It’s back- The Annual Middlesex Youth Festival makes it’s return!
MDX Youth Fest is returning on Wednesday 1st May 2024, at the Zabeel Saray Theatre, Palm Jumeirah. Doors will open at 6.30PM and the show begins at 7.15PM – tickets are on sale now!
Unleash your hidden talents and join us for an electrifying showcase of skill, creativity and passion. Youth Festival is not your average talent show, it’s a platform where the extraordinary talents of Middlesex University students take centre stage!
Whether you’re a budding musician, dancer, comedian or possess any unique talent, this is your moment to shine! Any student can enter and compete with your fellow peers
Registrations have now closed.
What is Middlesex Youth Festival?
The MDX Youth Festival is a talent show with an MDX twist. Register yourself to compete in various different categories, audition or submit your projects and get ready to compete against your friends and fellow students! Get through the preliminary auditions and a be in with a chance to perform for victory in the Grand Finale in May!
How to purchase tickets
Tickets are now on sale for AED 25 - you can purchase either with cash or card.
Cash payments
Cash payments can be made via the Student Activities Office, 3rd Floor, Block 15
Card payments
Card payments can be made at the Finance Office, Ground Floor, Block 16. Tickets cannot be purchased online. Once payment is made, please proceed with your receipt to the Student Activities Office to collect your physical tickets.
2024 WINNERS
2024 WINNERS
Thank you for a successful Youth Fest 2024!
Below are the students who came out victorious this year and walked walk away with a top prize during the Youth Fest Grand Finale showcase!
Who can participate in the Youth Festival?
- IFP Students
- UG Students
- PG Students
You don’t have to be a pro in any of the categories, the competition is open for everyone at any level. So, what are you waiting for?
*Dates and times are subject to change- follow our Instagram to be up to date with all the latest MDX Youth Fest information! @wearemdx
February 19th | Registrations open |
March 1st | Theme release for categories. Use these themes as inspiration for your submissions. Each category will have a different theme. Poetry, photography, film, story writing, comic strip, visual art, debate |
March 11th- 15th March | Preliminary auditions (dance and music) |
March 11th | Talent Auditions |
March 25th – 29th March | Final auditions- SHORTLIST (dance and music) |
March TBC | Sports competitions Final schedule TBC |
April 3rd | Submission deadline Poetry, photography, film, story writing, comic strip, visual art, debate |
April 2nd | TICKET SALES OPEN |
April 22nd – 26th April | Finals week Showcase for following categories: Poetry, photography, fashion, film, story writing, comic strip, visual art |
April 22nd – 26th April TBC | MDX Youth Fest Cook-Off |
MAY 1st | GRAND FINALE |
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Student Activities Team on [email protected].