The Courts Launch Festival

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of The Courts, a groundbreaking initiative that will bridge the gap for disadvantaged young creatives and the creative industries. The historic Old Bristol Magistrates Courts has now been transformed into a vibrant hub for creativity and innovation.

With a day packed with performances, exhibitions, tours of the newly transformed building, heritage augmented reality walks, networking and so much more. Young performers, creators, and makers will be at the heart of this festival. Everyone is welcome for this event - get your 'pay-what-you-can' ticket now!

Hip-hop dance battles with Jam! @thejammovement

Performances by Invisible Circus @invisible.circus

Artwork by Tom Whitson @tom.whit.son, Hat Porter @hat.tea, & curation by Lucy Turner @lucyjturner

Music and DJ sets with Dmango @dmango_music & Saffron @saffronrecords

A cinema room with shorts created by young filmmakers from across the South West and curated by Inaz Hussain @inaz.page

More to be announced soon!

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The Courts Launch Festival

A day packed with performances, exhibitions, tours of the newly transformed building, heritage augmented reality walks, networking and so much more. All ages welcome but recommended ages 11+.
LAUNCH EVENTS

Bristol’s Old Magistrates’ Court is now renovated and reclaimed. Come and see our city-centre hub for creativity and innovation, supporting young people to fulfil their potential.
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Today more than ever, the pressures of being a young person can be immense, from academic expectations to social media dynamics, having a creative outlet is more than just a pastime, it's a crucial aspect of mental health and personal development. Engaging in creative activities not only offers a break from routine but also provides a platform for expression and self-discovery.
Leave a Legacy

Your legacy could be a brighter future for a young person

Music Club | Hanham

Want to make music? If you’re interested in creating music, singing, playing instruments, rapping or writing songs come and join our Music club at Hanham youth club.
Young Carers Bristol

Creative Youth Network and Young Carers Support centre are working in partnership to provide Fortnightly youth groups for young carers aged 11-18 across Bristol.
Free courses for young people struggling with education or employment

At Creative Youth Network we understand how overwhelming it can feel trying to make the best choices for your future. Knowing what steps to take to get back into employment, education or training can be difficult. That’s why we’ve created a range of FREE courses led by YOU, to help you develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to take the next step.
Storytelling Arts Club

Tell your own story or other stories you create through acting, movement, photography, painting, writing, arts & craft or whatever way you choose. WHEN: Tuesdays (no session during half term, holidays) From 4:30-6 pm WHERE: The Station (Classroom), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
Become a Young Trustee

We are looking for young people from across Creative Youth Network’s projects and services to join our Youth Voice Panel. We would like to hear from young people of all ages and backgrounds.
Youth Services

At Creative Youth Network, we run a variety of youth services and centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Whether you're a young carer, a refugee / asylum seeker or want your voice to be heard, there's a youth session for you!
Song Writing

Want to write your own songs? This course is all about experimenting with your voice and song writing in a creative way, having fun, and learning something new to make you feel inspired.
Youth Voice Panel

We are looking for young people from across Creative Youth Network’s projects and services to join our Youth Voice Panel. We would like to hear from young people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG,
Every other Monday from 6th February 2023
5-7pm
Help create Bristol's next Creative Enterprise Hub | YAB - The Courts Youth Advisory Board

16-25 and interested in the creative enterprise industries?
Help us regenerate the Old Magistrates Court into a professional hub for young people and the creative industries. Join the steering group now.
Caring for someone?

Make new friends, have some fun and share some of your worries with people in similar situations to your own. Join a safe space where you can have fun and chat with trustworthy youth workers.

11-19 year olds
Two groups: East-Central and South Bristol

What we do

Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.
Jobs & Opportunities

We exist to empower young people to reach their own potential and live a fulfilling life. The people who work for us make that happen. You could become part of an inspiring team who make a real difference to the 5000+ young people that we work with every year.
Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about our youth centres, arts programmes, or services. Creative Youth Network: 0117 9477948
One to One Support in Bristol

It is with regret that we are now closed to referrals to the Targeted Youth Service (TYS) as of Wednesday 15th March. However, BDP are still accepting referrals for all young people age 11+ who are involved with substances and/or affected by family use.
Who we are

Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol, in the South West of England. We are youth workers, professional artists, freelancers, volunteers and campaigners. We help all young people to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives, by building secure, positive relationships with them based on the unique needs of each person.
Refer a young person

It is with regret that we are now closed to referrals to the Targeted Youth Service (TYS) as of Wednesday 15th March. However, BDP are still accepting referrals for all young people age 11+ who are involved with substances and/or affected by family use.
The Station

The Station is Bristol's Central Youth Hub. Come and learn new skills, hang out with friends in the evenings, and get support – all in a relaxed, creative environment.
Support for artists

We provide support for emerging young artists, musicians, performers and creatives aged 16-25 years old, empowering the next generation of great artists from all backgrounds.
Venue hire: Hanham

Hanham Youth Centre is the perfect place to hire for activities with young people or community groups.
Hanham

The place to be for young people in South Glos! We're here for you to have fun, learn new skills, and get the support you need.