A mini youth music festival is set to take place in Crewe town centre this July, with local young performers, music lovers and families invited.

Generation Music will take place on Wednesday 17 July, running from 12pm to 9pm.

The event has been created by Crewe Town Council, facilitated by arts charity RicNic, and produced by a team of local 16-24 year olds.

This youth music project will showcase local talent and give visitors the chance to learn new dance styles, have a go at samba drumming and take to the stage in open mic events.

Generation Music will run from 12pm to 9pm in Crewe town centre (Crewe Town Council).

Visitors to the event at Crewe Market Hall can expect to enjoy live music performances from local young soloists and bands, free family workshops for under 5s, Lindy Hop dance sessions and drumming workshops, as well as craft activities, circus skills workshops and free face painting.

Food traders at Crewe Market Hall will be offering a range of special dining deals for audiences attending the event, with children able to dine for as little as £1 at some stalls.

There are still slots available for performances throughout the event, including:

• An under 18s open mic session
• A space for local poets, writers and spoken word artists to share their work 
• An over 18s open mic event hosted by local drag queen Stella Black.

Executive Director at RicNic, Jennifer Holyhead, told Nub News: "Our young producers and workshop contributors have been working incredibly hard to plan and produce this event for their community. 

"Listening to the ideas of their peers, they have created a programme of music and arts activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. 

"We encourage everyone to come along on 17 July and enjoy this free event. Why not spend your working lunch break learning how to Lindy Hop or bring the family down after-school for drumming and circus skills."

Generation Music has been developed from ideas generated in visits to local schools and colleges, exploring what young people in Crewe want to see in their local events programme.

Food traders at Crewe Market Hall will be offering a range of special dining deals for audiences attending the event, with children able to dine for as little as £1 at some stalls (Crewe Town Council).

A Crewe Town Council spokesperson said: "We are excited to see this grassroots music event taking shape and encourage local young performers to sign up and be part of showcasing Crewe's fantastic young talent.

"Generation Music is a free, family-friendly event for all ages, with the opportunity to learn new skills, take part in activities and enjoy live performances."

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