Ignite / Events

Ignite: Events Pathway - Ignite brings together young people who are curious about the events and leisure industry. This pathway offers practical experience through real-life projects like festivals, screenings, and live music events. It’s also the stage where participants from Rise, Shine, and Blaze share their creative work with the public. Ignite helps young people build the skills and confidence needed for careers in event production, hospitality, and the wider creative sector.

“You’ve inspired me to go into the theatre world and I never thought I could do this at my age”

"We had a lovely day. Food was great! Rum punch was great! Music fab!"

“My confidence has grown massively”

"We need more of these reggae events, bless Wales’ sweet reggae music to the world. Amazing weekend bringing lots of people back together. It was a celebration!"

Craig & Debbie

“I’ve now learnt to never let anything or any disability hold me back from doing anything I want or love to do in life.”

"Whaaaattt how amazing!! Well done all of you. This film shows the TRUTH,the world needs to see "it   

Donna Ali

"This was an amazing and groundbreaking film. I just watched twice as part of the Windrush Caribbean Film Festival., the imagery and the graphics are wonderful and I’m so proud of every young person involved. Absolutely wonderful film."

The Stylish Buddhist

"Loved every minute of it, especially the compere he was very funny & made it all more enjoyable & fun, I only went to go see Maxi Priest and was not disappointed"

"Had the pleasure of being able to perform, the crowd were amazing. Wales definitely represented! And well done to all the other artists and especially the team running things! Brilliant festival!"

Raz Lee

"Absolutely amazing well done to all the young people, professionals, and just straight up AmZing people that made it happen."

Jamie Winchester

"So so thrilled for you all! International fame for the talents, hard work and dedication of Urban Circle - the tutors and students - and all emanating from our ‘port - Newport!! Wow!!"

Community House Eton Rd

“It’s the best thing I’ve done, becoming part of the team”

"White rum, sunshine amazing vibes, prices were spot on drinks were tidy not the usual cheap stuff at festivals, food smashed it and the history behind the event was amazing, can not wait to see what's next"

"Amazing such a good day and a bonus, Maxi priest actually blew me a kiss, it made my day Well done team! x"

“There’s a family feel to the company”

"First time at Newport and got to say it smashed the bigger event, Well done to all the team, and the Rasta teaching, and their drums learnt loads."

Mark C

“History is not the past, but a map of the past drawn from a particular point of view to be useful to the modern traveller.”

Henry Glassie

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