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WELCOME TO YOU FESTIVAL 2026

A FESTIVAL FOR YOU!

You Festival is a ground-breaking creative arts festival, designed to connect the next generation of LMA students with leading industry professionals. The Festival provides the vital link between education and the creative industries.

EXCLUSIVE FOR LMA STUDENTS!

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YOU LEARN

The YOU FEST workshops are where ideas turn into skills. Led by leading creatives and industry professionals, each session is hands-on, practical and built around the realities of working in today’s creative industries. From acting, music, film, games, dance, musical theatre, business and beyond, students will collaborate, experiment and learn directly from people doing the jobs right now, asking questions, trying tools, and gaining insights you won’t find in a classroom. It’s real-world experience, delivered in real time, designed to inspire confidence and open doors.

YOU LISTEN

YOU FEST brings the creative industries into the room. Students will hear directly from industry guests and who are shaping culture right now, from award-winning artists and producers to founders, innovators and educators at the forefront of their fields. Through talks, panels and live conversations, they’ll share honest insights into their careers, the challenges they’ve faced, and what it really takes to succeed. It’s a rare chance to learn from people who’ve been there, ask the questions that matter, and build a clearer picture of what a future in the creative industries can look like for YOU.

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YOU EXPLORE

The YOU FEST Expo is a hands-on playground for curious minds. Students can explore the latest equipment, tech and creative platforms, and get stuck in with practical skill-building sessions led by industry experts. From learning new ideas to learning techniques directly from the people who use them every day, the Expo is all about discovery, experimentation and real-world learning, giving students the chance to practise, ask questions, and level up their craft on the spot.

YOU ENGAGE

At YOU FEST, demonstrations bring creativity to life. Students will witness experts in action, seeing how ideas, tools, and techniques are applied in real-world projects. Sessions let attendees learn, and pick up tips directly from professionals as they work. It’s an immersive way to understand the process, spark inspiration, and see firsthand how concepts become creations.

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YOU PERFORM

At YOU FEST, the spotlight isn’t just for the pros, students get to take the stage too. Live performances give attendees the chance to showcase their own creative projects in front of a real audience, including industry professionals and peers. It’s a thrilling, hands-on experience that turns learning into doing, builds confidence, and proves that the next generation of talent isn’t just watching the show… they are the show!

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YOU PARTY

Our evening parties bring students, industry guests, and partners together in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere where connections are made, ideas are shared, and creativity flows freely. With live LMA music performances, DJs, and immersive experiences, these nightly gatherings celebrate the energy of the festival, giving everyone a chance to unwind, network, make friends and be inspired long after the workshops and talks have ended.