Sussex Speak Out Challenge FINAL 2024
An evening of inspiring speeches from young people from across Sussex. Join us as we celebrate their voices and achievements!
Date and time
Location
Brighton Dome
Church Street Brighton and Hove BN1 1UE United KingdomAbout this event
The Speak Out Challenge
The Speak Out Challenge is a programme designed to develop young people's confidence and communication skills, giving them the opportunity to speak out on issues they care about.
Up to 300 young people across Sussex schools have taken part in the Speak Out Challenge 2022-23 with a full day public speaking workshop. The event's speakers are all Year 10s who have progressed to the final with their phenomenal speeches.
“Getting a chance to speak in front of an audience was for me the most valuable aspect of the programme. On the day, I enjoyed meeting other people my age comfortable with public speaking" Sussex Finalist 2022
The Event
Up to 18 finalists will speak out in front of a crowd with an original speech that highlights their unique perspectives and passions. Each speech will last between 1.5 and 3 mins, and there will also be some live entertainment halfway through the evening.
Speeches will be judged by a panel of VIPs from a wide range of sectors and the evening will conclude with an awards ceremony, celebrating young voices from across the region, and crowning the Sussex Speak Out Champion 2024!
“Tremendous to see young people rising to the fantastic challenge to speak out. This programme should be in every school! ” Atiya Gourlay, Strategic Partnerships Lead for Children’s Services, East Sussex County Council
The event is FREE.
Speakers Trust
Speakers Trust exists to unlock potential through the power of communication. Our vision is for every young person to be able to speak confidently and be heard. In academic year 2023-24, we are working with over 35,000 people across the UK, delivering the UK's largest youth public speaking competition.
"The Speak Out Challenge empowers young people to find their own voice, and to enjoy exploring the power that harnessing their own voice brings. Students gain to express and interact with complex ideas making them better learners, and ultimately better people." St Leonards Academy Teacher, Nov 2022