Co-Organising
We believe that to create events for young people, that young people should lead the way. We provide leadership opportunities for young people who want to learn about festival management.
Mentorship
We support young people's creative and professional growth and ensure they're connected to opportunities that can ready them for the next step in their lives. regardless of discipline.
Alumni
We've been built on the hard work of ambitious young people and brave adults, so, ensuring that those who have passed the torch on remain part of our story is key to our journey going forward.
Workshops
We aim to offer accessible, world-class workshops with leading creative voices to young people, during and beyond our festival.
Events
We strive to curate diverse events that range from Q&As to meet-and -greets, networking sessions to chillout spaces.
Showcasing
We want to create opportunities for young people to share their work through performance and publication.
Our Framework
Our Journey in Numbers
1st
Literature festival created for young people by young people in Europe.
50+
Young leaders, curators, programmers, artists & activists nurtured.
100+
Professional Creatives Platformed across hundreds of events.
5000+
Young people directly impacted by our work both during the festival and beyond.
Our Funding Partners
Libby Marchant
Lit Co-Organiser 2017-2019
Not only did I gain confidence and self-esteem, but I also made friends for life and got to meet world-class writers. The Lit demystified writing, and gave me opportunities that I still benefit from.
Daisy Drohan
Lit Co-Organiser 2017-2019
The Lit truly empowered and shaped me to become a teenager who was passionate and engaged, and who recognised the power of young people in an increasingly difficult world.
Izzy Tiernan
Lit Co-Organiser 2017-2020
Working in such a dynamic and responsible role from such a young age meant that I got experience years ahead of my peers, that continues to stand to me now in my professional adult career.
Seán Dunne
Lit Co-Organiser 2017-2018
The Lit gave me the opportunity, not only to engage with literature and the arts in a unique way, but also to take on personal responsibility in shaping a
large-scale cultural event.
Our Festival Partners
