Boroughs United
London's liveliest youth talent showcase
What Is Boroughs United?
Boroughs United in organised by the Crib’s Young Leaders and brings together young people, their families and friends from across London’s 32 boroughs in a peace campaign to end violence and to celebrate the positive contributions young people make to our society every day.
Boroughs United has been running since 1999 and has played to over 14,000 people at sell-out audiences at the Hackney Empire Theatre. Over 2,500 young people have taken part including FORMER WINNERS Jermaine Jackman, Little Simz, Leona Lewis, Diversity and Twist & Pulse
The Mayor of London says, “The Crib is doing excellent work with young people in Hackney… This exciting project can unleash the creative potential of youngsters in every borough across the city, helping them to raise their aspirations and to increase their confidence as performers.”
This year’s peace message is for young people to come together and UNITE as one, be aware of the company you keep, appreciate those around you, be mindful of negative impact and live a positive way of life!
Boroughs United 2022 show we hope will take place in the February half term, this will be confirmed, as we continue to follow the guidance for covid19
hackneyempire.co.uk
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
Get Involved
There are two age categories:
Under 13
13 to 19 years
Boroughs United showcases singers (soloists and groups), dance groups, emcees and poets, each performing a 3-minute routine
Awards
– Each performer receives a Boroughs United Participation Award
– The top three acts from each category are awarded a Boroughs United trophy
– The No.1 acts: overall Under 13 and Over 13 Singer, Dance and Emcee/ Poet, are added to the Boroughs United Annual Shields, which the acts hold for one year. The following year, the acts return to hand over their shields to the next year’s winners.
– The Crib is an Arts Awards Centre and Boroughs United is an Arts Award Supporter. We’re happy to share moderation and Boroughs United can help you complete your modules, including: Taking Part, Review, Skills Share, Inspiration, Challenge, Leadership and Personal Development
Over the last 19 years, unites:
– 33 London Boroughs
– 300 young Crib volunteers
– 3,400 singers, emcees and dance acts
– 17,00 families, friends and fans
Every year, every act brings their Triple AAA Game to the legendary annual youth talent showcase. A legion of inspiringly talented singers, emcees and dance groups, aged from 6 to 19, follow in the footsteps of previous Uniters: Jermain Jackman, Little Simz, Leona Lewis, Diversity, Flawless and Twist & Pulse.
This year’s peace message is for young people to come together and UNITE as one, be aware of the company you keep, appreciate those around you and live a positive way of life!
6pm, Thursday 21st February
£5 + BF | 020 8985 2424 | hackneyempire.co.uk
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
Supported by:
– Young Hackney Youth Opportunity Fund
– London Community Foundation
– MOPAC
– De Beauvoir Association
– Clarion Housing
– Passion Project Foundation
– Arts council
– Awards for all