Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is launching this year’s Youth Arts Jamboree, a cultural development programme dedicated to young people.
The activities offered in the programme are all geared for children and young people aged between 2 and 25 years old. The Jamboree will be held from the 18th February to the 7th March 2019.
This year’s programme offers specific workshops for young people in a variety of disciplines, from creative writing and poetry, to drama, music, fine art, movement and fashion. The aim is to invest in young people offering opportunities for growth and development. The sessions will be fun and educational, some targeted at beginners and others more specialised and focused.
Her Worship the Mayor, Kaiane Aldorino-Lopez GMH will once again lead visits to the historic City Hall, with GCS combining these with art tours of the Mario Finlayson Art Gallery housed within.
An innovation will be live chat and performance sessions with local established musicians relaying their life experiences. An opportunity to share in the joys and successes of some of Gibraltar’s best, an opportunity to learn from them.
Hoping to invest in future skills, the programme will offer opportunities in photography, lighting, and videography. A few placements are been funded for and made available for young people wishing to learn or further improve their skills in these areas. These programmes will be provided by the Gibraltar Photographic Society, ArtDance and WrightTech respectively.
Other events will include the established art, dance and music competitions, Heritage Trust and Gibraltar Museum tours and the World Book Day celebrations, amongst others.
Art treasure hunts to feature Gibraltar’s leading art galleries have been devised so that youth groups and young people and their families may appreciate the work of local artists and the interesting buildings they are housed within. The walk takes you on a journey from Casemates via Irish Town to John Mackintosh Square.
The Minister for Culture and Youth, the Hon Steven Linares, said:
‘It gives me great pleasure to present the full and varied development programme that has been produced by Gibraltar Cultural Services. It is imperative that we invest in our youth so that we can have more young people in cultural activities, and in turn, we strive to produce the cultural, youth and heritage leaders of the future. I look forward to the participation of many of our youth in this unique Jamboree.’
CEO at Gibraltar Cultural Services, Seamus Byrne, said:
‘GCS are delighted to be able to present this development programme for HM Government of Gibraltar.
We need more young people involved in photography, fine arts, drama, architecture and many other genres of the Humanities spectrum. GCS believes that the Youth Arts Jamboree initiative, is a very important development programme for Gibraltar, as it will provide a platform that will contribute to our community’s cultural growth.'
For any enquiry please contact Gibraltar Cultural Services, Events Department, on telephone 20067236 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday 18th February – Thursday 7th March 2019
Programme of Events
Jamboree launch at GEMA (Gibraltar Exhibitions of Modern Art)
6pm to 8pm
Arts & Crafts workshop with Giorann Henshaw for 8 to12 year olds (Vault 1)
Fashion Workshop for teenagers with Paul Perez (Vault 2)
Drama Workshop for teenagers with Daniel Strain Webber (Vault 3)
For more info and to book a place at these sessions please call 200 79750
Gibraltar Museum Guided Tour
4:30pm, for young people aged 5-8 with accompanying adult
Limited spaces available. Pre-registration on a first-come-first-served basis
To book your place please contact: 200 74289 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating the name and age of the child, name of accompanying adult and contact details
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February
School Open Days
Visits to the Mayor’s Parlour at the City Hall, hosted by Her Worship the Mayor (These can be combined with a visit to the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery) Pre-booking required
Tuesday 19th February
Gibraltar Museum Guided Tour
4:30pm, for young people aged 9-11 with accompanying adult
Limited spaces available. Pre-registration on a first-come-first-served basis
To book your place please contact: 200 74289 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating the name and age of the child, name of accompanying adult and contact details
‘Learning to take the Perfect Shot’
Gibraltar Photographic Society Workshop for beginners (a two part event) Cameras can be provided if needed
4:30pm at Wellington Front
For further information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
‘Getting to Know’ Adrian Pisarello, live chat & music session
GEMA, Montagu Bastion
6pm to 7pm
To book your place please call 200 49161
Launch Art Treasure Hunt
Schools, youth groups and individuals invited to participate in a fun and interactive art treasure hunt through the different Galleries via Casemates and Irish Town.
For large groups, sessions can also be booked for after the Jamboree More information on 200 75669
Wednesday 20th February
Story Construction Workshop with writers Stephanie and Lee Dignam
For 8-12 year olds
6pm to 7pm, John Mackintosh Hall Lecture Room
To book your place please call 200 49161

Thursday 21st February
‘Getting to Know’ Nolan Frendo, live chat & music session
GEMA, Montagu Bastion
6pm to 7pm
To book your place please call 200 49161
Guitar for beginners with musician Justin Phillips
For 8-12 year olds
5pm to 7pm, Rock on the Rock Club
To book your place please call 200 49161
Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd February
Gibraltar International Dance Festival,
Organised by MO Productions
Tickets priced at £5 per session, £15 Gala, from www.buytickets.gi
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Friday 22nd February
Music Session with Luke Bosano
For young people aged 8-12
5pm to 7pm, Rock on the Rock Club
To book your place please call 200 79750
Monday 25th February to 1st March
Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians FYM
Organised by the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts, GAMPA For musicians aged 4-18 years
Tickets £5 per session, £12 Gala night, available at the door
Details from: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Social media workshop with Surianne Dalmedo
For young people aged 16+
5pm to 6pm, John Mackintosh Hall Lecture Room To book your place please call 200 79750
Live drawing session with artist Sebastian Rodriguez
6pm to 8pm, GEMA
For young people aged 13+
To book your place please call Face Frames on 200 72629 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday 26th February
‘Learning to take the Perfect Shot’
Gibraltar Photographic Society Workshop for beginners (part two) 4:30pm at Wellington Front
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Percussion workshop with Surianne Dalmedo
For 2-5 year olds, with accompanying adult
5pm to 6pm, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Casemates To book your place please call 200 49161
Young Artist Exhibition
Organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services Official Opening & Prize Giving
6:30pm, John Mackintosh Hall
Invitation only
Wednesday 27th February
‘Getting to Know’ Layla Bugeja live chat & music session
6pm to 7pm, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Casemates
To book your place please call 200 49161
Poetry Workshop with Giordano Durante
For young people aged 8+
6-7pm, John Mackintosh Hall, Lower Exhibition Room
To book your place please call 200 79750
Creative Writing Workshops with Jackie Anderson
A session organised at the Gibraltar College organised for students
Young Artist Competition
John Mackintosh Hall open until 13th March Open from 9am-9:30pm
People’s Choice Award - you can vote on your favourite artwork throughout the competition. Forms available at reception
Thursday 28th February
Giordano Durante Poetry Workshop
Session organised at Westside Comprehensive School for students
‘Getting to Know’ Paul Isola live chat & music session
6pm to 7pm, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Casemates
To book your place please call 200 79750
Improvisation & Contact Workshop with Nathan Conroy
6pm to 7:30pm, Bayside Drama Studio For young people 12+
To book your place please call 200 49161
MARCH
Friday 1st March
Drama Workshop with Daniel Strain Webber
For young people aged 13+
6pm-7:30pm, John Mackintosh Hall
To book your place please call 200 79750
Tour of the Northern Defences
Organised by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.
Meet at 5pm at Landport Bridge. Tour will take approximately 2 hours. Suitable for ages 8+.
All attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To book your place please call 200 42844
Monday 4th March
Creative Writing Workshops led by Jackie Anderson
Organised by Westside Comprehensive School, for Year 11s
‘Getting to Know’ Guy Valarino live chat & music session
6pm to 7pm, John Mackintosh Hall, Lower Exhibition room Book your place on 200 79750
Tuesday 5th March
Drama Workshop with Julian Felice
For children aged 8-12
5pm to 6pm, John Mackintosh Hall Theatre
To book your place please call 200 49161
Wednesday 6th March
Creative Writing Workshops led by Jackie Anderson
Organised by Westside Comprehensive School, for Year 11s
Fine Arts Association Art workshop
Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates
For more information please call 200 52126
Story Construction Session with Stephanie and Lee Dignam
For young adults 18+
6pm to 7pm, John Mackintosh Hall Lecture Room
To book your place please call 200 49161
Thursday 7th March
WORLD BOOK DAY at the John Mackintosh Hall
School visits and Library tours
A special performance of Harry Potter by the White Light Company featuring Transitions and GAMPA at 4:30pm. Open to the public
Children’s activities, book fair, interactive readings and more More information from GCS on 20075669 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Other Opportunities for young people Video
GCS is offering two young people the chance to work with WrighTech in producing a promotional video of the Jamboree. This opportunity would be ideal for any young person interested in videography, camera work and editing and would provide hands on experience.
For details contact WrighTech on 200 74535
Photography
GCS will be funding the participation of three young people to enrol in the Photographic Society’s Induction course, something those interested would have to commit to. The course starts on Thursday 28th February running over 10 weeks until the 9th May. It will cover all aspects of basic photography. The sessions will run from 7-8:30pm. A camera can be made available for the duration of the course for those requiring one.
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Theatre Lighting and Sound Course
ArtDance will be running a 3-day course from the 15th-17th April, exploring the processes and techniques involved in creating lighting for stage. Applicants will be equipped with the basic skills and knowledge of the technical and creative side of lighting in theatre. Technician, Mark Cortes, will be leading the course at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre.
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