THERE’S a chance to enjoy a welcome break from all that revising with a multi-media live music event which has been put together by young people.

The Study Break will be at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, on Friday May 20 at 7.30pm.

Emerging Americana outfit New Desert Blues headline the show just a week before they appear on the same stage as Duran Duran, Primal Scream and Public Enemy at the Common People festival in Southampton.

Also on the bill are EMMAY, who’ve already opened for the likes of Nizlopi, Show of Hands and Blair Dunlop.

The Concert Hall will be transformed with projections and original artwork.

Keen to include as many of their school friends as possible, the young programmers are showcasing music by their peers between live acts.

Open to all ages but especially aimed at those who are studying for exams, The Study Break is produced by the young programmers scheme at Lighthouse.

“As a cultural leader Lighthouse is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to experience every aspect of the arts and Young Programmers enables us to engage much more directly with the schools and communities we serve,” says Sara St George, head of sales and marketing for Lighthouse.

Young programmer Maddie Thorp adds: “I applied for the scheme because I have always been interested in performing and I wanted an opportunity to learn about other sides of the industry.”

Contact the Lighthouse box office for tickets or information on 01202 280000 or lighthousepoole.co.uk