ASPIRE
Are you a creative individual and would you like to develop your skills and become a creative freelancer? If your answer is 'YES'....We have an exciting new programme for creative freelancers called 'ASPIRE'. The programme is designed to train creative individuals aged 16-30 to develop their skills and talents in order to access the creative industry.
ScribersHive
ScribersHive is a new platform for writers, storytellers and change makers! Where young people can share their thoughts and opinions on various social issues and topics that matter to them.
Truth on the Roof
Our new series called 'Truth on the Roof', that will cover poetry, spoken word, music and freestyle on conscious topics! Drop us a line if you'd like be share your conscious truth!
The Collective
The Collective is a unique opportunity designed to support young aspiring musicians to develop their talent and produce socially conscious music relevant to the world we live in today.
ROOTS LDN 2019
A community research project exploring the root causes of youth violence in London
Elevate Graduate Training Programme
This programme is designed to help recent graduates from London Metropolitan University to develop their skills in preparation for the working world.
Storytelling Programme 2019
YWF Young Ambassadors
A Westminster based social foundation, helping to give the youth a voice.
Community Dinner 2019
Every year during the month of Ramadan we deliver a community dinner at a homeless shelter. Get in touch to support us!
Creative Competition 2018
ScribersHive & Paddington Arts are working together to bring to you a unique competition. What does 'Faith, Identity & Belonging' mean to you share your story or photograph which you feel captures your idea and you could win £100!
Voices of The Movement
Voices of the Movement Album Cover
The Hole in The Sock of Emigration
This project was a partnership with Human Lex Instytut to create a unique international project between Poland and the UK. The project seeked to raise awareness of homelessness with the intention of dissolving negative stereotypes.
I Remember Srebrenica
In 2016, we delivered an event honouring the victims and survivors of the Bosnian Genocide through the use of poetry, music and spoken word. Click here to learn more...
Voices of Redemption
The Voices of Redemption project used creative arts to tackle the stigma associated with ex-offenders and provides a platform for this marginalized group to get their voices heard. Click to learn more...
One Story: Our Voice
One Story, Our Voice Event Poster
The Guardian: Youth Tell Us
Youth Tell Us is an online column that allows young people to offer their perspective on the issues that affect them as well as current affairs.
Arab Spring, English Autumn
You Press helped and took part in the Arab Spring, English Autumn (ASEA) project. They explored these themes using creative and therapeutic processes such as art and meditation. Their individual and collaborative pieces were displayed at a pop-up exhibition at P21 Gallery.
You Press & Idea Store Open Mic
You Press helped Idea Store organize their first Open Mic Afternoon on Saturday 27th September 2014.
The Lost Generation
In 2012 when young people were labelled as the lost generation, You Press delivered their first ever poetry and spoken word event to challenge this label. Young poets and spoken word artists performed their work on The Lost Generation (on Friday 30th November 2012).
Poplar Harca’s Street Festival: Life’s a Beach
You Press helped Poplar Harca deliver the Chrisp Street Festival ‘Life's A Beach’
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