Kinetika Bloco is south London's leading youth carnival with a diverse mix of music, dance & costume
Kinetika Bloco's mission is to engage young people from South London in long-term, creative activity which advances their education, skills, and capacity. Through the music, dance, design and leadership activities we enable young people to have creative engagement, determine company policy and direction and to follow pathways for leadership and career development and participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Why the community needs usKinetika Bloco aims to embody and promote a positive representation of youth in London. We have an outstanding track record in musical progression, developing a consistent and proven talent pathway for young artists which empowers them to develop creatively and take a lead within Bloco and their community.
Our impact on the communityWe have worked with over 10,000 young people and performed to audiences of over 2 million including for Nelson Mandela, leading Team GB's Victory Parade in 2012, headlining London Jazz Festival and opening the London Marathon. Our young people have performed in Brazil, China, Norway and South Africa. We have delivered workshops in our community, across London and the UK, and beyond.