Youth Leadership Collective is back!
Your Voice. Your Stage. Your Future.
Join a collective of 16-21 year-old young performers and creatives where your ideas take centre stage.
You'll be mentored by Ashlee Elizabeth Lolo – writer, award-winning journalist and facilitator, whose work includes the BBC, Channel 4, National Theatre, Talawa Theatre Company and Birmingham Hippodrome.
Be rewarded for your commitment. Receive £30 per session in All4One vouchers, plus artist workshops, creative mentoring, skills development and great snacks.
Together you'll create bold new performance, produce live events, develop a collective manifesto, showcase your talent and use your voice to make an impact.
This isn't a drop-in. We're looking for young people who are ready to commit, collaborate and create something unforgettable.
Details
When: Wednesdays, 5pm - 7pm (Oct 2026 - May 2027, term time)
Where: Warwick Arts Centre
Short Film
Want to see what sort of thing you’ll create? Here’s the short film last year’s collective created:
How to apply
Simply answer the below 3 questions, and send us a response:
1. Why do you want to join the collective?
2. What does the arts mean to you?
3. What are you passionate about?
Get creative!
Respond to the theme home in any way you like—poetry, performance, dance, film, music, or something completely original. We can't wait to see what you create!
Where to apply
Submit your application via any one of the following:
Form: Complete this Microsoft form.
Email: Send a response to Lauren and Emma at creativelearning@warwick.ac.uk.
WhatsApp: Send a video/audio to 07386674188.
Remember to include your:
- Full Name
- Date of birth
- Address and postcode
- Email address
- Phone number
Deadline: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 10am.
Interviews: To be held on Wed 23 Sep 2026 at Warwick Arts Centre (Evening, exact times TBC).
Good luck!
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