Wandsworth Youth Mayor and Deputy Mayor at WAF2024

Young and Creative

Get stuck in with opportunities for 13-25 year-olds to be part of Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture year.

A core focus of our London Borough of Culture is to empower Wandsworth's next generation of creatives, offering opportunities for young people within the borough. By working closely with youth clubs and local youth services, we aim to strengthen pathways for young people from all backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to contribute to our borough’s vibrant culture and heritage.

Rock The Grand - Competition Callout

Ages 12 - 19? Apply to take part in Rock The Grand - the ultimate band competition in Wandsworth.

Roehampton Base Cultural Fashion Show

Mon 5 Jan

Young people at Roehampton Base Youth Club explored their cultural heritage through fashion, photography and dance.

Wandsworth Young Historians Competition 2025/2026

Mon 8 Dec

The Wandsworth Young Historian competition aims to encourage young people to explore and engage with their own local history. Enter by 17 April 2026.

Rock The Grand - Competition Callout

Wed 3 Dec

Ages 12 - 19? Apply to take part in Rock The Grand - the ultimate band competition in Wandsworth.

Story Catchers

Empowering young people to document the oral histories of African, Caribbean and Asian elders in Wandsworth.

Group of young people gathered around man reading newspaper (made from props) reaching towards him, on a stage

UPLIFT Festival

UPLIFT was an exciting new youth theatre and performance festival created by and for young people across the borough of Wandsworth.

Young Reporters and Reviewers

Creative Careers

Explore helpful online resources from creative organisations and discover different paths into a creative career through the Wandsworth Creative videos profiling local creatives.