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a performer singing into a microphone
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Creating
Futures through
the Arts

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FUSEBOX

A creative space for young people where ideas and imaginations will be sparked and dreams realised.

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FUSE International

FUSE International is an annual arts festival which takes place in Kingston upon Thames. FUSE is home to international young artists under 30. FUSE will return 25 June - 4 July 2027.

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Get involved

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
What's On

Visit Us

Want to learn more about Creative Youth, get involved in FUSE International, or find out what’s on at our multi-arts space, FUSEBOX?

Come and visit us in Kingston!

 

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

Max Percy & Friends
Creative Talent Programme
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A group of dancers rehearse in an open-plan minimalist studio

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.

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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?

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Latest at Creative Youth

One year on… FUSEBOX is back

One year on... FUSEBOX is back. We are delighted to announce that FUSEBOX is reopening after over a year of closure following two devastating flood incidents in 2025.

What’s on

Find out what's happening & how you can get involved
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FUSE International

FUSE International is an annual arts festival which takes place in Kingston upon Thames. FUSE is home to international young artists under 30. FUSE will return 25 June - 4 July 2027.

Donate

As an individual you can make a single donation, set up a regular donation or organise a fundraising event. Every amount can make a difference.