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# DanceEast seeks young producers for youth festival
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/danceeast-seeks-young-producers-for-youth-festival/
- Published: 2025-05-15T08:27:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:12:17.000Z
- Description: Six young people from across the East of England will have the chance to produce their own cultural event, thanks to a new opportunity from DanceEast.
- Author: Elouise Lavington
- Tags: News, Dance, Drama, Theatre & Cinema, #article, DanceEast, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** [YouthFest](https://www.danceeast.co.uk/workshops/danceeast-x-youthfest/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) is designed to be programmed by and for young people, giving those aged 16 to 25 a paid chance to shape a public festival while gaining hands-on experience in event production.

**The big picture:** Taking place in November at the Jerwood DanceHouse, the event aims to reflect authentic youth voices and interests. [DanceEast](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/danceeast/) is looking for enthusiasm and ideas rather than experience — the opportunity is open to anyone within the age bracket who lives in the East of England.

![DanceEast Youth Takeover in 2023](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1731055223-danceeast-youth-takeover-malachy-luckie-28-jpeg-1.jpg)

**What they're saying:** "It's a great opportunity for young people to develop real-world creative skills while having a genuine say in what the event looks like," said Jemma Howard, Marketing and Communications Manager at DanceEast.

**The details:** Successful applicants will:

- Collaborate with DanceEast staff and fellow young producers
- Learn how to design, plan and deliver a live event
- Commit to the project between May and November 2025
- Be paid for their time

**The bottom line:** This is a chance for young creatives to shape something exciting for their peers and gain valuable experience in the cultural sector.

[Apply to be a young producer](https://www.danceeast.co.uk/careers/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

**[Apply to be a Young Producer](https://www.danceeast.co.uk/careers/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)**

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