It is at the heart of the culture scene in Croydon, and 25 years on is stronger than ever.

Teachers and students at the BRIT School for the Performing Arts and Technology celebrated the school's quarter century landmark in style on September 28.

Principal of the BRIT school Stuart Worden said they need to be at the "cutting edge of British innovation."

"As we look to our future we remain committed to the power of arts and vocational education.

"In our first 25 years we have maintained dizzy heights and the 7,000 students that have passed through the BRIT school’s doors have made an astonishing contribution to the economic and cultural life of this country. I am passionately ambitious to maintain those standards."

He wasn't the only one excited about the school's future.

Chief executive of BPI and BRIT Awards Geoff Taylor said starting the school was an ambitious plan, but was happy to see it flourish all these years later.

“The school makes its mark on so much of Britain’s creative output, but, with government cuts to its funding, its ability to keep producing outstanding musicians, actors, dancers and other creative talent is under threat.

"That is why it is imperative to map out a new vision for the school’s future that will help to preserve its world class status.

“Technology, which is rapidly being shaped by artificial intelligence and virtual reality, will continue to transform peoples’ lives and the School must be allowed to continue all the brilliant work it has done in its first 25 years.”