Islington based youth charity Local Village Network and City & Islington College are bringing together young people, professionals and local businesses for a community celebration at the Business Design Centre in Islington, on Friday May 6th from 5-9pm.

Over 500 guests have already registered including over 30 local youth organisations, MP Emily Thornberry and representatives from the Mayor of London office.

Through their mentoring programmes and youth app, Local Village Network works to ensure that every young person has access to positive networks and an equal chance to reach their full potential.

“So pleased to be able to support this event again, its really important to celebrate all the positive work from within our community” SCARLETT LEE X FACTOR

Students from City and Islington College have undertaken the task of organising and supporting community organisations who have signed up to showcase their services and network with those in attendance.

“LVN are one of the most important and impactful organisations for young people in Islington, so Soapbox is delighted to be supporting this event, which will showcase the best of what is available to young people in the borough” James Dellow SOAPBOX YOUTH CLUB

With games, food and an artist line-up that includes rapper Maxwell D from Pay as you go, X-Factor star Scarlett Lee, local musician Jack on the Sax and singers from Amberleigh, the evening will be packed full of entertainment.

Free tickets are available to order on Eventbrite for anyone in the community. This is a family friendly event

For more information and tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-networks-celebration-tickets-266724138077