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Washington Emerging

27 Feb 2026

6:30pm

Quick summary

Price
Pay As You Feel (£3/£5/£7)
Audience type
11+
Running time
3 hours
Venue
  • Arts Centre Washington

Event description

Celebrate the next generation of musical talent at Washington Emerging showcasing some of the region’s most exciting young performers.

From powerful vocals to original songwriting and genre‑spanning sounds, these up‑and‑coming musicians bring fresh energy, new ideas, and undeniable passion to the stage.

Join us for a vibrant night that highlights the creativity and skill of local artists on the rise—perfect for music lovers, supporters of youth talent, and anyone looking to discover their next favourite act.

Confirmed acts include

Callum O’Neil

Apricity 

StellaCaster

The Fry Ups

Leopard Print

Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026 is supported by Culture Start and the Autonomy project. The Autonomy project is supported by Association of Independent Museums’ Connected Communities programme, funded by the Department for Culture Media and Sport’s Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, through Arts Council England.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council and Lottery logo
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation logo
Sir James Knott Trust logo
Gillian Dickinson Trust logo
Sunderland City Council logo
University of Sunderland logo
MAC Trust Sunderland Logo
Funded by UK Government logo
Arts Council England logo