Zone Go – A New Mobile Youth Arts Space for 11–18s
Coming to BD:Festival this summer
Chill, create, be you.
Zone Go is Zest's new mobile youth arts space for 11–18s, bringing creativity, gaming, music and good vibes to young people at BD:Festival in Bradford.
When the Zone Go van arrives, inflatable spaces pop up around it, creating a colourful hangout where young people can chill, create and be themselves in the heart of Bradford.
Open the doors and you'll find board games, musical instruments, craft kits, art materials and cameras ready to explore. You'll also discover a gaming station, places to sit and chat, opportunities to get creative, and a giant art wall where you can leave your mark.
There's something for everyone at Zone Go. And the best bit? It's all FREE. Whether you're getting creative, trying something new or just want to hang out with friends, it's your call what you do.
Zone Go has been created for young people who already access public spaces, like parks or high streets, independently and without supervision. While our activities are supervised, Zone Go will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.
If you're visiting BD:Festival this summer, make sure you stop by Zone Go. We can't wait to bring our brand-new youth space to Bradford.
#GetInTheZone
Location
Outside City Library, BD1 1SD
Opening Times
Saturday 18th July & Sunday 19th July
12pm - 5pm
Age 11-18? Then drop in for FREE within these times to chill or join our activities!
Get In The Zone
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and chill in Zone Go —but if you want to join in our FREE activities, we’ll need a Parent or Carer to submit a Registration Form first!
Either send your young person along to Zone Go, and we can send you the forms when they arrive, or click this button and do them right now!
Once you submit the form, your young person will be added to our system so they can check into Zone Go for FREE whenever we're open! No need to book, just turn up!
Zone Go is a drop-in facility for young people who already access public spaces, like parks or high streets, independently and without supervision. We aim to provide a positive place for them to go when they are out and about. While our activities are supervised, The Zone will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.
Zone Go staff are DBS checked and trained in Safeguarding and First Aid. This project is delivered by Zest - a Registered Charity and National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England. You can find out more about us here.
Take a look
Photography: Phil Crow & Beki
What's Happening
Use the toggles below to see what’s happening at Zone Go!
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and just chill in Zone Go, but a Registration Form must be completed before joining any organised activities. You can do the Registration now or we can send them to Parents and Carers when your young person arrives. There’s no need to book - just turn up!
Zone Go is your place to chill with your friends, create alongside artists, and be yourself—all for FREE! You can expect a welcoming vibe with no pressure to get involved or do any of the activities. You be you.
This programme is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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13:00 – 15:00 AllStar: DJ Workshops 🎧
15:00 - 17:00 Vital Culture UK: Future Me In 3D VR Workshop
Plus you can get up to this during the whole day:
🧊 Chill with no pressure to join in
🕹️ Gaming / PS5
✂️ Crafts
🧱 Lego
🎲 Board Games
🎵 Music
🎨 Art Wall
🥇 Group Games -
13:00 - 15:00 Common Wealth Theatre: What Do You Need? workshop 📣
Plus you can get up to this during the whole day:
🧊 Chill with no pressure to join in
🕹️ Gaming / PS5
✂️ Crafts
🧱 Lego
🎲 Board Games
🎵 Music
🎨 Art Wall
🥇 Group Games
Vital Culture UK - Future Me In 3D VR Workshop
Step into virtual reality and imagine yourself in a whole new way. In this drop-in creative session, young people aged 12+ will respond to creative prompts about who they are, where they’re from and who they want to become, then use Open Brush to draw, paint and design their ideas in 3D virtual space. Drop in anytime between 3pm–5pm at Zone Go, outside City Library, Bradford. No experience needed — just bring your imagination. Draw who you are. Design who you’re becoming.
Meet Our Artists!
Get ready for a line-up of local artists bringing creativity, energy, and something totally different to Zone Go. Whether you're into VR art, crafting and making, music or sports, there's something here with your name on it.
AllStars - Djing
This summer, AllStar is bringing hands-on DJ workshops to City Park. Whether you've never touched a deck or you're already mixing, this is your chance to learn on industry-standard equipment with guidance from Allstar DJ team! AllStar workshops are all about opening doors: building skills, sparking creativity, and growing confidence in a supportive, pressure-free environment. All abilities welcome; no experience needed!
Common Wealth Theatre - Workshop
It’s hard being a young person today, school pressure, figuring out the world and your place in it, mental health, social media…the list goes on. Join Common Wealth’s arts and activism workshop, What Do You Need? where young people can come together with artists to share what’s on their mind and rant, protest, create or figure it out live through a three part workshop of story-telling, installation making and performance. All to encourage young people to come together and use their voices and creativity to tackle life’s big worries together in solidarity with other young people.
Credits
Zone Go has been developed by Zest x AirClad
For Zest
PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Jack Wilkin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden
PRODUCER
Beki Doig
PROJECT PRODUCER
Eve Herrick
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Chris Bewers - The Yorkshire Workshop
BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.
YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Caley Starbuck
Emma Chippendale
Eve Herrick
Harriet Shonfeld
Joanna Knight
Katie Miller
Lachlan Madin
Lauren Williams
Oliver Neary
Rachael Phillips
Tinashe Chipawe
For AirClad
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie
PROJECT MANAGERS
Nick Halbert
Emma Peareth
DESIGNERS
James Bristow
Julia Bugajska
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance
GENERAL MANAGER
Kerry Campbell
