Backstage Pass Bootcamp #1: Build Your Sound

Build Your Sound (2 Day Bootcamp)
For ages 13-18 (up to 25 with disability)

14 February 2026 — 2–5pm
Industry Panel + Mini Songwriting Workshop

15 February 2026 — 10am–4pm
Dive into hands-on song writing tasks, explore the fundamentals of song structure, and strengthen your performance technique. Develop stage confidence, experiment with collaboration, and refine your artistic expression with guidance from industry creatives.

What you’ll learn:

• Songwriting fundamentals
• Song structure & lyric development
• Performance techniques & stage confidence
• Creative collaboration

Looking to also build your full artist identity? Check out Create Your Identity — a three-day visual branding and content bootcamp.
Ready to release your music? Join up for Launch Your Track, a practical guide to marketing and planning your first release.

Tickets are FREE but must be reserved.
We are committed to creating inclusive events for all young people. Please get in touch with us to discuss any access requirements. We want to ensure that everyone who would like to be come, is able to. Call 01623 644 377 or email us at iya@inspireculture.org.uk.

All sessions will take place at The Old Library Leeming St, Mansfield NG18 1NG

Parking suggestions:

• Handley Arcade Car Park – Toothill Lane, NG18 1NJ
• Toothill Road Car Park – NG18 1NW
• Toothill Lane Car Park – NG18 1NJ
• Charity Car Park – Nottingham Road, NG18 1BL (£3 for 12 hours, ideal for longer stays)