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.

Young & Creative Projects

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.

Story Catchers

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

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.

London Borough of Culture Internships

Thu 16 Oct

Nine young people are taking their first steps into creative careers with paid internships at Wandsworth arts and culture organisations.

Young Reporters and Reviewers

A free project for those aged 14 – 19, living or studying in Wandsworth, to learn the skills to become a broadcaster or arts reviewer.

Next Generation: News & Opportunities

White woman wearing grey vest and dark grey striped scarf, smiling with her eyes closed, in front of Battersea Arts Centre building

Exploring a London Borough of Culture Internship - Shanti's Experience

Sun 15 Feb

Shanti, one of the nine young people taking steps into creative careers with paid London Borough of Culture internships, tells us about her experience.

Group of young people on stage, singing and playing instruments, with spotlights

Rock The Grand Finalists Announced!

Mon 9 Feb

The finalists for Rock The Grand, the ultimate band competition in Wandsworth, have now been announced!

What's a London Borough of Culture Internship Like? Interview with Cultural Intern Sadie

Sun 8 Feb

Sadie, one of the nine young people taking steps into creative careers with paid London Borough of Culture internships, speaks to us about her experience.

Roehampton Base Cultural Fashion Show

Mon 5 Jan

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

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.

Want to make something amazing happen in Roehampton?

Wed 8 Oct

Aged 18-25 and live in Roehampton? Our Trainee Producers Scheme will teach you to plan and deliver your own community art project. Apply by 3 Nov.

Share Your Stories: Story Catchers

Thu 12 Jun

We're looking for Global Majority people aged 65 or over with a story to tell about life in Wandsworth.

A Brightly Coloured Mural With Smiling Faces And Colourful London Skyline.By Garlic Designs

Bringing Colour and Culture to Future First Wandsworth

Fri 7 Mar

Garret Monahan from Garlic Designs shares an insight into his creative process and the inspiration for his new public mural In Battersea.

Shania's Story: Winstanley Internship

Tue 13 Aug

In Summer 2024, Shaniah and Leah – two young residents of the Winstanley and York Road estates, spent a week exploring their local culture scene.

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.