People are invited to join in at Wolverhampton West Park for a creative festival showcasing talents of young people in our city.
The festival, Same Difference, is led by young people for young people aged between 11 and 18 years old and this is Wolverhampton Cultural Education Partnership (CEP) www.wolverhamptoncep.org first youth festival in partnership with the Culture and Diversity Youth Group from #YES www.youthengagementstrategy.co.uk
There will be music from local bands, open mic, dance, drumming workshops and drop-in creative sessions.
Wolverhampton CEP, which is part of Department for Educational Local Cultural Education Partnership, set up in 2015, believes children and young people should shape the city’s cultural offer and offers opportunities for 0–25-year olds across the city. Membership is made up of organisations that work with children’s and young people including cultural organisations, education settings, artist educators and teachers.
City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Economy, Councillor Stephen Simkins, said: “Children and young adults are the city’s future as they help us in developing a cultural diverse city. The Local and Wolverhampton CEP a fantastic platform for children and young people aged 0 to 25 to share their resources, knowledge and skills into the projects, events and activities that they want to be involved in.”
Same Difference is a free festival and will take place at West Park, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PH today (Monday 29 August) from 1pm until 5pm.
