Young people in Gateshead are getting the chance to learn DJing and music production skills through a new project at the Gateshead Interchange. Launched to help steer teenagers away from causing trouble, the sessions offer a creative outlet for local youth in a busy public space.
The project, known as Good Vibes, runs every Thursday and has already seen 86 young people take part, with up to 25 attending each week. According to Gateshead Council, the initiative has successfully helped several individuals who had previously been involved in anti-social behaviour.
This work is led by the Gateshead Football Club Foundation and is delivered by Northern Pulse CIC, with additional support from youth workers and the transport operator Nexus. The project is part of a broader community safety programme funded by the Young Futures Prevention Panel, which brings together the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit, Gateshead Council, and local drug and alcohol services to provide early support for vulnerable residents.
Local figures show that youth-related anti-social behaviour in Gateshead fell by 17 per cent between April and December 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to maintain that progress, as the area continues to focus on providing positive activities as an alternative to crime and disruption.
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