Same Difference Festival 2026 was one of the most vibrant, youth‑driven celebrations Wolverhampton has ever hosted. Delivered by Wolverhampton CEP, the festival transformed West Park into a day‑long explosion of movement, music, performance, and creativity — all shaped by young people from across the city.

Commissioned as part of the Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture Arts Trail, this mural was co‑created with young people over a programme of immersive workshops that explored identity, fashion, music, and cultural shifts across the decades.

As part of Wolverhampton’s Recovery Month celebrations, I was invited to run a tote bag workshop at the Art Gallery’s Friday Lates event—a vibrant evening of art, storytelling, and shared strength, hosted by The Good Shepherd and SUIT.

Thanks to Arts Council England funding secured by Kate at The Good Shepherd, I had the quiet honour of leading a series of summer workshops with young people aged 14+ from Wolverhampton 360. Held at Wolverhampton Arts Centre, these sessions were part of a wider programme preparing for Recovery Month and the UK Recovery Walk.