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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 […]
Sun sets as New Hopes rise in Highgate
Another beautiful night at New Hope Park as we watch the sun dip over the Birmingham skyline for an evening of warmth, community, and fun.
Cardboard Carnival journey begins to Brazil!
What an incredible start! A massive thank you to everyone who made it to our very first ‘Cardboard Carnival’ meeting last Thursday. The turnout was fantastic, and it’s clear we have a wave of enthusiasm and support to make this event truly amazing. We’re already well on our way to creating an unforgettable event for […]
Warmth & Wonder: ‘Light Into Night’ Returns to New Hope Park
Light into Night, Home in Highgate’s FREE event at New Hope Park, 18th October 4pm-8pm
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 […]
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
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 […]