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Young people get creative at Creating Futures Youth Fair
At the event last Friday young people participated in workshops on dance, fashion, design, film and video, animation, journalism, creative writing and drama. During the sessions, young people had the opportunity to try out their DJing, filming and even puppet making skills.
Information on courses, apprenticeships and work experience was available. In addition, organisations from the creative industries sector such the Almeida Theatre, Freeport Records and the Guardian were on hand to give advice on how to break into the music industry, set up your own business and run your own event.
Ade, who participated in the illustration workshop and music workshop (run by EC1 Music), said: “The illustration workshop was really good. I learned to design logos.”
The event was organised by Circle 33 Housing Trust, part of affordable housing provider
Circle Anglia, in partnership with the Kings Place Music Foundation, the Islington Council, Targeted Youth Support, and the Islington Housing Group.
Sadiq, another participant, said: “The workshop about the music industry was really good. I learned a lot – I didn’t know there were so many different jobs in the industry.”
The event is part of an ongoing programme of training, employment and education opportunities run by Circle 33 Housing Trust o enhance the Life Chances of young people in the community.
Sussan Rassoulie, community development partnership manager for Circle 33, said: “We know from our work with young people that many of them are interested in finding out more about careers in creative industries. Bringing together experts from the industry is a great way for young people to get a real insight into the types of careers they can pursue and find out more.”
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Photos © Chris Tribble
