Here is some key info to consider when deciding if this experience is for you.

This is an opportunity for anyone based in Sussex and is aged between 13 to 19 years old can sign up to get involved. We will prioritise young people who live/study or work in Worthing or nearby areas. All we ask is that you're available for all of the workshop and performance dates.

No, you don't need previous experience in performing, writing or music to apply. Everyone is welcome to sign up to take part. We will support you through the process from a blank page to perform your story on stage. Sharing expert help and support every step of the way. You can learn new skills, meet new people and increase in your confidence.

Nothing except yourself, an open mind, and a commitment to take part in the workshops process. We will provide all the equipment you'll need, from notebooks to pens to mics and audio equipment to experiment with sound. We will provide food (free pizza, anyone?) and refreshments too, catering for all dietary requirements.

No, it doesn't matter how confident or skilled you feel at writing already. We will focus on storytelling, and workshops will support you to develop what you want to say week to week step by step. Participants can have dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and other learning differences. English might not be your first language. You might struggle with getting down your ideas. We can help with these and past Amplified participants have joined with all of these qualities.

You'll be one of up to 10 young creatives taking part in Amplified. You will all work on your own solo stories. There will be opportunities to work together in pairs and as a group on exercises, as well as on your own. You'll be supported by 2 workshop leaders and also up to 4 adult mentors too each weekl

Previous Amplified participants have said that they really enjoyed the chance to develop their skills, grow in confidence, perform live on stage, and surprise themselves! You'll learn new skills, work with experts in music and writing, meet other young creatives and get access to the AudioActive studios in Worthing.

Each Amplified creative will perform for up to 5 minutes each on stage, on the mic, at AudioActive Worthing. Performances can be shorter than this (between 1 to 3 minutes). The performance will take place on Sunday 8 December, in front of an audience of guests of all ages including anyone you'd like to invite. The performance will be free to attend and recorded into a short film.