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Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting local groups and organisations to apply for funding to deliver exciting, free events as part of the Youth Beatz Fringe Festival 2026, which takes place in the build‑up to the main Youth Beatz event held at Park Farm Showfield on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

A statement by Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding DJR Sport Ltd, operator of the Solway Sharks senior ice hockey team.

Youth Beatz Festival is back for 2026, and signups have now opened for people to register their interest in volunteering at this year’s event.

Last updated Tuesday 5 May.

Youth Beatz Festival is back for another year, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Youth Beatz takes place over a 10-day period, with the Youth Beatz Fringe taking place across every Ward area of Dumfries and Galloway in the lead up to the two main event days on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at Park Farm, Dumfries.