R.I.S.E.

RESILIENT | INSPIRED | SKILLED | EMPOWERED

R.I.S.E Youth Ambassadors is Edinburgh Festival Carnival’s free year-long programme for young people aged 15-24 who want to build skills in event production, management and creative community leadership.

From September 2026, participants will explore how events are planned, produced and delivered, while developing confidence, leadership and practical skills through real festival experience. Sessions will run on Saturdays and participants will:

  • Learn the basics of event production and management
  • Support workshops, performances and live events
  • Build leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Gain Youth Scotland accreditation, new connections and progression pathways

Apply below, or email giles@ejbf.co.uk for more information.

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Previous Projects

H.A.I.R. - Heritage, Attitude, Identity, and Respect.

In March 2025, we presented a very special performance at Edinburgh's Storytelling Centre, celebrating the culmination of H.A.I.R - Heritage, Attitude, Identity and Respect.

Created in partnership with St Augustine’s RC High School and Passion4Fusion youth organisation, and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, H.A.I.R explored the cultural significance and heritage of Black hair through dance, spoken word, graphic novels, and digital storytelling.

The incredible young performers created a space where their stories could be heard, and amplified the voices, stories, and creativity of all the young people who have participated in the project. Here are just some of the highlights from this special project.

African Origins

Urban Contemporary

Harlem Renaissance

Roots

Civil Rights Era