Our free industry training and talent development programme helps 16–25 year olds in South London gain real skills, connect with professionals, and take their first steps into the music and arts industry.
The programme is open to anyone aged 16–25 who is living, working, or studying in South London.
EMERGE Programme
Developing careers in music and arts
World Heart Beat’s career-building and talent development programme for young artists, producers, and creatives building their futures in music.
EMERGE runs year-round to give young people real industry access, mentorship, creative skills, and training opportunities. Whether you’re an artist, a beatmaker, a future manager or someone who just knows they belong in music, this is a space built to help you grow.
The Programme Includes:
- Weekly Production classes Learn mixing, arrangement, vocal production and sound design.
- Independent Artist Development Exploring what makes you unique as an artist and evolving your artist identity and sound.
- Monthly Creative Network Events Intimate masterclasses with some of the most exciting names in UK music. Developing industry connections that help you expand your creative community and connect you with direct support from record labels, studios, charities and creative businesses.
- Work experience opportunities
For developing a sustainable career in the music industry with training in production, tech and working in the studio and as part of the Heartbeat tech team. Additional opportunities for paid work experience, mentoring, internships and guidance on how to secure grants and funding
For more information, please contact info@worldheartbeat.org