Professional equipment. Real skills. Your voice. Ages 10-25 | Devon
What is YCM Devon?
Youth Creative Media Devon (YCM Devon) is YOUR space for creative media exploration and skills development.
We bring professional equipment to accessible venues across Devon, creating opportunities for young people aged 10-25 to learn real media production skills.
🎉 YCM SOCIALS (Drop-in - hangouts)
Free creative socials every few months. Try podcasting, video production, photography, animation, music production - whatever interests you. No commitment, just turn up and explore.
Next Social: Confirmed Sat 9th Jan 2027, Bridge Hall, The Strand, Barnstaple Town Centre🎉
🎉 YCM CONNECT (Short Starburst projects)
4 weeks working with young people who already have some creative media experience, finishing with a showcase or a radio show.
A good fit if you'd like to reconnect and keep your friendships going without committing to a longer run.
Confirmed: Sat 24th Oct for 4 weeks with day trip to Radio Station, Totnes on Sat 14 Nov
Sign up here
NEW
🎬 YCM PROJECTS (Learn professional skills)
Structured programmes where you learn proper media production skills whilst working on real projects. Past projects include, community storytelling, professional podcast series and heritage documentation.
New Projects in Development:
We're between rounds just now. Sign up below and we'll let you know the moment the next one is confirmed.
What’s on now? - Follow #YCMDevon
🎉 YCM CONNECT (Short Starburst - projects)
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Big Thank you to 3 special Devon County Council Councillors who have made this possible through our social impact arm, Alignment Creation Enterprises. You know who you are!!
YCM Connect
Get the group back together and make a radio show
4 Saturdays making something with other young people, finishing with your own radio show taken to a real FM station.
This one is about connection. Coming back to people you already know, or meeting a new group and sticking with them for a few weeks. Enough time to actually get to know each other and make something you're proud of together.
You pick your role:
🎙️ On the mic: present, interview, tell your story
🎵 Sound: music, samples and audioart
📸 Photos and video: capture the sessions and the big day
📱 Social: reels and posts
Talking on the mic isn't for everyone, and that's completely fine. There's a job for you either way.
Next round
📅 Saturday 24 October, Saturday 31 October, Saturday 7 November
⏰ 1:30 to 4pm
🚐 Plus a full day trip to Soundart Radio in Totnes, 14 Nov. Travel sorted. Parents may accompany on day trip.
🎫 Free
Sessions will be at our new home:
7, Bridge Chambers, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1HB. An accessible venue with accessible toilets, in the Town centre, Barnstaple (opposite Museum).
Our Very first YCM Connect! Up Coming Schedule: Starting Sat 24th Oct!
🎉 YCM SOCIAL (drop-in - hangouts)
Ages 10-25 | ad hoc events
Last social: Saturday 10 January 2026 1:30 - 4pm
(14 participants, loads of fun!)
NEXT SOCIAL CONFIRMED:
Sat 9th January 2027! Bridge Hall, The Strand, Barnstaple EX31 1HB
What happens at a Social: Just turn up anytime during the session (usually 2.5 hours).
Try different stations - podcasting, video, photography, animation, graphics, music.
No pressure, come solo or bring friends, leave when you want.
A booking form will be made available nearer the time.
You can email us on workshops@aceholdsthespace.com with any questions or use our contact form, link below.
Your Pathway 🚀
This isn't just activities - it's your route into creative media careers.
The Progression:
1. Try it out → Come to a YCM Social, explore what interests you
2. Get skilled → Join a YCM Project, learn professional techniques
3. Level up → Volunteer as assistant facilitator, support newer participants
4. Get paid→ Employment opportunities for experienced young people
Real example: Ettienne at 16 (now 17) started as a participant on a heritage project. They then assisted voluntarily on one of our podcasting commissions. Ettienne is now providing technical support and workshop facilitation at our Youth Creative Media Socials and Field projects.
That's a real progression pathway.
Questions?
Do I need experience?
Nope! Complete beginners welcome. We teach you everything.
What if I'm shy?
Perfect! Our sessions work especially well for quiet/introverted people. You don't have to perform or be on camera if you don't want to.
What if I don't know anyone?
Most people come solo. You'll meet others with similar interests.
What equipment do I need?
Nothing. We provide all professional equipment.
Is it really free?
YCMS (Socials = completely free).
YCM Projects = free + you might get paid work afterwards.
What if I have additional needs (ADHD/autism/anxiety etc)?
We're neurodivergent-friendly! Quiet spaces available, sensory breaks fine, go at your own pace.
Where does it happen?
Different locations across North Devon - usually libraries or community spaces. We come to you!
Don’t Miss Out on YCM Devon!
About our work:
Meet the team:
General enquiries:
Want to know more about YCM Socials? Interested in future projects?
Here’s a simple FORM
Just write: Name, Age, "I'm interested in Socials / Projects / Both"
Follow us:
#YCMDevon #YCMSocials
Recently completed: South Molton Heritage Project
Through the spring, young people aged 11 to 25 documented the heritage of South Molton Pannier Market using our Young Voices in Heritage™ approach. They learned audio recording, interviewing, photography and editing, then recorded the market's stories with traders, elders and local historians. Their work forms a permanent display in the market and an online archive anyone can listen to.
See the South Molton heritage project
What's next
We're planning the next round of Youth Creative Media (YCM Devon) work now. Dates are now being added to this page - look up! We'll also share on our socials.
The best way to hear first is to add your name to our list. Tell us whether you're interested in Socials, Connect or longer-term Projects, and we'll be in touch the moment the next one is confirmed.
No experience needed on the Socials or Projects. Free. Open to ages 11 to 25, including those who are neurodivergent or would rather go at their own pace.
🔥Get Involved🔥
🎬 YCM PROJECTS - Learn professional skills
What you'll learn:
📹 Professional video production & filming
🎙️ Audio recording & podcast editing
📸 Photography & visual storytelling
💻 Editing & post-production techniques
🎤 Interview & research skills
📱 Social media content creation
What you'll gain:
✨ Professional portfolio of work
✨ Certificate of completion
✨ New skills and confidence
✨ Meet new people
✨ Potential paid opportunities
✨ Snacks at every session! 🍪
Want to know more?
You deliver, we support you
Youth creative media, run by your team, supported by ours. We train your staff over twelve weeks, licence the framework, then stay alongside you with materials, kit, supervision and publishing guidance.
Your staff, your safeguarding, your young people