Find Festival, a brand-new, free event created by young people, is set to take place in Hexham on Saturday, September 30.

Taking over Sele Park and surrounding areas, the festival promises a day of music, art, food, workshops, and demos from 11am-7pm.

Key Change Northumberland is a project from Queen’s Hall Arts in partnership with Youth Groups in the Tyne Valley, Core Music CIC and Hexham Community Partnership.

The young people taking part in this project are behind the new festival

North East artists Baghdaddies, Georgia May, Jamie Leven, Kay Greyson, and Ladies of Midnight Blue will take to the main stage.

The Young Stars stage will feature upcoming, local talent such as Tallocan, Ilia and Madelline, plus a performance from the Band in a Day finalists.

Activities include African drumming, screen printing, badge making, live demos from Team Extreme, and a performance from Musical Ruth.

Sun of Seitan and Fire & Dough will also be on site providing delicious cuisine.

Hannah, a Queen Elizabeth High School student, 15, said “It’s a good opportunity to show adults that kids can take responsibility and create something for everyone to enjoy."

Leela, from Prudhoe Youth Project, 12, said: “I joined the festival team to show adults that kids have a voice, and they can do it."

Matt Griffiths, Youth Music CEO says: “It’s crucial we enable more young people to make, learn and earn in music, whatever their background or goal. That’s why we’re excited to invest in innovative projects like Key Change Northumberland, providing crucial hands-on experience for young people in live events.”