They enjoy music and attending concerts. They enjoy the beach and picnics and bowling and walking. In making decisions affecting disabled young people Council needs to acknowledge the common interests in youth cultural expression that disabled young people share with their able-bodied colleagues, while at the same time acknowledging their special needs. Gender Gender plays an important role in the way young people express themselves and the opportunities they have for participation in cultural activities. Because cultural needs of young people are frequently addressed in terms of crime prevention, the cultural needs of young males are frequently addressed ahead of those of young females.
Consideration needs to be given to ways of supporting young women in their cultural activities.
Youth Participation Young people need to have the opportunity to participate in society in a variety of ways. The Youth Council, Student Representative Councils and similar organisations provide important avenues for consultation with young people. In addition other mechanisms will often need to be used. All Age Gigs One of the clearest results of the consultations and survey was that Newcastle youth want to have access to venues where they can see bands or which have a night club atmosphere. Generally there are less problems at under age gigs than at over 18 events.