NACN Coole Studios

NACN X JM Music Partnership

Exciting news! NACN Coole Studios and JM Music are thrilled to announce our collaboration. Together, we're creating an incredible opportunity for young musicians to thrive. NACN Coole Studios offers state-of-the-art recording facilities, complemented by JM Music's extensive experience in music management. Through our partnership, we're not just providing access to top-notch recording spaces but also offering mentorship from industry experts. Our shared goal is simple: to nurture talent, spark creativity, and empower the next wave of music leaders. This collaboration is reshaping music education, ensuring every aspiring artist receives the support they need to succeed on the global stage. Are you ready to join us on this journey?

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NACN workshops

and So & Sew

Every Monday

This will be a recurring workshop. If you don't get a spot this time, you can be put on the waiting list for the next workshop.

NACN Coole Studios

19:00 - 20:45

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Game Development

Every Tuesday

This will be a recurring workshop, every 6-weeks. If you don't get a spot this time, you can be put onto the waiting list for the next workshop.

NACN Coole Studios

19:00 - 20:45

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DJ Beginner

Every Wednesday

This will be a recurring workshop, every 10-weeks. If you don't get a spot this time, you can be put on the waiting list for the next workshop.

NACN Coole Studios

18:00 - 19:30

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Musicians Workshop

Every Thursday

This will be a recurring workshop. If you don't get a spot this time, you can be put on the waiting list for the next workshop.

NACN Coole Studios

18:30 - 20:45

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Music Industry

Musicians Workshop

Music Production

Instrument Lessons

Lyric Writing

DJing

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Fabrication

Social Enterprise

3D Printing

Vinyl Cutting

Laser Cutting

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Performing Arts Academy

Acting

Singing

Stage Management

Costume Making

Portfolio Making

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Events & Media

Event Management

Pod Casts

Video Editing

Film Production

Advertising Promotion & Marketing

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide cutting-edge mentoring support and access to the creative industries to young people with the talent and potential to pursue a career in the sector.

Our focus is on marginalised young people from working-class communities who have traditionally been disconnected from mainstream arts provision and career opportunities in the creative sector.

Our Vision

Our vision is of a cohesive and inclusive society where working-class communities are positively and holistically engaged with the creative arts and there are no barriers to young people in these communities developing their creative talents, unleashing their potential and pursuing careers in the creative industries.

Our Vision

Our vision is of a cohesive and inclusive society where working-class communities are positively and holistically engaged with the creative arts and there are no barriers to young people in these communities developing their creative talents, unleashing their potential and pursuing careers in the creative industries.

What We Do

We deliver workshops to young people interested in the creative arts industry for 8-25 year olds . We also support the young people to manage Live Events, Create Short Films, Documentary Production, Performing Arts, Vocal Academy, Digital Media, Coding, DJ’ing, WebDesign and have fun but with a learning experience connected to everything they do.

Becoming A Member

When you come to NACN you can be sure that our staff and Volunteer Young Leaders will make you feel like part of the team. Each of our sessions offers something different and keeping with the creative side of things we like to change them about to suite the needs of the young people.

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Construction Plans

At NACN, we have grown so much that our current premises can no longer hold everyone, it is too small for us. No running water, toilets or basic facilities that we require. We are in the middle of planning our new premises so we can meet all of our young people's needs ie. running water, toilets, kitchen etc. Everything that isn't possible in our current premises can be achived in our new premises when construction has been completed.

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Why We Use A Creative Approach

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the notion that active involvement in creative activities can provide a wide range of benefits, including the promotion of well-being, quality of life and health.

Rathcoole is the largest housing estate in Northern Ireland, with a population of approx 7,900, it is also a relatively deprived area that ranked within the top 10% most deprived areas in Northern Ireland.

The pattern of declining health is linked with socio-economic status, and people living in disadvantaged areas are more likely to carry the burden of ill health.

At NACN Coole Studios we want to change this and our approach is to develop the capacity of young people living in and around the area to engage in innovative workshops and projects that will support them to pursue our vision to become self sustainable for the future.

NI Economic Industry Estimates

Music, Performing & Viual Art Industry

£40 Million

Craft Industry

£33 Million

Music, Performing & Viual Art Industry

£40 Million

Employment accounted for 29,000 jobs, representing 3.4% total employment in NI

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We deliver workshops to young people interested in the creative arts industry for 8-25 year olds . We also support the young people to manage Live Events, Create Short Films, Documentary Production, Performing Arts, Vocal Academy, Digital Media, Coding, DJ’ing, WebDesign and have fun but with a learning experience connected to everything they do.