
Events
Upcoming events.
We offer a number of open days throughout the year to enable prospective students and parents to explore our diploma and degree programmes.
Platform One also hosts a range of gigs and masterclass opportunities for those interested in the creative industries.

BTEC Open Day - Music
Leaving school this year and thinking of studying music? Join our Open Evening to explore our post-16 courses in contemporary music.

Platform One Presents: Tribute Showcase
Platform One Presents is back with the Tribute Bands Showcase!
Our BTEC year 01 students have been working hard this term to develop their performance skills. Featuring music from Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Join us on Wednesday 2 April from 7pm at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight and support the next generation of young musicians!
Tickets available on the door - £5 cash only. 16+

Arts Aid Album Launch Gala
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Arts Aid Album Launch Gala! This fantastic event is a collaboration between BTEC Year 02 students and Wessex Cancer Support. Buy Tickets Here.

Platform One Runway Show 2025
Join us for an unforgettable night at the BTEC & BA Sustainable Fashion Show!
Hosted in an aspirational venue and Official After Party at a second location to be announced! Trust us – you won’t want to miss it! Tickets on sale here

Platform One Presents: The Project
We're back at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight this week with a debut showcase from our house band The Project plus performances from Forever To Go and Marnie Marie
Join us from 7pm for a night of popular covers from some of your favourite artists!
Tickets £5 on the door (cash only)

Platform One Presents
Platform One Presents returns with a night of live music curated by a third year degree student.

Frankie Baker Trust
We're excited for this one! Join us at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight on Wednesday 12 March for a stripped-back set from The Optimists supported by Brighton artist Matisse and a solo performance from Oli Morris.
We're proud to support the Frankie Baker Trust who are committed to raising money for local, emerging musicians to enable them to travel or stay off island for performances or opportunities.
Tickets on the door in exchange for a "Pay What You Want" donation.

Saturday RockSchool - Spring Gig
The Saturday Rockschool Showcase is back! The students have been busy working on sets of new music to perform at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight on Saturday 08 March.
These gigs are hugely popular so make sure you grab your ticket while they're still available!
Doors 7pm | Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.

Platform One Presents... Live Lounge Showcase
Join us for a night of live music at Strings Bar & Venue. Featuring five BTEC Year 01 bands performing a variety of reworked cover songs from your favourite artists.
Doors 7pm | 16+
Admission: £5 cash on the door

BA (Hons) Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Ready to start your career in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the degree course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: hannah@platformone.org

BTEC Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Interested in studying a level 3 diploma in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the BTEC course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: karen@platformone.org

BTEC Open Day - Music
Leaving school next year and have a passion for music? Join us on our BTEC diploma open evening where you can discover the level 2 and level 3 BTEC courses we have on offer. Whether you’re an aspiring performer or would like to get hands-on with music production, our courses have a lot to offer.
RSVP to secure your place: adam@platformone.org

Inter-semester Silent Disco
Platform One Presents… the Inter-semester Silent Disco! Who’s got the best beats? You decide in this staff v students silent disco DJ battle! Students admission is FREE (general admission £5) - reserve your tickets on Ticketsource

Saturday Rock School
Saturday RockSchool students perform at their first gig for 2025! Playing a combination of popular songs in a range of styles, it’s sure to be a good night! Tickets available here.

BA (Hons) Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Ready to start your career in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the degree course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: hannah@platformone.org

Platform One Presents - BA(Hons) Live Music Showcase
We’re back with our first event of 2025, featuring students from our Commercial Music degree programme.
Join us at Strings Bar & Venue from 7pm | Tickets - £3 on the door | 16+ event.

Songwriting Showcase
Platform One Presents returns for the final event of 2024 with BTEC Year 02 showcasing original songs they’ve composed this term. Six original bands will perform throughout the evening in range of styles and genres.

BTEC Open Day - Music
Leaving school next year and have a passion for music? Join us on our BTEC diploma open evening where you can discover the level 2 and level 3 BTEC courses we have on offer. Whether you’re an aspiring performer or would like to get hands-on with music production, our courses have a lot to offer.
RSVP to secure your place: adam@platformone.org

Five Degrees North Presents…
Current BTEC year 02 students and members of Five Degrees North are hosting an evening of music at Strings Bar & Venue. Featuring performances from Georgia Nicole, and Anatomy, it’s already generating buzz from local music fans!
Doors 7pm / 16+ / £2 Cash on the Door

BA (Hons) Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Ready to start your career in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the degree course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: serena@platformone.org

Saturday Fashion School - Week 03
Aged 14-16 and interested in sustainable fashion? Our 3-week mini course offers a perfect introduction to fashion design, drape, and sewing skills. To book your place contact hannah@platformone.org

Inside the Industry - Alumni Special
Join us for an Inside the Industry conversation with former Platform One degree students, Jess Baker (session musician) and Leo Van Dyke (songwriter and producer). Our alumni special Inside the Industry meets two young music industry professionals who will share their experiences of forging a career in music since graduating.

Saturday Fashion School - Week 02
Aged 14-16 and interested in sustainable fashion? Our 3-week mini course offers a perfect introduction to fashion design, drape, and sewing skills. To book your place contact hannah@platformone.org

Platform One & Jaded Presents... A Night of Metal
Current degree year 02 students and members of Jaded are hosting a Night of Metal at Strings Bar & Venue. Featuring performances from THEORIST, Rolling 7’s, George Organ and Persecution Mania, it’s the must-go-to gig for any metal and heavy rock fans!
Doors 7pm / 16+ / £2 Cash on the Door

BA (Hons) Commercial Music Open - Evening
Interested in studying a commercial music degree? Join us for our Open Evening event where you can meet the team, tour our facilities and learn more about the degree modules. RSVP to book your place - study@platformone.org

BA (Hons) Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Ready to start your career in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the degree course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: serena@platformone.org

BTEC Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Interested in studying a level 3 diploma in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the BTEC course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: serena@platformone.org

Saturday Fashion School - Week 01
Aged 14-16 and interested in sustainable fashion? Our 3-week mini course offers a perfect introduction to fashion design, drape, and sewing skills. To book your place contact hannah@platformone.org

BTEC Open Day - Music
Leaving school next year and have a passion for music? Join us on our BTEC diploma open evening where you can discover the level 2 and level 3 BTEC courses we have on offer. Whether you’re an aspiring performer or would like to get hands-on with music production, our courses have a lot to offer.
RSVP to secure your place: david@platformone.org

BTEC Open Day - Sustainable Fashion
Interested in studying a level 3 diploma in Sustainable Fashion? Join us for our Open Day event at P1 Wadhams and hear how this creative pathway could open up career options in the fashion industry. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our beautiful facilities, explore the BTEC course modules and meet our friendly team.
RSVP to secure your place: serena@platformone.org

Inside the Industry with Sandy Beales
Join us for an Inside the Industry conversation with Sandy Beales. Sandy is a session bass player and Musical Director. Throughout his career he has performed with worldwide sensation One Direction on all four of their world tours, performing at many iconic venues from around the world, including Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium. As a Musical Director Sandy has worked with many acts including Clean Bandit, James Arthur and Years and Years, Caity Baser, Mae Muller and Dylan.

BTEC Year 01 Showcase
Platform One Presents a night of live music performances from our Year 01 BTEC diploma students.

Sustainable Fashion Degree Open Day
Students wishing to explore a career in the fashion industry are invited to our Sustainable Fashion Open Day. Guests will be given a tour of the P1 Wadhams campus in the heart of Newport, where they can view the industry standard creative studios, meet the degree staff and hear more about this forward-thinking programme, which prepares students for a sustainable career within the fashion and textiles industry.