It is a key strand of CREATE09 – the multi-genre, multi-event festival of culture that will be celebrating a wealth of music and art in the Olympic and Paralympic Host Boroughs between 22 June and 2 August 2009.
Over a series of five individual events produced and delivered in the five Olympic and Paralympic Host Boroughs (Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest), over 100 young people between 14 and 25 years old will receive professional mentoring and the chance to work with established artists.
[3] By working with industry professionals, the young participants will engage in the development of new music content; curate, produce and promote a series of events alongside high-profile artists.
The project aims to foster links between participants and record labels, publishers, promoters, broadcasters, producers and artists; in addition to instilling self-confidence and professional work experience to all its youth contributors.
Urban Development will host a specially commissioned Young London: Into Music event at Stratford Circus with artists such as Ghetts and Leon Jean Marie, with more guests to be confirmed.