To mark 25 years of Fanfakids, production company MetX invites several artistic organisations to discuss working with young people in an urban context.

Each of these organisations focuses on disciplines like music, dance, circus or theatre as a tool to help young folks develop their talents. How do they deal with differences in age, background, social reality, … in order to provide the best possible guidance to young people, both individually and in groups? And where can they make a difference for their future?

During this AB Talk, we will give both young people and their mentors the opportunity to share their knowledge and encourage mutual exchange.

Programme
4:00 pm Welcome
4:30 pm Intro 25 Years of Fanfakids: a ¼ century of artistic youth work Made in Molenbeek
4:45 pm Talk 1: ‘Culture for young people: a priority in 2025?’
5:15 pm Break
5:25 pm Talk 2: ‘Artistic youth work: evolutions, trends, future’
5:55 pm Q&A
6:00 pm Networking drinks

Speakers 

• Yahya Choua from Fanfakids 
• Karen Claessens from Tarmacadam 
• Nicola Mascia from Brussels Young Philharmonic 
• Emma Pevernagie from Circus Zonder Handen 
• Simon De Roover ex memeber of the Fanfakids, drummer of Lizzy Baker
• Tessa-Océane Ngoga from Inyangé

This event is organised by MetX in collaboration with AB and Brussels Young Philharmonic as part of 25 Years of Fanfakids. For more music: also see the Fanfafiesta concert evening on 25 October, from 5-7pm at AB.