Learning and Participation
Sparking creative opportunities for the widest possible range of people is central to our vision at Kings Place. Below you can read more about our work with people of all ages and backgrounds, both within our local community and beyond.
Upcoming community opportunities & events
Renell Shaw Masterclass Series - Fri 29 May
The Artists Room is a free masterclass series at Kings Place with Ivor Novello Award-winning Renell Shaw – producer, composer and Kings Place Artist in Residence for 2026. Dive into musicality, identity and direction for artists at every stage.
You can sign up to either the Young Artists session (for ages 16-18) or the Open Room session (for ages 19+).
What to expect:
- Honest conversation, real industry insight & practical next steps
- Meet The Ivors Academy
- A complimentary ticket to Renell’s ‘Windrush Suite’ & ‘Echo In The Bones’ live at Kings Place on Thu 25 June.
Places are limited. First-come, first-served.
Deadline to apply: 10 am, Mon 18 May 2026.
Click here for the 16-18 sign-up form
Click here for the 19+ sign-up form
With thanks to everyone who donated to our Big Give Christmas campaign to make these masterclasses possible.
Young Artist Platform callout - Deadline: 8 June
Applications are open for the Young Artist Platform!
Kings Place is looking for emerging chamber ensembles from jazz, classical and folk genres to perform in our Music Foyer before concerts. This is a set-fee paid opportunity for young artists who are London-Based and aged 18-30 to showcase their creativity and grow their audiences.
To apply, complete the application form HERE
Deadline: Mon 8 June 2026
If you are successful in your application, you will be added to our Young Artist Platform Fixing Database. Apply Now!
Schools and families
Our work with schools centres on our partnership with Aurora Orchestra, collaborating on events for families and local primary schools under the rubric of ‘Far, Far Away’. In 2024 alone the programme reached 763 children and 685 parents and teachers. Further family-oriented events are programmed throughout the year: explore them here.
Community Club
Creating access to Kings Place for the most underserved parts of our community, our Community Club has seen us connect with local charities including Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group, Central YMCA, WE RESTART, Clarion Housing, British Library, Artbox and Gingerbread. Find out more here.
Frozen Light Theatre
We work with acclaimed musical theatre group Frozen Light to create multi-sensory performances for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). We collaborated with Frozen Light to devise an audience experience that would be welcoming and inclusive for this audience, thinking together about front of house training, facilities, lighting and seating. We have now delivered two years of the programme, reaching around 300 people and their carers.
Skills and training
We offer an outstanding programme of training and professional development within our Technical department so that junior team members can upskill across sound, lighting, stage management and more. We also work closely with Islington Council and local charities and agencies to introduce young residents to performing arts career pathways.
Space for our community
We offer hundreds of hours of free or subsidised space hire every year to community and learning partners, including music education charities and non-professional choirs.
