Hackney Empire Creative Futures

Here’s a look back at our first Amplify session🎶✨ An initiative designed not just to develop singers, but to nurture confidence, self-expression and a sense of belonging among young people. With powerful insights from both @nao and @sincerelywilson , the session highlighted the importance of creating spaces where the next generation can grow, be heard, and believe in themselves. #hackneyempire #hefutures #youngcreatives #amplify #singing🎤

26th May! Have you got tickets to our open mic night ✨

Our Artist Development Programme @hefutures is back this summer and you can book your audition now! 🥁🎵🎤🕺 Are you aged 14-19 years old with a passion for creating and performing? We’re looking for young artists who want to be part of a company and try a bit of everything – music, dance, vocals, acting and design to create an incredible piece of new work. Mentored by industry professionals; actors, musicians, dancers, singers and spoken word artists will compose, write, choreograph, design and perform their show on our main-stage in just 12 days. ⭐ Band Auditions: Fri 19 Jun (any instrument/beatmaker) ⭐ Dance Auditions: Sat 20 Jun (any style of dance) ⭐ Drama and Vocal Auditions: Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jun (singers, rappers, spoken word and acting) Design participants can apply by sending an email to [email protected]. stating why you would like to be a part of the programme. Deadline to apply Wed 17 Jun. More information will be supplied when you sign up. ADP runs from Fri 24 Jul - Sat 8 Aug with a skills and introductory workshop on Sat 18 Jul from 10am-6pm. You must be available for all programme dates to join the company. Find out more and to sign up via link in bio! ➡️

OPEN INTERLUDE An Open Mic Night filled with music, poetry, comedy & more. Join us for a night of fun and music. You can sign up to perform too! 26th May, 6:30pm :)

We're hosting an open mic night!!!!!!! 26th May 2026 London's best emerging talent all in one space. Some slots open, sign up via the link in bio where you can also find your tickets for FREEEEE

📢 Calling all journalists, researchers, presenters, and marketers! Join us for an exciting 8-week course exploring the heritage of Hackney Empire through the Heart of Hackney Project, celebrating our 125th anniversary. Supported by skilled researchers, you’ll take a deep dive into Hackney Empire’s rich history, uncovering the stories of performers and communities over the past 125 years. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with industry professionals in media, journalism, creative direction, and marketing, gaining core research skills and learning how to apply them to modern career opportunities. Sign up and apply by Tue 5 May at 6pm, via link in bio! ➡️ Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

We’re proud to be co-curating a stage at SXSW London 2026. Join us on 5th June for a lineup featuring @hellovicco @00ab_____ @vnsa_______ @miss.bubba Day tickets start from £25 — get yours now:

UPLIFT 2026. During the easter break we held our annual wellbeing week! Looking at power, connection and resilience through different creative mediums including a visit to kew gardens✨

“Working with young people is very important… they are the future.” Our first Amplify session brought together young vocalists ready to step into their potential ✨ A space filled with creativity, connection, and expression. With guidance from @nao and @sincerelywilson , we’re excited to see how these young artists grow.🎤 #Amplify #CreativeFutures #YoungCreatives #EmergingArtists #Vocalists

Creative Futures are back with a load of programmes in the pipeline for you all!✨ From wellbeing, practitioner training to music workshops. There’s something for everyone! 🤪 Click the link in our bio and follow @HEFutures for more information➡️

UP YOUR CHALANT AT UPLIFT! Creative Wellbeing workshops happening from 31st March - 2nd April at Hackney Empire from 12-5pm! For 14-19 year old DM us or sign up via the link in bio ✨

Next week we’ll be hosting Creative Wellbeing Workshops from Tuesday - Thursday. Working with movement, photography and poetry to look at themes including power and resilience. A week to be a part of, ESPECIALLY as we take a free trip to Kew Gardens ✨ Sign up now!