Rich Mix Youth Takeover Festival is dedicated to young people, offering a range of creative workshops, live music events, fashion shows, film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions, gigs, industry advice and more.
The festival aims to encourage young people to access Rich Mix and other arts organisations.
This summer we plan to dedicate the building once more to young people aged 16-25. Hosting activities from 25th July – 14th August which are young-person focused or young-person led.
Day time events will be anytime between 11am-3pm and evening events will be from approximately 6pm-11:45pm
There is no fee to host an event at this festival and all events are free or low cost for 16-25yr olds.
This call out is open to:
Artists or groups of artists under 25 who would like to showcase their work.
Funding:
Rich Mix are currently seeking funding to cover some of the costs of the Youth Takeover Festival. However, should we not receive funding will still be able to offer the following:
– Free space for your workshop/event/performance
– Technical support
– Marketing support
Planning & Proposals:
We are now seeking proposals from artists, promoters and organisations that would be able to deliver events during July and August.
If you’re keen to get involved, then we’d love to hear from you. Applications close on Monday the 18th. Please email creativelearning@richmix.org.uk to get your application pack.
Please let us know if your proposal has costs attached so that we can take this into account when we come to planning the programme. We will of course keep you posted on our funding position should you send a proposal through.