New Year Arts Festival – Walsall

New Year Arts Festival took place on Saturday, 11th January 2025 at The Crossing at St Paul’s, Walsall.

Organised by young creatives aged 16–21 with support from RicNic, this vibrant festival was a free celebration of creativity and community, offering a wide range of activities for all ages.

The event featured storytelling, performances, an open mic, junk drumming, choir and dance workshops, crafts, and lots of cake!

This project was funded by UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, with Walsall Council.