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
Feb
25

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!

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BTEC Year 01 Live Lounge Showcase
Feb
11

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.

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Platform One Presents...
Jan
21

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.

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Live Music Showcase
Jan
14

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.

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BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion Open Evening
Jan
7

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.

Book your space here.

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Clothes Swap Evening
Dec
10

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 🪡

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BA(Hons) Sustainable Fashion Open Day
Oct
21

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.

📩 RSVP here!

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BTEC Level 3 Sustainable Fashion Open Day
Oct
9

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.

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Platform One Presents: Tribute Showcase
May
21

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+

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Saturday RockSchool - Summer Gig
May
3

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.

Tickets available here

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Platform One Presents: Tribute Showcase
Apr
2

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+

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