A market designed to transform cities with the help of young creatives is coming to Carlisle for the first time.
The Teenage Market is a fast-growing nationwide initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport to transform towns and city centres with the creativity of young people.
Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council are working in partnership to bring the market to Carlisle city centre on Saturday 22 April 2023.
Co-creator Joe said: “The Teenage Market really is the key to identifying a new generation of market traders by making young people an active part of our town centres. We are delighted that Carlisle is giving young people a free platform to get their businesses off the ground and showcase their creative talents.”
Supported by the High Street Taskforce, it’ll be the first time the Teenage Market is held in Carlisle.
Other supporters of the market include businessman Theo Paphitis, designer Wayne Hemingway and retail guru Mary Portas.
Carlisle City Councillor Marilyn Bowman, Portfolio holder for Economy, Enterprise and Housing, added: “This is great news for Carlisle and for any young budding entrepreneurs. It will give young traders and performers a chance to showcase their creative products and talents for free.
“The energy, diversity and vibrancy of the young people who take part in Teenage Markets is helping to breathe life back into high streets all across the country, with events now being run in over 25 locations. We’re pleased to see Carlisle will soon be one of those areas.”
