Raw Material Music & Media

Raw Material Music & Media Making a creative life a tangible reality.

Raw Material is a creative arts and music centre for young people and adults, working in both the local area in Lambeth, further afield across London, in other regions of the UK, and internationally. The extensive and widely inclusive programme maintains access for those with the greatest needs and our ethos places positive transformation at the forefront of creative pursuits. We believe that the

arts and music, delivered in a socially and culturally relevant way, have the power to change and shape people’s lives. The knowledge, skills, and experience made possible by the performing and visual arts, music, film, and in creative experimentation, are essential to young people’s and adults’ development, including access to professional resources to create and celebrate the outcomes, in real-time and digitally. The cultural learning and practice we support take place in the community, in hospitals, in museums, with arts, voluntary and community organisations, schools and colleges, and informally in the wider world, creating opportunities for children, young people, and adults to express their ideas and form their values. Through cultural learning and experience, young people and members of the community are encouraged to explore and be inspired to contribute to the arts, music, and culture of the present – and the future.

Raw Material is seeking an enthusiastic, organised individual to join our team as an Operations Assistant and support th...
14/08/2026

Raw Material is seeking an enthusiastic, organised individual to join our team as an Operations Assistant and support the day-to-day running of our busy creative venue in Brixton! Working across all departments, this role balances front-of-house hospitality with practical administrative delivery—ensuring our building operations, event logistics, office systems, and community programs run smoothly, safely, and welcomingly.

Core Responsibilities:

🏢 Administration & Front of House: Act as the welcoming first point of contact, manage incoming inquiries, and support volunteer onboarding.

🛠️ Office & Building Operations: Oversee workspace organization, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and facility setup.

🎟️ Events & Programme Support: Assist with event setups/pack-downs, room bookings, catering coordination, and marketing distribution.

How to Apply / Find Out More:

To apply or ask any questions about the role, contact our team at [email protected].

Please share with your network or tag anyone who might be interested!

https://rawmusicmedia.org/work-with-us

Presenting: Journey To The Soul✨Join Raw Material and on Friday 7th August from 6PM for a celebration of youth and nost...
30/07/2026

Presenting: Journey To The Soul✨

Join Raw Material and on Friday 7th August from 6PM for a celebration of youth and nostalgia, hosted by and . 💫

We'll have Rap / R&B sets from and , followed by a CYPHER with genres ranging from Punjabi, Hip-Hop, Reggae, RnB and Afro-Fusion. Energetic performances all evening with entry completely FREE. Bring all your people! 🧡

Featured artists on the night are:






& the Raw House Band

This event is brought to you by the Young Curators:


rhynev

Once again, our End of Term showcase was a roaring success. Time and time again, these events stand out as a highlight o...
23/07/2026

Once again, our End of Term showcase was a roaring success. Time and time again, these events stand out as a highlight of the term—and the year—because they celebrate what's possible when people make the most of their innate creativity and talent.

While performance isn't the end goal for everyone, these showcases represent a community gradually built over 10 weeks. The gig is simply a moment where music brings us together to celebrate that connection.

We were honoured to be joined by one of our principal funders, the Arts Council, who got to see our work firsthand—bearing witness to the amazing impact of their support.

🎧 INTRODUCING: DJ WORKSHOPS 🎧As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought to yo...
19/07/2026

🎧 INTRODUCING: DJ WORKSHOPS 🎧

As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought to you by Raw Material and Maudsley Charity—we are hosting an exclusive DJ Workshop at our upcoming Open Day! 🎛️⚡

Whether you want to learn how to mix, transition between your favourite tracks, or get your hands on professional decks for the first time, this is your space to spin. 💿🔥

📅 THE DETAILS:
What: DJ Workshops 🎧🔊
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Arrive at 2:30 PM for the Building Tour!)
Where: The Live Room 📍

🎉 DON'T MISS THE 4Cs OPEN DAY 🎉
DJ Workshops are just one part of the day. We’ve got building tours, studio sessions, mindful music sessions, and a chill-out collaging space running from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM!

Come meet the team, explore our Brixton hub, and find out how we’re combining creative vibes with community mental health support.

👉 Drop your questions below, tag a mate who needs to go, and we'll see you there! 👇

🎙️ INTRODUCING: STUDIO SESSIONS 🎙️As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought ...
17/07/2026

🎙️ INTRODUCING: STUDIO SESSIONS 🎙️

As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought to you by Raw Material and Maudsley Charity—we are hosting exclusive Studio Taster sessions at our upcoming Open Day! 🎛️✨

We'll be teaching music production and showing you exactly how to make and record music in a professional studio setting. 🎧🔥

📅 THE DETAILS:
What: Studio Tasters (Hourly sessions running at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm!) 🎙️🔊
When: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Arrive at 2:30 PM for the Building Tour!)
Where: The Studio 📍

🎉 DON'T MISS THE 4Cs OPEN DAY 🎉
Studio Sessions are just one part of the day. We’ve got building tours, DJ workshops, mindful music sessions, and a chill-out collaging space running from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM!

Come meet the team, explore our Brixton hub, and find out how we’re combining creative vibes with community mental health support.

👉 Drop your questions below, tag a mate who needs to go, and we'll see you there! 👇

📅 THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us at Raw Material to celebrate the end of our Summer Term with an evening of live music and comm...
16/07/2026

📅 THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us at Raw Material to celebrate the end of our Summer Term with an evening of live music and community.

As our Summer programmes wrap up, we want to invite our community, friends, and wider network to come together and celebrate the incredible work and achievements of our participants.

We have a brilliant lineup of artists ready to take the stage, featuring live performances from members of:

🎤 The Voice

🎸 Guitar

🥁 Collective Sessions

🎛️ Co-Lab

🧘 Mindful Music

It is going to be a fantastic evening showcasing the tracks and musical numbers everyone has been working hard on throughout the term.

The Details:

🚪 Doors open: 6:30 PM this Wednesday

🥗 Food: We will be serving delicious vegetarian food as part of our commitment to keeping our environmental footprint as small as possible.

🎫 Tickets: Free to attend, but please grab yours in advance.

🔗 Head to the link below to reserve your ticket!

Come down, support the artists, and help us send off the Summer Term in style. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raw-materials-end-of-term-showcase-tickets-1989315503221?aff=erelexpmlt

Want to know what mental health support looks like when you trade a clinical waiting room for a recording studio?Our Cre...
16/07/2026

Want to know what mental health support looks like when you trade a clinical waiting room for a recording studio?

Our Creative Health Programme Manager, Janet Browne, has written a new piece breaking down exactly how our 4Cs (Creative Communities Creating Change) programme works.

None of this would be possible without our brilliant partners, Klara i Rosa—a massive thank you to them for helping us bring this work to life and making the whole programme possible! 🤝✨

If you've been wondering what we actually get up to at our Brixton hub, Janet lays out the three big ingredients:

Creative spaces for young people 🎙️ We combine professional studio time (music production, songwriting, digital media) with real, evidence-based workshops to build emotional resilience.

Backing parents & carers 🤝 Because young people don't live in a vacuum. We run workshops to help parents navigate the teenage years and manage stress together as a family.

The Mending Room 🛠️ Our project where young people, NHS clinical psychologists, and local decision-makers sit down as equals. They use legislative theatre to call out where the current system is failing and design better pathways to care.

It’s all about making mental health support approachable, inclusive, and—most importantly—directed by the community itself.

🔗 Click the link below to read Janet’s full piece!

https://rawmusicmedia.org/raw-news/finding-common-ground

🎵 INTRODUCING: MINDFUL MUSIC 🎵As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought to y...
15/07/2026

🎵 INTRODUCING: MINDFUL MUSIC 🎵

As part of our brand-new Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs) programme—brought to you by Raw Material and Maudsley Charity—we are hosting an exclusive Mindful Music Taster at our upcoming Open Day! 🥁🎻

📅 THE DETAILS:
What: Mindful Music Taster 🧘‍♂️🎤
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Arrive at 2:30 PM for the Building Tour!)
Where: The Live Room 📍

🎉 DON'T MISS THE 4Cs OPEN DAY 🎉
Mindful Music is just one part of the day. We’ve got building tours, DJ workshops, studio tasters, and a chill-out collaging space running from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM!

Come meet the team, explore our Brixton hub, and find out how we’re combining creative vibes with community mental health support.

👉 Drop your questions below, tag a mate who needs to go, and we'll see you there! 👇

14/07/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Win prizes just for spreading the word! 🚨
To celebrate the official launch of Creative Communities Creating Change (4Cs)—our brand-new Creative Health programme supporting young people aged 11–19—we are running an epic giveaway! 🙌✨

Based at Raw Material, 4Cs combines creative vibes, community support, and wellbeing. We want you to help us spread the word, come along, and join the movement!

🎁 How to Enter:

Tag 3 friends in the comments of this post who need to know about this! 👇

Register & attend our Open Day (link in our bio to sign up)! 🎟️

Whether you’re a young person looking to create, a parent/carer wanting to explore our support, or someone passionate about mental health research, there is a space here for you.

Get tagging, secure your free ticket via the link in our bio, and we'll see you there! 🚀

📢 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 📢Are you aged 11–19? Want to make a difference and get paid for your time? 💰We are hosting a...
14/07/2026

📢 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 📢
Are you aged 11–19? Want to make a difference and get paid for your time? 💰

We are hosting an interactive, friendly 90-minute focus group in Brixton, and we want your honest thoughts on mental health and wellbeing survey tools. No experience is needed—just bring your ideas and your voice!

🎁 What’s in it for you?
Ages 16+: Get £20 cash for expenses!

Ages 11–15: Get an equivalent £20 gift voucher!

📍 The Details:
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21st July

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

📍 Where: Raw Material, 2 Robsart Street, London SW9 0DJ (Brixton)

🔗 How to join:
Spaces are limited! Head to the link in our bio to sign up right now. 📲

Address

2 Robsart Street
London
SW90DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+442077376103

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