At Marmalade JAMS Teenagers don't just attend the events, they run them.
Creating grit.
We’re a youth-led enterprise initiative where 13–17-year-olds step into real business roles to plan, promote, and produce live music events. From sales and marketing to finance and event production, every department is led by young people — guided by industry mentors and supported by their schools and community.
Our workshops build confidence, teach practical skills, and create unforgettable experiences — all while preparing teenagers for a future they design themselves.
It’s more than music. It’s management. It’s mindset. It’s Marmalade JAMS.
About Us
Inspiring Business Acumen Through Music Events
Marmalade JAMS is honoured to have the endorsement of BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay as the organisation’s Patron.
Marmalade JAMS is an enterprise initiative that places teenagers at the helm of a real company. Marmalade Jams organises music events, parties and festivals for teenagers, the difference being the events and all business aspects are run by the teenagers themselves. Teenagers aged between 13-17 take on the role and responsibilities of the various business departments such as; Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounts, Operations & Production, learning various skills in order to organise an event for 500 or more people. The teenagers are guided in their role by experienced business mentors and event experts.
Primarily Marmalade Jams organises music events and engage celebrity pop acts and DJ’s to headline the events, as well as showcasing younger local talent. Because of the popular nature of the events it is possible to focus the attention of the students, and Marmalade Jams use this as a medium for educational communication.
Each event is a show or party for 500-1000 young people with the possibility of annual Finale Event aimed at being a 10,000 capacity event held in London.
Marmalade Jams has an ‘All Inclusive’ approach with the student team. We embrace students from across the educational spectrum. We aim to connect with teenagers that are under achieving, or young people who may need some guidance or are on the gifted and talented registrar.
Marmalade Jams adopts an entertainment orientated medium, educating teenagers in aspects of business, managing deadlines, financial co-ordination, media, and event management whilst enthusing a sense self respect and mutual respect of others.
Providing a sense of achievement and increased self-esteem through the medium of events, and event promotion. The event is created by the team in a series of workshops. Our workshops are to be held after school and at weekends are intended to complement the school’s own curricula objectives.
As the founding trustee of Marmalade Jams, Aaron Emmett in his formative years was involved in promotion and co-ordination of events for many years, running and promoting under 18s across the country, including MTV Hits under 18’s events. As the organiser of the events inevitably the promoters are seen to be ‘Cool’ which means on occasion we have an influence when typical teenage issues occur. This influence has been useful in tackling gang culture, bullying, racism and other teenage welfare issues that can occur.
If you would like any further information about Marmalade Jams please contact us.
Empowering Success
To help every student gain the skills and confidence needed to excel.
Fostering Growth
To create a supportive environment where lifelong learning thrives.
Our Focus
The business disciplines we focus on are
Finance & Accounts
Sales & Marketing
Operations & Production
Financial Thinking and Accounting Principles
8 Lessons
Basic Fundamentals of Sales & Marketing
8 Lessons
Event Management & Event Production
8 Lessons
Frequently Asked Question
General Questions
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We offer tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including math, science, English, and test preparation for all grade levels.
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We provide both online and in-person options to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.
Question 3?
Our tutors are carefully vetted and have expertise in their subject areas, along with a passion for helping students succeed.
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Success Stories That Inspire
Our personalized approach has made a real difference in the lives of students. Here’s what they have to say about their journey with us.
I remember seeing under 18 event flyers distributed all over my school and local record shops. After picking one up, I looked closer noticing that some of my favourite DJ’s and MC’s were performing at these events. I had been listening to these artists for a few years and aspired to achieve the same success as they had. After reading through the line up, I saw the promoter’s number (Aaron) at the bottom of the flyer. At the time, I was a young, enthusiastic, budding MC with a show on the local pirate radio station. I saw this as an opportunity I needed to grab with both hands, an opportunity to possibly perform alongside these artists. I got home and rang the number leaving a message with my name and details. A few days later Aaron returned my phone call and gave me an address to send my demo cassette tape to. Aaron liked my demo and invited me to become one of So Essential’s resident MC’s and I was only 15. Aaron ‘So Essential’ gave me the platform to showcase my talent at under 18 events locally and across London, meeting and working for some of the biggest artists and promoters in the industry at the time such as Terry Turbo who ran an event called ‘One Nation’ which was the single largest Drum n Bass Rave in the country. This gave me the confidence and experience I needed to pursue a career in the music industry as an MC The rest is history… 10 years on, I have performed at some of the biggest Drum and Bass events/festivals in UK, Europe and further afield such as One Nation, Innovation, Random Concept, Slammin Vinyl, Global Gathering, Gatecrasher, Hysteria, Drum and Bass Arena and many more. I have also been showcased and interviewed on BBC Radio 1xtra, Radio 1, nominated for numerous Drum and Bass awards and am currently working on my forthcoming album. As an International MC I’m currently performing to crowds of 10,000 people, with this being my career. As another string to my bow I’m also a youth worker with kids that have been taken off of timetable working in a school in High Wycombe. I owe Aaron a massive thank you, for his support, guidance and faith. He’s been an inspiration and a friend. I fully endorse his project and his ability to make a difference and have faith in Marmalade Jams and the impact it will have on today’s youth..
— Rhymestar, Drum n Bass MC
Thanks to their guidance, I finally understand math concepts I struggled with for years. I’m more confident in school than
ever!
— Kye, Gorgon City, Music Producer
I believe that the programme that Marmalade Jams is providing is essential for young people today, and it’s just as important now as it was to me whilst I was at school. Aaron used to run an under 18’s event called Dance2k, and at the time I wanted to be involved in as much as I could. I initially sold tickets for the parties, but soon progressed to being a DJ too. I thoroughly enjoyed it, so of course I wanted to be involved. It wasn’t necessarily that I realised it at the time, but I learnt a lot whilst I was involved. It was at a time where I could have easily been mixed up in the wrong crowd and gone off of the rails. At that time working with Aaron and the boys I had a purpose, and had a something to do to keep me off of the streets, and I enjoyed it. I learnt life skills, money management, and how to be successful. Since then I’ve taken the skills I’ve learnt and have been responsible for single handily turning a business around. At 22 I became the manager of a Bar in Windsor called Mantra. As the manager I was responsible for increasing the turnover by 1000%. I would like to personally thank Aaron for his help, and faith would say that without his help I may have chosen a different path for my life. It is a shame that my brother hasn’t had the opportunity to focus his energy and given the same chance as I was. Marmalade Jams is a positive programme that every teenager should be given a chance to do.*
Written in 2012.
Micky Garner is now a successful Property Developer, building Prime and Super Prime Properties.
— Micky Garner,
Property Developer
At Marmalade Jams, teenagers don't just attnend events, they run them.
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