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BOXES full of inspiring objects have provided the starting point for a performing arts project for local young people taking place tomorrow (5th July).

âBOXâ is the inaugural arts activity day of the recently formed Youth Performing Arts Network. Arts groups from across the city will gather at Knighton Fields Centre for an opportunity to meet other young performers and develop their skills.

Some weeks back, each group was given a box of objects to be used as stimulus and a starting point for a new performance. The âBOXâ event will provide an opportunity for the young artists to share what they have created with peers, parents and invited guests.

Cllr Andy Connelly, city council cabinet lead member for culture, said: âThis event will be a terrific celebration of weeksâ of hard work from the young people that have taken part. It is also a great opportunity for them to share skills and spend time getting to know other local performers from the city. This is exactly what the Youth Performing Arts Network was set up to do.â

The Youth Performing Arts Network is a collective of city-based youth performing arts groups and local arts and education specialists. It was set up with funding from Leicester City Council to improve opportunities for young people to take part in the performing arts by provide support to youth arts workers.

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