CAIRO AMPLIFIED CIC

WHO WE ARE

MORE THAN JUST MUSIC

Cairo Amplified is a Chesterfield-based community organisation creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop practical skills and explore the world of live music.

We bring together music, sound & lighting, media and backstage production in a supportive, inclusive environment where young people can learn by doing.

You don't need to already be a musician or know where you fit. Come and try something, meet people, develop new skills and be part of creating something together.

OUR FIRST PROGRAMME

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

Creative Connections is our first 10-week programme for young people aged 14–17 in Chesterfield. The programme gives young people two different ways to get involved in live music.

If you want to play music, you can join the music group, where you'll play and rehearse together as a band, build your confidence and work towards performing live.

Or, if being in a band isn't your thing, you can get involved behind the scenes, learning some of the skills that help make live music and events happen including sound and lighting, media and content creation, and backstage/event production.

You don't need previous experience. We're looking for young people who are interested in music and live events and want the chance to learn something new, meet other people and be part of something.

Over the 10 weeks, both sides of the programme will work towards the same goal of putting on a live showcase. The band will perform, while the behind-the-scenes group will help bring the event together using the skills they've developed during the programme.

So whether you want to be on the stage or behind it, there's a way to be part of Cairo Amplified.

Starts 30 September 2026 | Chesterfield | Ages 14–17

HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS

You don’t have to be a musician to be part of Cairo Amplified.

Creative Connections gives young people two ways to get involved – join a band and perform, or be part of the team behind the scenes making live music happen.

Join a Band

Want to play, sing and make music with other young people?

Our music sessions will bring young musicians together to form bands, rehearse and work towards playing live.

We’re aiming to create at least two bands during the programme, with sessions taking place on:

Wednesday | 4pm–5pm or Thursday | 4pm–5pm

You don’t need loads of experience. Whether you've been playing for years, have only just started or want to try singing with a band for the first time, we want to give you the chance to get involved. At the end of the 10 weeks, the bands will get the opportunity to perform live at our Cairo Amplified showcase.

Get Behind the Scenes

Love music but don't want to be the one on stage?

There are loads of ways to be part of live music without being in the band.

Our behind-the-scenes sessions give young people the chance to get hands-on and learn some of the skills that go into making a live event happen.


Media, Content & Backstage

Try photography, filming and creating content around live music, while also learning more about what happens backstage and how an event comes together.

Wednesday | 5pm–6pm


Sound & Lighting

Get hands-on with microphones, PA equipment, mixing, soundchecks and stage lighting and learn more about the technical side of a live show.

Thursday | 5pm–6pm

Whichever route you choose, everyone is working towards the same thing.

At the end of the 10 weeks, we'll bring the bands and behind-the-scenes teams together to put on a live showcase.

The bands perform.

The sound and lighting team help make them look and sound great.

The media team helps capture it.

The backstage team helps make it all happen.

Everyone has a part to play.

FREE • AGES 14–17 • CHESTERFIELD • STARTS 30 SEPTEMBER

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