the edge
In the Picture. CRE@TEing our portraits with Brian Homer
Young People reopened the Edge at CRE@TE Festival earlier this summer. There’s no better way to kick things off than with the CREATE Festival, and no better way to photo us in it than with Brian Homer, of Handsworth self-portrait fame (from nearly 50 years ago!). The reopening is a new chapter, building on Friction’s […]
CREATE Festival Youth led and loud – more to come
What a fab weekend we had at the CREATE festival! The Edge was buzzing with energy, and it was incredible to see so many young people come together to share, create, and connect. Rolla jam, Games, and Imagination The Festival kicked off, rolling into the festival with a road closure for a roller jam with Empress […]
Plan your weekend with us at CRE@TE FREE Festival
It’s HERE! Our full programme for 19th to 21st July at the Edge! Check out the programme: FULL PROGRAMME .PDF to Download
Level Up Your Summer: Gaming Takeover CRE@TE Festival
Monday 21st July at the Edge we’ll be doing something new to us – our own gaming event! We’ve been talking to gaming specialists and our young producer, Jago, has been working on an exciting programme for us all: ‘I’ve always loved gaming. I’ve already made small games and hosted a showcase at my college. […]
Announcing CRE@TE Festival 2025 Band Lineup!
We’ve got some totally awesome bands on offer for weekend of 19th to 21st July CRE@TE FREE Festival at the Edge – more to be announced soon, and there may be surprises on the day! NOT SOUP An eclectic, riff-driven 4 piece from Birmingham serving up a blend of prog math, jazz rock, psychodelia and obscurity via […]
CREATE Youth Festival
Meet us at The Edge for CREATE Youth Festival… On the 19th, 20th and 21st of July, on the first weekend of the Summer Holidays, we are hosting the CREATE Youth Festival at The Edge. The Festival will be suitable for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 and has […]
Evolving from the Edge. Calling live Performers for CREATE Festival!
CREATE Festival is on the hunt for incredible live acts to set the stage alight at The Edge. This will be the first festival to take place at the newly refurbished Edge venue, for our CREATE Festival 19th to 21st July 2025, and we’re keen to open up opportunities to young people. The CREATE festival […]
Closer to the Edge
Thank you to everyone who made half term so special in Highgate! We’ve been busy getting “Closer to the Edge,” ready to reopen The Edge later this spring. CREATE (Creative Revolutionary Evolution @ The Edge), our amazing steering group of young people, has been at the heart of it all to develop a range of […]
Close to the Edge in Highgate
We’ve got an exciting programme of FREE activities in Highgate this half term for everyone! Please contact us as soon as you can to book your place – there’s loads of opportunities to get out and do something creative – especially for ages 8 to 18 years. Follow this link to register your place and […]
Join Our Board: Seeking a New Chair for Friction
We’re looking for a new Chair to join our diverse Board of Directors. We’re looking for someone who cares about art, community, the environment and social justice and has experience in leading organisations in the arts and non-profit sector. It’s a pivotal time for Friction as we head towards the re-opening of our refurbished and […]