A relaxed start gave way to the thrill of a homegrown movie premiere, where the stars themselves gathered to enjoy fresh, tasty popcorn and celebrate the creation of their music video, Culture is Life, with friends and family. Crowds gradually grew until the space was filled with people – residents, families and Zoielogic supporters and team members – ready to watch the latest Holyrood creation.

An atmosphere of pride and excitement filled the air, and as we watched previous films and enjoyed anecdotes from Zoie Golding, there was much nostalgia, affection and unity. Seeing how much The Holyrood Hub has developed and made an impact, and how the children have grown with it, made its significance in the community tangible.

When the new music video was shared for the first time, the emotion was undeniable; young people cheered themselves and friends on screen, adults welled up, and everyone sang and moved along with no self-consciousness. The video itself, with its poignant messaging and playful performances, was a delight. The genuine pride and connection, strong support and energetic encouragement made the moment feel incredibly special.

A premiere isn’t a premiere without a red carpet, and one was rolled out for the young stars to walk down to the delight of everyone!

The young performers and creative team behind the project were rightfully at the centre of this session, providing a wonderfully strong example of how their needs, development and joy are at the core of the project. This was a moving celebration of their creativity and enthusiasm, and was the very essence of what The Holyrood Hub hopes to create, offer and leave behind.