Youth arts group Circuit Cambridge, run jointly at Kettle’s Yard and Wysing Arts Centre, has announced a free one-day festival on Saturday 10 October dedicated to artistic exploration of the city.
Youth arts group Circuit Cambridge, run jointly at Kettle’s Yard and Wysing Arts Centre, has announced a free one-day festival on Saturday 10 October dedicated to artistic exploration of the city.
The young people of Circuit Cambridge have masterminded a range of activities that really puts our city under a new lens
Tahira Fitzwilliam-Hall, Circuit Programme Manager
Circuit: Unlock Cambridge, developed and delivered by young people from Circuit Cambridge in collaboration with Danish arts collective Superflex, will combine bespoke games, films and pop-up performances throughout the city centre, with one secret location to be revealed on the day.
Circuit Cambridge is part of the national Circuit programme connecting 15-25 year olds to the arts in galleries and museums.
Led by Tate and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Circuit invites young people to the arts through festivals, partnerships and peer-led programming.
Circuit: Unlock Cambridge will include alternative walking tours of the city, a model-making workshop in which guests can build their ideal Cambridge, and the opportunity to earn a ‘walking license’ for navigating around the many cyclists and tourists moving through the city centre.
Visitors will be invited to Jesus Green for Ducked Off, a demolition game to help locals vent their frustrations about rising house prices. Attendees can also submit comments and suggestions to be converted into song lyrics and performed by a local choir in Market Square. The event will culminate in a closing party showcasing photography, film and artwork by local creatives.
Tahira Fitzwilliam-Hall, Circuit Programme Manager said: “The young people of Circuit Cambridge have masterminded a range of activities that really puts our city under a new lens; we’re thrilled to have such innovative input from Superflex to make this festival both a fun day out and a meeting of minds to unlock the potential of our city. Come along and witness Cambridge like you’ve never seen it before!”
To find the secret location meet your guide at Market Square from 6-7pm and/or discover the location as it is announced on the website on the day.
For clues to what’s in store or to contribute your complaint for the choir get in touch @circuitcambs on Instagram and Twitter.
Full schedule and locations will be announced soon, please visit the website for the latest information.
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