We have a busy programme of events for young people to get involved with during holiday and term times. Please keep checking back regularly to see what's on offer.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are planning a very special master class in film for young people interested in developing their skills.  The master class is in the final stages of planning and more details will be on the website soon.  If you are interested please contact the office. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Premix youth music nights are back.  The first Friday of every month at 7.30.  See the best local talent in a safe and fun place.  Check out www.youth4youth.co.uk for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Kingswood Foundation Urban Academy of the Arts is now running.  Three courses with master artists are available for young people.  Mondays  Hip Hop dance and Wednesdays  - youth theatre, Thursdays - Fusion Dance.  All courses will develop your skills, stage techniques and form a dance and youth theatre company.  You will have the opportunity to produce and perform at local events.  For more information call the office or put in 'Urban academy' to facebook and become a fan!.  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Urban-Academy/152633925551?ref=ts
 
 
 
 
 
 
We won!!  The Young people running Youth 4 Youth have been awarded the most prestigious prize in youth work today.  They received their award in London from Sir Trevor MCDondal and Ed Balls (Secratary of State for Children and Young People).  Check out our Youth 4 Youth Facebook Ppage for more photos.  Congratulations!!!!
 
The Philip Lawrence awards at the most prestigious youth work awards in the UK.  The celebrate the best and most inspiring youth work with a particular focus on projects that reduce crime.  Youth 4 Youth have been shortlisted for this years prize and will hear if they are the winners at the BAFTAS on tuesday.  for more information check out www.philiplawrenceawards.net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks to all who came to the Christmas lights switch on.  It was a great evening showing off the best of youth talent in Kingswood to over 1000 people - and no rain!!.  We'll update the photos soon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fusion Dance - Will start again on the 5th November at 4.30pm
The group is meeting every Thursday evening in Studio 1 of the Kingswood Foundation at 5pm.  The group is open to anyone between 11-19 and will be working towards performances during the year.  The group will be working with nationally renowned artist CLeo Lake. DVD's of the week residency and the Fusion performance are now available to buy for £5 each.  Please contact the office to place your order.   Check out photos by clicking here
 
For more information dowload the flyer here or the schedule here call 0117 947 7948, info@kfl.org.uk for more information. 
 
 
 
 
Fightstar have been confirmed as the headline act for Youth 4 Youth 2009!
 
This years major youth arts festival will be held on the 5th September at the Kingswood Foundation.  You can buy tickets at the Bristol ticket shop www.bristolticketshop.com or pop into the Kingswood Foundation between during office hours.  Tickets are £5.  For more information on how to get involved please go to www.youth4youth.co.uk
 
Kis DJ's Raheem and MC Frilla will be there too!!
 
 
Aardman animations and the Bristol Old vic young company will be at the heart of this years summer masterclasses for young people at the Kingswood Foundation.
 
Ian Whitlock (a senior animator at Aardmans) and Ian Tidbury (Director of the Bristol Old Vic young company) will be running master classes during two weeks of workshops for young people.  The Performing arts week begins on the 17-21st August and a visual arts week between 24-28th August.  For more information and to book a place please contact the Kingswood Foundation office.  Cost £50 per week (open to 13-19 years old).  Subsidised places are available.  The enqiry form can be downloaded here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Kingswood Foundation annual report for 2008 is now available.
 
We had an amazing year of continued expansion and we now work with over 4000 young people a year.  To find out more click here to go to the annual report
 
Premix!! - Next date to be confirmed
 
Last month was our biggest Premix youth band night yet with about 300 people coming.  The atmosphere was great and all had a good time.  Our next Premix will be announced after the main youth 4 youth event in september- See you there!  For more information on Youth 4 Youth check out www.youth4youth.co.uk 
 
 
15 Young people have made 5 films with the BBC to be screened next week.
15 young people from dissadvantaged backgrounds have been working with BBC producers, directors, cameramen and actors to produce 5 films.  With the support of the Kingswood Foundation the young people have scripted and produced the films that were shown on the 19th May at the BBC studios in front of an invited audience. The films will be available to download soon.
 
 
 
 
 
2 Young volunteers in Youth 4 Youth have won 'Young VOlunteer of the year award' in South Gloucestershire.
Rhiannon Hunter (19) was given the award by South Gloucestershire Council for coordinating youth 4 youth for 2 years.  She met with the Chair and leaders of the Council to receive her award.
Dan Marks (17) received his award from National Volunteering organisation V for his work on Youth 4 Youth 2008.  He received his award at a ceremony for young volunteers in the area.  Congratulations to both of you.  You deserve it.  To find out more about youth 4 youth go to www.youth4youth.co.uk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Youth 4 Youth the main event!!
If you are between 13-25 and want to get involved in organising this years main event then come along to the Kingswood Foundation - we meet on Thursdays at 6pm.   We expect over 2000 people to come to Youth 4 Youth - the biggest youth arts event in Bristol! It's hard work and we are looking for dedicated volunteers to help out.  We provide training and support and you will get loads of experience and contacts.  Most of all though - you'll have fun.
 
For more information on Youth 4 Youth check out www.youth4youth.co.uk 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hip Hop Classes on Mondays

 

Local dancer Ben Nash is running Hip Hop and Breakdance sessions for all ages from 5pm on Mondays in Studio 1.  It's part of the national B Boy circle.  Classes run between 5-8pm every Monday.  Just turn up and have a go.
 
 
 
 The Youth 4 Youth team were invited to London as finalists in this years Shine 09 (sponsored by the Youth Action Network and T-Mobile.
The awards recognise the best youth volunteering projects from across England.  Youth 4 youth was chosen as one of the 5 finalists!  Unfortunatley we didn't win but we are one of the top 5 and we had a good time anyway - congratulations on all the hard work guys.  Check out this link for more details http://www.youthactionnetwork.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=700
 
 
  The Kingswood Foundationhas teamed up with the Media Trust and the BBC in Bristol to bring you a unique 7 week course in film making.
Young People between the ages of 14 and 21 can take part starting on the 24th February.  We are particularly looking for young people who've had a hard start in life and who wouldn't have been able to take a chance like this before.  If this is you, or you know someone who would be interested please call the Kingswood Foundation office.  Or for more information click here.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Don't let it go to waste.
 
 
  
 
 
 
Kingswood's got talent
  
It was great to see over 1000 people at our show in the Kingswood shopping centre.  Marrissa Billeteri from the X factor helped GWR switch on the lights in the shopping centre.  The evening showed off the best of our talent in Kingswood including The Fourtones, World champion Irish dancers, Hip hop crew, internationally renowned Ten Sing and our very own Antony James! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Youth 4 Youth - 13th September 2008 - was an amazing success

Nearly 1000 people came to this years event despite Royworld cancelling at the last minute.  The sun shone and everyone had a great time watching the bands and taking part in a range of workshops and activities.  Bush and Troy from GWR Bristol presented the Fuel with the Y4Y factor Prize and the whipped up a storming performance to finish the day.  The Pictures are now up - click below to check them out!! Here's to 2009!!

  
 For a full review have a look at www.youth4youth.co.uk
  
Check out the GWR website for more photos of the event  http://www.gwrfmbristol.co.uk/photoWallPhoto.asp?wallid=44999