UK/NG is a programme that aims to connect over forty million young Nigerians (aged 18–35) to the UK by building new audiences for UK and Nigerian arts and culture.

The ambitious cultural programme will peak between September 2015 and April 2016 in 5 cities across Nigeria and the UK, featuring over 30 projects and over 80 events, all aimed at increasing collaboration between young people in both countries through the arts.

Over 70% of Nigeria’s 178 million citizens are aged 35 or under and this young Nigerian population are both entrepreneurial and digitally literate. We plan to significantly reach out and engage with this young demographic as participants and audience, through both physical and virtual participation, acknowledging that this peer group are the leaders, business owners and decision makers of the future.

We have a range of inspirational projects with world class partners in progress, across visual and digital art, fashion, design, theatre, dance, music, literature and film, with a special emphasis on digital media, highlighting our commitment to the growing innovation, skills and talent that exist in this dynamic sector.

In addition, we will offer endorsements to a number of projects which meet the aims of the season and badge them part of our programme. We will also identify about 15 projects that fit the programme aims to which we will offer Grants of between 5,000 to 10,000 pounds.

For the list of criteria and information on how to apply (for inclusion in the programme or grant), please see attached document.

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