Do you want to turn your creative ideas into real projects and learn how culture, events and creative initiatives are actually developed and delivered?
Royalties London is a development programme for young people who want to work seriously with creativity, culture and project development.
The programme is designed for emerging creatives, cultural practitioners, and project-minded individuals who want to move from inspiration to practical experience and gain insight into how creative ideas become real initiatives.
Royalties London is run by VOLCANO and developed for London Heritage Quarter. The programme is founded by Danish musician and cultural developer Kristian Riis, guitarist in the band Nephew. Alongside his work as an artist, Riis has spent more than a decade developing programmes that support young creatives in building sustainable careers and collaborative creative communities. Learn more about Royalties London.
Apply Now! Applications close 12 April
What you will gain from taking part
Royalties London offers practical insight into how cultural and creative projects are developed, organised and brought to life. The programme combines inspiration with practical experience.
Participants will work together to develop concepts and translate them into projects that can be realised in practice.
During the programme you will:
- Learn practical tools for developing creative and cultural projects
- Gain insights from speakers and professionals working across the creative industries
- Explore project management, communication, partnerships and event development
- Collaborate with other young creatives from different backgrounds
- Contribute to the development of a real cultural event in London
Who is this programme for?
We are looking for a diverse group of young Londoners who want to develop their creative potential and gain practical experience. We’re seeking applicants who are:
- Aged approximately 18 to 30
- Interested in creativity, culture or project development
- Motivated to learn, collaborate and take part in the full programme
- Curious about how creative ideas can shape culture, communities and cities
The programme is free to join. No formal education or professional experience is required.
In return, we expect participants to commit their time, attend all sessions and actively contribute to the shared process.
Participants should also expect to spend some additional time outside the workshop days working together with their group to develop the final event.
Programme format
The programme runs over approximately six months with one full-day workshop each month, followed by a final event. All sessions take place will take place from 9am to 5pm on Thursdays. Dates are subject to change.
- 28 May – Session #1 – Kickoff & Teambuilding
- 25 June – Session #2 – Project Management
- 30 July – Session #3 – Branding & Social Media
- 3 September – Session #4 – Partnerships & Fundraising
- 1 October – Session #5 – Event Production
- 15 October – Final Event
The final event will be conceptualised, produced, and delivered by participants in collaboration with London Heritage Quarter.
Royalties London: Experience, history and impact
Royalties was founded in Copenhagen in 2011 and has since supported the development of more than 500 young creatives.
Today, around 90% of alumni work professionally within culture and creative industries, including roles as artists, producers, managers, agents, entrepreneurs and cultural organisers.
Across programmes, participant satisfaction averages 9.2 out of 10.
Programme design, methodology, and long-term development are led by VOLCANO, a consultancy working with artists, organisations and communities to design initiatives that use creativity to generate social impact, innovation and cultural value.
Royalties programmes are built around collaboration, peer learning and real-world responsibility – helping young creatives develop both professional skills and meaningful networks.