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 Year 02 Songwriting Showcase
Join us at Strings Bar & Venue on Wednesday the 25th February, where our second year BTEC performance students will be performing a selection of their own songs, as written as part of their Level 3 Programme. Doors are at 7pm, £5 entry (cash only please), 16+ event. See you there!
BTEC Open Evening (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. If you’re an aspiring performer, our courses have a lot to offer.
BTEC Open Evening (Fashion)
Finishing school this year and thinking about your next steps? If you’re a post-16 school leaver with a passion for creativity and fashion, join us at our Open Evening and explore how a BTEC Level 3 Diploma can open up doors for your creative career.
BTEC Open Evening (Fashion)
Finishing school this year and thinking about your next steps? If you’re a post-16 school leaver with a passion for creativity and fashion, join us at our Open Evening and explore how a BTEC Level 3 Diploma can open up doors for your creative career.
BTEC Open Evening (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. If you’re an aspiring performer, our courses have a lot to offer.
BTEC Open Evening (Fashion)
Finishing school this year and thinking about your next steps? If you’re a post-16 school leaver with a passion for creativity and fashion, join us at our Open Evening and explore how a BTEC Level 3 Diploma can open up doors for your creative career.
BTEC Open Evening (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. If you’re an aspiring performer, our courses have a lot to offer.
BTEC Year 01 Live Lounge Showcase
An evening of adapted cover versions, as performed by our BTEC L3 Year 01 Performance students. Over the last few weeks, students have been working to ‘reversion’ popular repertoire, to give songs you know a slightly more stripped back feel. £5 entry (cash on the door) - Doors open at 7:00pm.
Saturday RockSchool Showcase
Our Saturday RockSchool students are taking to the stage for the first time this academic year, with a set of well rehearsed cover songs! Taking place at Strings Bar & Venue, tickets are £5 - doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult - tickets are available here.
Platform One Presents...
An evening of live and local music, performed by a selection of our BTEC Performance students. There will be performances of familiar cover songs, so come and join us for a singalong at Strings Bar & Venue, with doors opening at 7pm! £2 entry (cash only) on the door.
Live Music Showcase
Join us for our first live showcase of 2026, featuring performances from our BA(hons) Commercial Music students. Catch sets from George Batley, Maisy Dean & George Dollery, Thesis and Willowfly. Free to Platform One Students and £5 for the general public.
BTEC Open Evening (Fashion)
Finishing school this year and thinking about your next steps? If you’re a post-16 school leaver with a passion for creativity and fashion, join us at our Open Evening and explore how a BTEC Level 3 Diploma can open up doors for your creative career.
BTEC Open Evening (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. If you’re an aspiring performer our courses have a lot to offer.
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.
Book your place HERE.
BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion Open Evening
Ready to join the next generation of fashion leaders? Come along to our BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion Open Evening where you can tour our facilities, meet the team and learn more about the course. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, students gain knowledge and skills in addition to developing the key industry insights necessary to make a meaningful impact on the fashion sector.
Platform One Christmas Special
Platform One Presents returns with a festive themed special! Join us for music from our first year BTEC band and degree house band The Project!
Platform One Presents - Songwriting Showcase
Join us at Strings Bar & Venue for the Songwriting Showcase from our BTEC Year 2 students who have been working on their original songs this term.
Doors 7pm | 16+ | £5 on the door
Clothes Swap Evening
If you have clothes clogging up your closet, or jumpers in need of a darn good mending - this event is for you!
Our BA (HONS) year 1 students are excited to announce their first ever ‘Clothes Swap’ on 10th December, 6-8pm.
They will also be running mending workshops on the night 🪡
BTEC Level 3 Sustainable Fashion Open Day
Thinking about your next steps after your GCSEs? Come along to our Level 3 BTEC Open Day and explore the world of sustainable fashion design.
Tour our fashion design studios, meet our tutors and find out how our course can kickstart your fashion journey
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.
Book your place HERE.
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. Book your space here.
BA(Hons) Sustainable Fashion Open Day
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.
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.
Book your place HERE.
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... Thesis
Platform One Presents is back! On Wednesday 15 October join us at Strings Bar & Venue and catch performances from Thesis, Astaroth and Elicia & Ayden.
Tickets: £2 on the door | 16+ event R.O.A.R
BTEC Level 3 Sustainable Fashion Open Day
Thinking about your next steps after your GCSEs? Come along to our Level 3 BTEC Open Day and explore the world of sustainable fashion design.
Tour our fashion design studios, meet our tutors and find out how our course can kickstart your fashion journey
📩 RSVP: karen@platformone.org
If you're a post-16 school leaver with a passion for creativity and the planet, this is your chance to discover what’s possible.
End of Year Open Day
Join us for our end of year Open Day event where you can explore the Runway looks up close and view a showcase of student sustainable fashion projects.
BTEC Class of 2023-25 Awards
An evening of celebration for our class of 2023-2025 BTEC music students.
P1 Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival
The Platform One stage returns to the Isle of Wight Festival 2025!
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+
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
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.
Saturday RockSchool - Summer 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 03 May.
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.
Wight Noize 2025 - Live Final
Join us for the LIVE FINAL of Wight Noize 2025! Five artists have been selected by an independent music industry panel to showcase their best music where ONE lucky artist will be chosen to perform on the mainstage at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. Tickets on sale now!
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 21 May 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+
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.