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24 – 31 May 2014

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It’s the Brighton Youth Arts Festival. A festival for young people, by young people. If you’re between 13 – 19, or feel like you are, it’s for you.

With more than 40 events across Brighton & Hove, we are taking over the city for 1 week from 24th till 31st May 2014.

B.fest is part of the Youth Collective – a Brighton and Hove partnership of youth organisations and services.

We are part of Brighton Fringe.

B.fest Design & Marketing Team: Rosie Jones, Alicia Sheen, Megan Culpeck, Max Jeffery, Ella Wood, Ella Donegan, Josh Scott, Laurence Coles, Bevendean young women group & We are the People Too.

Cover Photo: James Kendall

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B.fest LaunchWed 21st May 7.30 – 9pm (FREE)

Join us for the launch of B.fest with live music, performance and the chance to get a taste of all the shows and projects in the 2014 Brighton Youth Arts Festival.Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, BN1 1GEwww.b-fest.org.uk

B.fest wristbands

All 13-19 years can get a B.fest wristband at the Launch event on Wednesday 21st May at the Jubi-lee Library. Keep up to date with wristband offers by liking B.fest on facebook.

Hangleton and Knoll Young Women project See Cultureground(FREE)

An art exploration of mental health and well-being featuring works in mixed media.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.hkproject.org.uk/cgi-bin/youthwork.cgi

The Brighton FringeThroughout May(FREE)

Masses of creative events, from live music, performance, comedy, dance and workshops.

Citywidewww. brightonfringe.org/

B.fest Box Office @ Jubilee Library

Keep up to date with what is going on in B.fest. All B.fest promotional information will be on display at Jubilee Library and available to take away from 21st - 31st May.

Miss RepresentedSee Cultureground(FREE)

Working with Brighton dome, Miss Represent-ed is an arts collective of aspiring young women and artists from Brighton and the local area. Here, we present a photographic exhibition that offers a unique insight into the identity and thoughts of the extraordinary young women who are Miss Represented.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.brightondome.org/join_in/live_projects/miss_represented/

Chaos VenturersSee Cultureground(FREE)

A Photography and Film project which explores what it is like to live and grow up in Brighton. The project aims to represent positive images of young people and youth culture and to challenge negative stereotypes of young people.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre

Human being: Being HumanSee Cultureground(FREE)

CMAP presents a Photographic exhibition exploring identity.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre www.cmap.org.uk

The SupernaturalSee Cultureground(FREE)

A photographic and visual arts exhibition exploring the theme of ‘The Supernatural’. The work is produced by young people who attend Allsorts Youth Project.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/

Bevendean Young Women’s GroupSee Cultureground(FREE)

A creative exploration, using Instagram, of mental health and well-being in associaiton with the trust for developing communities.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre www.trustdevcom.org.uk/

PCS ArtsSee Cultureground(FREE)

An exhibition of paintings, photographs and live dance performances in association with PCS Arts from Peacehaven Community School.

Cultureground &Pavilion Gardenswww.phcs.org.uk/

CulturegroundWed 28th May2pm - 8pmThur 29th May 2pm - 8pm(FREE)

Back for the 2nd year ‘Cultureground’ is an interactive gallery of art, sculpture and creative workshops by emerging young talent. Don’t miss the opportunity to see work from the best young artists that Brighton has to offer. For work-shops, private view and more information visit www.b-fest.org.uk

Launch: Sun 25th May2pm - 6pm

Meet the artists and see the exhibition unveiled. An event not to be missed with live acoustic acts, interactive work-shops and a skate jam.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre64 Edward St Brighton, BN2 0JR www.b-fest.org.uk

Youth ClubSee Cultureground(FREE)

Every face tells a story. Taken over the last six months, Youth Club is a direct and engaging series of portraits capturing the youth of Brighton against the city’s unseen back-drops.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrelaurenjoykennett.wix.com/portfolio

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YanosSee Cultureground (FREE)

Brighton based youth fashion brand display their work plus you can take part in an exclusive workshop. Check B.fest website for details.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre

Diamond GirlsSee Cultureground (FREE)

Diamond Girls is an exhibition of work by young women who have learnt to make and sew their own clothes.

Diamond Girls project is a partnership between Gladrags, Friends and Families of Travellers and Traditional English and Irish Travellers.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.gladragscostumes.org.uk/

PCS ArtsSee Cultureground(FREE)

An exhibition of paintings, photographs and live dance performances in association with PCS Arts from Peacehaven Community School.

Cultureground &Pavilion Gardenswww.phcs.org.uk/

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BHCC Whitehawk Girls groupSat 24th May - Sun 1st Juneall day event(FREE)

Young women from the girls group will exhibit jewellery and photography with positive messages around self esteem.

Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, BrightonBN1 1GEBHCC Youth Servicewww.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Brighton RoyalPavilionSat 24th - Sat 31st May(FREE)

Ever looked at the Pavilion building and wondered whats inside? This is your chance to check it out for FREE - Proof of age and B.fest wristband required.

Brighton PavilionRoyal Pavilion Gar-dens, Brighton BN1 1EEwww.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Tarner Community Project GallerySat 24th May 1pm - 4pm(FREE)

An exciting art display of work by the young people from Tarner Community Project.

The Old Market, Circus Street, Opposite the 24 hour diner.BN2 9QFwww.tarnerland.org.uk/

Artboxcheck b-fest.org.uk for details

Visual Art work produced by young people from Brighton and Hove Foyer.

Brighton & Hove Foyer, Pelham Street, Brighton BN1 4FA

Art in MindSee Cultureground(FREE)

Art in Mind is a youth led project for young people who have expe-rienced mental health issues either personal-ly or through family or friends. They create art to raise awareness of mental health issues. The project will be showing art pieces around mental health and resilience.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.artinmind.co.uk/

Kollektiv Gallery presentsDeath by GalleryThroughout May

Kollektiv pop-up gallery presents the exhibition ‘Death by Gallery’ featuring the work of University of Brighton students and recent graduates. Displaying artworks in various mediums, including illustration, printmaking and photography.

www.kollektivgallery.com/

Y Lounge Central Arts Smart CollectiveSat 24th - Sat 31st May(FREE)

An exhibition of art, de-sign, film, photography & music that has been produced at Y Lounge Central.

YMCA17 Marmion Road, Hove BN3 5FSBN2 9QFwww.sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Dancing DecadesSat 24th May2pm - 6pm

A dance performance inspired by the ways teenagers have danced through the last 40 years. Developed as part of Cultures Club Heritage Lottery Fund project.

Pavilion Gardens

BHCC Youth ServiceSat 24th May - Sun 1st Juneall day event (FREE)

An exhibition by young people from Carden, Whitehawk, Moulse-coomb and central brighton exploring a variety of issues that are important to them.

Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, BrightonBN1 1GEBHCC Youth Servicewww.brighton-hove.gov.uk

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Jubilee Library

Wed 21st

B.fest LAUNCH7.30pm - 9pmJubilee Library

Game of skate 7.30pm - 9pmJubilee Square

B.fest Launch

Wed 28th

AudioActive In4pm - 8pmThe Lab

Cultureground 2pm - 8pm

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Sat 24th

MYSTERY WEEKENDER

Tarner Exhibition 1pm - 4pm Circus Street

B.Outside2pm - 6pmPavilion Gardens

Tangled Feet One Million9.45pmBlack Rock

MC vs Poets 6pm - 9pm

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Thur 29th

B.collective2.30pm – 5pm BYC

She Shredders Jam, 5.30pm - 8.30pmBYC

B.Girl 7pm - 10pm

Cultureground 2pm - 8pm

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Sun 25th

MYSTERY WEEKENDER

TEXTilesWorkshop2pm - 5pmBYC

Tangled Feet Workshop4pm - 5pmBYC

In Transition FilmForum7pmBYC

Skate Jam 3pm - 6pmBYC

B.Acoustic2pm - 6pm

Cultureground Launch Event2pm - 8pm

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Fri 30th

Keep The Fires BurningBrighton Youth Theatre5.30pm - 6.45pmPreston Manor

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Tue 27th

In Transition Film11am Komedia

Behind the scenes at 2pm - 3pmBrighton Museum

Hip Hop foundation taster 4-6pmAccess to Music

AnarchistArts FairThe Cowley Club

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

Sat 31st

Urban StreetArt Day 1pm - 5pmCircus Street

Exploring Senses Guerilla Toy Hack 1pm - 4pmCircus Street

B.fest After Party7pm - 11pm

B&H Youth Service Exhibitions 10am - 5pm

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Chaos VenturersSee Cultureground(FREE)

A Photography and Film project which explores what it is like to live and grow up in Brighton. The project aims to represent positive images of young people and youth culture and to challenge negative stereotypes of young people.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centre

TAG ArtSee Cultureground(FREE)

An exhibition of film work created through the Teenage Arts Group in Brighton and Hove CAM-HS over the past year, exploring young people’s experiences in care using puppetry and film with Touched Theatre.

Cultureground &Pavilion Gardenswww.touchedtheatre.co.uk

In Transitionfilm premiereTues 27th May 11.00am (FREE)

‘In Transition’ is a European-funded Youth in Action project. The project has been a collaboration between Brighton Youth Centre and Fabrica art gallery. Participants, aged between 15 and 30 years old, have been exploring the theme of ‘In transition’, the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another, along-side Brighton Youth Centre’s filmmaker in residence, Jamie Romp. Come along to see their results at this premiere screening at the Komedia.

Screen 2 Komedia44-47 Gardner StreetBrighton BN1 1UN

In Transition Film ForumSun 25th May7.00pm (FREE)

Film Forum - ‘In Transition’ invites you to an evening of short films and discussion. A chance for young, up and coming filmmak-ers, animators and artists to exhibit and discuss their work with others. Come along and present your work or just sit back and watch.

Brighton Youth Centre64 Edward St, Brighton BN2 0JR

BITE2: Brighton and Hove Youth Poets v MCs SlamWORKSHOPS:Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May6.15pm - 7.45pmTHE BIG EVENT:Sat 24th May6.30pm, £5/£4 (£2 under 16s)

The cutting edge of word. Young rappers and performance poets do battle, representing themselves and representing their style of spoken word. Coached by the swaggering performers that bring you the city’s biggest spoken word event, The Annual Poets v MCs Battle, these performers are ready to take on the world with their energy and originality.

Venue BBrighton Youth Centrewww.biteslam.co.uk

B.fest Acoustic SessionSun 25th May2pm - 6pm (FREE)

Come chill and jam at this Sunday acoustic session.

Venue BBrighton Youth Centrewww.biteslam.co.uk

B.GirlThur 29th May5.30pm - 10pm (FREE)

An evening celebrating local female talent including a Skate Jam, female bands, football tournaments, Zine making workshops and much more.

Brighton Youth Centrewww.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk

B.fest After PartySat 31st May7.30pm - 10.30pm (FREE)

Band night with fresh local talent, come and end B.fest with a bang!

Venue BBrighton Youth Centrewww.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk

B.fest Bands and performers

cotard delusion, aim low, crisis warning, storyland, nexx, ami, optical, grasshopper, gig and the girlfriend, Panda Damage, Ella Donegan, The Poole, The indecisives

B.OutsideSat 24th May 2pm - 6pm (FREE)

Live music, dance, bands and more on the outdoors stage at Pavilion Gardens.

Pavilion Gardenswww.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk

AudioActive In The Lab Wed 28th May 4pm - 8pm (FREE)

A ‘Stick it On’ meets Open Mic event for unreleased & unsigned talent. Whether you’re a performer or bed-room producer come and hear your work through a top notch P.A system, network & get feedback from industry professionals. Includes an intimate headline performance and Q&A with a special guest. Contact info@audioactive.org.uk for details of how to get involved.

Venue BBrighton Youth Centrewww.audioactive.org.uk/

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Skate Jam @ BYCSun 25th May 3pm - 6pm (FREE)

BYC Skate Jam with lots of rad prizes and a best photograph competition.

Brighton Youth Centrewww.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk

She Shredders Skate JamThur 29th May5.30pm - 8.30pm (FREE)

She Shredders all female skate session is running their first ever jam. Open to females 13+

Brighton Youth Centrewww.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk

Image courtesy of: Sam Roberts

Firecracker Youth TheatreSat 24th May2pm - 6pm(FREE)

Young people with a passion for acting will present short perfor-mances throughout B.fest week and at the B.Outside stage in Pavilion Gardens..

Pavilion Gardenswww.brightondome.org/join_in/live_projects/firecracker_youth_theatre/

Keep The Home Fires Fri 30th May 5.30pm - 6.45pm(FREE)

Brighton Youth Theatre in partnership with Royal Pavilion and Museums in response to research into the people and events of Brighton during WW1.Book tickets in advance as numbers are limited. Please book by sending an email to: julia.box@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SDBHCC Youth Servicewww.brighton-hove.gov.uk

BandBazi Youth Heroes Assemblecheck b-fest.org.uk for details(FREE)

Come and experience youth circus theatre at its best at B.Fest!

In a world where evil adult bots and ruthless bully drones rule, a rag tag bunch of young su-perheroes are fighting to make their voices heard. Follow our bunch of oppression fighting super youths as they battle against bullying, discrimination and having to tidy their rooms.

Venue B.Brighton Youth Centrewww.bandbazi.co.uk/

One MillionTangled FeetBrighton Festival Exclusive for 2014Fri 23 & Sat 24 May, 9.45pm(FREE)

One million is an ener-getic fusion of music, poetry, acrobatics and spectacle bringing together a huge cast of young people perform-ing to probe the aspi-ration and effort, the apathy and energy that are prompted by the current high levels of youth unemployment.

Black Rock car park, Madeira Drive (far eastern end), Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 www.brightonfestival.org/event/2425/one_million/

Urban Street Art FestivalSat 31st May 1pm - 5pm(FREE)

A day with live street art, performances by young people and futsal by The Albion. Young people are welcome to turn up and perform on the day.

The Old Market, Circus Street, Opposite the 24 hour diner.BN2 9QFwww.tarnerland.org.uk/

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Guerilla Toy Hacking with Exploring SensesSat 31st May1pm - 4pm (FREE)

Exploring Senses Presents a mobile interactive experience. Come and make your own hybrid toys then see them come alive in a huge interactive projection.

The Old Market, Circus Street, Opposite the 24 hour diner. BN2 9QFwww.exploringsenses.co.uk/

TEXTIlesSun 25th May2pm - 5pm (FREE)

Explore branding in this exclusive workshop. Yanos and Exploring Senses will work with participants to create customised fashion garments using vinyl cutters and a heat press to make your own original designs.

Brighton Youth Centrewww.exploringsenses.co.uk/

CulturegroundLaunch: Sun 25th May2pm - 6pmWed 28th May2pm - 8pmThur 29th May 2pm - 8pm

Back for the 2nd year as part of B.fest, ‘Cultureground’ is an interactive gallery of art, sculpture and creative workshops by emerging young talent. Don’t miss the opportunity to see work from the best young artists that Brighton has to offer. For work-shops, private view and more information visit www.b-fest.org.uk

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.b-fest.org.uk

Miss RepresentedSee Cultureground(FREE)

Working with Brighton Dome, Miss Represented is an arts collective of aspiring young women and artists from Brighton and the local area. Here, we present a photographic exhibition that offers a unique insight into the identity and thoughts of the extraordinary young women who are Miss Represented.

CulturegroundBrighton Youth Centrewww.brightondome.org/join_in/live_projects/miss_represented/

Behind the Scenes at Brighton MuseumTues 27th May 2pm - 3pm (FREE)

Get behind the scenes of Brighton Museum and explore the many objects hidden away from the public. Discov-er and handle some of the incredible textiles of the Miao minority from South West China.Places are limited so booking is essential. Phone 03000 290902 (Mon-Fri), book in person at the muse-um, or online at www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk or email hazel.welch@bright-on-hove.gov.uk

Brighton MuseumRoyal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton BN1 1EE http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Anarchist Arts FairTues 27th Maycheck b-fest.org.uk for times(FREE)

A celebration of the punk scene that fights for justice and equality. Come along for work-shops in zine making, patch painting and other D.I.Y related activities. There will also be stalls from Schnews (a local newsreel who create documentaries on pro-test events), The Pirate Network (a mesh social network for alternative people) and Sussex An-archists (a local group of people with the aim of spreading awareness about Anarchism).

The Cowley Club12 London RoadBrighton BN1 4JASussex Anarchists

B.collective2.30 – 5pm (FREE)

The Brighton and Hove Youth Collective provides services for young people across the City: this is a chance for Young People to meet and have their say and listen to others about what should be happening at Youth and Arts project in Brighton and Hove.

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Tangled Feet Performance WorkshopSun 25th May 4pm - 5pm (FREE)

Come and and enjoy a workshop exploring the-atre and performance with highly acclaimed theatre company Tan-gled Feet.

‘Probably the most accessible and original physical theatre com-pany working in the UK today’ The Stage

Brighton Youth Centrewww.tangledfeet.com/

Hip Hop Foundation Taster SessionsTues 27th May4 - 6pm (FREE)

Hip Hop Foundation Taster Sessions:1. Rap & Lyric Writing 2. Music Production Hone your skills with professional rappers and music producers. Contact info@audioac-tive.org.uk to book your FREE place.

Access To Musicwww.audioactive.org.uk/

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Contact:

Brighton Youth Centre 64 Edward StreetBrighton, BN2 0JR

brightonyoutharts@gmail.com01273 681368

For more info on all year round projects from the Brighton and hove Youth Collective for young people check:

www.brightonandhoveyouthcollective.org.uk

B.fest Box Office @ Jubilee Library

Keep up to date with what is going on in B.fest. All B.fest promotional information will be on display at Jubilee Library and available to take away from 21st - 31st May.

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