“Urban Development, a charity which provides support and advice to young people trying to make it in underground music, has spent 12 years proving that a strong social conscience doesn’t have to mean governmental do-gooding. While its foundations are philanthropic, ...
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Monday’s the night for Years & Years
“Seeing Years & Years live last year was probably the best surprise of 2013. Young Olly Alexander has the holy fire in his hands: a soulful voice with a crazy R’n’B vibe, which enables him to be simultaneously emotional and ...
Read More »Student launches war on apathy
Fifi Kara, a 19-year-old student from Croydon, has spent the last six months setting up a social enterprise which she hopes will change the way young people engage with politics. Part of the motivation behind setting up the company, called ...
Read More »Easter in the Park
Victoria Park will be hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, 19th April at the V&A Building. Youngsters are invited to join in Easter-themed arts and crafts and then go on an egg-citing egg hunt! Fun starts from 12 noon and ...
Read More »Bikers get stuck in to Jam
BMX bikers and skateboarding enthusiasts put on a fantastic display of stunts, flips and air tricks at the Urban Wheelers Jam in Victoria Park on 9th April. The fun day attracted more than 800 residents and was organised by Tower ...
Read More »Boris holds buskers comp
Boris is doing a great deal to make life worse for young Londoners, but here is one small way in which he is trying to make amends. Gigs is a music festival which is open to London-based musician aged 11-25. ...
Read More »Book now for Ballet for Kids
“Dance” and “theatre” are adult concepts, used to distinguish strictly between two different forms of self-expression. C-12 Dance Theatre entwines both dance and theatre disciplines to deliver an innovative and emotional blend of physical dance performance with a theatrical narrative. ...
Read More »Mini marathon could be the start of something big
Young people aged eleven to 17 are being given the chance to join in the London Marathon this year. They won’t have to run all 26 miles: what’s on offer is a place on the Tower Hamlets team in the ...
Read More »SUSO sponsorship celebrates stars of tomorrow
SUSO is a soft drink brand which promotes itself as a healthier alternative to other fizzy drinks. It is available in five flavours (Lemon, Apple, Orange, Berry and Tropical). Suso is a brand run by Cott, the world’s largest retailer ...
Read More »BT Sport seeks new, young FA Cup presenter
There’s just a couple of weeks left to enter BT Sport’s competition to rustle up some new, youthful TV presenting talent. And the competition has a unique prize: the lucky winner will be part of the team presenting BT Sport’s ...
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