Nightjar Youth at BBAM Festival

BHAM Festival was full of rhythm, colour, and conversation as Nightjar Youth joined the celebrations to share drums, creativity, and connection.

Our team brought the Nightjar sculpture — a symbol of movement, freedom, and belonging — and it quickly became a talking point. Young people stopped to ask questions, take photos, and share their own ideas about what it means to live between places or cultures.

Throughout the day, we ran drumming sessions that drew in crowds of all ages. The beats carried across the festival, and before long, people were clapping, dancing, and picking up rhythms together. It wasn’t just a performance — it was a shared experience, a reminder of how rhythm can break down barriers and bring people together.

The response to Nightjar Youth was amazing. So many young people signed up to find out more, to get involved, and to help shape what comes next. There was real excitement about creating spaces where everyone can belong, express themselves, and build something new through music and art.

BBAM Festival was more than an event for us — it felt like a step forward. A reminder that young voices are at the heart of what we’re building. The energy, creativity, and confidence we saw that day are exactly what Nightjar Youth is all about.