Level 2 Music student Aman recently showcased his Final Major Project (FMP) by organising and performing at a live DJ event in the Atrium. The student-led event celebrated Indian culture through music, bringing together a mix of traditional and modern sounds for students and staff to enjoy.
The event featured Aman performing a DJ set focused on Indian music, alongside a live dhol player whose energetic drumming added to the atmosphere and excitement of the performance.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the project, Aman explained that he wanted to use music as a way of bringing people together and sharing his culture with others.
“This event is to promote Indian culture. I chose to do it because I want to introduce everyone to Indian culture and bring different communities together through music. I wanted to play Indian music and show people what it’s all about.”
Aman also shared his long-standing passion for DJing, saying that music has been a part of his life from a very young age.
“I’ve been DJing since I was five years old. I’ve done smaller events with family before, but this is my first big professional event.”
Despite feeling nervous ahead of the performance, Aman described the experience as rewarding and exciting.
“It’s mixed emotions — nervous and happy — but overall I’m really happy.”
Matthew Taylor, lecturer in Music and Media, explained how projects like this are an important part of the students’ learning experience, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world situations.
“He’s doing this for his Final Major Project as part of the course. The important thing is that it’s not all classroom and theory work — students need real experience. It’s not enough to just learn about DJ decks or music theory; it’s about going out into a real space and performing in front of an audience.”
Taylor also highlighted the broad range of skills students develop throughout the course, from technical setup to music production and live event management.
“Students learn about the elements of music and how music is put together. They also learn about sound systems, speakers, cabling, volume levels, and health and safety. There’s a lot of collaboration involved too, including songwriting and music production.”
The event not only gave Aman the opportunity to gain valuable live performance experience, but also allowed audiences to experience and celebrate Indian culture through music and performance.
