Youth Beatz 2014

Saturday 9th August 2014
David Keswick Athletic Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1PX, Scotland MAP
FREE by application - SOLD OUT

Daily capacity: 12,000

Last updated: Tue 12th Aug 2014

Now in its 6th year, Youth Beatz is an interactive FREE event for young people aged 12-25 to have fun, take part and be better informed. The event takes place on Saturday 9th August 2014 at David Keswick Athletic Centre, in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland from noon until 10.30pm.

Line-up

The first acts confirmed for 2014 are headliner Conor Maynard, plus Nicholas McDonald, and Stooshe. There will also be local acts performing on both the Main Stage and new Second Stage.

Youth Beatz will also feature the amazing World of Wonka, an immersive and interactive learning drama production that meaningfully raises awareness of issues affecting the lives of young people. The World of Wonka will be raising awareness of topics such as Domestic Abuse, Poverty, alcohol and legal highs amongst others.

The event

The event takes place in two parts the first runs during the day and includes an information marquee, inflatables and family attractions, sports zone, display zone, funfair zone, alongside live music on the main stage including local bands. The second part concentrates more on the music with the headliner and support acts and takes place in the evening. Daytime activities include Bootcamp Assault, Rodeo Banana, Human Demolition, Segways, Ski Slope, Pillow Wars, Lazer Quest and Bungee Run.

Tickets

This event is free but ticketed - tickets have been allocated.

Priority will be given to ticket requests from Dumfries and Galloway residents. Children under 12 cannot apply for tickets - They must have a parent/guardian apply on their behalf. Children aged 2 and under DO NOT require a ticket, but children 3 years old and upwards DO require a ticket. Young people under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult over 16 years old. This event is strictly no alcohol and everyone will have their bags searched on entry.