The North East Generation Collective Showcase celebrates young people’s creativity across the North East next month on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September, 12-7pm at Stephenson Works.

‘The Collective Showcase celebrates three years of NE-Generation championing meaningful cultural opportunities for young people in the North East. The Stephenson Works and Doves Yard will be transformed for the weekend with a diverse range of creative happenings taking over the old industrial site.

The event brings together all 15 projects in a vibrant mix of performances and exhibitions representing the creative talent of local young people in collaboration with cultural organisations and practitioners.

Live Music ~ Short Films ~ Circus Performances ~ Visual Art ~ Dance ~ Photography ~ Audio Visual Installations ~ Book Sculpture ~ Dry Stone Walling ~ Textiles ~ Interactive Heritage Exhibitions ~ A Giant Indoor Tree ~ An ‘Exploded’ Shed… oh and a couple of sheep!’