What is FLYA
FLYA is a week-long festival of cultural events across the capital showcasing the creative work of over 2,500 young artists from London.
The festival's content is cultivated from FLYA's members - individuals, youth organisations and schools. This membership is formed into 'creative clusters' representing four regions of London: North, South, East and West.
The festival week has four elements:
Trafalgar Square
The launch in Trafalgar Square on the afternoon of Saturday 16th April. This will feature 500 performers across a variety of creative disciplines.
3in1
The '3in1+1' event on Tuesday 19th and Saturday 23rd April which sees different cultural institutions open their doors to unique performances by 13-25 year-olds.
Festival of London Youth Arts Awards
The Festival of London Youth Arts Awards on Sunday 24th April which will celebrate the achievements of individual and group performers from the creative clusters.
North, West, East and South
The fourth element is the series of creative performances taking place throughout the festival week within each creative cluster. It is the day-to-day organisation of projects and constant inspiration within these creative clusters that is at the heart of FLYA's purpose - to allow young people to express themselves creatively and to develop their skills that would ultimately lead to professional involvement in the creative industries.
The festival week should help establish FLYA as the leading cultural event for young people in the capital.
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Find the perfect fit!
If you are looking for a creative course or creative space in London, please visit the London Youth Arts Network directory. You will find everything you need to get creative and meet new people.
Events
Trafalgar Square
FLYA 2005 is an incredible week of activities and exhibitions. Thanks to the Mayor of London, it begins with a fantastic launch in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday 16th April from 2-5 p.m.
'3in1+1'
The '3in1+1' initiative sponsored by the Foyle's Foundation is the first ever arts project exclusive to FLYA. It sees 4 celebrated institutions invite 70 young people aged between 13-25 years to create
FLYA Awards
FLYA 2005 ends its festival week with the first ever Youth Arts Awards. The ceremony recognises all the hard work, excellence and diversity demonstrated by young people in the arts.
If you want your arts organisation to be listed please contact LYAN for the membership details or find the application form here.