About Youth Beatz

A little bit about us.

two young girls, one sitting on the shoulders of the other during the 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.

Read our Youth Beatz 2023 Report

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Accessibility Group

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

To make sure we have the right things in place at the festival, we have formed an Accessibility Group, who help us change, and put in place initiatives to make sure the Youth Beatz experience is the same for everyone who attends.

The group have been responsible for the following recent improvements at Youth Beatz:

Changes to the layout of the site to make sure its easy to get around

Improving the Blue Badge parking area

Introduction of second entrance

Larger viewing platform area

Hearing loops installed at both box offices

Changing place toilets on site

Sensory/quiet area on site

To get involved in our accessibility group and have your voice heard fill out the form in the link below:

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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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