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.

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.

Cosmic Routes: A Time Capsule in Colour