Children from local primary schools stepped into a world of DJ decks, animation, music-making and movie magic at Féile’s Creative Days.
Students from St Eugene’s PS, Nazareth House PS, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir and Long Tower PS took part in four high-energy creative sessions held in schools and community centres, giving many their first experience of cutting-edge music and digital technology.
From mixing tracks and experimenting with DJ equipment to building instruments and creating their own music, young people got the chance to explore creativity in completely new ways.
Workshops also introduced the children to animation and filmmaking using iPads, stop-motion, time-lapse and visual effects apps, with children producing their own animated shorts and superhero-style videos.
Interactive visual displays, collaborative music sessions and hands-on workshops encouraged movement, imagination and self-expression, while helping build confidence and encouraging the kids to work together.
Led by experienced artists and facilitators, the programme opened the door to new creative skills and showed how music, technology and DIY culture can inspire future opportunities for young people.
Check out this video with the young people and artists on their experience of taking part in the workshops: https://youtu.be/l4PuM9fkbP4
Creative Days was delivered through a collaboration between Meenan Square Developments and Féile Derry, with funding provided through The Executive Office’s Urban Villages initiative.
