Get ready for IMPACT Fest!
DJs, dance battles, skateboarding, gaming plus more – don’t miss the new IMPACT Fest on Saturday, 29 March, from 12pm-6pm!
A free, fun-packed festival designed especially for young people aged 11-18 is taking place at Pencester Gardens in Dover next month.
IMPACT Fest promises an exciting line-up of entertainment, activities and workshops, with live music, dance shows and the chance to win prizes.
The festival, put together by DCC with support from KCC, is funded by the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner, DDC, KCC’s Family Hub, Jenner and other local partners. It’s free to attend and is for all the district’s youngsters to enjoy.
The line-up includes:
- Live DJ set from DJ Nico and two hours of interactive DJ/MCing workshops
- Dance battles from Temple of Kulture and a virtual reality headset workshop
- Performances from dance company Haus of Heels
- Bushcraft and fishing casting with Trail Blazers
- Fragers double decker gaming bus
- Creative artistry workshop with Kent School of Fashion
- Music production workshop with Pie Factory Music
- Scoot and skate workshops and competition with Dover Activity Parks
- Street football, skills, ball control, freestyle and panna with Yo! Street Zone
- Performances from Dover Christ Church Academy’s band
- DDC’s Speed Cage – see how fast you can kick a ball!
There will dance battles from local dance groups and anyone wanting to give it a go can get involved.
Community safety partners will be on hand to provide advice and guidance, including Kent Police, KKC’s Family Hub and Youth Engagement Team, Network Rail and Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit.
Cllr Charlotte Zosseder, cabinet member for community, said: “We are passionate about providing things to do for young people in the district where they can have fun and be themselves in a safe space.
“IMPACT Fest brings together some of our best youth groups and providers for an afternoon packed with entertainment, music and activities tailored especially for young people aged 11-18. Youngsters can try their hand at something new or hone their skills with help from the experts!