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 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
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 🪡
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.
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.