Life Hack is back! Interested in finding out more about the creative industries? Join us for this year's free Life Hack event to take part in interactive workshops, insightful Q&As and networking with other young people. We'll be bringing experts from a whole range of arts and creative industries to lead sessions that will help you get inspired, learn new skills, discover a future dream job and kickstart your creative career!
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
WHO IS IT FOR?
If you’re aged 11–25, come along and connect with industry professionals and take part in our free creative, interactive workshops. We work with experts from across the creative industries and this is your chance to ask them whatever you’d like about their careers.
WHEN IS IT?
Our 2025 event will be held at Soar Centre, Penygraig on Wednesday 26 February 2pm – 9pm.
Special FX Make Up
Interested in creating special effects with make up? Expert make up artist Kirstie Stanway shares her craft in this practical session on technique and application of special FX make up.
Radio Broadcasting
Think you have a voice for radio? Learn the basics with our award winning station, Radio Platfform and find out more about presenting your own shows on radio.
Photography
Are you a budding photographer? This taster session with photographer and videographer Hugh Griffiths from Lily Pad Films will explore framing, lighting and how to capture the best shot.
Movement
Ever wondered how to bring a story or character to life through movement? Join Dancer, Choreographer, Writer, and Director Krystal S. Lowe in this practical workshop.
Immersive Arts
How can we use digital and immersive experiences in the arts? Explore how innovation and creativity go hand in hand with expert, Robin Moore.
Spoken Word
Can you unleash the power of word? This workshop with storyteller, writer and director Tia-zakura Camilleri will look at how poetry and spoken word can be used to build characters and create the stories you want to tell.
Creating Worlds
Do you have an eye for design? Visual artist Anna Billes leads this hands on session in using everyday objects to create worlds for performance.
Singing
Want to learn how to use your voice? Join Amy Jenkins in this singing workshop to learn tips and techniques on bringing the best out of your vocals.
WHAT DOES THE EVENT LOOK LIKE?
2 – 3pm: Arrival, registration, welcome and ice-breakers
3 – 4.30pm: Choose one of 4 exciting workshops to take part in (break included)
4.30 – 5.30pm: A Q&A with our industry experts & workshop leaders to find out more about their practice and career journeys (break included)
5.30 – 7pm: Choose from one of 4 exciting workshops with a brand new group of professionals (break included)
7 – 9pm: Food and silent disco
Book your space through this link now https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2025/life-hack
Spaces are limited so please only book if you’re 100% committed to attending the full event.