Platform One ‘On The Road’ Hailed A Huge Success

The leading establishment for music education on the Island recently took Wight Noize winner Marnie Marie to perform at 23 schools.

Platform One reached out to primary schools on the Isle of Wight as an attempt to inspire and educate young people on the benefits of music.

The recent National Plan for Education aims to enable all children and young people to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, while having the opportunity to progress their musical interests.

Organiser and Music Industry Liaison at Platform One Andy Booth said:

“As music professionals we have a duty to ensure that all children get the opportunity to experience music in one way or another.

"Using our resources at Platform One we have been able to reach out to local schools and offer a live, interactive workshop that will not only give them a sample of live music but open the doors to learning an instrument.”

The tour commenced on Wednesday June 26 and ran until Thursday July 11, visiting a total of 23 Primary schools.

Marnie Marie and her band, consisting of Marnie, Will Vincent, Kieran Hopewell and Lewis Hilsum are all studying full time at Platform One and relished the opportunity to perform for the children.

Will said:

“It’s been really fun and feels like we’ve done something quite meaningful”.

Platform One is now in preparation for the new academic year starting in September.

If you would like more information on the course available you can email [email protected] or ring 537550.

You can also follow them on social media @platformoneiow.