Creative Explosions

What happens when you give young people space to explore identity, leadership and art – on their own terms? You get WOWsers: A Creative Explosion!

This nationwide digital project invited girls and non-binary young people aged 8 to 16-years old from BBC Children in Need-funded organisations to take part in WOW’s first ever fully online creative leadership programme. Through virtual workshops, convenings, “How To” sessions and bespoke masterclasses with exceptional artists chosen by them, participants explored activism through poetry, illustration, film, photography and more.

The result is a vibrant online exhibition – a snapshot of youth activism and creativity across the UK. It’s full of honesty, hope, and powerful reflections on what it means to grow up in today’s world.

Made possible by BBC’s A Million & Me programme, this project shows the power of digital space to connect, inspire and centre young voices, wherever they are.