Brent’s cultural sector receives a £550,000 boost from Arts Council England, funding the three-year ‘Vi-Brent’ initiative to inspire over 7,000 young people through diverse arts programmes.
Nine prominent arts organisations in Brent have secured £550,000 in funding from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Place Partnership. This funding aims to enrich the borough’s cultural sector, empowering underserved communities and nurturing young talent through the arts.
The three-year initiative, titled ‘Vi-Brent,’ will engage over 7,000 children and young people aged 4 to 25, offering innovative programmes in immersive theatre, orchestral music, carnival arts, and filmmaking.
“Vi-Brent will open up a range of new opportunities to help the next generation thrive in the arts.” – Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson
Key Projects
Free Arts Provision Pilot: A programme for primary schools, ensuring access to arts education.
Children’s Arts Festival: Engaging over 4,000 young people in a vibrant cultural celebration.
Skills Bootcamps: Career-focused training in music production, film, TV, and theatre.
The initiative unites nine organisations, including Brent Council, Punchdrunk Enrichment, Fresh Arts, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with the aim of fostering inclusivity and creativity.
Empowering Through Culture
Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson, Cabinet Member for Customer Experience, Resident Support and Culture, expressed her enthusiasm for the project:
“This is a fantastic opportunity to empower young people through culture and creativity. Vi-Brent will open up a range of new opportunities to help the next generation thrive in the arts.”
Get Involved
Local artists and creatives are invited to the Vi-Brent launch on Thursday, 30 January, to explore opportunities and collaborate on this transformative initiative.
