigate the industry from the inside out.

Whether you're looking to elevate your sound, understand the curation side of the industry, or get expert eyes on your project, you don't want to miss the chance to get feedback from one of the sharpest programmers in the game.

📅 Wednesday 24th June
⏰ 6:00 PM
🔗 ign up via the link in our bio!

🌇 Our next Programming Committee is on the horizon!

💬 Once again, we're looking for people who have experienced Raw Material's programmes to speak for the community, to play an essential role in providing feedback and guide the programming decisions for the upcoming term.

💸 You will be compensated for your time to the sum of £20 and be provided dinner and refreshments afterwards.

🔗 Register your attendance now by following the link below.

🌻 We'd love to see you there!

https://rawmusicmedia.org/programming-committee

💸 Bring your facilitation expertise to Raw Material! In light of feedback from our Creative-Facilitator community, we've upped the fee for Pitch Your Programme in order to reach more experienced creative facilitators.

⭐ Pitch Your Programme creates space for experienced Creative Facilitators to:

➡️ Develop or incubate a new programme or approach to delivering their practice they’ve been working on.

➡️ Build on previous experience of delivering their existing practice, but applying it in a community setting.
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📥 We will be welcoming pitches of programmes until Sunday 14th June, so if you have an interest in facilitation, skill-sharing, and benefitting the community, please get in touch!⠀

💡 You can find out more and submit a proposal by visiting the link below. We’d love to hear from you!

https://rawmusicmedia.org/pitch-your-programme-idea

💸 Be employed to share your creative skills!⠀
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🗓 With our Programming Committee coming up, we're inviting experienced creative facilitators to pitch a programme to deliver in our community.
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📥 We will be welcoming pitches of programmes until Sunday 14th October, so if you have an interest in facilitation, skill-sharing, and benefitting the community, please get in touch!⠀
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💡 You can find out more and submit a proposal by visiting the link below. We’d love to hear from you!

RAW ROTATIONS is an opportunity for rappers and vocalists to take the mic and freestyle over original beats produced by our community members. Whether you're looking to sharpen your flow or connect with fellow creatives, this is a space built for collaboration and raw talent.

ABOUT THE HOST
Caxxiane is a Jamaican-born, Cayman Islands–raised multidisciplinary artist currently operating between Berlin and London. Since 2018, she has developed a sound that integrates alternative hip-hop with Caribbean and West Coast U.S. influences. Her performance history includes sets at Glastonbury, Splash, Fusion, and Breminale, and her work has earned recognition from BBC Introducing, the Listen to Berlin Jury Prize, and TuneCore.

Beyond her music, Caxxiane is the founder of HAVEN, a platform dedicated to the intersection of music, wellness, and mental health. She also hosts Mind Over Music on Oroko Radio, a program that discusses industry-specific mental health challenges and fosters connections between Africa and its diaspora. Her work consistently focuses on establishing inclusive environments that prioritize care and community for Black and marginalized groups.

TICKETS to Raw Rotations are completely free to reserve! You can do so now as well as submit your beats via the link in bio.

📅 This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May). At Raw Material, we believe that the most powerful actions for our wellbeing are often the ones we take together.

🎨 The connection between creativity and mental wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s writing a lyric, finding a beat, or sharing a canvas, these aren't just hobbies—they are active routes to self-improvement.

🌱 Our creative-health programmes prove that taking the step to create, share a space, and interact socially can fundamentally shift our experience of mental health. This week, we encourage you to take one small creative action for yourself or someone else.

💗 Here are some of the words that our participants use to describe our programmes: Affirming, Grateful, Rejuvenation, Energising.

🤝 In times of struggle, remember that you don't have to navigate the path alone. Awareness means knowing when to reach out and where to turn.

🔗 We’re sharing below a curated a list of verified support services for those living in and around Lambeth. Every conversation started and every resource shared is a vital step toward making sure we are there for each other when it matters most.

https://www.lambethtogether.net/living-well-network-alliance/get-help/lambeth-mental-health-crisis-support/

💿 RAW ROTATIONS IS BACK!

Raw Material and Club Silly are absolutely THRILLED to bring you the latest iteration of Raw Rotations - a recurring underground cypher event uniting the creative talents of Brixton and South London.

🎤 Are you a vocalists, rapper or spoken word artist looking for performance opportunities?

🎧 Are you a music producer wanting your beats heard?

🤝 This event unites producers with vocal artists, giving home grown beats the airtime they deserve and great performers the opportunity to prove themselves!

🎉 We'll have a special guest host, BIG ENERGY, a LARGE sound system, some high class Raw Material DJs, and altogether: a sensational time!

🎫 Get your free ticket to take part now via the link in bio.

📮 If you have tunes to submit, please do so using the google form in our bio- the deadline to submit your instrumentals is the 20th May.

For young, aspiring, female artists looking to refine their technical workflow or gain professional insight into the music industry, we invite you to join LEVEL UP. This new production clinic provides a dedicated space for women and non-binary producers (ages 18–30) to develop their craft through practical, hands-on learning.

The sessions are led by Josette Joseph, a highly accomplished sound engineer and creative consultant. Having spent five years as the in-house engineer at XL Recordings, Josette brings extensive experience in shaping contemporary sound and working alongside major-label talent.

Session Details:

Dates: Wednesday, 13th May & Wednesday, 1st July

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Format: 3-hour drop-in technical clinic

These sessions offer a unique opportunity to have your technical questions answered and to learn industry-standard techniques in a focused environment.

Registration:
Due to the technical nature of these clinics, spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants. Please register your interest via the link in bio.

🎶 Introducing: Collective Sessions 🎶

Calling musicians, producers, songwriters, singers and rappers of all levels.

🎵 Collaborate on original music with other artists.
🎙️ Write and record in professional studios and a live room.
🤝 Experience working in a band over 10 weeks.
✨ Build your skills, grow your network and develop new ideas.

Whether you’re looking to find new collaborators or bring fresh ideas to life — this is your space to create.

Signup now open. Link in bio.

We're hiring for 2 roles at the moment!

As well as being on the lookout for a Hires and Events Coordinator (deadline a week on Fri), we're also seeking a Community Connector.

As Community Connector you will play a vital role in fostering meaningful relationships between Raw Material and its diverse local communities, and stakeholders across the education, arts, youth work, community, and social and healthcare sectors.

Working as part of the Programmes Team (and closely with other Raw Material staff) you will develop, coordinate and participate in the delivery of Raw Material’s CEP, building awareness of the charity’s creative and wellbeing programmes, facilities and broader services (e.g. workspaces).

You will develop creative ideas, partnership opportunities and produce and organise activities, events and initiatives that amplify Raw Material’s mission, and boost our reach, increase participation and engagement in our services, and enhance the accessibility, relevance and impact of our work, particularly amongst marginalised communities.

You will champion the use of music and creativity as tools to support wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion; communicate the benefits and value of Raw Material’s programmes and services; and create inclusive pathways for underrepresented and marginalised communities with lived experience to access Raw Material opportunities.

If you’re passionate about working with people, bringing ideas to life, and being part of a supportive, creative team, we’d love to hear from you. Any questions about the role, feel free to contact [email protected].

Join us in making a real impact in our local community. Link in bio.