Year of Young People 2018 programme programme events national a Co-designing “The hero image of #BRAW, lit up in torchlight on a huge scale against the backdrop of the Edinburgh skyline, was the culmination of several months of listening to thousands of young people around Scotland as they discussed what Scotland means to them, what makes them proud of their country, and their hopes for Scotland’s future.” Event organiser, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 18 #ScotWord Year of Young People 2018 People Young of Year 2 3 Edinburgh's Hogmanay 18 #ScotWord Photo: Liam Anderstrem . Introduction INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2018 was Young Scot, Children in Scotland, the Objectives Themes designated the Scottish Youth Parliament, YouthLink Year of Young Scotland, the Children & Young People’s • Provide a platform for young people to have Participation – looking at how young their views heard and acted upon. people can infuence public services and People (YoYP Commissioner Scotland, Creative Scotland decisions which affect their lives. 2018), a year that and sportscotland. VisitScotland, through • Showcase the amazing talents of young aimed to inspire its Events Directorate, led the development people through events and media. Education – creating a stronger role for young people in shaping their learning. Scotland through and delivery of the events programme for the • Develop better understanding, cooperation its young people by year. This report details the learnings from and respect between generations. Health and Wellbeing – supporting young celebrating their achievements, valuing their the delivery of what was a global first. people to lead healthier, active lives and • Recognise the impact of teachers, youth contributions to communities and creating have opportunities to learn about and This report captures the energy and freshness workers and other supporting adults on new opportunities for them to shine locally, improve their mental health and resilience. that was so evident throughout the Year. young people’s lives. nationally and on the international stage. Equality and Discrimination – broadcasting I had the pleasure of meeting many of the • Provide opportunities for young people to the value of young Scots, challenging express themselves through culture, sport In line with previous Themed Years, YoYP young people and organisers who worked negative perceptions of young people, and and other activities. 2018 sought to drive genuine collaboration to design and deliver the events programme supporting young people to take leading across a range of sectors and interests with in 2018. I also attended several of the events roles in challenging discrimination in all the aim of celebrating one of Scotland’s highlighted in this report and, without its forms. greatest assets – this time, our young people. exception, they were a tribute to the benefits Outcomes Enterprise and Regeneration – celebrating 2018 People Young of Year For the purpose of delivering YoYP 2018, that co-design brings. I am grateful to • Young people have a greater say in decisions young people’s role in innovation, ‘young people’ were principally defined as everyone who helped to make YoYP 2018 that affect their lives. entrepreneurship and the Scottish 8 – 26 year olds and, in advance of 2018, a the success that it was. economy as well as making Scotland a • Public perception of young people greener and more pleasant place to live. core group of young people set overarching is improved. objectives, desired outcomes and priority Culture – celebrating young people’s themes for their Year. • There are more opportunities for talent and contribution to Scottish intergenerational work and conversations. culture and arts. The Year of Young People 2018 was a Scottish Maree Todd MSP • Young people have more opportunities to take Minister for Children and Young People Government initiative delivered with a wide part in positive activities and experiences. range of partners including VisitScotland, 4 5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Delivering a global first Contents YoYP 2018 provided a nationwide In total, 110 events were a diverse range of young people the YoYP 2018 has provided a fantastic Introduction 4 opportunity to celebrate the amazing supported across three funding length and breadth of Scotland. opportunity for young people talents and achievements of young programmes. These included to work with professional event An overview of YoYP 2018 funded events 8 The variety of events and activities people in Scotland through the 49 events delivered through organisers and the overarching story Executive summary 14 on offer was extremely impressive – creation of a high-impact events core ‘Signature’ and ‘Open’ is hugely positive. from sport, science and technology Statistical highlights 16 programme that put young people funds (which form the focus of to art, music, writing and theatre – As a global frst, there are lessons at the centre of its development and this report) as well as 61 events SECTION 1 and provided excellent opportunities still to be learned, but we believe delivery, creating new and valuable delivered through the Create18 The co-design journey 18 for year-long engagement. From the signifcant benefts of co- experiences for young Scots, their events fund, developed and 1.1 The journey from recruitment to retention 20 the opening of V&A Dundee and designing – for young people and families and visitors alike. delivered by Young Scot with 1.2 Breaking down barriers to participation 22 the launch of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay event organisers alike – are clear. funding from VisitScotland’s VisitScotland, through its Events festival to the creation of a new From a growth in confdence 1.3 Thinking outside the room 24 Events Directorate (which enabled Directorate, developed a year-long, urban sports event in Glasgow and and skills development for young 1.4 Preparing the ground for growth 26 young people to access smaller public-facing celebratory events the delivery of the frst ever ‘Youth people to an increased awareness 1.5 Age is more than a number 28 grants to design and deliver programme, designed to support Takeover’ across Lerwick’s main of emerging trends and ways 1.6 A free rein and a safety net 30 their own events in their own both new, cultural and sporting venues in Shetland, the events to engage younger audiences 1.7 When enthusiasm meets experience 32 communities). In addition, our events and festivals, and also programme provided key highlights for organisers, YoYP 2018 has 1.8 Collaboration breeds confidence 34 tourism-focused Partner Events enhancements to existing events and learnings for YoYP 2018 delivered mutual benefts and 1.9 Digital fluency and the virtual handshake 36 Programme also supported an that would generate signifcant and beyond. clearly answered the overarching 1.10 Our choice, our voice 38 even wider range of organisations attendance and/or participation objectives for the Year. I believe the to promote a further 232 public- 1.11 Seeing the world through younger eyes 40 An experience with as well as high levels of media experience has opened the door to 2018 People Young of Year facing events as part of the YoYP lasting benefits interest. As ‘co-design’ was central new opportunities and increased 2018 celebrations. SECTION 2 Feedback from event organisers has of 2018 People Year Young to the design and development of potential for intergenerational Building kinder communities 42 all activity, the YoYP 2018 events Events were hosted in 31 local provided clear evidence that the collaboration in the events and 2.1 Reaching out to communities 44 programme represents a genuine authorities with young people co-design process has been a hugely festivals sector. 2.2 Participation through accessibility 46 global frst – the frst national events from all 32 engaged in activity. benefcial experience for the young 2.3 Engaging with the disengaged 48 programme ever fully co-designed Events ranged in scale from small people involved, whether through 2.4 No room for discrimination 50 by young people. and intimate performances to work shadowing or temporary paid 20,000 capacity festival sites and positions in event delivery or through Marie Christie SECTION 3 all event organisers worked with performances and outreach work. Head of Development – Events Industry From participation to performance 52 VisitScotland 3.1 Going above and beyond 54 3.2 Playing our part 56 SECTION 4 Leaving a lasting impact 58 4.1 A different perspective 60 4.2 New networks, new partners, new audiences 62 4.3 Passing on the baton 64 4.4 This is our future 66 6 7 Photo: Edinburgh Edinburgh Photo: An overview of YoYP 2018 funded events This report focuses on the 'Signature' and 'Open' events programmes created for YoYP F Codename Book Festival International 2018. These programmes brought together professional event organisers with young people the length and breadth of Scotland. 49 'Signature' and 'Open' programme events were co-designed, planned, curated, delivered, participated in, and performed by young 2018 FUNDED EVENTS YOYP people. This overview provides an at-a-glance summary of the excitingly diverse range of events delivered through these two programmes. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 18 Melrose University Sevens Scottish Mental Health Generation Z #ScotWord Melrose RFC | Melrose | 1 April 2018 Arts Festival East Ayrshire Leisure Trust | Kilmarnock | Underbelly | Edinburgh | 30 December Following in the footsteps of the Mental Health Foundation | Various 19 May – 30 November 2018 2017 Melrose