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For young people

Programmes, training and events

Whether you're into photography, music or graphic design, we've got an event, project or training programme where you can develop your skills and meet other creatives.

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Flagship programme

ASPIRE: Ready, Set, Freelance!

ASPIRE is a training programme designed to prepare creatives for freelancing roles so that they can smoothly access the creative industry.

  • Pricing your work and pitching to clients
  • Portfolio building and industry mentoring
  • Working to a real brief with our team beside you
  • A direct route into paid Change Agency work
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An ASPIRE training session

What's on offer

Ways to get involved

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Workshops

Creative skills workshops

Hands-on sessions in photography, film, writing and design — free, and open to anyone aged 13–30.

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Mentoring

1:1 creative mentoring

Industry mentors, portfolio reviews and honest career guidance from people doing the work.

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Events

Open mics & showcases

Perform, share your work and meet the wider You Press community at venues across London.

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Music

Music & poetry

Recording, production, songwriting and live performance with our music community.

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Training

Freelancer training

The practical side of creative work: invoicing, contracts, clients and confidence.

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Community

Projects & collaborations

Longer projects created in direct response to what young people tell us they need.

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“You Press is a place with so many opportunities, and it's a safe and happy environment to do whatever you love doing.”Sophia, work experience student
“I can confidently say that the best part of You Press is the people.”Brendan Manning · An Outsider’s Perspective on You Press
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England The National Lottery Youth Music Peabody

Ready to work with us?

Whether you're a young creative looking for your next step, or an organisation that needs brilliant creative work — we'd love to hear from you.

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