culture
is life. Where creativity lives. See what happens when we hand the mic to the young talent in our local neighbourhood.
A We Are Holyrood project
April 2025
In May half-term 2025, a new film project for We Are Holyrood brought together 17 young people on an inspiring journey, to create an original music video, Culture is Life. Across 30 sessions and more than 60 hours together, participants collaborated with four professional dance artists and creatives from SoCo Music Project.
The young people led the creative process from start to finish. They chose the genre and storyline, wrote the lyrics, recorded the track in a local studio, and starred in their own music video. The experience built confidence, developed creative skills, and focused on collaboration in a supportive environment.
The music video premiered at The Hub in front of friends and family, welcoming an audience of 134 attendees, with the film continuing to reach new viewers online.
The premiere was a joyful celebration, complete with a red carpet for the young stars and an enthusiastic crowd. The atmosphere was filled with pride and excitement as participants cheered themselves on screen and families sang along. The performance reflected the young people’s voices and the strength of the community around them.
Watch the music video below on YouTube