Creating
Futures through
the Arts

FUSE International

Formerly IYAF, FUSE International is an annual arts festival which takes place in Kingston upon Thames. FUSE is home to international young artists under 27. Returning 30 June – 9 July 2023.

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Creative Youth has a busy calendar of arts projects, created in collaboration with diverse groups of young people. Want to join us? Find out how

Community, Learning & Participation

We are proud of our place at the heart of the Kingston community
What's on now

Welcome to FUSEBOX!

Creative Youth is entering an exciting time in our 14-year history as we further evolve our year-round offer through a new creative space, FUSEBOX, in our beloved Kingston.

The space will operate in addition to FUSE International, and our other programmes of work. 

"I really admire what Creative Youth do, which is put their artists first."

Max Percy & Friends
Creative Talent Programme

About us

Established in 2009, we were born out of a simple ambition: to enable every young person to realise their potential through the arts.

What we do

Whether organising the biggest youth arts festival in the UK, running our new creative space or our year-round training programmes and events, there is always something going on.  

Support us

Our industry-leading work would not be possible without our amazing band of supporters. Could you be one of them?

Latest at Creative Youth

FUSEBOX Officially Launches!

We were pleased to officially launch our brand new creative multi-arts space, FUSEBOX, in the presence of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO last month.

AMPlify – UPCYCLE: FUSEBOX (Episode 2)

Welcome to the second episode of AMPlify, the podcast from Creative Youth’s AMP Kingston heritage project, exploring art, music and pop fashion in the Kingston borough from 1960s to present day.

Best of FUSE International – 2023 Award Winners

FUSE International 2023 has come to a close after ten days filled with inspiring performers and creatives from across the world. Each year, the FUSE International Awards recognise and celebrate the amazing companies and performances who have excelled and captivated their audiences with their work.

Meet our new Young Creative Panel!

We are excited to share with you our fantastic new bunch of Young Creatives who will be with us help steering positive change until 2025!