Free Arts Events and Workshops in East London
If you pop into East London’s Rich Mix this August don’t be surprised to find yourself in the midst of an explosion of creative activity as the arts centre gives over to the Rich Mix Youth Takeover Festival for 22 days of free workshops, performances and gigs for those aged 16 – 25.
Expect to find young people getting writing masterclasses from playwrights in the green room, hula hooping in the main space, making zines in the gallery, blogging, vlogging, or just catching preview performances of two hotly anticipated shows before they hit the Edinburgh Fringe later in the month in the upstairs theatre.
What’s on
Whether you’re planning a career in the arts, or just after some summer fun, there are plenty of free events to suit you. Musicians can join in with a whole range of workshops, from joining in with the Grand Union Youth Orchestra or experiment with making music from iPads and Thereminis in Heart n Soul’s Do Your Own Thing.
Music Performances
Budding YouTube stars can get top vlogging tips in The Art Of Vlogging, and meet a pro fashion and beauty blogger and Somewhere_to winner in Blog Beauty.
It’s also a great opportunity to try new things. Those feeling brave can learn circus skills with the glamorous Marawa’s Majorettes before showing off their new hobby at the free Hula Disco in the evening.
Or if you’re just after some fun on a Saturday night, don’t miss the free gigs brought to you by #IITSPIRATION, Battersea Arts Centre’s Beatbox Academy, and EPI Centre’s Get Gully.
And don’t forget that it’s all FREE!
The Rich Mix cinema are also offering a fab offer to all attendees who want to relax in front of a great film with their new-found friends after a hard day workshopping, with £5 tickets – so cheap you don’t have to feel guilty about getting popcorn.
Full listings and booking information can be found on richmix.org.uk
What: Rich Mix Youth Takeover Festival 2015
When: Sat 1 August – Sat 22 August
Where: 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.
Cost: Free
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