Island Music Makers: Songwriters Den returns this Autumn! The club will now be running at the Pavilion in Newport.

As of October, Songwriters Den will be running the club at the Pavilion in the Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport.

The Songwriters Den offers the opportunity and support to unleash your creativity and write your own songs!

In these sessions you can:

• Learn different lyric writing techniques

• Find out how to create melodies

• Create chord progressions

• Try out new instruments

• Perform songs at events and festivals

• Meet like-minded people and share ideas!

Who is it for?

8-16 year olds!

What does it cost?

It is £15 per month, or £10 per month if you are in receipt of any support services.

How can I sign up?

Contact Island Music Makers via email at: islandmusicmakers@gmail.com to book your place or find out mroe!

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Herleen Kaur Khalsa, one of our wonderful Rising Stars performers is putting on a charity event in Southampton titled ‘East Meets West’.

In Herleen’s words:

This event will feature a mix of original songs, Sitar, and Indian Fusion to raise money for a charity that is very close to my heart.

Friends of PICU is a charity supporting the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Southampton’s Children’s Hospital. They provide patient and family facilities and staff training that isn’t typically funded by the NHS. This charity supported my family at a critical time—my little sister was born with a heart condition and required immediate surgery. Through their help, she was able to stay under specialist care in hospital for a month. This event is my way of giving back.

When is it: Saturday 11th July 2026 - doors open at 6.30pm, with the performance taking place from 7-8pm.

Where is it: The Hilt (Hiltingbury Community Centre) Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP

Tickets: Pay what you want - these can be purchased via Eventbrite via the button below.