Our Mission

 Empowering Youth Through Music, Enterprise & Climate Action

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Creativity, and Climate Citizenship


Our model is built around Event Social Enterprises (ESEs), giving young people the tools and support to plan, market, and manage their own music events.

What students learn:

  1. Business & financial literacy
  2. Public speaking & confidence
  3. Marketing, media & team management
  4. Climate awareness & social responsibility
  5. Real experience, no simulations, just results

Each team reinvests 25% of their profits into a charity or climate action of their choice, with the remaining 75% shared among team members or reinvested into their school

ABOUT US

What We Teach

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What Is ESE Challenge - Explainer
🎯 Programme Overview

What Is ESE Challenge?

A transformative 3-month journey where students combine music, business, and climate action to create real impact while developing essential life skills.

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Music & Creativity

Students harness their passion for music and creative expression as the foundation for their Event Social Enterprise.

  • Plan and produce music events
  • Develop creative marketing campaigns
  • Connect with industry professionals
  • Build performance and presentation skills
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Real Business Skills

Learn entrepreneurship through hands-on experience managing budgets, marketing, sales, and team leadership.

  • Create comprehensive business plans
  • Manage real budgets and finances
  • Develop sales and marketing strategies
  • Lead teams across 14 specialized roles
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Climate Action

Make meaningful environmental impact by dedicating 25% of profits to climate action projects and sustainable practices.

  • Fund real climate action projects
  • Learn sustainable event management
  • Connect with environmental organizations
  • Track measurable impact outcomes

Your 3-Month Journey

From foundation to showcase - each month builds toward your final presentation

3
Month Programme
14
Team Roles
16K
Max Points
€1K+
Prize Fund
1

Foundation

Team Formation & Planning

Form your ESE, assign roles, create business plan, and establish your team's vision and goals.

2

Development

Build & Create

Develop your event concept, create marketing materials, build partnerships, and prepare for execution.

3

Execution

Launch & Impact

Execute your event, implement climate action, track results, and prepare for the final showcase.

Quick Questions

Perfect for students who want to combine creativity with business skills, make real impact, and stand out in university applications. No prior business experience needed - just enthusiasm and commitment!
Approximately 3-5 hours per week including team meetings, project work, and individual tasks. Most activities happen during school hours or flexible evening sessions.
Full support including teacher training, digital platform access, mentor connections, 24/7 helpdesk, curriculum resources, and ongoing coordination throughout the programme.
92% confidence boost, enhanced university applications, real business experience, industry connections, climate impact, teamwork skills, and potential prizes up to €1,000+ for outstanding presentations.

Ready to Transform Your Future?

Join students across Ireland who are developing essential skills while making real impact

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Join Us in Creating a Generation of Creative, Conscious Changemakers.

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 Fund a school. Mentor a team. Bring Blastbeat to your region.


3 Ways to Get Started - ESE Challenge
🚀 Choose Your Path

3 Ways to Get Started

Whether you're a student ready to lead, a teacher wanting to innovate, or a school seeking transformation - your journey starts here.

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I'm a Student

Ready to combine your passion for music with real business skills and make meaningful climate impact? Your transformation journey starts here.

1
Explore the Programme
Understand the 3-month journey and 14 team roles available
2
Check School Participation
Confirm if your school is participating in 2025-2026
3
Register in September
Complete registration when applications open
Start My Journey
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I'm a Teacher

Enhance your curriculum with innovative, hands-on learning that develops 21st-century skills while engaging and inspiring your students.

1
Review Curriculum Integration
See how ESE aligns with Junior Cycle and educational frameworks
2
Access Training Resources
Explore professional development and certification options
3
Connect with Your School
Discuss implementation with leadership team
Enhance My Teaching
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I'm a School

Transform education at your school with zero setup costs, comprehensive support, and proven outcomes that enhance your reputation.

1
Review Implementation Benefits
Understand ROI, support, and outcomes for participating schools
2
Schedule Consultation
Connect with our team for personalized implementation planning
3
Register for 2025-2026
Secure your place among 330+ innovative schools
Transform My School

Still Deciding Your Path?

Explore our complete programme overview or see how over 300,000 students have already transformed their futures

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Creating Culture. Building Communities. Greening the Future.


Blastbeat inspires young people to become change agents in their communities. Through the programme:

  • Students create safe, inclusive, and vibrant youth spaces
  • Alumni go on to launch creative collectives, eco-enterprises, and community projects
  • Each event becomes a node of transformation, linking music, purpose, and place



We're building the next generation of social entrepreneurs, with local action tied to global sustainability goals (SDG 4.7, 8.6, 13.3).

Blastbeat doesn’t teach business in a classroom, it teaches it in real life, through something they love."
 -Principal, Northwood School

Environmental Responsibility

Our mission is climate-positive. Our events are youth-led and carbon-aware.


Every ESE appoints an Eco-CSR Manager who leads on sustainability:

  • Reducing waste and carbon at events
  • Using digital tools to calculate impact
  • Coordinating reforestation, tree planting, or school greening campaigns

We don’t just raise awareness, we raise young leaders to take measurable action.

Who We Serve


  • Students aged 14–19 from all walks of life
  • Schools seeking dynamic, future-focused learning models
  • Mentors who want to give back to the next generation
  • Communities in need of positive, creative youth engagement
  • Funders & donors who believe in scalable, real-world solutions

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