24th – 27th October
PLAY. CREATE. COMPETE. FOR FREE
Get ready to level up this October half-term as Next Level takes over Centrale with four days of gaming, esports, creativity and digital experiences all free!
Whether you’re into gaming, creating, competing or just want to try something new, there’s plenty to discover.
Alongside gaming experiences, you can meet people working in the industry, discover different career pathways and find out what skills, courses and opportunities could help turn your interests into a future career.
Get creative with BRIT Arcade
The BRIT School will bring a dedicated BRIT Arcade, showcasing the creative side of game development and giving visitors the chance to have a go themselves.
Design your own pixel art character, customise and drive a racing game using Unreal Engine 5 and see how artists build forests, paths and other game environments. Visitors can also explore a showcase of BRIT student work and find out about more the school’s Games, Art and Creation courses.
Reaching Higher’s ‘4 Runners’ Podcasting live
Reaching Higher will bring its young people into the heart of the event, with their podcast group “4 Runners” recording live from the Gamers Corner, speaking to people working in the industry as well as other young people and special guests about gaming, creativity and opportunities in the industry.
Meet Young Creators
Reaching Higher will also be bringing its gaming group as youth ambassadors for the whole event, helping visitors get involved and taking part in the gaming activities themselves.
Hear from people working in the industry
Head to Gamers Corner to hear directly from people working across gaming and the creative industries.
Details on speakers will be revealed soon.
Plenty of Play
Take on gaming challenges, explore the arcade, test your reactions and compete for a place on the leaderboard, all while discovering the creative and technical skills behind the games you play.
Whether you’re already thinking about a career in gaming or want to find out what’s possible, Next Level is a chance to play, meet, create and discover where your interests could take you.
Next Level is free to attend and takes place in Centrale on the Upper Mall from 24 –27 October.
Come along, have a go, discover something new and level up your half-term.
