About the project...

The Young Artists' Network (YAN) is a youth initiative designed by the organisation Cross Culture and funded by Youth in Action. An artistic and cultural project, YAN saw the creation of a workshop and rehearsal space for young people to aid in music creation and performance.

The aim was to make music an instrument of cultural and social inclusion, as music can be a great focal point for young peoples' participation and integration, however more often than not it is used as instrument of division and exclusion.

We hoped to contribute to making young people and youth culture visible in society, eradicating stigma and fostering tolerance between youth and the wider community.

The sessions took place at Westside Young Peoples' Centre in Ealing.