September to partner with East London Arts & Music

September - the management  company, record label and music publisher whose clients include Rex Orange County, Glass Animals and Adele, - has confirmed that it will partner with East London Arts & Music college (ELAM). 

The partnership will involve a donation to enable ELAM to provide a range of programmes, with the aim of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil their potential as creatives in Music, Games Design or Film & TV. September’s staff are also taking part in ELAM’s Industry Engagement programme by mentoring students and delivering masterclasses. 

“ At ELAM we believe that all children should see themselves reflected in UK culture. Our programmes ensure that we attract young people who would most benefit from studying at ELAM, we remove financial barriers to their participation, connect them with the creative industries and support them in their industry-related next steps. We are incredibly grateful to September for their support which will help to change the lives of our Trainees.’’ 

~ Matt Sheldon- Principal 

‘’We’re absolutely delighted to partner up with ELAM and support their incredible work nurturing the stars, entrepreneurs and professionals of the future. This relationship forms part of September's on-going commitment to help the music business become a more diverse, inclusive, equal landscape and rid it of any historic barriers to entry.’’  

~ Jonathan Dickins – CEO, September 

The Looking List : Music Showcase

We are delighted to invite you to the Year 12 End of Year showcase: "THE LOOKING LIST" on Thursday 9th May 2024 at East London Arts and Music.

This Live performance will showcase Yr 12 trainee work for their project "The Looking List", which focuses on trainees writing and performing original songs in response to real industry briefs.

Doors at 6pm. The show will start at 6.30pm.

This event takes place at ELAM, Maltings Close, London E3 3TA. 

Purchase your tickets here.

Strictly limited parking for registered disabled badges only (please email info@elam.co.uk in advance). Guests are otherwise advised to travel via public transport. 

Strobe lighting used throughout."

Annual Games Showcase 2024

Join us for our Annual Games Showcase on the 25th April from 5pm until 7:30pm.

This is an amazing opportunity to witness the extraordinary work that goes on in ELAM’s Games Design department, hear and see from our trainees and prestigious ELUMNI all whilst getting an exclusive look at the amazing Games produced within the college.

Get your tickets here.

We hope to see you there!

Source:: http://tiny.cc/ELAMGamesShowcase2024

ELAM Presents 'The Game Changer'

If you're thinking about studying Games Design or have an interest in Gaming this is the event for you...

The Game Changer is a collaborative project that exists in order to inspire those who identify as young, talented non-binary/females to choose and navigate a career within the Games Design Industry.

This event is for all, but aims to kickstart a conversation about bridging the gender gap within the Games Design Industry.

The Game Changer is open to everyone applying to ELAM and to young talented individuals who have an interest in Games Design aged 13-16. There will be an opportunity to speak to current trainees and hear from our alumni about their journey.

You will also get to hear and meet Games Design professionals and speak to representatives from universities who will shed light on the opportunities available at the end of the 2 years at ELAM.

You don’t want to miss out on this!

Sign up by clicking here.

📆: 20th March, 2pm - 5pm
📍: ELAM E3 3TA
🙋‍♀️: Gamers/Computer Scientists/Artists aged 13-16

XYZ 2024 Exhibition.

Join us for the XYZ 2024 Exhibition at arebyte on 7 March 2024 from 6.30 to 9:00PM.

XYZ, an initiative by arebyte, provides a platform for young creatives to engage with the artistic dimensions of gaming.

Arebyte conducts a module within our Game Design course, where our trainees collaboratively create their own game inspired by arebyte's current artistic focus, The Body, The Mind, The Soul, an exploration into the human experience in the context of technological evolution.

Our trainees were guided through a programme on game development led by artist David Blandy, in addition to sessions conducted by arebyte's team covering artistic direction, curation, and exhibition design, providing a comprehensive view of the creative process for displaying game works in an art gallery. The module also included a segment focused on game marketing and publishing, featuring presenter and broadcaster Shay Thompson, and Chucklefish Product Lead Alexis Trust.

The two games developed by our trainees invite the audience to a futuristic odyssey into the impact of advanced technology, revealing a world driven by the relentless march of progress. In CyberZero, the game contemplates how navigating a mixed reality landscape, where the boundaries between the virtual and physical blur, might affect our sense of self. Future Future, unfolding a millennium later, reflects on the concept of digital immortality and the implications of extending one's existence beyond the biological lifespan, signalling the potential societal collapse that could result from such endeavours.

Both games offer cautionary glimpses into a potentially futile future amid rapid technological development. Together, they compel players to ponder the intricate interplay between technological advancement, the fragility of the human experience, and the potential existential crises that may arise from the ceaseless pursuit of innovation.

You can book tickets here.