Developing your creative side is easy at Kent. You could produce written, video or audio content at our student media centre; join a drama, dance or stand-up society; sing in a choir; play in a band or in our symphony orchestra. We are a dynamic and diverse community full of ideas creating exciting new perspectives from a range of backgrounds. Check out some of our creative student societies below, get involved and make Kent the start of your story!
Kent Sing
You don't need to have the best voice, if you have a love for singing that's all that matters. Sing in a group arrangement or solo in themed jam sessions covering every genre!
KTV
Kent Television is the student television station for the University of Kent, with a studio based in the Student Media Centre and a department operating on the Medway Campus
T24 Drama
Do you have a passion for drama? T24 put on around 18 shows per year. Whether you want to be in the spotlight, or set the stage, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with!
ARTPAD
ARTPAD is a community for artists of any level of experience of skill. Aiming to refine their skills, experiment with new materials and share work with each other.
Canterbury Student Radio
Canterbury Student Radio covers both the University of Kent and Canterbury Christchurch. Whether you want to be behind the scenes, or live on air - there is plenty to get involved with!
K-Pop Dance
A society focused on K-pop, providing beginner-friendly classes, housing a competition-driven dance team, and non-dance related k-pop socials and games.
Fiction Addiction
One for the bookworms! Fiction Addiction meet weekly to discuss their book of the month - as chosen by polls of members - as well as hosting loads of other socials.
Kent Dance
Whether you’ve been dancing your whole life or have never danced at all, Kent Dance is for you! They run weekly classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, Street and Musical Theatre.
Kent DJ Society
Whether you are an experienced DJ, looking to start mixing or just love electronic music and attending raves and festivals, this is the place for you! From house and garage to dnb and techno.
Kent Gospel Choir
Kent Gospel Choir – a family that sings together, fellowships together and creates a safe space for musical and spiritual growth - and of course, University Gospel Choir of the Year!
Kent Karaoke
Perfect for singers who don't take themselves too seriously, or those who aren't singers at all! All you need is a voice that's willing to sing!
Kent Tamil Dance
Gaana is a form of street dance that originates from the South of India. It is an upbeat energetic dance form belonging to the folk genre typically danced to with percussion instruments.
Kent Spoken Word
Kent Spoken Word is a safe, supportive, and uplifting space for anyone to write about what resonates with them. Find your style and gain the confidence to tell your story
Kent Video Gaming Society
Kent Video Game Society is a group dedicated to creating gaming events, both in person and online and creating a fun gaming community for everyone at the University of Kent!
Live Music
If you're a performer, or a musician looking for band members, come along to a Kent Live Music Society event and make music!
Kent Music
Kent Music brings together university musicians of a huge range of backgrounds. They put on concerts with their plethora of groups and bands, bringing musicians together.
Musical Theatre
As the University of Kent’s main outlet for all things Musical Theatre, MTS aims to provide a fun and professional environment for members to get involved in.
Rock and Metal
Do you love rock or metal but feel like you can't share your passion? Then this is the society for you! RAMS do pub crawl, gigs, jam sessions and everything in-between!
Salsa
Everyone is welcome! From complete beginners to more seasoned dancers you will find classes adapted to your level! No equipment or partner required either.
Stand Up Comedy
This is the perfect society for anyone who wants to practice their performance skills, gain more confidence, or just wants to laugh with others performing.
That's Sew Crafty
That's Sew Crafty is an inclusive fiber based arts society on campus. Encouraging people to take time off from uni to unwind, relax and chat with people who also share a love of arts.
Therapeutic Art
A friendly community of students who like to take a break from their busy lives and studies once a week to get creative. With a wide range of activities, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy!
TinkerSoc
Where on campus do you go if you want to do some sewing? Maybe you have an itch to turn something on a lathe or want to send a radio wave around the world? TinkerSoc is the society for Kent's makers!
TNT Improv and Sketch Comedy
TNT aim to bring humour to people's lives. Get thinking on your feet with impov or jump into sketch comedy through collaboration and put on a show!
UKC Swifties
UKC Swifties is a society run by and for fans of Taylor Swift. Everyone is welcome, whether your a mega-fan, or you just like to dance it out to Shake It Off. This is the place for you.
Colyer-Fergusson building
Purpose-built music space with outstanding acoustics,
Colyer Fergusson is the perfect place for our student orchestra, big band, chorus and chamber choir to perform. It’s next to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, which houses a cinema, theatre and café and offers special rates for students