About Youth Beatz | Scotland's Free Youth Music Festival

Scotland's Biggest and Best Free Youth Music Festival

Youth Beatz Festival has been held annually since 2009, and is primarily aimed at 12-25 year olds, with the aim of providing youth services information, activity based entertainment and a large scale outdoor music event in Dumfries and Galloway. The aim of Youth Beatz is to provide young people aged 12-25 with an event they can attend with their peers in a safe environment and to gain information on a range of youth services available to them. To develop new skills, encourage and build confidence/self-esteem, foster community spirit and civic pride among young people participating in the event.

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Accessibility at Youth Beatz

We want to make sure Youth Beatz is accessible to everyone.

To help us understand what needed to change, we previously formed an Accessibility Group who reviewed the festival and provided recommendations. Their findings have guided a number of improvements that we have now put in place and will continue to build on for future events.

Improvements introduced so far

Changes to the site layout to make it easier to move around
Improvements to the Blue Badge parking area
A second entrance to reduce congestion
A larger viewing platform area
Hearing loops at both box offices
Changing Places toilets on site
A dedicated sensory/quiet area

We will continue building on these improvements to ensure Youth Beatz remains accessible for everyone who attends.

The Toon

The Toon is a gripping drama production, uniquely designed for young people aged 12 – 25. It boldly addresses real-life issues in today's world, offering a raw and insightful look into the challenges faced by the youth. 

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