What is Youth Moot?

The Youth Moot is a collaboration of some of the country’s brightest young talents from across the folk arts who have come together to create an opportunity to expand the bounds of what ‘folk’ is for future generations. We have our very own space at FolkEast, a space for young people to create, learn and socialise.

The Youth Moot tent is aimed at all 11-17 year olds: whether musicians, singers, artists, makers of things, avid listeners of music or none of the above, the Youth Moot is simply about creating an exclusive space for like-minded young people where you will feel that you belong.

Through sessions, workshops, performances or just hanging out, the Youth Moot will provide the opportunity for you to add flavour to your experience of FolkEast and to make it a festival of your very own.

Folk is all about tradition, and while we respect and celebrate its history, the project is also about creating new traditions, about the bigger picture and about keeping step with a changing world. Youth Moot aims to foster this vision by bringing together the talented young minds who will lead this future with those who will support and live it.

If you are aged 11-17 we’d love to meet you! Equality and diversity are enshrined in what we do: folk is not a type of music, it is whatever you want it to be. This is an opportunity for you to explore the next generation of folk music, dance and arts in a secure and safe environment.

The Youth Moot tent will be open 10am-7pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the Youth Moot?

For 2023, Youth Moot will be led by acclaimed musicians, Finn Collinson and Emma Beach. As well as leading a few of the workshops, they will be around all weekend to support and nurture all activities in the tent.

Finn and Emma will be helped by an amazing team of Youth Stewards who will be there to chat, play music and facilitate anything you want to do between the workshops. The team have full DBS checks, and Finn and Emma have undertaken high-level safeguarding training, so parents and carers can be reassured this is a safe, welcoming and protected environment.

Youth Moot promotes equality and inclusion regardless of background, identity or experience. If there is anything we can do to help you access our activities better, please talk to us!

If you feel upset, worried or unsafe during your time at FolkEast, the Youth Moot team are here to help. No matter how small the issue, we are open ears who are here to support you through things!