Described by The Times as a “one-person music festival”, international beatboxing star SK Shlomo returns with a very special FREE workshop for young people where you can learn to explore your own story using some of the breathtaking music, technology and performance skills on display in their award-winning solo show BREATHE.

If you are 12-25 and interested in…

• Beatboxing
• Live Looping
• Rapping
• Acting & Storytelling
• DJing & mixing

…this is a place where you can explore and create!

Participants have the opportunity to perform on stage with SK SHLOMO as part of their Exeter Phoenix performance on Sunday 21st of May, and to watch the show for free! (The opportunity to perform is not an expectation! You can choose to opt in or out)

ABOUT

BREATHE Academy covers more than beatboxing: it’s about inspiring young people to be their true selves, through creative means.

The pilot launched in Spring 2023 and is modelled on the wildly successful **BAC Beatbox Academy**, founded in 2008 at Battersea Arts Centre where SK Shlomo began teaching disadvantaged young people in South London. Since then, Beatbox Academy has organically evolved into an internationally touring, award-winning theatre company and counts **multiple UK Beatbox Champions** under its alumni.

TIMES, DATES & INFO

Attendance is free!

Attendees must be 12-25 years old (consent forms are required for under 18’s – You can find our consent form submission here>>>>>

Saturday 20th May | 3:00pm – 5:00pm |  STUDIO ONE

Sunday 21st May | 3:00-5:30pm | AUDITORIUM

BREATHE PERFORMANCE: 

Attendees may perform with SK Shlomo in their live show (optional) the date and time of which is:

Sunday 21st May | 7:30pm – 9pm | AUDITORIUM Tickets>>>>>

Content warning: This will be an uplifting and positive workshop about identity – but please be aware BREATHE features references to suicide and discusses mental health issues.

Pricing

Our tickets are all general admission with 2 price tiers for this performance

£10 – Open to All: This ticket tier reflects our commitment to keeping our price at an accessible point for our audiences.

£15 – Bloom Festival Supporter: Selecting this ticket tier helps to support our work and programming for Bloom Festival 2023

Content Warning: Contains distressing themes, strobe lighting, haze, loud music & close proximity.

Image Credit: Nathan Gallagher

Proudly presented as part of Bloom – A day of community activity in support of mental health and wellness., 21 May ’23

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How to join in! 

1. Click Book Now to let us know you’re coming
2. Swap your digital ticket for a wristband to access activity on the day
3. Sign Up for events on the day via the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk, or just drop in!*

*Please note capacity is limited. 

VENUE: AUDITORIUM & STUDIO 1, EXETER PHOENIX

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>