WHY? Festival 2018

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WHY? What's Happening for the Young? is a festival that celebrates youth rights and youth voice.

The WHY? festival took place over one weekend during b-side 2018 festival.  Produced and programmed by our current cohort of [intransit] Producers - a group of five under 25s who were particularly interested in social activism, young people's rights and developing their skills in producing. 

WHY? What's Happening for the Young? is a festival that celebrates youth rights and youth voice. The festival is inspired by the UN Conventions on The Rights of The Child and the workshops, performances and discussions the [intransit] Producers have programmed are all based on Articles of interest to the local Portland youth community. 

Supported by: South Bank Centre, The Bay Theatre and Studios

Funded by: Big Lottery Fund, Dorset Community Foundation, Weymouth & Portland Council, Dorset County Council and Activate Performing Arts

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'We Could Be Heroes" by Bootworks Theatre and students from Budmouth College

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Trapped

Quiet Bell Tent
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“What does trapped mean to you?”

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Photo of Katie Ingram-King. Photo by Georgina Bolt.
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WHY? Youth Music

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Drop In Activity at WHY? Festival

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Portland
Open Discussion Tent hosted by [intransit] Producers | Free

Thurs 13 – Sat 15, 10am – 3pm | Easton Gardens, DT5 1BY. Age guidance: Please check

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WHY? Mental Health Discussion

Community 2000 Centre
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***POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

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Community 2000 Centre
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