‘Kids tell pros what to do’ – young people co-produce arts and culture in Umea, Sweden

Performance indicators  

The overall quality of the ‘Kids tell pros what to do’ co-production approach was recognised in 2007 when the City of Umea won the Innovation Award of the European Public Sector Award.

The jury commented:

“The project ‘Kids tell pros what to do’ breaks new ground in Europe in showcasing the artistic ideas of young people through professional performance, including song concerts, dance performance, and opera, and a computer game, giving people throughout the city the opportunity to see their ideas presented at the highest quality level.”