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 youth engagement programme for the 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.

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

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Youth Club Micro-Commissions

Wandsworth-based youth clubs can apply for up to £1,000 to run a creative, cultural or heritage project, with and for their young people.

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Take part in Group 64’s Playwriting Competition in collaboration with Theatre503

We want to hear stories from as many young people in the London Borough of Wandsworth as possible.

No experience necessary
Two age categories 14-16 or 17-19
You can write a 30-40 minute play or a 5 minute short play or scene

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any young person 14-19 who lives or goes to school or college in the London Borough of Wandsworth

TIMELINE

Closing Date for Scripts: 8th September

Finalists announced: 14th October

Finalist plays rehearsed week of the 27th October

Performances: 20th, 21st, 22nd November

Find out more

London Borough of Culture Young People Projects

Get involved with these opportunities for young people

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Become a Young Reporter

Step into the shoes of a radio broadcaster with Riverside Radio and earn how to conduct interviews with artists and event organisers.

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Become a Young Producer

Get into the heart of Wandsworth's London Borough of Culture year by learning skills to design your own event.

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Become a Young Reviewer

Want to see free theatre, dance, circus, exhibitions, spoken word performances and more - and get your reviews published?

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Young People’s Online Creative Careers Resources

Are you interested in kickstarting a career in the creative industries, but don’t know where to start? Look no further!

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Wandsworth Creatives

Interested in a job that’s creative? Want to find out more about what’s involved? Wandsworth is full of creative people working in a diverse range of careers.