Welcome to Decibel Young Leaders

Decibel Young Leaders is an Arts Council England, Yorkshire initiative created to profile some of the region’s brightest creative talents, providing their latest News, and sharing information about the arts and creative industries.

Maximising opportunities for young people

“Arts Council England, Yorkshire believes that all children and young people in the region have the right to be inspired by the contribution of the arts and creativity to their lives. These will provide them with ‘tools for life’ and a backcloth on which they can build their lives with meaning and purpose, and with the ability to face future challenges. As enriched individuals, they will be able to recognise and harness opportunities to fulfill their potential. We will work closely with our existing partners, as well as with new and emerging ones, so that together we can reduce inequalities and barriers to participation, and maximise opportunities for children and young people to experience and engage in the arts.” Janet Barnes, Chair, Arts Council England, Yorkshire.

What is Decibel?

Decibel is an Arts Council England initiative that works to support and raise the profile of artists of African, Asian and Caribbean descent in England. Comprising a cross art-form programme of projects and events, Decibel was launched in 2003, and is funded until 2008. You can find out more about the wider programme of Decibel activities at www.artscouncil.org.uk/decibel.