Making a creative life a tangible reality.

Young Creatives

Opportunities for young people under the age of 30 to explore, enhance, and expand their creative skills.

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Arts & Wellbeing

Opportunities for creatives over the age of 16 to engage in various activities, learn, explore and enhance their skills, and receive support for their wellbeing.

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Opportunities

We offer support and opportunities for curious minds to network, get involved, and broaden their career prospects.

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Spaces & Bookings

Whether you need a space to rehearse, a studio to record your music or a space to work, we have what you need.

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What is Raw Material?

Raw Material Music and Media is a creative nucleus for the communities of South London. Our purpose-built 3-storey building boasts 2 recording studios, a computer suite, DJ and music, and video production software and hardware, and a live room for performance, workshops, and ensemble work.

Our Impact

Our specialism is music and media as a tool for self-expression. We work with hundreds of people every year to create, collaborate, perform and progress.

We have a strong track record in working with those with a range of intersectional issues such as socio-economic deprivation, young offenders, and those at risk, and/or excluded from school including long-term NEET.

Mission statement

300+

annual participants

87%

OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED AN IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR EMOTIONAL STATE AFTER TAKING PART IN A RAW SOUNDS SESSIONS

3400+

session hours delivered

What our members have to say

“I went to Raw Material for the first time in May 2022 doing a video production course and I enjoyed the course a lot. Naz was an amazing teacher, he was really interactive and encouraged the other people on the course and myself to ask questions. I learnt a lot from the course, I even got to be the Set Director for a music video! That was the highlight for me. I still continue to use the studios and equipment at Raw Material. All the staff are amazing, supportive and friends. I hope to be involved in future courses.”
Rhynev Roberts, Raw Sessions participant
“It was incredibly insightful and [thought] provoking! I loved the examples, the advice and tips that were shared. I enjoyed the open discussion platform as well as he Q&A. Thank you again!”
Masterclass participant
“Raw has given me a space to be comfortable in my voice. Thank you for the endless opportunities you have given me to share and learn with so many amazing and creative people.”
Raw Sounds member
“Just want to give a huge shoutout to Alex who has been the best mentor I could’ve asked for! He was professional yet personable and truly put me at ease from our first meeting. It’s been nice to have someone in my corner supporting me no matter what. I think this programme could benefit many others if they are partnered with someone like him.”
Raw Talent mentee

Our Partners