AMP Kingston is a new project we are aspiring to deliver in 2022, responding to an identified community need to better understand and access the borough’s rich music heritage.  The project will focus on these three areas:

• Connection to young people – the translation of heritage to young people within the community. Young people are key to CY’s work so this project will ensure an integral link between past and present

• Creativity and Heritage as active co-partners – in RPM, there was less focus on the creation of new art. To activate the legacy of the project, the heritage uncovered will be used as a greater springboard for inspiring a wider variety of arts forms, not only music.

• Gigs and live music venues – This new project actively builds on the brilliant resources from Kingston RPM but firmly places young people at the heart, building a sustainable legacy for future generations.

The Programme Manager will provide leadership to ensure the strategic overview, outcomes and project deliverables are achieved at an excellent standard, including monitoring and evaluation.

For the full job description, all specific application guidelines and information surrounding the project please click here.

If you have any queries or questions for us then please don’t hesitate to contact our General Manager, Natalie Chan, on admin@creativeyouthcharity.org. Deadline for this role is Friday 25 February 2022 at 12pm GMT.

Monday 24 January, 7pm BST

Panelists and Chair to be revealed very soon, stay tuned on our social media channels to find out who will be taking part in our very first ‘So You Wanna Change the Arts’ session. This new addition to our free webinar programme allows you to be involved in the discussion relating specifically to participation and change to the industry.

You can register your attendance .

Panel members:

Chair – Laura Sedgwick
Panelist – Robin Lyons (Ergon Theatre)
Panelist – Megan Willett (The Knot)
Panelist – Josephine Owen (The Knot)

Laura is a London-based theatre producer and co-ordinator. For the last several years she has worked on UK commercial theatre productions, mainly in the West End and on UK tours. Originally a participant of the Stage One trainee producer scheme, she has since worked as an independent producer, and is now working for National Theatre Productions.

Throughout 2020 and 2021, whilst not working in theatre in a paid capacity, they spent their time self-educating and engaging with sustainability in theatre, alongside joining various voluntary organisations. She is currently a declarer with Culture Declares an Emergency.

Robin is one of the co-founders of Ergon Theatre – a company that makes performance based work about the climate crisis and futures. Ergon wants to make climate science more accessible to people in educational, entertaining and empowering ways. They believe the arts have a huge role to play as a communicating bridge between the science community and the public. Ergon’s debut show The Wicked Problem premiered on the main stage at Contact during COP26. Ergon are or have been supported by organisations including MIF21, M6 Theatre, HOME, Contact, ARC Stockton, Julie’s Bicycle, Broadway Green Alliance, The Lowry, RFK Human Rights, Bolton Octagon.

Outside of the world of climate theatre making, Robin is a writer, public speaker and award winning actor. Robin’s acting credits include winning ‘best performance’ at MCR Culture Awards for his work with Louise Wallwein’s Hidden and a role in the upcoming final series of Peaky Blinders. Robin most recently performed in Ergon’s debut at Contact.

The Knot is a multidisciplinary design studio, founded by Josephine Owen and Megan Willett. As driven individuals, they combine their passion for research, education and storytelling to form a strong duo – a knot.

Megan is currently a freelance animator and designer based in Peterborough. As a curious creative, they always aim to insight positive change, raise awareness and communicate the complex. Josie is a designer from London who loves experimenting with design to evoke a positive change in the minds of her audiences. Her working process relies heavily on research and the testing of materials to story tell, educate and inform. In her work her aim is to always teach others and herself something new.

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast/webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity.

This series is part of CY’s wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.

The poem was launched at our Creative Youth Connects event at Not My Beautiful House on 18 November. Listen below to find out about our five key areas of activity and how some of our brilliant young people benefit from their work with us.

Creative Youth is thrilled to share with you some exciting developments for our charity and our annual, much-loved summer festival. This is an opportunity for us to connect with you, have you as part of our onward journey and for you to meet our team in person.

There will be drinks and nibbles as well as short speeches and performances from some of the young artists we are working with, as well as plenty of opportunity to chat and connect in a relaxed, informal environment.

Managed by Union of Kingston Students and Studio KT1, Not My Beautiful House is a new multi-purpose venue showcasing creativity from Kingston students, alumni and small businesses. 80% of every sale goes straight back to the creative. If you wish to attend please get into contact with our General Manager, Natalie Chan, on hello@creativeyouthcharity.org

Doors Open: 6pm
Event Start: 6:30pm
Event Finish: 8:00pm

‘Taste of Kingston’ will see a breadth of activity enliven high streets around the town. Expect pop up street food stalls, drinks offers, tastings and creative workshops which celebrate Kingston as a hub of global cuisine!

By following our trail map – which can be found below and also in businesses dotted around the town centre – you can journey around exciting activities, uncover some new food hotspots and support businesses right on your doorstep!

At the first stop on the trail, a street artist will be creating a mural at the Undercroft site. We will be facilitating a creative workshop so that people can come down and add to the mural over the course of five days.

From there, you can join the ‘Taste of Kingston’ trail and take a journey around the world, without leaving Kingston’s town centre.

Head over to our what’s on page to get involved and see the full event listings and click here to view our ‘Taste of Kingston’ map and leaflet as a PDF.

TRAIL MAP

MAP LISTINGS:

1) The Undercroft – Community Artwork,

Wednesday 24th – Sunday 28th
11am – 3:30pm

LeSpleenArt will be running community art workshops for you to express what your community means to you. Expect collaborative making, street art stenciling, spray painting and more!

2) Chakra – Indian Street Food + Wraps
Thursday 25th & Friday 26th | 3pm – 5:00pm

Chakra will be offering a selection of Indian Street Food + Wraps for you to sample at a pop-up stall outside their restaurant on Kingston’s beautiful riverside.

3) Haché – Parisian Brunch,
Everyday | 10am – 1pm

Make a trip down to Kingston’s riverside and try the latest addition to Haché’s cocktail menu ‘The Elderflower Spritz’ and conjure up the image of a Parisian brunch.

4) Woody’s – Taste of Kingston DJ Set,
Friday 26th | 6:30pm-9pm

Come down to Woody’s to taste their Chicago inspired food menu, enjoy a selection of first-class drinks from around the world, and immerse yourself in a DJ set from Melissa Baksh.

5) The Cheeky Pea – Give Chickpeas a Chance,
Thursday 25th | 12pm to 4pm | Saturday 27th | 11am – 12:30pm & 3pm – 5pm

Hummus making kits are offered at this local favourite to take away and try at home. Whilst you’re there, check out a selection of hummus tasting, chickpea jar decorating and a food quiz!

6) Kingston Historic Market,
Everyday | 10am – 5pm

Wander around this vibrant street food scene and try everything from Vietnamese Pho and Mexican Burritos to Vegan Burgers, and even Moroccan Grill Wraps. Make sure to check out the wide range of beautiful Christmas stalls also located in the Square.

7) 7000 Jars of Beer – Drink Around the World,
Saturday 27th | 1pm – 4pm

Kingston’s first bottle shop is the definition of a world drink destination. Sample drinks that might have been shipped in from the four corners of the world or pedal biked straight to the shop door.

8) Castle Street – Asian Lunch Spot,

One of the best spots for a Pan-Asian lunch stop in Kingston. Wander down Castle Street and see JOA Korean Takeaway, stop for fresh Asian cuisine at Yoriya or try sushi at Kokoro.

9) The Fighting Cocks – Live Rock & Daring Drinks,
Friday 26th | 7:30pm

Kingston’s hard-hitting rock and exciting live-music scene come together with a huge selection of draft beers, lavish cocktails and seductive real ales. Grab a drink and join ‘The Fighting Cocks Presents Blind river, Earthtide and Dirt Royal, Hard hitting rock and incredible riffs’.

Map Designed By:
Himali Patil (Designer)
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