Young People

We are committed to providing opportunities for young people in Brent. We support them to find their way in the creative industries and to develop new skills.

At Metroland Cultures, we’re on the side of the future.

We know that young people from our borough have enormous potential to develop creative careers and make great art and culture. But with limited opportunities to gain paid experience, they often miss out. Likewise, they might even have to leave Brent to get started.

We want to change that.

We aim to grow the next generation of creative leaders. To help them shape the creative industries in Brent and beyond.

We’re committed to investing in the future of Brent. We run paid programmes to help young people develop the skills, experience and belief they need to thrive in creative careers.

Metroland Young Associates

Metroland Young Associates is our paid alternative education programme for young people in Brent aged 18-24. It helps them set out on a creative career.

Over 12 weekly workshops, our 20 participants:

gain industry skills and experience
meet artists, producers and professionals
work with an industry mentor
collectively produce their own event

Moreover, they get paid to do all of the above, at London Living Wage.

To see what our MYAs get up to, follow our Instagram, or keep your eye on the News section.