‘Lights Out’ is a set of songs written & recorded online by young people from Kent. The project was run in partnership by the Irene Taylor Trust and the Prince’s Trust (South Region), supported by Youth Music and Charles Hayward Foundation.

'Lights Out' features young artists:
Aicey
Linley
Chloe R
Taxi
Nath
Nessa
DJ CJ
Siobhxn
Chloe L

Supported by Irene Taylor Trust musicians: Michael Goodey, Shammi Pithia, Charles Stuart and Tom Wright-Goss

Project supported by Charles Hayward Foundation & Youth Music

Find out more about the Irene Taylor Trust: www.irenetaylortrust.com/
Find out more about the Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Find out more about Youth Music: www.youthmusic.org.uk 

Cover art by Keir Cooper

Lights Out

Nostalgia is from ‘Lights Out’, a set of songs written & recorded online by young people from Kent. The project was run in partnership by the Irene Taylor Trust and the Prince’s Trust (South Region), supported by Youth Music.

'Lights Out' features young artists:
Aicey
Linley 
Chloe R 
Taxi 
Nath 
Nessa 
DJ CJ
Siobhxn 
Chloe L

Supported by Irene Taylor Trust musicians: Michael Goodey, Shammi Pithia, Charles Stuart and Tom Wright-Goss

Project supported by Charles Hayward Foundation & Youth Music

Find out more about the Irene Taylor Trust: www.irenetaylortrust.com/
Find out more about the Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Find out more about Youth Music: www.youthmusic.org.uk 

Cover art by Keir Cooper

Nostalgia

'My Life and My Dream' is from ‘Lights Out’, a set of songs written & recorded online by young people from Kent. The project was run in partnership by the Irene Taylor Trust and the Prince’s Trust (South Region), supported by Youth Music.

'Lights Out' features young artists:
Aicey
Linley
Chloe R
Taxi
Nath
Nessa
DJ CJ
Siobhxn
Chloe L

Supported by Irene Taylor Trust musicians: Michael Goodey, Shammi Pithia, Charles Stuart and Tom Wright-Goss

Project supported by Charles Hayward Foundation & Youth Music

Find out more about the Irene Taylor Trust: www.irenetaylortrust.com/
Find out more about the Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Find out more about Youth Music: www.youthmusic.org.uk 

Cover art by Keir Cooper

My Life And My Dream

'Desired Night' is from ‘Lights Out’, a set of songs written & recorded online by young people from Kent. The project was run in partnership by the Irene Taylor Trust and the Prince’s Trust (South Region), supported by Youth Music.

'Lights Out' features young artists:
Aicey
Linley
Chloe R
Taxi
Nath
Nessa
DJ CJ
Siobhxn
Chloe L

Supported by Irene Taylor Trust musicians: Michael Goodey, Shammi Pithia, Charles Stuart and Tom Wright-Goss

Project supported by Charles Hayward Foundation & Youth Music

Find out more about the Irene Taylor Trust: www.irenetaylortrust.com/
Find out more about the Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Find out more about Youth Music: www.youthmusic.org.uk 

Cover art by Keir Cooper

Desired Night

'Speak Out' is from ‘Lights Out’, a set of songs written & recorded online by young people from Kent. The project was run in partnership by the Irene Taylor Trust and the Prince’s Trust (South Region), supported by Youth Music.

'Lights Out' features young artists:
Aicey
Linley
Chloe R
Taxi
Nath
Nessa
DJ CJ
Siobhxn
Chloe L

Supported by Irene Taylor Trust musicians: Michael Goodey, Shammi Pithia, Charles Stuart and Tom Wright-Goss

Project supported by Charles Hayward Foundation & Youth Music

Find out more about the Irene Taylor Trust: www.irenetaylortrust.com/
Find out more about the Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Find out more about Youth Music: www.youthmusic.org.uk /

Cover art by Keir Cooper

Speak Out

In July 2022 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed a band and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Put Some Respect On My Name ', as well as creating their own podcasts ‘Black and Blue' and ‘KKAJ’. 

Making Tracks is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities.This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme. 

The project was supported by Bedford Memorial Charitable Trust.

Featuring young artists: Lishah, Kareemah, Jem, J Cocoa, That Kid African Fanta, Sassan, Kyle, Rick, Angel, Ebony 

Supported by ITT Musicians: Rob Willson, Nick Hayes, Tom Wright-Goss ; Sounding Out Support Musician, Luke McCarthy; Young Project Leader, Lisa Majithia  

Podcast producer: Marie Horner

More information about Making Tracks is on the programme microsite: www.makingtracks.net/

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. 

More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

CD artwork by Keir Cooper

Put Some Respect On My Name

In autumn 2023 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust Manchester Centre took part in 'Making Tracks', formed a band and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘In Princes We Trust' 

Making Tracks is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme. 

The project was supported by Youth Music, D’Oyly Carte Foundation and the Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust. 

Featuring young artists: 
LC – Guitar, Drum Pads, Hand Drums 
Tyler – Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals 
Emily – Keys, Bass 
J.S.Y - Vocals, Drums, Guitar 
Hayati – Guitar, Keys 
S.K - Bass, Drums, Vocals 
Damna - Electric Guitar, Keys, Djembe  
Libs – Vocals, Drums, Keys 
Yonks – Drums, Vocals, Percussion 

Supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Shammi Pithia, Rob Willson 

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/ 

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/ 

Artwork by Keir Cooper

Summer Romance

Pence Make A Pound

In November 2023 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in Kent took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Radiant Hearts Club’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled 'Not From Round Here’

Making Tracks is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.

The project was supported by Charles Hayward Foundation and Youth Music

Featuring young artists:
Lil T – Vocals, Drums
Taylor – Guitar, Vocals
James – Guitar, Vocals
Samuel – Keys, Percussion
Jack – Beatboxing, Vocals
Mateo – Bass, Keys, Percussion
River – Vocals, Bass, Percussion, Drum Machine

Supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Nick Hayes, Mark Howe

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

Artwork by Keir Cooper

Redemption

In January 2024 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in Bristol took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band Grey Area and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled Professionally Destructive.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.
The project was supported by Charles Hayward Foundation and the Sheldon Trust

Featuring young artists:
Dani – Piano, Ukulele
Greenie – Vocals, Keys, Percussion
Natasha – Vocals, Keys
Tyler – Vocals, Congas, Drums
Jason – Vocals, Drums, Congas
Sam – Guitar, Vocals
Chandler – Drums
Lewis – Guitar, Keys

Supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Nick Hayes and Yvette Riby-Williams

Artwork by Greenie

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Bittersweet

In April 2024 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in East London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Mixed Blues’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Mixed Seasons’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.
The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and the Field Family Trust

‘Don’t Change Anything’ features Melody, MB, Julian, Aamna on vocals

‘Mixed Seasons’ features young artists:
Melody - Vocals Guitar
MB - Vocals, Guitar
Shay - Drums, Djembe
Tee Browns - Vocals
Julian - Vocals, Drums
AX - Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Rellz - Drums
Mllt - Vocals
Aamna – Vocals, Keys
Ace dinero - Keys, Vocals
Pebbie - Keys, Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Bass Guitar
Leo - Drums

Supported by ITT Musicians: Nick Hayes, Rex Horan and Mercy Levett; Miss Jacqui (Drake Music artist); Leticia (Young Workshop Leader) and Benjamin (Sounding Out Support Musician)

Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Don't Change Anything

In April 2024 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in East London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Mixed Blues’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Mixed Seasons’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.
The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and the Field Family Trust

‘Night Away With You’ features Melody, MB, Julian, Aamna, Tee Browns on vocals

‘Mixed Seasons’ features young artists:
Melody - Vocals Guitar
MB - Vocals, Guitar
Shay - Drums, Djembe
Tee Browns - Vocals
Julian - Vocals, Drums
AX - Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Rellz - Drums
Mllt - Vocals
Aamna – Vocals, Keys
Ace dinero - Keys, Vocals
Pebbie - Keys, Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Bass Guitar
Leo - Drums

Supported by ITT Musicians: Nick Hayes, Rex Horan and Mercy Levett; Miss Jacqui (Drake Music artist); Leticia (Young Workshop Leader) and Benjamin (Sounding Out Support Musician)

Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Night Away With You

In April 2024 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in East London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Mixed Blues’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Mixed Seasons’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.
The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and the Field Family Trust

‘Better Days features Mllt, AX, Pebbie, Julian, Tee Browns on vocals

‘Mixed Seasons’ features young artists:
Melody - Vocals Guitar
MB - Vocals, Guitar
Shay - Drums, Djembe
Tee Browns - Vocals
Julian - Vocals, Drums
AX - Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Rellz - Drums
Mllt - Vocals
Aamna – Vocals, Keys
Ace dinero - Keys, Vocals
Pebbie - Keys, Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Bass Guitar
Leo - Drums

Supported by ITT Musicians: Nick Hayes, Rex Horan and Mercy Levett; Miss Jacqui (Drake Music artist); Leticia (Young Workshop Leader) and Benjamin (Sounding Out Support Musician)

Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Better Days

In May 2024 a group of young people from The Prince's Trust in Manchester took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘One Day Wonders’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Lost for Words’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme.

The project was supported by Youth Music and the Sheldon Trust

The songs feature young artists:
Adam - Keys, SPD-SX, Beatboxing
Donya Dirande - Vocals
Kai - Drums, SPD’s, Vocals, Bass, Tech
The Musical Tart - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Demira - Guitar, Bass, Keys, Vocals
Lil Trekz - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Danya - Keys, Vocals, Guitar, Tech
Simone - Bass, Keys, Vocals
Jake - Keys, Vocals, SPD-SX

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Mark Howe and Rob Willson; and Elizabeth J. Birch (Drake Music artist)

Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The Prince’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

HYPNOGOGIC

In July 2024 a group of young people from Margate took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Expect the Unexpected’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Cosmic Concert’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with Arts Education Exchange.

The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and Swire Trust.

Vocals on this track are by Smokez, Tezzyy, Slipzz, Vickiii. 

The songs feature young artists:
Hayden - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Infi - Keys, Drums, Guitar
Mulle - Keys, Drums
Minnie - Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keys
Pips - Vocals, Keys, Drums
Shoelace - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Slipzz - Vocals, Keys
Smokez - Vocals 
Tezzyy - Vocals
Vickiii - Vocals, Bass

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Mark Howe and Rob Willson.

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

More info about Arts Education Exchange is here: https://www.artsedex.org/

On The Scene

In July 2024 a group of young people from Margate took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Expect the Unexpected’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Cosmic Concert’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with Arts Education Exchange.

The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and Swire Trust.

Vocals on this track are by Shoelace

The songs feature young artists:
Hayden - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Infi - Keys, Drums, Guitar
Mulle - Keys, Drums
Minnie - Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keys
Pips - Vocals, Keys, Drums
Shoelace - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Slipzz - Vocals, Keys
Smokez - Vocals
Tezzyy - Vocals
Vickiii - Vocals, Bass

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Mark Howe and Rob Willson.

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

More info about Arts Education Exchange is here: www.artsedex.org/

Cherry Tree

In September 2024 a group of young people from London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘ever-expanding’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Coco High’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation, Swire Trust and Field Family Charitable Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
Joe - Vocals, keys
Slimzy - Percussion, vocals
Ra’eesah - Drums, keys, vocals
Bella - Bass, vocals
Zeta Sky - Drums, vocals, electric guitar
Amber - Electric guitar, bass
Zulaikha - Keys, drums, electric guitar
Luke - Vocals
Kunzi - Vocals, keys, drumpads
Karma - Vocals, keys
Arin - Guitar, percussion
Couldbekay - Vocals, keys

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Rex Horan, Yvette Riby-Williams
Sounding Out Support Musician: Noble1BOF 
Young Workshop Leader: Conrad

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Running WIth The Sunrise

Coco Heart

Scrub You Clean

Feeling Fine

In January 2025 a group of young people from Bristol took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘SKYRAT’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Above Spooky Love’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with the King’s Trust ‘Get Started’ programme and supported the Sheldon Trust and the Swire Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
Olly Slocombe – Electric Guitar
Bram – Guitar
Sammi – Bass
Crystal Girl – Drums, Vocals, Keys
Chloe – Keys, Singing
Utter Lunacy – Keys, Singing
Leanne – Keys, Vocals
Byron Villis – Vocals
Nina – Keys, Vocals
Hazzmatazz – Drums, Vocals, Guitar
Amber – Guitar
R.B. – Vocals, Drums

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Mercy Levett and Rex Horan
Artwork by Keir Cooper, inspired by Sammi

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Above

The Creature

Happier

In February 2025 a group of young people from London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘In-retrospect’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Reforge’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with the King’s Trust ‘Get Started’ programme and supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation, Swire Trust and Field Family Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
CMAC – Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Drums
43VAMEYB – Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Bass
Justina – Vocals, Keys
Jack – Drum pads, Keys
Clémence – Vocals, Keys, Guitar
FRUNTZ – Drums, Drum pads, Vocals
Mi‘Amarni - Keys, Vocals, Guitar
Shilah nothing – Guitar, Bass
Juggz – Vocals, Keys, Drums
Nafisa

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Nick Hayes and Shammi Pithia; Young Workshops Leader KENGO & Sounding Out Support Musician Nicolas 
 
Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The King’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/grow-skills-and-confidence/get-started 

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105


Growing Up

In February 2025 a group of young people from London took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘In-retrospect’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Reforge’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with the King’s Trust ‘Get Started’ programme and supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation, Swire Trust and Field Family Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
CMAC – Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Drums
43VAMEYB – Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Bass
Justina – Vocals, Keys
Jack – Drum pads, Keys
Clémence – Vocals, Keys, Guitar
FRUNTZ – Drums, Drum pads, Vocals
Mi‘Amarni - Keys, Vocals, Guitar
Shilah nothing – Guitar, Bass
Juggz – Vocals, Keys, Drums
Nafisa

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Nick Hayes and Shammi Pithia; Young Workshops Leader KENGO & Sounding Out Support Musician Nicolas 
 
Artwork by Keir Cooper

More info about The King’s Trust’s Get Started programme is here: https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/grow-skills-and-confidence/get-started 

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

Fall

In May 2025 a group of young people from Manchester took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘Jam Right’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘Break the Chain’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. 

The project was supported by Youth Music, Rainford Trust, Sheldon Trust and Swire Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
Demi – Vocals, Keys 
Jeeeie – Bass, Vocals, Drums
Jennifer Dala – Vocals 
Marcel – Keys, Vocals 
Michael – Drumpads 
Michael – Guitar 
MRYCLE – Keys
RHYTH - Drumpads 
Sam – Guitar 
TISHAN – Vocals, Keys

They were supported by ITT Musicians: Charles Stuart, Mark Howe and Rob Willson

Artwork by Demi
Design by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/ 

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/   

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

How Do I Get Back To Life

You're Not Mine

In June 2025 a group of young people from Margate took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘SWAGBOYZ’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘SWAG-SUPREME’.
'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with Arts Education Exchange.
The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and Swire Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
Grave - Keys
ROCK$TEADY - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Solv - Guitar
RR - Guitar, Drum Pads
They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Mark Howe and Rob Willson.

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

More info about Arts Education Exchange is here: www.artsedex.org/


Day 1 Swag Supreme

In June 2025 a group of young people from Margate took part in 'Making Tracks', formed the band ‘SWAGBOYZ’ and together wrote and performed a set of songs titled ‘SWAG-SUPREME’.

'Making Tracks' is a programme developed by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. This project was run in partnership with Arts Education Exchange.

The project was supported by Youth Music, Charles Hayward Foundation and Swire Trust.

The songs feature young artists:
Grave - Keys
ROCK$TEADY - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Solv - Guitar
RR - Guitar, Drum Pads
They were supported by ITT Musicians: Emma Doherty, Mark Howe and Rob Willson.

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com/

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

More info about Arts Education Exchange is here: www.artsedex.org/



Waffle

End to End

Serenity

Sam-Ba

Mumble

Making Tracks is a strand of the Irene Taylor Trust’s work which focuses on positively engaging young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. In August we worked with young people from Newham to help them write and record their own original songs.

The project was supported by Newham Turnaround.

ITT PROJECT TEAM:
G6
Muminah 
Rex Horan
Shammi Pithia

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105


Spyware - Riley

Making Tracks is a strand of the Irene Taylor Trust’s work which focuses on positively engaging young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. In August we worked with young people from Newham to help them write and record their own original songs.

The project was supported by Newham Turnaround.

ITT PROJECT TEAM:
G6
Muminah 
Rex Horan
Shammi Pithia

Artwork by Keir Cooper

The Irene Taylor Trust was set up in 1995. It runs high quality creative music projects which teach participants valuable life skills such as teamwork and perseverance as well as dramatically improving self-confidence and encouraging further constructive educational activity. More information at www.irenetaylortrust.com

If you would like to help us reach more people through our work, information about how to support us is here: www.irenetaylortrust.com/support-us/

The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity no. 1073105

I'll Be Waiting - Kimani

So Long - Nathan

Drumul Spre București - Daniel

Strut - Junior

Lately - Harry

Lessons Learned - JBZ

Can't Take It From Me - Lamz

The tenth cohort of young people on 'Making Tracks' formed the band 'Creative Minds' and together produced a set of original songs for the album 'Unfinished Symphony'.

The album includes live recordings from the performance at St Mark's Church, Kennington and studio recordings made in the follow-on sessions after the intensive project week at Brixton Hill Studios.

#MakingTracks is a programme run by the Irene Taylor Trust to positively engage young people in the community by providing enriching creative opportunities. It was delivered in partnership with The Prince's Trust's Get Started Programme in Kennington.

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Unfinished Symphony

Making Tracks is a music project for young people, run by the Irene Taylor Trust.

The projects focus on creating original new music for live performance as a band. The young people are supported to write and play their own music by professional musicians. 

After taking part in the 'intensive' project, the young people are offered follow-on sessions to further explore music making and achieve an Arts Award.

Making Tracks has been running since 2012, including projects in Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith & Fulham, Manchester, Kent and Bristol.

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