As plans for The Croydon Project continue to take shape, local people are being invited to share their views on the future of the town centre – including the role culture, performance and creative arts should play.
Recent events, from Taylor Swift’s Opalite music video filmed at the Whitgift Centre to The BRIT School’s performances in Whitgift Square, have highlighted the town centre’s growing reputation as a destination for creativity and culture.
Through June, Whitgift Square has been filled with music and dance as The BRIT School brought a free family-friendly Musical Theatre Singalong to the heart of the town centre. A choir of 75 aspiring young artists performed a medley of musical theatre songs, bringing energy, joy and plenty of voices to the town centre.
The performances gave visitors the chance to enjoy live music from one of the UK’s leading free performing and creative arts schools, right in the middle of Croydon. After the singalong, students and staff from The BRIT School also met with young people and families, sharing insights into the school’s renowned Musical Theatre course and offering advice for future applicants.
The celebration of local talent continues his summer with BRIT Dance x Costa Del Croydon: Summer Has Landed! On 17 July, 50 BRIT School performers will bring an unexpected burst of colour, music and movement to North End, with high-energy choreography and feel-good summer performances marking the return of Costa Del Croydon.
Known for nurturing celebrated talent including RAYE, Olivia Dean and Tom Holland, The BRIT School has played a major role in shaping the UK’s cultural scene. Its alumni have sold more than 280 million albums, generated over 70 billion streams, and won major awards including BRITs, Grammys, BAFTAs and Oscars.
From Swifties visiting the now-iconic Whitgift escalator to the next generation of performers taking over Whitgift Square, Croydon’s creative energy is always on full display. As The Croydon Project progresses, moments like these show the role the town centre can play as a place for culture, community and new talent.
We want to hear from local people about the role culture, performance and creative arts should play in the future of the town centre. Share your ideas and help shape what comes next, just get in touch using the details on this website.