02/10/2026
Amazing 👏
What a first week!
This week we officially welcomed our first group of young people through the doors of Cairo Amplified, and it has been brilliant to finally see everything we’ve been working towards come to life.
We have a fantastic mix of young people with different interests, personalities and levels of musical experience. Some have been playing for a while, some are just starting out but what has been especially lovely to see is how quickly everyone has settled in together, despite not knowing each other before the programme started.
There’s already plenty of music, laughter and encouragement in the room, and we can see the beginnings of new friendships forming.
Our musicians have started working together as a band and are learning their first song.
We’ve also kicked off our Media & Backstage / Sound & Lighting sessions, introducing the young people to photography, different camera angles, composition and how media is used to capture and promote live music.
After Week One, we’re incredibly excited about what the next nine weeks are going to bring.
✨ **AND THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN US!** ✨
We’re only one week into our 10-week programme, so young people can still come along and get involved.
🎸 Music & Band
📸 Media & Backstage
🎛️ Sound & Lighting
No previous experience is needed just an interest in music, creativity or what happens behind the scenes.
Our first Cairo Amplified programme has been made possible with funding from Chesterfield Borough Council, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support in helping us provide this opportunity for local young people.
https://cairoamplified.co.uk/