SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER from 12 – 3pm
at SALVATION ARMY 36 WARDIEBURN DRIVE
It’s that time again
– Our annual Christmas fair!
This year at the Salvation Army. We are looking for donations if anyone can help with anything.
We need raffle prizes, tombola items and alcohol for our pick a bag stall. If anyone has anything lying about nothing is too big or too small it’s greatly appreciated 
Buzzin’ for the next version of Shoreline Sessions down @thepittmarket on Friday 1st August! Now, since so many of you have asked, for a formal open mic session in the first 45 minutes! Get down early and sign up!
Featuring @hush.edinburgh , @jameslowsings , @roisin_music27 , and @robert_21graham – this ones not to be missed!
GY x
Aint no party like a Shoreline Session party cause a Shoreline Session Party don’t stop …or something!
Our free entry acoustic shows @thepittmarket keep getting busier and busier, so come down and see what all the fuss is about as @deanjbgray , Coralie, @beau._.amelia of @lowtide.band , and @rorygrieve.music take the stage next Friday 4th July – songs about Murcia and Freedom etc etc not essential.
GY x
The Tinderbox Collective and Granton Youth come together to ignite Granton with the NxNW All-Dayer at The Pitt – a festival-style celebration of Edinburgh’s thriving youth music scene.
Taking place on World Music Day, 21st June 2025, this packed one-day event will showcase nine exceptional young acts, all aged between 15-21, across indie rock, folk, alt-pop and more, all united by their development through Tinderbox and Granton Youth’s transformative Mixtape programme.
Following multiple sold-out NxNW nights at Leith Depot and The Mash House, this All-Dayer version expands the format to meet overwhelming demand, offering both established followers and new audiences the chance to discover Scotland’s most exciting emerging artists in one electrifying location.
The Lineup: A Showcase of Edinburgh’s Rising Stars
The lineup features an electrifying mix of emerging talent, each with their own unique story. Kicking off the day at 3:15 PM is Kieran Crosbie, a singer-songwriter whose journey into music began through Tinderbox’s hospital outreach programme. Later in the day, The Citrines take the stage, led by 16-year-old Abi, whose band are fast becoming a staple of Edinburgh’s grassroots scene.
The evening crescendos with two acts fresh from Hit The Road, Scotland’s national youth music tour: Ace & All The Other Animals and Low Tide, whose recent tour together has cemented their reputation as ones to watch. Edinburgh-born singer songwriter Lewis McLaughlin and psychedelic pop duo Logan’s Close also join the bill in support of the day.
The lineup for the day spans alt-rock to intimate folk, with the following performances:
3:15pm to 3:45pm - Kieran Crosbie
4pm to 4:30pm - Leon Highway
4:45pm to 5:15pm - Parma Violence
5:30pm to 6pm - Logans Close
6:15pm to 6:45pm - Silenced Blue
7pm to 7:30pm – The Citrines
7:45pm to 8:15pm - Ace & All The Other Animals
8:25pm to 9:10pm – Lewis McLaughlin
9:15pm to 10pm – Low Tide
For some, like Kieran, getting involved with Tinderbox has been hugely impactful, offering opportunities they would not have found elsewhere: “I started playing guitar at 12 years old and got involved with Tinderbox through my guitar teacher.
“From that I joined Tinderbox’s ‘Sparks’ project and played at Dynamic Earth performing a collaborative piece of music we had been working on.
“I’m really looking forward to playing the NxNW All Dayer because its such a nice venue and the atmosphere at NxNW is always amazing!”
For others, like The Citrines, working with Tinderbox has provided the launchpad for their first major gigs and recordings.
Reflecting on her experience with Tinderbox, Lead singer of The Citrines, Abi said: “The first gig we played that I was really properly proud of was the NxNW at the Mash House last year.
“I was buzzing when I got off that stage. It’s helped us branch out, meet other musicians, and build our confidence performing.
Discussing the Pitt All Dayer further, Abi added: “This line-up is amazing – rock music, folk music, rap – and so many talented people I know through Mixtape and Tinderbox. It’s going to be such a good day in such a cool venue.”
The event builds on the growing success of Tinderbox’s NxNW (North by Northwest) series, a community-rooted platform for young artists that champions creativity, collaboration and the power of live performance.
The NxNW All Dayer is a rare chance to experience the future of Scottish music in its rawest, most exciting form.
Tickets are available now via Ticketsource:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tinderbox-collective/nxnw-all-dayer-at-the-pitt-granton/e-qdamor
Aged 16-19 and looking to get into youth work?
Applications for the 25/26 North Edinburgh Youth Work Collaborative Traineeship are now open!
Work with us, @fetloryouthclub , @spartans_community_foundation , @muirhouseyouthdevelopmentgroup , and @piltonyouthchildren over the year and take your first step into the profession!
Deadline for apps is 23rd May and you can apply via the QR codes in the graphic attached!
GY x
Granton Youth have partnered up with The Junction – Young People, Health and Wellbeing, 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe, Canongate Youth & Wester Hailes Youth Agency to be apart of a project called ‘Time to Talk’ – to try and support more young people across Edinburgh.
If you are aged 12 – 25 and are looking for support then get in touch with ourselves or find the contact information for your area in the poster attached.
Our new drop in Youth Clubs @thepittmarket are starting tonight! As always, these are open access and you just have to be S3 or above to attend!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8pm and Fridays 1-4pm! We want the space to evolve and grow with our young people so come down, shoot some pool on our new table, and tell us how you want it to look!
PS: The Pitt isnt open on a Tuesday, but we will very much be there so give us a message if you have any questions – other times you will also be able to enjoy the delicious scran on offer from them too!
GY x
NORTH BY NORTH WEST 5!
We’re back at the Mash House with Granton Youth on 15th December for another edition of our emerging talent night!
Tickets are by donation (minimum recommended 50p) – head to the link below to grab yours – they’ll go fast!
Too early for the Christmas chat? Nah!
After the success of last year’s Christmas Fayre our fundraising Volunteer big Nic is organising another one with the support of staff and other service users.
This will take place on the 30th of November 2024 at Granton Parish Church. The money raised from this event will go towards our summer program.
We are also looking for more donations if you think you can help please give us a message x
Its that time of year again where we roll out our Summer Programme!
Beach Days, Highlands and Islands Trips, A music festival, designing your own trips, climbing up and jumping off waterfalls (safely), and our big families and young people Fridays are just some of the stuff we’ll be getting up to!Full programme starts Monday 1st July!
Whilst we’d love to meet you at our Monday sign ups in the Summer, we give priority to people who regularly attend our youth and families groups for all trips, so why not get along to some clubs before our trips start!
P7/S2 from 5pm to 6:30pm
S3+ from 7pm to 8:30pm!
GY x
