TAKEOVER
Takeover creates volunteering opportunities for young people aged 16-24 to reach their creative potential. With the ambition of providing skilled new entrants to the cultural sectors, Takeover engages young people in communities from across Ashfield & Mansfield, industry experts and creative associates from across the country.
Here we share our latest information about Takeover and how you can get involved if you are a partner, local business, school, college learning setting or as a young person. We have everything you need to know.
WHAT IS TAKEOVER & WHO IS IT FOR?
Takeover is open to anyone 16 plus from Mansfield & Ashfield to join us to be part of an ongoing arts and creative volunteering and skills development programme. Young People will take part in an intensive arts and cultural training programme which includes:
Training and skills workshops, online mentoring, challenge-work experience, go and see trips, entrepreneurial skills, future career and education advice.
Volunteer for Takeover Festival 2026!
We’re looking for young people aged 16-24 to join this year’s Takeover Festival!
Are you aged 16–24 and passionate about the creative arts? Whether you’re an emerging artist, performer, or simply curious about cultural event management, we’re giving young people the opportunity to be part of the next Takeover Festival in Mansfield in 2026.
Through the Takeover programme you:
Build your CV
Grow your creative portfolio
Work flexibly around your schedule
Work with mentors from the creative industries
Be part of a dynamic youth-led festival at Four Seasons Shopping Centre on Saturday 7 March 2026.
Eligibility:
Participants must live in postcodes NG18, NG19 & NG20 0 and be available weekend between Friday 6 - Sunday 8 March.
Contact Emily.Minnet@inspireculture.org.uk to enrol now!
TAKEOVER FESTIVAL 2026
Mansfield’s BIGGEST youth festival returns on Saturday 7 March 2026!
We’re hosting a day packed with music, games, performances, art, workshops and immersive displays, brought to life by the young people of Mansfield and Ashfield!
In partnership with Nonsuch and First Art, we’ll be spending the day at Four Seasons Shopping Centre showcasing the creative talents of our amazing Takeover volunteers, who will team up with artists and leading creatives to deliver exciting activities and plenty of family fun!
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
