Da Base Music Centre

14/02/2025

What a great term it’s been for all the young creatives this term! We’re looking forward to seeing you all again after the holidays. See you soon!

23/01/2025

We were delighted to be invited this term to participate in the Year 9 Roadshow, hosted by Sam Griffin and Robbie White, in collaboration with Kent Police, Clarion, Uprising, Youth Hub, VRU, Kooth, Prevent KCC, CCP and Stagecoach. This inspiring roadshow reached Year 9 students across secondary schools in Ashford, focusing on staying safe, making positive choices, and highlighting resources available to young people. At Da Base, we were proud to showcase how we use music and mentoring to support young people through challenging times in a safe and creative environment. We’re looking forward to joining the Sixth Form Roadshow in February and continuing this important work.

02/12/2024

🎶 Discover the Power of Music at Da Base Music Club! 🎤🎸
Looking for a fun, creative space to learn, grow, and jam? Join our Music Club! Perfect for young people passionate about music and performing arts. 🎧✨
🎵 What we offer:
✅ Vocal coaching & songwriting
✅ Music production & performance
✅ A supportive, inspiring community
Sign up for a free taster session today! 🎹🎶

22/11/2024

Say hello to our newest music members!

12/11/2024

One of our students shared this letter and gift with during their mentoring sessions today.

03/09/2024

🎤 Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with Music! 🎧
Did you know that engaging in music production, songwriting and performance builds confidence, boosts academic success and nurtures lifelong skills? 🌟 Our after-school music club offers more than just lessons—it’s a creative community where your child can truly shine!

🎉 Free Trial Alert 🎉�This week only, we’re offering FREE trial sessions for all new students! Watch as they discover their passion for creating music, from vocal recording to stage management. Don’t miss this chance to ignite your child’s creativity and let their talents flourish! 🎁

🎬 Hear from Our Families:�Curious about what other parents and young people are saying? Check out our testimonial video and see how our program has made a difference! Watch their stories of growth, confidence, and creativity—and find out why our music club is the perfect fit for your child.

📣 Help Us Spread the Word:�If you believe in the power of music, share this post with other parents! Together, we can help more young people discover their creative potential.

👉 Sign up now: [email protected]

27/08/2024

We’re extremely grateful to our staff members and volunteers who poured their time, energy, and passion into making our recent award show a resounding success!

Special shout out to Joel and Micah for being phenomenal hosts and to Lee for ensuring the sound was flawless throughout the night.

Huge thanks to Alex, Jade-Amora Omoleigho, Rochelle F, Jennifer, Emily and Isabelle for all your hard work and dedication behind the scenes. You truly made the event unforgettable!

A special thank you to Ben Hammond and Sergio from the Ashford Cinema team for your invaluable support. Your contributions were key to the event’s success!

Thank you all for your commitment and for bringing your best to the table. Here’s to many more amazing events together!

20/08/2024

We are extremely proud as we reflect on an incredible year of achievements by our talented young people!

To those who took to the stage and showcased their skills, we salute you! Your hard work, dedication and courage to step out of your comfort zones have paid off, and we’re honoured to have been a part of your journey.

The plaques we’ve awarded are more than just a symbol of recognition - they serve as a reminder that with determination, perseverance and a willingness to push beyond your limits, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Here’s to an amazing year and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for our talented young people!

14/08/2024

A message from Nathaniel - As the Director of Da Base Music & Education Centre, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved this academic year. Our recent Youth Music Award Show was a shining example of the progress we’ve made—not just in the incredible talents of our young people, but in the growth of our organisation and the vital impact we’re making in their lives.

This year, we’ve seen remarkable growth in the number of young people we’re serving. Our alternative provision & mentoring programmes have become a crucial resource for those seeking a supportive, creative environment to discover their potential. It’s clear that now, more than ever, the need for our services is greater than before.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Cllr Lyn Suddards for attending our event and delivering such an inspiring speech. Your presence and support mean so much to us and to the young people we serve.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible staff, volunteers. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being such positive role models to our young people.

Thank you to the teachers and support workers we’ve worked with over the years. I also want to thank Tom and Urban Care for sponsoring this event.

To the parents and guardians who trust us with the growth and development of their young people, we are deeply grateful. Your belief in our mission drives us to keep pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for every young person who walks through our doors.

To all the young artists who performed—you’ve shown incredible dedication, creativity and courage. Your journey through music education has been nothing short of inspiring and we’re excited to see where your talents will take you.

As we look ahead to September, we invite more young people to join us, where they can find a place to grow, learn, and thrive. Da Base is committed to continuing this important work, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

Let’s keep building brighter futures, one note at a time.

18/07/2024

Only 2 days left until our highly anticipated End of Year Award Show! What an incredible year it's been. I can't wait for our talented young people to showcase their hard work to their parents, guardians, family, and friends. This event promises to be a fantastic conclusion to the year, filled with both excitement and a touch of nervous anticipation. We're eagerly looking forward to seeing each student shine on stage.

As we count down to the big day, here are some highlights from this week, capped off with a few heartfelt words from one of our appreciative parents!

11/07/2024

We can’t wait for this group to reveal what they’ve been working on next Saturday at the Awards show! Super proud of them all ✅🙌

13/06/2024

I'm excited to announce our next Da Base Music Centre Annual Award Show, a special event dedicated to celebrating and championing the incredible milestones of the amazing young people we've worked with throughout the year!

📅 **Date:** Saturday, 20th July
🕒 **Time:** 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 **Location:** Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1AW

Come and be part of a memorable day filled with inspiration, passion, and recognition. We invite all guests to join us in honoring these young achievers who have shown remarkable talent, dedication, and growth.

🌟 **Special Performers & Guest Artists!**
🎁 **Prizes to Be Won!**
❓ **Q&A Session and Much More!**

To attend, please register by emailing us at 📧 [email protected]



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**Note:** Limited spots available, so make sure to register ASAP!

🎤✨ We can't wait to see you there! ✨🎤

17/05/2024

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be holding our second yearly Award Show on Saturday 20th July where we’ll celebrate the achievements of the young people we’ve worked with in the SouthEast. There will be performances by students, guest speakers, prizes and more! To reserve your place please RSVP to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

16/05/2024

Yesterday’s mentoring session was truly inspiring! 🌟 .k.music and led an engaging Q&A session with one of our talented students. The insights shared were invaluable! 🎶 ”

14/05/2024

Great workshop this morning these young people ✅

01/05/2024