An open conversation about community, care, and support featuring Jordan Stephens and local creative voices as part of the Brighton Festival.
If you are looking for something a bit different to do this weekend, there is a conversation happening at the Brighton Youth Centre on Saturday, 9 May, that focuses on the realities of community support and personal care. The event, titled @ Your Service, is part of the We, Generate programme for the Brighton Festival 2026, which is an initiative led by young people. It is designed to be an open discussion about what happens when our usual support systems don't quite work as expected, and how community involvement plays a role in our personal development.
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The session features Jordan Stephens, known for his work as an author and mental health advocate, alongside Bobby Brown, the Creative Communities Producer at Lighthouse, and Kaia Allen-Bevan, who founded Youth The Gap. Rather than just sitting back and listening to a panel, the format encourages active participation. After the main discussion, the event moves into smaller group conversations, which will be facilitated by young people from the Future Creative Leaders programme. It is a setup that seems aimed at getting people talking rather than just observing.
Doors open at 15:00, and the main event runs from 16:00 to 18:00. The venue, the Brighton Youth Centre at 64 Edward Street, has been fully refurbished recently, so accessibility shouldn't be an issue. Tickets are priced at £5, and you will need to book your spot in advance. The event is open to anyone aged 14 and over, though keep in mind that if you are under 16, you will need to be accompanied by an adult, and you will be given a wristband or sticker upon arrival.
Lighthouse Brighton, the arts charity behind this, has noted that the event will be filmed and photographed for promotional purposes. They have also set out a code of conduct for attendees to ensure the space remains safe and inclusive for everyone involved. It is a straightforward, community-focused afternoon that offers a chance to engage with some local creative voices and explore topics that often get overlooked in larger festival programmes.
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