Bastion Youth Festival is an innovative new festival programmed by young people for young people, using Derry~Londonderry’s built heritage as the backdrop, including the Walls, Tower Museum and Ebrington, to stage a range of events and workshops.
Starting on Friday 13th September, the exciting youth festival will be multi-genre and include virtual reality, gaming, film, photography, music and art events and hands-on masterclasses. View full programme below:
Friday 13 September
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Tower Museum After Hours
Step inside the dark innards of the Tower Museum after closing for an exclusive evening of DJ performances, snacks, mocktails inspired by the latest Walls400 exhibition, virtual reality, badge making and retro arcade games. Suitable for all ages. This is a free, ticketed event.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2MO1v55
Saturday 14 September
11am – 5pm
Be Inspired! Art Exhibition
Nerve Centre
A group exhibition of artwork and photography hosted and produced by young people from across Northern Ireland. Full list of artists to be announced. Free.
12 – 5pm
Gamers Guild
The Guildhall
Immerse yourself in a live gaming experience like no other with retro games, virtual reality headsets and interactive games. Get hands-on with digital fabrication equipment and design your own tote bag. Or go old-school in our board game zone Don’t forget to capture the day in our Derry-themed photobooth. Free.
12pm – 9pm
Pop-up cinema
Programmed by Ones to Watch at Nerve Centre
Details coming soon.
12pm – 5pm
The Lost Treasure Escape Room
Tower Museum
£2 + Booking Fee
Race against the clock with this Spanish Armada themed Escape Room. Solve clues and complete tasks using the museum’s collections and artefacts.
Are you ready to play?
**Please note the escape room takes place in hourly slots in groups of six**
Tickets: https://bit.ly/30PcdvG
11am-1pm & 2pm – 4pm
Graffiti Workshop
Guildhall Square
£3 + Booking Fee
Grab a can of spray paint and unleash your creativity. Join the creators of the famous Derry Girls mural, UV Arts, and help them create a new piece of artwork.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2MIbnh3
12 – 5pm
Secret Gigs
The Walls
Be one of five attendees at our secret pop-up music gigs taking place in a unique pod on the Walls. When you find us and if you’re lucky to get a golden ticket you’ll be invited in for a memorable 3minute one-off exclusive gig! Who is performing? Now, that would be telling….
Shhh. Don’t tell anyone!
12 – 3pm
DSLR Photography Workshop
The Walls / Nerve Centre
£3 + Booking Fee
Shots by Oliver hosts this fun, interactive and practical workshop for young people aged 13+ who have an interest in photography. Using the Walls as the backdrop the workshop will cover the creative elements of photography, including lighting, composition and editing. DSLR cameras will be provided.
Starting point is Nerve Centre.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/327L8nM
10pm – 11.30pm (doors at 9.15pm)
Live Podcast: Colin Geddis, Aaron McCann & Mark McCarney
Nerve Centre
£5 + Booking Fee (Over 18s only)
Join three of Northern Ireland’s funniest comedians for the recording of a special Derry-themed podcast.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2ZqDAjb
Sunday 15 September
10am – 11am
Yoga Brunch
Garden of Reflection
£2 + Booking Fee
Start the morning the right way! Yoga and relaxation meditation with Cathy Brogan. Suitable for all ages. Mats will be provided
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2PlFUTR
12pm – 5pm
Escape Room
Tower Museum
£2 + Booking Fee
Race against the clock with this Spanish Armada themed Escape Room. Solve clues and complete tasks using the museum’s collections and artefacts.
Are you ready to play?
**Please note the escape room takes place in hourly slots in groups of six**
Tickets: https://bit.ly/30PcdvG
Bastion Youth Festival is an innovative new festival programmed by young people for young people, using Derry~Londonderry’s built heritage as the backdrop. It is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Youth19 Golden Event Fund.
