Wednesday 30 July 2025, 2pm to 9.30pm in Walpole Park, Ealing, W5 5EQ
In 2025 New Gen is working with some of West London’s biggest names in music to bring a mash-of guest artists and next generation talent to the Main Stage alongside cyphers and dance performances. There will be plenty of opportunities to take part in our new Amplify Stage, which will host a music and spoken word open mic and jams.
Around the site you’ll find the Mind Zone (a lower energy chill-out space with tai chi and yoga demos), young designers and entrepreneurs in the Entrepreneur Zone, a drop-in Manga Workshop, Pop-Up Arcade’s gaming tents, rugby and football, and more activities from our partners.
We also have a year-round programme with open mics, pop-ups, and creative careers workshops. Take a look at @newgen_fest for the latest!
Dance battles in any style for age groups 7-11 and 12-16. Qualifying rounds and quarter finals 2-4pm on the dance floor in front of the Main Stage, then semis and finals on the Main Stage 5-6.30pm.
To take part, purchase a Battle of the Boroughs ticket from our ticketing site. When selecting a ticket in the tickets portal, select a “Battle of the Boroughs” ticket, which will grant you entry for one dancer for Battle of the Boroughs + general entry to New Gen Festival.
Emerging artists and headliners, cyphers, DJs, TikTokers and competitions + the New Gen Allstars. It’s all happening from 5-9pm. Look out for:
YJ, Proph, MLizzy, Switch, Sav NDO, Chanel, Cinz, HJay, Mya K, Remz, The Spit Game, Layyah, and the New Gen Allstars: Taya, Tazzyi, Deecien, C2, C4, Mobi, and KY.
Find out more about the artists.
Hosted by H-Jay and Eve Atkinson: 3-7pm.
The Amplify Stage is a space for bold expression, original voices, and unapologetic art where all creativity is welcome – spoken word, rap, drag, dance, music, and more. We welcome everyone across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, across race, disability, neurodivergent, and faith backgrounds.
Remember, it’s okay to be nervous, that’s part of being human. Trying something new? We see you. That’s the Amplify Code: creativity, courage, difference, respect, and love.
This is a drop-in workshop with Chie Kutsuwada, author of 100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe. Chie will be sharing tips on drawing faces, characters, and manga strips, exploring what makes manga manga, and helping you to walk away with your own piece of manga art. All abilities welcome! We’ll have pencils and paper available, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pens if you prefer.
Ealing’s Youth Social Network brings Pop-up Arcade’s gaming tents to New Gen! Get comfy with their gaming chairs and try your hand at fan favourites like Minecraft, FC24, Mario Kart, and more. The Game Zone is a safe and welcoming space for people with additional needs.
A space to shine the spotlight on artists, stall holders, and creators for DIAXPORA’s New Gen podcast.
Chill out under the trees with our bean bags, or join in with some tai chi and yoga. Ekam Sat Yoga will be inviting audiences to explore how yoga builds self-awareness, confidence, focus, resilience, and sparks creativity, and Jude Powell will be demonstrating Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art for cultivating internal energy, and inviting visitors to have a go. Ikam and Jude will each be running a series of 20-min drop-in sessions from 2 to 6pm.
A networking space for young entrepreneurs and designers, the E Zone features an entrepreneurs panel, taste testing, and speed dating for entrepreneurs. Thinking of starting your own business? Come along and meet some of the people who’ve been there.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust will be getting the football cones out and bringing along their smoothie bike so you can pedal-power your refreshment!
Get ready for an action-packed day as a team of players from Ealing Trailfinders & Trailfinders Women will be at the festival! Come along to meet the players, take part in a fun and interactive skills & games session, and show off your talent for a chance to win some great prizes!