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So here it is…2025 at Friction
So here it is…Another year on! Here’s a quick summary of what’s been happening at Friction in 2025. A big thank you to all our funders, friends, partners, too many to list, you know who you are!
Cardboard Carnival Brings Joy and Solidarity at COP 30
15th November saw the carnival in Brazil for COP 30 joining with our own Cardboard Carnival and with people all over the world demanding more from our governments and corporations. After our morning workshops at the Edge, we had a live linkup with Belem Brazil, having our questions answered by Leon Sealey-Huggins of War on […]
Places for Connection, Community at the Edge
The heart of a community is in the places we live, meet, do stuff. The places where we connect, share stories and build a sense of belonging We’re excited to present five short films, each focusing on a very different space and community with our partners People’s Heritage Co-operatives and other local partners. Joins us […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring fun in Highgate with CREATE
Spring is in the air, and we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic lineup of FREE holiday activities for young people aged 8 to 18, in partnership with Home in Highgate ending with a family funday! Get ready for a couple of weeks packed with excitement and creativity, leading up to the opening of the Edge […]