Baby People

15/06/2026

Before the Spotlight, There's a Soundcheck! 🔈

Applications are open until JULY 25th 🎶

Soundcheck is all about supporting you as an artist, and the Derby music scene coming together to provide pathways for local talent! 🎤🎧🥁🎸

Every applicant will benefit, and there are also some amazing prized to be won! Get your applications in before the deadline!

06/06/2026

Today! Derby City Centre - Family Friendly Saturday Sessions 🎶🎤

04/06/2026

This Saturday it is International Children's Day! We will be at Bramblebrook Community Centre with a street dance workshop and there's lots of activities, fun and games to celebrate on the day!

International Children’s Day celebration taking place at Stockbrook Park on Saturday 6 June 2pm - 5pm. 🥳

🎉Arts & Crafts
🎉Games
🎉Tombola
🎉Performances
🎉Forest school
🎉Clothing bank

Bramblebrook Community Centre

26/05/2026

Thank you to gracefadofficial for sharing these photos from the recent SM Global Music Extreme Worship event, which they held at our studios last month! 🎤🎶

26/05/2026

And Still I Rise 2026 applications are now open!

We are looking to commission black creatives in a range of artistic styles from poetry, dance, music, theatre etc.

Artists will showcase their work during our Midlands tour which will visit 4 different cities during

FEE: £500 to develop new 6-7 minute work
PLUS £200 per performance

Artists must be:
✨️ aged 18+
✨️ based in the Midlands
✨️ available for all 4 tour dates
✨️ from Black, Caribbean or African backgrounds

Only 10 places available

🔹️TO APPLY🔹️
Fill in this application form - https://forms.gle/reHoiZmhKPReDc8Y9
Deadline to apply - Friday 26 June!

OCTOBER TOUR STOPS
Midlands Arts Centre - MAC - fri 2nd
Derby Theatre - fri 16th
The Y Theatre - fri 23rd
Nottingham Arts Theatre - thurs 29th

Project Partners
Baby People Punch Records Radio2Funky

Supported by Arts Council England

14/05/2026

2funkyempire are launching an exciting opportunity for artists of Black, African and Caribbean heritage to be part of their acclaimed annual 'And still I rise Midlands Tour'

10 outstanding creatives will be selected, to celebrate the strength, spirit and vibrancy of Black culture.

The tour will be across 4 major cities 🎶🎤🎶

All performance styles are welcome - including poetry, music, dance, and theatre

Selected artists receive £500 to develop and rehearse the performance, plus £200 for each performance!

DEADLINE TO APPLY - FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026
✨️ Must be 18+
✨️ Based in the Midlands
✨️ Available for all 4 tour dates
✨️ From Black, Caribbean or African backgrounds

For full info and to apply visit www.2funkyarts.co.uk

06/05/2026

Soundcheck Derby! Be Seen. Be Heard.

Are you 18-25 and making music in Derby? Whether you're a band, solo artist, DJ, or rapper, this is your moment.

Soundcheck is a competition and support programme designed to spotlight emerging talent and help you take your next step. Get the chance to perform, build your audience, and connect with industry support.

You'll gain promotion, guidance, and the opportunity to win a prize that can boost your music career.

Step up. Turn it up. Let's hear what you've got!

Find out more this Saturday! Dubrek Studios 7PM-9PM Open Mic event and networking 🎶

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/nE144bNsJwmVkvph9

01/05/2026

20/04/2026

Are you 11-18 and looking for a fresh start to learn a new skill or develop your music?

Our Youth Music evening session are free to drop in, here are the locations and times across the city, drop in to unlock your potential!

26/02/2026

Thank you to Poetry & Paint who brought the music, art and vibes to our studio last weekend! 🎶💕🎨

POETRY & PAINT 🎨🔥

Last Saturday was MAGIC

Paint on hands. Poetry in the air.
Music flowing. Cameras flashing.
A room full of love in all forms 💗

Thank you to every single person who pulled up to Baby People Studios and created with us.
You made it more than an event — you made it a community❤️

Huge love to:
🎨 .arts for guiding every canvas
🎤 for the live vocals
🎧 for setting the vibe on the decks
📸 for capturing it all so beautifully
✨ for allowing us to bring love into your space

No experience. Just expression.
No pressure. Just presence.
Big vibes. Full hearts. Your own canvas to take home.

And this?
Just the beginning.

More Poetry & Paint.
More live moments.
More spaces to feel, create, connect.

If you missed this one… don’t miss the next 🎨🔥✨