3rd Feb 2024 - Kemoy receives the Educational Leadership Excellence Award Highly Commended at the Potential Unlocked Awards 2024.
Tonight at the potential unlocked awards 2024, it’s amazing to be given the Educational Leadership excellence award highly commended.
I have been working in education since aged 16 amongst other things!
I want to encourage more people to join the field of education, it’s important we inspire our young people and be their role models. great to be around greatness!
June 10/11th 2023 - Kemoy and the KYSO Collective will be playing at Manchester Parklife 2023.
Excited to be playing PARKLIFE FESTIVAL this summer!
With the amazing KYSO Collective Group.
If you are there, come see us!
Kemoy’s KYSO Group has won two awards at the #WeStandTogether & OSBAs Conference & Awards Dinner on 31st May 2023.
Myself and the Chair of KYSO attended the #WeStandTogether & OSBAs Conference & Awards Dinner
The Conference & Awards Dinner was an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful people and groups who have looked to bring communities together over the last two years. It comes as we commemorate 6 years since the attack at the Manchester Arena, which focused many of us on the need for more cohesion work.
1. We received an affiliate award 2023 for outstanding contribution & commitment to bringing communities together, an example has been the talent showcases at Powerhouse recently.
2. We have received a Peace Activist Award Highly Commended 2023, for bringing about peace within communities.
We are proud of these two awards and recent achievements - we continue to smash barriers and give hope, skills and life chances to all.
15th March 2023 - Kemoy Co-host the Power2 Graduation alongside the CEO of Power2, the venue was at Parrs Wood High School, it was a great night.
On this date, I was asked to co-host the Power 2 Graduation ceremony at Parrs Wood High School, around 300+ people attended this ceremony - I was able to hype them up and give them a blessed night, we awarded so many schools who took part in their teens and toddlers programme where high school students visit a nursery to mentor a little toddler, all these young people before joining the programme, had no self-confidence, low self-esteem and were having issues in school, since the programme, it improved them massively and they were proud to speak about the difference the programme made.
Normally I would have been djing at their graduation ceremony like I have done every year, however this year they switched it up and got me to help host with the CEO and award the schools who took part, it was a blessed night, connected with some schools, got a prom booking and met some ex students parents.
Hard work and perseverance is key.
7th March 2023 - Kemoy continues his weekly Zoom meeting with KYSO Project CIC, surprises were in store this time.
On Tuesdays, my group KYSO meets on Zoom, we talk about upcoming plans, share feedback and successes, hear team updates and lots more, we have been blessed tonight with an amazing surprise from Rapper @OfficialAitch - thanks to Latisha, one of our ambassadors and Champions.
The team were soo happy - it made their night - they don’t ever forget these memories.
We are always looking for guest speakers and people who can inspire the group, also any opportunities to share - get in touch.
Feb 2023 - Kemoy finishes up at the University of Bolton, Gaining a 2.1 degree in Professional development in Education.
Extremely pleased to say, I have now completed my studies at the university of Bolton.
BA (Hons) - Professional Development in Education, I got a 2.1.
I want to thank God for his blessings, so much has happened over the last 18 months whilst completing this degree. But I am happy to say I have finished university a second time and graduating again. The experiences I have gone through has honestly made me into the person I am today.
18 months of completing this Degree has been stressful, testing and a tense time in life but one of most fun, amazing and rewarding experiences and I wouldn’t change it for the world. To everyone who has supported me - thank you, you will have a special place in my heart.
I have been given a 1st in my dissertation with a 2.1 Overall!
Thank you God
My dissertation was on ‘The Pandemic/Impact on young people, their mental health, then looking at ways of how to rebuild aspirations, resilience, leadership and better community engagement. lots of hard work - glad it paid off nicely!
Happy to share..
Thank you!
06th October 2022 - Kemoy's youth group KYSO Project CIC wins "Inspiring Campaign" at The Manchester Spirit Awards 2022.
My community group@kysoclubwon the inspiring campaign award at the #spiritofmcr22 - the young people led on a homelessness campaign in Manchester by getting items such as hats, gloves, scarves, food etc. They visited various areas of Manchester to give these out and more.
We are super proud of this achievement – well done Team.
25th April 2022 - Kemoy officially opens the new space at the old MSV's office on Great Western Street.
Proud moments on this date
Today was a proud moment, I was able to officially open the new Space at the old Mosscare office, Moss Side, this was formally the Mosscare St Vincent’s head office, which has now been changed into a community hub and care leavers accommodation, the space will also be used to offer training to young people in the community, support with employment and helping the young people with various opportunities in the community!
The programme is called - Positive Futures, helping people reskill and get into work and also having a lovely care leavers accommodation - all in one building.
Been proud to be MSV’s youth champion for 13 years and the big surprise of seeing my name on the plaque today opening the space was overwhelming and emotional moments.
21st March 2022 - Kemoy's KYSO Team perform at the Northern Power Woman Awards 2022.
Well done to KYSO team on this night for performing at the Northern Power Women Awards 2022. #NPWAwards#wearepower - We are so proud of the team.
Team KYSO!
Well done to our leader and DJ of the night too! Big up Faidat!
In front of 900 people tonight - wow
20th March 2022 - Kemoy gets an opportunity to host at the AO Arena for Coko Festival - Thanks to Wemi.
Thank you Manchester AO Arena, one of my dreams was always to perform or host in the AO Arena - formerly known as the MEN Arena, Manchester- that dream came through on Sunday 20th March 2022, thank you to Wemi and the team at Coko Festival for the opportunity, the love, the support and belief. Thanks to everyone who continues to believe in me and my talent - the event was fantastic, well done to all the DJ’s and everyone who smashed it. So proud!
18th January 2022 - Kemoy Walker wins the Nelson Mandela Award 2022 (Unison).
We are delighted to announce that Kemoy Walker has won the 2022 Nelson Mandela Award.
Kemoy says “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement. I do lots of things in my local community for the love and passion but it’s great to be recognised as a beacon of that community. It’s a massive achievement and I am so happy.”
What is the Nelson Mandela Award?
This award is given to those who exemplify Nelson Mandela’s values of determination, a desire for unity, and strength in the face of injustice. In gratitude to a great man who was an honorary member of UNISON, the National Black Members’ Committee continue to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy and champion those who live by his standards.
31st October 2021 - Kemoy becomes a qualified mental health first aider.
Sharing some good news:
I completed my Mental Health First Aider course, It’s official now! Now a qualified mental health first aider! Appreciate the opportunity given to do this.
The role of a Mental Health First Aider is to be a point of contact for an anyone who is experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. This interaction could range from having an initial conversation through to supporting the person to get appropriate help.
Kemoy mentioned: “We appreciate the opportunity given to do this.”
#mhfirstaid #qualified
October 2021 - Kemoy gets busy for Black History Month/gets featured in various places/meets musicians.
This year for #blackhistorymonth - Oasis Community Learning / OAMCUK we have focused on modern greats, trailblazers making an impact by breaking the glass ceiling for future generations.
Great to meet and catch up with
musician Headie One on 4th October 2021 at
Flannels Fashion in Spinningfields
- nice to see humble artist who
have time for their fans, spent a
couple of minutes and asked
him to shout out
@kysoclub group, he done it.
Thanks! Big up! Man like Headie!
September 2021 - Kemoy and team perform at CAHN Black History Month Event
A fantastic event by Cahn, thank
you for inviting me to DJ, a
massive well done to @kysoclub
for performing and everyone
else who was involved. Big up to
your team too CAHN! So proud
of the work you guys continue to
do for the community! #BHM2021
August 2021 - Kemoy and team meets a variety of musicians who completed a tour in the city.
Latest trends feat Aitch, J1xA1.
Always great to see such top musicians coming to the community and giving back, many more musicians need to do this often, it really makes a difference!
They came with a tour bus with game consoles and much more!
Wow - what a week - my youth group has had a blast with meeting so many musicians this week who has given back to community, often they don’t realised that young people need these opportunities as they listen to them, thank you to @TIONWAYNE for today!
God bless! @kysoclub
17th August 2021 - Kemoy and team spends the day at UA92 and Meet Gary Neville.
We are thankful for the great opportunities presented to young people and the chance to have great partnerships with many people including UA92 (University Academy '92) - throughout August we have been coming here and taking part in different activities - these activities have helped to give the team great skills such as confidence, listening, patience and life skills, they have been able to get training and advice on how to be confident on stage when pitching to an audience- they got a surprised today, pitching to Gary Neville - former footballer and one of UA92 founder, he was impressed and they all got good feedback, he even posted on his story!
It’s been an amazing journey and I’m so proud of the team and their hard work, I really want to thank Karim West and Matthew Powell for supporting us all and delivering some key workshops and advice to the team, I am glad we will continue the amazing partnership work to mitigate disadvantage within communities and improving life chances for young people showing them opportunities such as going to university and improving their skills sets - thank you UA92 (University Academy '92).
6th August 2021 - Kemoy receives NPQML Certification from the Department For Education.
Kemoy Walker NPQML
I'm thrilled to have achieved the NPQML qualification from the Department for Education, So happy and super grateful to the wonderful staff at school for getting fully onboard throughout so that my project was successful!
NPQML- National Professional Qualification
for Middle Leadership.
I completed this during the pandemic.
Thank you to everyone who inspired me to continue making a difference in education.
26th July 2021 - Kemoy mets Santan Dave (Musician)
A great role model and Artist here… man like Santan Dave, a great opportunity on this date to meet and greet and get a CD signed, we spent a while queuing up then getting the chance to meet him, he played some songs for us on the piano and guitar then we done a Q&A session.
Unfortunately not everyone got the chance so we are grateful.
Proud of him. Keep smashing it.
8th July 2021 - Kemoy achieves NPQML - National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership.
I’ve had my NPQML results and I’ve passed! So happy and super grateful to our wonderful staff at school for getting fully onboard throughout so that my project was successful!
NPQML- National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership.
3rd July 2021 - Kemoy and team perform at Manchester International Festival - Cathedral Gardens.
On Saturday 03.07.21 - we put KYSO on the map!! We performed at Manchester International Festival - the performances from start to finish was exemplary! So a massive well done to the two drummers (Tegra and David), Youseff (Rapper) Ghana Twinz -Denz/Elorm (dancers) -Tyresse (Dancer) Rachel (Singer) Denz (solo) Judith/Crystabel (Dancers) Peace/Maame (Dancer) A huge big up to our stage manager (Hallie-C) who impressed MIF so much - she was spoken to about her impressive work! Thanks to Faidat (Our Leader) for ensuring members were okay.
A huge well done to Olivia/Kemoy B for hosting and keeping the environment alive! finally a huge thanks to the hype of our wider team who supported throughout and created a buzz in the middle of the stage area - they were amazing! Big up DJ David - We thank MIF for having us at heart again.
22nd June 2021 - Kemoy gets drawing completed by MIF, also a poem was created.
I just wanted to share this – I worked on a project with Manchester International festival, I had a meeting with them and someone came in to draw a portrait of myself and listen to me speak about growing up in Manchester- he turned it into a poem.
Everything was finalised and they sent this to my home, they have invited me to come to another link up!
Opening doors is what we continue to do and provide key opportunities- this is why I always say grab them with open arms!
The Poem is called My Home.
20th June 2021 - Kemoy and team does cycling from Moss Side to Oldham - 32 miles in total.
An amazing bike ride trip to Dove Stone Reservoir from Moss Side. 32 miles in total.
well done to everyone!
To go Blackpool only is 32 miles.
2nd June 2021 - Kemoy and KYSO Member get free clothing from amazing store Lululemon.
On this date, me and Faidat went to lululemon store (St Anne’s Square) and got given some free Merch, big up to Leroy and team for looking after us -really good day. they will be in touch again soon!
25th May 2021 - Kemoy and KYSO Team take part in health and fitness sessions in local community park.
Sports day (25th May 2021) was incredible, we say what we mean and mean what we say and it was really well attended again, thank you to those who came though, we had treats and goodies to take away, bags with masks, some of the team has also been selected to get some merch soon!
A huge thanks to Jessicarr, Kim, Meghan and Leroy for their time and doing different sessions with us, they looked after us so well in Alexandra Park and replenishing us with snacks and more!!
13th Jan 2021 - See January updates below from Kemoy Walker
13th Jan 2021 - Glad to be elected BAME Officer for the Moss Side Labour Party, really passionate about chance and will be making this a priority- especially following #BLM - it’s even more important voices are heard. Thanks to the ward for selecting me, great to give 10 years’ service to the party.
13th Jan 2020 - Kemoy B - on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music - Intro and All stars feat WK Jeezy and Yael - support the movement.
Likkle Jamaican thing on there too.
1st Jan 2021 - Kemoy gets two year contract with Buzz Talent. (Modelling/TV)
Kemoy is happy to share that he has signed a two Year modelling, TV contract with Buzz Talent.
Welcome to the world of BUZZ TALENT - a nationwide talent agency representing commercial models, actors (Spotlight and non-spotlight) dancers, singers and clients wishing to be on TV shows and productions (REALITY AND NON REALITY)
We also have a specialised department for high-end editorial (national and international BUZZ MODE )
https://buzztalent.co.uk/
24th Dec 2020 - Kemoy features on BBC Radio 5 Live discussing Youth Work and The Pandemic.
Ben Zand sits in with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews.
The story was regarding youth work and the Pandemic, Kemoy and another Youth Worker shared their thoughts.
Some bits were recorded below for you to listen to, click below.
BBC Radio 5 Live 24.12.20.mp3
21st Dec 2020 - Kemoy features on ITV Granada News - Advert Heroes 21.12.20
Granada Reports Advent Heroes: Day 21 - Kemoy Walker
Kemoy Walker is a youth worker in Moss Side. He has been working during the pandemic mentoring, running instagram live sessions and activities to help improve the mental health of young people.
Each day throughout December, ITV Granada are taking a look at people in the North West who have gone above and beyond for their community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities have pulled together in many ways, and over the next 24 days, ITV Granada will be speaking to charity fundraisers, mental health advocates and even entertainers, all of whom have played a part in putting a smile on people's faces during a tough year.
Kemoy spoke about the importance of community work during this time especially healing our communities and supporting those with mental health, he shared how we have coped during the Pandemic and plans for 2021.
10th Dec 2020 - Kemoy's completes a short interview with ITV Granada Reports.
On this date I done an interview with ITV Granada Reports - I spoke about the importance of community work during these time especially healing our communities and supporting those with mental health, I shared how we have coped during the Pandemic and plans for 2021.
Watch this space! More to follow soon on TV air date.
10th Dec 2020 - Kemoy's KYSO Group wins Community Group of the Year 2020 at the MSV Housing Awards.
My Group KYSO are the winners of the Community Group of the Year Award 2020!
These members went above and beyond during summer 2020 with helping with free school meals in the community and volunteering at the local food bank, they have show passion, commitment and community values. We are proud of the team, throughout lockdown they have kept other people’s mental health at good levels with the great support they offered. Well done TEAM KYSO.
We are so proud @kysoclub
3rd Dec 2020 - Kemoy organises virtual inspirational assembly on Zoom with Musician Aitch for SMRCHS.
So great to have organised a virtual assembly with the whole school interviewing ex pupil and musician Aitch for SMRCHS, this was seen by all forms, staff and students working from home.
Aitch gave some inspiring words of wisdom to over 1,000 students and staff.
He has also agreed to give some merchandise, hats, gloves, clothing and more to the school, giving back and making a difference.
We need more of that.
24th Nov - 5th Dec 2020 - Kemoy organises a 2 week Career Session on Zoom for young people in Manchester.
Kemoy is proud that on behalf of his group KYSO, There was a Careers session organised over Nov/Dec 2020 - this was over two weeks to bring industry and professional speakers from various careers to come and speak to young people on Zoom about their journey and qualifications to help young people decide on career goals, this helped with aspirations, motivating them and giving them advice, this ran successfully and Kemoy was impressed to see many young people turning up and asking questions.
@kysoclub - continuing to make a difference - improving life chances and mitigating disadvantage.
10th Nov 2020 - Kemoy reflects and celebrates 21 Years in the Entertainment Industry.
Celebrating 21 Years of DJing/Hosting and making impact across the UK.
I am so proud to have come so far and some of you will imagine the shouts and parties we have shelled down over the years, thank you all for your support over the years!
I have enjoyed it and had many great memories.
2nd Nov - 7th Nov 2020 - Kemoy and Youth Workers Celebrate Youth Work Week.
What makes Kemoy ambitious about youth work?
To celebrate the start of Youth Work Week 2020, Kemoy talks about his 15 years of experience in the youth work sector and the ambition it gives him to keep making a positive difference, Kemoy mentions that doing youth work ensures that young people get the best life chances in society and we are also mitigating disadvantages within communities, he is proud to be doing one of the best jobs in the world.
30th October 2020 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Take part in Graffiti Workshop at Powerhouse, Moss Side.
On this date, members of KYSO took part in a graffiti workshop at Powerhouse, big up Daniel, RB, Rachel, Shakira, Elsbeth, IFY, Miriam and Yael. All of the above attended and got a certificate and £10 voucher. Well done guys! They have graduated from the school of graffiti, parents will be proud when they seen the designs, they also designed a KYSO board showcasing our values. They showcased how we are as a team, the Graffiti Artist really loved the team. Great teamwork!
We are team KYSO.
October 2020 - Black History Month
As we come to an end of Black History Month soon, there shouldn’t be an end, we need to start embedding changes everywhere so it’s not only celebrated 1 month in a year, we need to celebrate all cultures all the time and implement great changes in our schools/work places so many young people can be inspired to become teachers, doctors, lawyers etc..and every role out there we see others doing! It’s important we also help young people to aspire to get into these roles to make changes too, we can’t wait on others to do it for us because it might not be done, let’s help others be change makers too and we can see future prime ministers etc..
Come on people, let’s sort this.
Change needs to come ASAP.
5th October 2020 - Kemoy is featured in the Advocate (Stockport) Newspaper for Black History Month.
Proud to be featured in the Advocate Newspaper for Black History Month. We need to continue showing our young people and others positive role models in our community.
For the full newspaper - drop me a message and I will send you a copy. God is good.
22nd August 2020 - Kemoy gets a letter from the CEO of MSV Housing during the summer holidays.
It was nice to wake up to a letter from the CEO of my housing - Mosscare, sometimes we do things in life for the passion we have and wanting to continuing making a difference, it nice when others recognise the work you are doing and reward you for it, Thank you Mosscare, this year has been difficult in many ways so being able to still do work in the community following government guidelines has been different and sometimes difficult but we still done it. God is good.
We ran playscheme in the community following guidelines for 4 weeks, bike workshops and bike rides over the holidays, daily free pack lunches in the park (young people volunteering) and much more - giving young people something to do other than staying at home and it impacting on their mental health, they were able to get involved in community work over the summer.
Continue to make a difference.
21st August 2020 - Kemoy completes 4 weeks of Playscheme at Powerhouse, Moss Side.
A fantastic 4 weeks leading Playscheme sessions at Powerhouse, Moss Side - it brought memories of past Playschemes we have done there with many young people, this year we supported and helped many parents and made impact to over 100+ young people, giving them life skills and activities to help them improve team work, communication and general youth and play. - Thank you to Lisa for the opportunity!
On the last day, we enjoyed some lovely food made by one of our community members Jodeci who made us some amazing rice and peas, curry chicken, fried chicken, white rice etc..we also had many other food and donations from members of the community, the food was finished within minutes - then we enjoyed a fantastic dance off with lots of prizes. Loved every minute. Thanks to the community for bringing their child at some point during the weeks and feedback has been incredible!
13th August 2020 - Kemoy's KYSO group becomes finalist in the OSBA's Award 2020.
The OSBA’s Award 2020 - Kemoy's group Kysoclub were finalist for the Community Cohesion/Diversity Award on this date at the OSBA's. The award recognises groups who have been instrumental in bringing together diverse groups in the community for positive change.
Kemoy said:
"Thank you Carisma for their hard work with all the awards under the difficult circumstances.
Well done to everyone else who either won or were Finalist."
7th August 2020 - Kemoy graduates from Staffordshire University with a Foundation Degree in Arts Education, Pass.
In 2018/20 I studied a Foundation Degree in Arts Education course at Staffordshire University, I got the following message upon completion on 7th August 2020, Congratulations, you have now completed your studies and the Award Board agreed that you be awarded:
Foundation Degree of Arts Education, Pass.
Kemoy said: "I am so Proud, another qualification under my belt, thanks to my tutors Cath and Sharon for their help and support throughout the 2 years especially Cath. I had a fantastic time on the course."
24th July 2020 - Kemoy completes socially distancing bike workshop with team KYSO.
A very socially distancing Bike workshop on this date delivered by myself (Kemoy) with the amazing young people in the community of Moss Side next to Powerhouse.
Members of the community came past and loved seeing so many young people doing good work and making a difference.
We can look at doing more of these in the near future, on this date was a test run.
22nd July 2020 - Kemoy completes modelling work for Cultureville.
Great Video/Modelling shoot on this date with Cultureville at Formby Beach - Great to represent the different cultures too. Big up to the organisers for a great day.
Thanks to Adeola and Jane for involving myself and the Team KYSO.
You can follow them on instagram at: @cultureville
16th June 2020 - Kemoy appears on BBC North West Tonight Programme.
We are all passionate about #BLM - to hear the news that someone wants to trademark “Black Lives Matter” and “I cant breathe” to make profit is insensitive and unacceptable.
There is a history to this!!!
We all need to make a stand to ensure this does not happen.
9th June 2020 - Kemoy and team appears on BBC North West Tonight Programme.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in BBC North West Tonight on this date - you have heard some real life stories and experiences which many people face regularly. Enough is enough - change needs to happen.
Well done to the amazing young people, proud of them.
Thanks Time, Olivia, Carlia for taking part. Thanks to Simone Riley for the opportunity.
7th June 2020 - Kemoy supports the BLM Movement and attends protest.
On Sunday 7th June 2020 - I was proud to speak at the Black Lives Matter Protest in St Peters Square, Manchester. Enough is enough and real change is needed. I am tired of seeing people being mistreated because of the colour of their skin. I am tired of how people stereotype me and others because of where we come from (Moss Side).
I am tired of people not listening when we speak for change. Today and the last few days we have been standing and speaking for change. I won’t allow us to silenced anymore.
I am black, I am proud and I matter.
Thanks to the organisers for giving me a chance to speak. Thanks Medy
2nd June 2020 - Kemoy works with organisation Power 2 to speak about mental health for young people returning back to school.
Lockdown is impacting us all, but for some young people it has been particularly tough. We spoke to Kemoy Walker, from SMRCHS, about some of the mental health challenges being made worse by lockdown, why he never gives up on young people, and why mental health support needs to be a top priority as lockdown eases.
18th May 2020 - Happy Mental Health Awareness week!
This year the theme is kindness and #speakyourmind. Obviously in the current situation it's never been more important to talk, so the emphasis is on talking about how you have overcome difficulties in this time or sharing a positive, motivational message to help others. It would be great to share some messages with our young people, you can take part and inbox me something to share in our youth groups.
I recorded one and shared it with others. You can watch it here…
16th May 2020 - Kemoy gets local support during Lockdown period.
As you all know the lockdown period has really affected
many young people and due to strict government
guidelines we are not able to do face to face youth work,
so many activities have been taken place online using
Zoom, Instagram live and much more, most of our young
people live in communities where they don’t have
resources for them to connect online - I am so grateful that
we have amazing people from the local community and
on here who recognises the barriers and can give an
helping hand - a huge thanks to Selwyn Stephenson for
donating some tablets to our KYSO young people in Moss
Side and beyond
thank you so much!
God will bless you forever! Team KYSO are grateful, when I
delivered one on this date, a parent nearly cried - they had
no electronics in the house. Thanks.
11th May 2020 - A documentary project looking into the impact of one of south Manchester’s longest-running youth centres is airing on local radio.
A documentary project looking into the impact of one of south Manchester’s longest-running youth centres is airing on local radio.
A Moss Side Story on Unity Radio 92.8FM follows the youth workers of the Hideaway Youth Project in Moss Side and how it has been able to inspire and help change the lives of the many people who attend it.
The idea came about after Charlie Fyfe-Williams, 25, attended a talk by Kemoy Walker, a youth worker focused on creative arts and performances at the centre.
“The talk really inspired me - He spoke about the story of Hideaway and how it had impacted the community,” Charlie told the Manchester Evening News.
10th March 2020 - A Great Week at SMRCHS - Organising some amazing community events.
On 10th March 2020 - We had the Mental Emotional Health Roadshow in the Assembly Hall, the main aim was to inform and equip young people around the topic of keeping positive mental and emotional health. There was also some short performances which the students got involved in, their behaviour was excellent (Fantastic) – was very proud. We had Year 9 Period 1 and year 7 Period 2.
There was some stories that was shared on the screens showing people who went through depression and anxiety, it really touched a few student, I think the message allowed students to reflect and think of others as well as their own mental and emotional health. Well done to Year 9 and Year 7’s for being amazing. Thanks to all the staff who supported this lesson.
We had our amazing Community talent Show in the Hall on 10th March 2020, we had an excellent turn out from the community, local councillors and parents who helped with the raffle - Thank you all for your support with the raffles donations, parents were so happy. The talent last and the students were amazing, we are so proud, Thank you to our head boy and head girl for hosting this event, thank you to the judge who were fantastic, thanks to everyone who helped to make this happen in SMRCHS. Thanks to the headteacher for speaking to the crowd and addressing them at the end and finishing us off.
Our councillors feedback was incredible. Thanks to the parents from the Year 9 Forum for their support too. Thanks to Facilities staff, security and operations.
Also to the Catering team too for the Tea and Coffee.
29th February 2020 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attends Labour Manifesto Review Event in North Manchester.
On this date - we attended a Labour Manifesto Review Event in North Manchester where I facilitated a session around Neighbourhoods and communities with some of the young stars of KYSO, leading round table discussions on the policy areas of the topic above, sharing personal experiences in this area and giving ideas, we also had debates on community issues and the team rotated to other groups. I learnt a lot about other communities and the work some people do to bring their communities together, we developed a statement of ideas which will be presented to the city party soon!
Thanks Roberto, Jayda and Shakira for coming along and networking, also sharing ideas.
28th February 2020 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attends Youth Buzz Awards 2020, KYSO also performs on the night.
Manchester City Council Youth Buzz Awards 2020 - What a great evening on this date, many great workers of young people and young people who are doing fantastic work in our city. It was a privilege that KYSO got the opportunity to be the performers of the night, thanks to the youth council for selecting us. Big up to young people across our city doing amazing work on a daily basis and making impact! They are the future and we have to support them.
Big up Team KYSO - inspiring, nurturing and develop our young people of the future!
30th January 2020 - Kemoy DJ's in Manchester at the Teens and Toddler's Award Ceremony.
A brilliant night on this date, djing at Parrs Wood High school for the Teens and Toddlers awards ceremony 2020.
The event celebrates and reward young people for the great work they do in the community and in local primary schools, mentoring young people.
It was an amazing turnout of parents, teachers and young people and the feedback was great.
25th January 2020 - Kemoy gets appointed as a youth Minister in local church.
Got appointed on this date as a Youth Minister.
We pray in the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit! Thanking god for blessing me. Since I was 7 years old I said in jamaica I always wanted to become a Pastor or Youth Worker, I achieved both.
God is good.
Amen.
20th January 2020 - Kemoy and staff organise Goals and Aspirations week at Hideaway Youth Project.
These amazing people came and done some great work in the youth club tonight ! Thank you for inspiring our young people!
As part of our goals and aspirations week, we invited some speakers who are local to come and speak about the jobs they do to give some inspiration to the young people.
I am very proud of how the night worked, all I can say is great things happen here!
2nd January 2020 - Kemoy and his team celebrated Success at The KYSO Awards 2020.
On the 2nd January 2020 we celebrated our KYSO Awards, it has been the best so far, thanks to everyone for your support over the year 2019, the food was great. Thanks to Tiwi and crew.
Thanks to the performers, SLT, leaders, volunteers, partners, team members and our Hosts for the night Tiwi and Hallie....Thanks the team for all their efforts, we started the new year celebrating our achievements from last year, reflecting on how we can make a better 2020, big up to our amazing team, groups and members for making our team the best in the world.
Thank you UK Fast for hosting us, we appreciate it, thank you.
Thanks to MSV Housing for the sponsorship.
25th December 2019 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Volunteer during Christmas Day.
Each year on Christmas Day we always help Manchester South Central Food-bank at St Marys primary school in Moss Side for their Annual community Christmas Meal.
It was a brilliant day, thank you to the KYSO members and volunteers who came to help out, you lovely people. It’s always an amazing thing to do every year, thanks for having myself as the yearly DJ and entertainment also.
they are always looking for volunteers, get in touch.
Merry Christmas
6th December 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Hulme Winter Festival 2019.
Hulme Winter Festival 2019 was AMAZING like it is every year, thanks Lee-Ann for booking and Team KYSO!
Well done to all the young stars in the local community. Also one MCR Housing , Ascension Hulme , MCC, Martenscroft, Holy Name School, Lee Glover and all those involved.
Community work is the best!
30th November 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO team take part in St Helen's lights switch on.
One of our main KYSO’s aim is to provide great Opportunities for all members in the group, we do this regularly, on this date, we was given the opportunity to perform in St Helens for their Christmas light switch on...it was such a good experience for members who don’t come out of Manchester regularly, we had a great day partying and performing for the St Helens crew. Thank you to our Ambassador Aaron for the gig link.
16th November 2019 - Kemoy and team take part in KYSO Bootcamp/Sports Day in Alexandra Park, Manchester.
On this date, we had an amazing workout in Alexandra Park - delivered for free by amazing partners who wanted to give back to the community, they done an amazing fitness session for KYSO Club.
Great to see organisations giving back, especially something for our young people.
Thank you to Kim, Cavan, Ash and jess for looking after us. You are all the best.
Health and well-being.
13th November 2019 - Kemoy and team performs at 02 Ritz, Manchester for Mr Eazi Concert.
I have always want to host at the 02 Ritz in Manchester - last night I got the opportunity and I am so grateful... a massive thank you to wemi and cocobar for allowing me to host the first hour of Mr Eazi’s concert - it was a fantastic show, great audience and performances from many excellent musicians - I am still gassed, shout out all the DJs and everyone.
Man is a legend, man like Sneakbo, I have been listening to this guy since I was 16 years old.. if you don’t know then get to know.... Sneakbo, Let me show you the wave..
10th November 2019 - Kemoy and team meets Aitch. (Artist)
Good times with good people, great to see Artist Aitch at tonight’s booking..
Very humble guy! Link up again soon!
Hard work and perseverance.
October 2019 - Kemoy shares the great work that taken place during October 2019.
My school in North Manchester completed some amazing work throughout Black History Month - We have been able change the school menu each Thursday with cultural foods such as rice and peas, Jerk chicken, Curry chicken, African foods and much more..we invited in local parents to come and make food for students and staff to have taster sessions after school, each form time throughout the month - students learnt each day of the great contributions made by black people across the world - I also delivered assemblies throughout this week and inviting the students to perform songs of different cultures, also speaking to them about history and role models. I spoke about some of our community role models who are making a difference. It has been a great month of celebrations and working together with staff, parents and students to make some amazing things happen. Manchester is such a diverse and beautiful City, we have to share the contributions made by all, to inspire others.
WE ACHIEVE MORE, WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER.
29th October 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Black History Month and Solidarity In Tech's 2nd-year Anniversary at UK Fast, Manchester.
It was great to be invited to the Black History Month and Solidarity In Tech's 2nd-year Anniversary.
This was a networking and social event for the entire Manchester diversity-driven, Tech community. The event celebrated Black History Month too, learning first-hand from leaders in their industry, on their journey and the challenges faced and how they overcame them, along with key insights and call-to-actions.
There was music and entertainment from Team KYSO, food, drinks, and dance. A great night.
Thanks Alex - Chair of KYSO for the booking and high praise to Dr. Elsa Zekeng and Jamal for their amazing hospitality and support.
26th October 2019 - Kemoy gets inspired from another student in Greater Manchester.
Sent from a Teacher in another school in Greater Manchester.
19th October 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends the Manchester Sports Award 2019 at the Hilton Hotel, Manchester.
Manchester Sports Award 2019
On this date, We were at the hashtag#MCRsportsawards, it was a fantastic evening celebrating all the great sport & physical activity across our amazing city in Manchester. Thank you to Cllr Rahman for inviting team KYSO, we appreciate it. We also met Boxer Anthony Crolla - So humble - Good Luck on your upcoming fight.
God bless
Good luck to everyone!
18th October 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO get invited to perform at Manchester Academy High School, Moss Side.
For Black History Month - I was invited back into my old school Manchester Academy to speak to students about community work and being a positive role model for young people. It was great to share my experience and talk about who inspires me growing up, I named many Facebook friends, Teachers and mentors who have thought me great things growing up, Thank you to everyone who has played a role in my life. I also brought our amazing KYSO team to inspire the students through performing arts! We had a great time, such great partnerships.
God Bless
11th October 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO get invited to CAHN Black History Month Gala/Dance 2019.
A lovely night last night at the CAHN Black History Month Gala Dinner at the Ethiad Stadium, the event brought everyone together to celebrate culture and diversity, A big shout out to our Laure (Deputy Leader of KYSO Trust) for getting the runner up award for Young Person of the year, I was very grateful that KYSO members got sponsored a table by good people for them to get a great experience, they all come looking amazing and smart. They took over the dance floor later on and showed the elders some dance moves.
We met Britain’s got talent Kojo who delivered his great comedy, we met the Lord Mayor of Manchester and many other dignitaries, I was proud yet again to be the DJ for the evening, bringing everyone on the dance floor and creating history. We truly have amazing organisations in our communities putting together great events for people, well done to everyone who received an award on the night.
God Bless :)
4th October 2019 - Kemoy does background work on ITV Coronation Street.
I was seen a few times during an episode from Coronation Street on Friday 04th October 2019- I played the role of a school Teacher during rehearsals for Bugsy Malone. I was featured a few times.
Thanks to Linton Management for the shout.
Hard work and Perseverance.
21st September 2019 - KYSO and team KYSO perform at Hulme 20th Anniversary event.
A great day at the Hulme 20th Anniversary event on this date, thanks to friends of Hulme and Cllr Igbon for the booking of team KYSO.
Giving back to the community is what we do best, we make events lit, we create impact!
A great turn out - big up to all the performers and DJ’s.
Thank you.
19th September 2019 - KYSO Host/MC at 1MM event at the Manchester Art gallery.
It was great to be the host and MC at the 1MM event on this date at the Manchester Art Gallery - great to speak about the power of mentoring young people and how the role of a mentor is crucial in a persons development, this organisation helped me to become a mentor.
One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.
1st September 2019 - KYSO and team finishes Performances for the Summer 2019 - Here is a recap.
Manchester - we done it!!! Our KYSO summer has now come to an end - let’s recap - the team completed 23 events this summer between July/August 2019!
We took part in amazing events such as London Carnival, Leeds Carnival, Manchester Carnival - Parklife 2019, Festival of Manchester - our biggest highlights.
On 01.09.19:
* We went to a church service based on international day, celebrating different cultures and coming today bringing togetherness and diversity. Thanks Francis and Eli for the invite.
* We say well done to Jayda, Michael and Ben who took part in a free two day radio workshop and graduated, they will be doing some filming soon!
Blessings upon blessings upon blessings - over the summer we are blessed for your amazing support Manchester- thanks for being with us and giving us support all the way, we appreciate you all.
* We took part in the Back 2 School event in Rec Park, Moss Side, great performances and the team again hyped up and made it work!
God bless
31st August 2019 - Kemoy and Team attends and perform at Festival of Manchester 2019.
Festival of Manchester 2019, that’s a wrap!! A huge thanks to KYSO Team who performed, well done Hallie, Sian and Daveann for organising auditions over the last few weeks.
A great day with amazing people all day dancing up and doing good work.
We were asked to perform on other stages throughout the day and we made impact! We learnt a lot about different cultures, joined in dances and met new people.
Thank you for having us.
25th August 2019 - Kemoy and Team enjoy Nottinghill Carnival 2019 - Great one day.
Every year we get the opportunity to explore all the different festivals and Carnivals to get an experience, we loved NottingHill Carnival 2019. hashtag
Thanks and big up Flagzmasband for a great time.
Blessings upon blessings!
Our KYSO Team.
10th/11th August 2019 - Kemoy and Team enjoy Manchester Carnival 2019 - Great two days.
Manchester Carnival 2019
It was a privilege this year to run the Youth Stage at Manchester Carnival with KYSO Club, the KYSO team done incredible and made me proud, showcasing the talents of young people, singing, dancing, rapping and many more, we had so much talent from other musicians across the city..we can’t thank the people enough for their support and staying with us throughout the two days, big up to everyone for the support!
Thanks to the people behind the scenes who helped out Akeim Mundell, Akemia Minott, Lee-Ann Igbon and MCC- big up to the other stages too who done a great job!
We love you Manchester
13th July 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO Team takes part in Deans Trust Ardwick School Community Fete.
On this date, the team joined me at
Dean trust - Ardwick school for their community Fete, the event was amazing -
thank you For the booking - dead proud of the team and students who took part.
6th July 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO Team goes to watch Alphabus - Manchester International Festival.
Absolutely amazing show of Alphabus with Manchester International Festival. Great work from all involved - well done to the amazing cast.
Thank you Ciaron Wilkinson for the tickets and for always looking out for my team and other community groups!
Well done to Young Identity Nicole May and everyone in your group. Big up hashtag#FlexN
6th July 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO Team performs at Manchester Young Lives Community Fun Day.
Manchester Young Lives held a community day in Brookdale park, Newton Heath on this date with Cllrs and ward young ambassadors, it was event and great community atmosphere. Very impressed.
Thanks to Lee-Ann Igbon and your team for always putting communities first.
Always proud to DJ - thank you!!
05th July 2019 - Kemoy DJ's at DMSF Graduation at UK Fast.
Absolute privilege to be the DJ at Diane Modhal Sports Foundation's Graduation event at UK Fast, Manchester.
This is an amazing organisation that uses sport to inspire the next generation to be the best that they can, thank you for the opportunity to DJ and create such a good atmosphere. :)
June 23rd 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO Team take part in Manchester Day Parade 2019.
Manchester day parade 2019 which was a successful event, the programme went according to plan, we done extra and the staff and team loved us, big up everyone who came out to support!!
Thanks to team KYSO for their contributions this weekend. It’s been excellent, thank you!! All the people who supported, thank you, huge big up team, We keep on creating a legacy in the city.
you are all superstars and I’m proud!
Realtalk
June 22nd 2019 - Kemoy and KYSO perform at Windrush Event in Alexandra Park, Whalley Range.
It was great to be one of the Main Artist at the windrush event in Alexandra Park on this date, Team KYSO joined me and completed a series of dancing, I was proud of them.
It was a good day.
June 22nd 2019 - Kemoy DJ's and Team KYSO performs at Seymour Park Community Primary School.
Great community event on this date organised by Seymour Park Community Primary School. The headteacher Mr Rae who is leaving was also celebrated for his 15 years as headteacher. We all had fun, lovely community and children.
June 8/9th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team gets 2 amazing day at Parklike UK, Manchester.
Parklife gives team KYSO VIP tickets each year, rewarding those young people who give back to community and showcase positivity within Manchester.
Kemoy Thanks Managing Director of Parklife - Sacha Lord and Kim O'Brien - Operations Manager for their support each year.
Kemoy also got the opportunity to DJ at the VIP House Party Mansion on Sunday 9th June 2019, he mentioned the experience was overwhelming to pack out the VIP House Party and get everyone inside was mind blowing, he was thrilled with the outcome.
1st June 2019 - Kemoy meets Dappy (Artist).
Dappy
Under the stage name of Dappy, Costadinos Contostavlos.
He is well known for being the lead singer of London based grime,
hip-hop, r&b and urban trio N-Dubz (named after the postcode of his
hometown in London).
30th May 2019 - Kemoy meets Nafe Smallz (Artist).
Raised in the British town of Luton, some 30 miles northwest of London, Nafe Smallz started making a name for himself in the underground U.K. rap and grime scene in 2013 after the release of his first mixtape, New Year's Eve Special. A slew of online-only tracks appeared over the next year before he dropped his second mixtape, Ozone Music, in 2015. The following year Smallz was invited to perform a session on Charlie Sloth's influential Fire in the Booth series before rounding out the year opening for Skepta at his Alexandra Palace show. Smallz released a handful of tracks in 2017, including the woozy single Gucci, which arrived in December of that year. Wanna Know Ya followed at the beginning of 2018, before Smallz issued his third mixtape, Movie Music, featuring a number of guest collaborations with the likes of Stefflon Don, Chip, and Yung Fume.
27th May 2019 - Westwood Street Team Organises Annual Mass 2K Community Fun Day in Moss Side.
This could have been a mini parklife really - A massive thanks to the Westwood street Team (Sweet T, Mikey Bupps, Little Billy, Max, lieutenant, Kemoy B)for the hard work that went into planning the annual community fun day - thank you to Team KYSO and all the performers - the party crew on stage, DJ Davis and DJ David who held the day nicely with great music - thank you to all the acts who were on time and waited patiently - there was a lot of great feedback - we had people who travelled from Rochdale, Birmingham, Oldham, Middleton and many other places.
Can I say a massive thanks again to the audience for your support, they love the KYSO party crew.
Shout out - Liv - Co-Host and many others from the team who played their part.
We are team KYSO
26th May 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO drive down to London for Youth Summit Festival.
It was great to host such an amazing and positive event in Lewisham, London on this date.
Thanks to Letisha for having myself and team KYSO down, always proud to be involved and to meet amazing people and musicians!@SpielaCo
22nd May 2019 - Kemoy organises key Memorial Events at School and Community to celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the MEN Arena Attack.
On this date, I organised an assembly in school for 4 year groups as we pay tributes to victims of the MEN Arena Attack.
Then later at the youth project we done the same, we had some fantastic performances too.
Please think of those who lost their lives 2 years ago today. Pray for all! .
16th May 2019 - Kemoy goes on MMTV Manchester as a special guest.
Manchester Music Television is an innovative new channel designed to bring you cutting edge shows, many of which are dedicated to and focused upon exposing Manchester’s opulent and eclectic music scene.
Manchester is bursting with so much talent ready and waiting to be seen and heard and we are also inclusive of both signed and unsigned international artists, visiting Manchester from around the world.
It was great to be interviewed on @mmtvmcr on this date speaking all things community and life in Manchester! had a top night - got great opportunities from the interview. thank you.
11th May 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO work with Reclaim Charity to deliver a good event in Salford Park.
A successful event at Salford Ordsall Park on this date - A huge big up to everyone, everything ran smoothly!! Such a great day full of performance and entertainment.
We done some good competitions and whole community dance off.
Thank you RECLAIM project - I was proud to DJ.
23rd April 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO appears in Manchester Evening Newspaper.
The closing event of the Manchester International Festival at Home arts venue (Image: Joel Goodman)
Manchester has always been renowned for its arts and culture offering but how much is it worth to the local economy?
With thousands of people pouring in for festivals, art galleries and entertainment the extra spends soon add up.
According to new figures from Marketing Manchester, the agency charged with promoting the region, tourism is worth £8.4bn per year and supports a total of almost 96,000 jobs.
Managing director Sheona Southern said: “Manchester’s vibrant arts and culture offer attracts people from around the world and is a hugely significant factor in providing the high quality of life that the city-region is now famous for.
"On any day of the week, in venues large and small, the arts are alive and well, helping to boost the economy, provide jobs for local people and attract investment."
15th April 2019 - Kemoy inspires students at Mount Carmel Primary School, North Manchester.
Kemoy was invited into Mount Carmel Primary School, North Manchester to speak to year 5's and 6's about his life journey, meeting the Queen and receiving a letter from the Prime Minister.
Mount Carmel said: Wow!!! What an inspiration. Thank you Kemoy, you have really inspired us to work hard in order to do well in life. We hope to share our success with you in the near future!
#kysoinspiresus
13th April 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO complete a series of DJing with Manchester Young Lives, Moss Side and Hulme events.
A great two weeks easter holidays working with Manchester Young Lives doing lots of children fun days in Hulme and Moss Side, thanks to members of KYSO for their commitment and being excellent volunteers.
Love the young team of stars, they danced for hours. when I reflect and think that for 15 years I have been community work, I am very proud. Making impact with these young people and showing them positive ways, inspiring their minds.
Teaching and Learning.
Big up everyone! Amazing
30th March 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Multicultural Festival in Blackburn.
It was great to be invited to a multicultural festival in Blackburn on this date, Our CEO Kemoy Walker shared his story on community work and how important youth workers and community engagement is to helping young people succeed.
Well done to Telmos for winning joint first place with dance - KYSO is about teaching and learning and achieving great things, we are proud!! Thanks for the opportunity youth unlimited.
23rd March 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Barbershop Masterclass Workshop.
On this date, team KYSO attended a masterclass Barbershop workshop after being so inspired by the show, this was held at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester.
The masterclass was delivered by a Royal Exchange facilitator and focused on music and dance movements from the show.
We enjoyed it. Thank you to all the members who attended and thanks to Contact Theatre for supplying us with tickets to watch the show in the first place.
14th March 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends MSV Community Spirit Awards 2019.
We got second runner up for the MSV Community Spirit Award 2019. WE ARE PROUD - we are passionate about making a different to the community and creating impact around us. Thank you to MSV for their support to the team, on behalf of KYSO Trust - thank you to the supporters and everyone who continues to believe in us.
KYSO was created to inspire, nurture and develop our young people.
Kemoy B - CEO
7th March 2019 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends The Royal Exchange Theatre to watch Barbershop Chronicles.
On this date, we attended the Royal exchange Theatre in Manchester to watch barbershop Chronicles, it was such a lovely story and a great get together to look at all different aspects of performing arts including drama, it was very diverse and interesting to listen to the different talks of culture, the impact of slavery and modern day politics, we always turn out in style and make a huge impact wherever we go, it’s always sometime nice to get involved in as many different events and opportunities that KYSO asked to offer.
We continue to keep the main thing the main thing and be as proactive as we can, if we don’t get involved nothing happens so keep plugging the amazing opportunities around us.
2nd March 2019 - Kemoy and the team got to meet people on an Exchange Programme, they talk to them about the community and also get involved in some filming about Manchester.
On this date it was great to speak to some young people who are on a exchange trip, some of them were from Italy and France. I spoke to them about Moss Side, my journey into youth work and KYSO!
Myself and the team got to do some filming, talking about Manchester.
It was day 3 of the group guys being in the UK , they are Exploring cultural spaces in the city and holding important discussions around cultural access. Shout out to team KYSO club for coming through and sharing their knowledge of Manchester
Thanks for opportunity!
28th February 2019 - Kemoy and Team KYSO performs at Reclaim "Drop the Mic Event".
It was so amazing at the 'Drop the Mic' event organised by RECLAIM project on this date.
Reclaim support young working class activists fighting against social inequalities, it was a good night of music, poetry and politics shout out.
All of you are amazing!
1st February 2019 - Kemoy and Team KYSO takes part in Manchester University ACS Cultural Talent showcase event.
On this date, we took part in a cultural talent show organised by ACS Man Uni. I was proud to be the host.
Thanks for having us performing and taking part in your event, on behalf of team KYSO, big up and god bless.
29th January 2019 - Kemoy KYSO Team members takes part in tile making workshop with MIF.
Great to have the team from KYSO Club down at the Tiles making workshop with MIF at Mayfield Depot, we are looking forward to visiting Festival Square this summer to see our finished tiles in July 2019.
"Great Experience for all who attended, brilliant night, we made some great tiles, cant wait to see them.
17th January 2019 - Kemoy KYSO Team members organises college talent Show.
I am proud of the members from KYSO club on this date for putting on talent show as part of their college assignment, they done really well, they invited some of the team down.
Huge big up to everyone who came and showed some love, some of them performed too! really really proud.
Big up Team KYSO! Thank you!
14th January 2019 - Kemoy meets Ryan Giggs, Former Manchester United football player.
The Manchester United Legend - Ryan Giggs
Hard work and Perseverance.
6th January 2019 - Kemoy takes on a role as Doctor in New Netflix series "The Feed".
Dr Kemoy Walker
With hard work and perseverance, anything is achievable!
On this date, I was on set for the day as a Dr for a new series on Netflix.
Watch this space.
1st January 2019 - Kemoy volunteers on New Years day, Helping the less fortunate and providing an excellent entertainment service.
Kemoy received this excellent comment from the organisers Rainbow Suprise:
Once again to our Dj Kemoy walker who always does an amazing job what ever the event or occasion, he is such a nice humble and professional person, everyone loved you at the party Thank you from all of us until next time.
25th December 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Volunteer during Christmas Day.
Each year on Christmas Day we always help Manchester South Central Foodbank at St Marys primary school in MossSide for their Annual community Christmas Meal for those who are less fortunate. Brilliant event, thank you to the KYSO members and volunteers who came to help out, you lovely people. It’s always an amazing event every year, thanks for having our CEO Kemoy Walker as the yearly DJ and entertainment also.
Huge thanks to Sian, Berlz, Chris, Suma, Nadreka, BJ and friends, Lynne/Volunteers and everyone who continues to support, this is officially our last event of the year. We are team KYSO!
Merry Christmas
14th December 2018 - Kemoy and his team celebrated Success at The KYSO Awards 2018.
On this night, we celebrated our KYSO Awards 2018, it has been the best so far, thanks to everyone for your support over the year, the food was great. Thanks to Miss B Catering for the food.
Thanks to the performers, SLT, leaders, members....Thanks for all your efforts team, we finish with a couple more events before the year comes to an end so we are excited. Big up to our amazing team, groups and members for making our team the best in the world.
Kemoy B
CEO
7th December 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Hulme Winter Festival 2018.
Hulme Winter Festival 2018 was AMAZING like it is every year, thanks Lee-Ann for booking and Team KYSO!
Well done to all the young stars in the local community. Also one MCR Housing , Ascension Hulme , Colin, fire brigade, MYL, MCC, Martenscroft, Holy Name School, Loreto college and all those involved.
Community work is the best!
30th November 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Young MCR x JD Sports Talent showcase.
Thank you Young MCR and JD SPORTS for their invitation on this date, it was an amazing night celebrating the amazing talent across the city of Manchester, we had a good night, thanks for the goodies and treats! It was a pleasure co-hosting too!
We are Team KYSO!
24th November 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Northern Power Futures Festival 2018 and perform/take part in workshops.
At Northern Power Futures Festival everyone heard, learn and helped to shape the future of the North. There was a diverse range of talks, workshops, events and so much more driving forward and turning up the volume on Northern voices.
Northern Power Futures was a two-day festival with amazing speakers, practical panels, interactive workshops and sessions about all things work, community, culture, lifestyle and wellbeing.
This event was for all interested in super charging their working life and having a voice in the North in one positive and interactive festival.
Team KYSO performed and also took part in workshops all day.
23rd November 2018 - Kemoy's team KYSO gets Finalist Certificate at the Youth Buzz Awards 2018, Well done!
Manchester’s Youth Buzz Awards are back! The awards recognise young people’s achievements and celebrate the amazing contributions young people make to our city and the communities in which they live. There were 13 award categories this year, ranging from Young Leader to the Equality and Diversity Award.
I am so proud as CEO to lead a fantastic movement with amazing people, thanks to everyone who continue to make KYSO accomplish its goal, to inspire, nurture and develop young people in Manchester. A real accolade of more good work to come!!
Always great to be recognised!!
Our next journey is gaining outstanding next year! 2019.
11th November 2018 - Kemoy and his young stars meet up with Lucy Powell - Manchester Central MP.
Brilliant meeting on this date with our amazing MP Lucy Powell, looking at how we can engage the BME community more in politics, I brought my two god children and my Niece to listen to how they can be future UK Labour members and be active in the community!
We did campaigning later too!
8th November 2018 - Kemoy and other amazing young people attend Bugzy Malone Concert.
Presented by The Warehouse Project & Manchester International Festival.
Young people accross Greater Manchester was given free tickets to attend the Bugzy Malone "Be Inspired" Tour Concert.
Bugzy Malone gave Manchester a voice in the London-dominated grime scene, his beats are packed with earnest lyricism and resilience, young people got the chance tohear them at Mayfield on the 8th November 2018.
Kemoy said "A huge thanks to the organisations that arrange for young people to attend free, young people were inspired but most of all grateful."
6th November 2018 - Kemoy attends Breakfast meeting with Power 2 and meets Gary Neville.
Great breakfast meeting discussing hashtag#Socialmobility With @power2org And hearing the views of Manchester United ex Footballer Gary Neville and plans for his new university UA92MCR.
Thank you for having me on the Panel, giving views on community work and wanting more opportunities for our young people!
A big thanks to the team at Deloitte Manchester for organising and hosting such a useful seminar.
26th October 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO visit ITV Granada News for a Tour.
I can't thank ITV Granada enough for giving team KYSO an opportunity on this date to come and shadow their team at Media City, it was great to meet my role model Tony Morris who is a news Legend, he is an excellent role model to a lot of young people.
Great tour - ITV Granada Reports
12th October 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at The Manchester College - Harpurhey.
Had a brilliant afternoon at The Manchester College with Team KYSO, inspiring young people, talking about our Journey and the setting up KYSO. I also talked about my life and coming from Jamaica. The students were truly inspired, I will be going to more colleges inspiring more minds. Thank you Charelle for the opportunity.
10th October 2018 - Kemoy speaks at the Met University - Manchester (Journey and Life story).
It was a pleasure today to be invited to speak at the University of Manchester to students who are doing BA's Honours and Masters degrees in many different fields, sharing my journey and life story, inspiring minds and inviting them to come out and work with our amazing young people!
Kemoy Walker
5th October 2018 - Kemoy and KYSO Team complete performance in Newton Heath, Manchester.
On this date at Manchester Academy School in Moss Side, a fantastic 20 mins of flash mob dance featuring Ghana Twinz, Chanelle and Tyresse!!
A great way to end the day for the students!
This is part of Black History Month.
28th September 2018 - Kemoy and KYSO Team complete performance in Newton Heath, Manchester.
Great event on this day in Newton Heath, Manchester.
We really brought the community together through performing arts...Thanks to everyone who came through, well done to the dance off crew at the end, it was a Tie win, a great day!
We met the Lord Mayor of Manchester! An additional two bookings, could be more proud.
August 31st-2nd September 2018 - KYSO Team attends Annual Residential 2018.
KYSO Residential 2018.
It has been fantastic this weekend with the team, lots of team bonding, music, games and discussions/meetings, no phones/social media. All about communicating with each other properly. We had an amazing time.
September 1st 2018 - KYSO Team perform at Festival of Manchster and they done a fantastic job.
A huge well done to @kysoclub for performing at The Festival of Manchester on 1st September 2018, they are super talented and represented the team very well, feedback sounds amazing.
August 25th-29th 2018 - Kemoy and Manchester Bigga Fish team attend Nottinghill Carnival and also Bigga FIsh London Tour.
Thank you London
Nottinghill Carnival 2018, we patterned it nicely, thanks to @BiggaFish and @djwinuk for the opportunity all the time.
One of the best Carnivals in the world. Great to see young and old enjoying themselves.
We have been in London since Saturday 25th August 2018 and now our journey has come to an end. A huge thanks to @biggafish for the amazing opportunities.
Big up to all the teams and staff, Thank you @O2Islington for allowing the event to happen which was calm and full of vibes!
21st August 2018 - Kemoy and Team meets Bugzy Malone on Album Release in HMV.
Bugzy Malone
Hard work and Perseverance.
19th August 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform for Manchester City Square and work with Young Manchester for the day.
Thank you @Young_MCR for a top day at citysquarelive@ManCity and treating each performer and talent champion to the game afterwards with amazing food and beverages, we had a good day! Thank you! On behalf of KYSO Team.
14th August 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform for Footasylum x Unity FM in Exchange Square, Manchester.
on this date, we had a big
opportunity to link up with Footasylum x Unity radio FM, thanks for the
opportunity to perform in exchange square, Manchester, it was a good
evening!
Thank you Gemma Bennet for the link. Big up.
13th August 2018 - Kemoy appears on ITV Granada news at 6pm.
Manchester Carnival over
the two days has been a success in the park, so many people work hard to help
change the stereotypes of Moss side which is a vibrant and amazing community!
We will not be defeated!!
Thank to everyone for all
for their amazing support and messages and we pray those injured at street
party over the weekend a speedy recovery and sending love to their families.
Moss side is a fantastic
community! Lots of culture and diversity, so many people are doing amazing
work, we will not stop!
We will also challenge the media, when we have
positive stories, they don’t want to know...we are not going let them stop us
spreading the love. Sending love to those affected, we have them in our
prayers. Thank you all for your support, positive messages and love!!
We will not be defeated. We
love Moss Side.
11/12th August 2018 - Kemoy and Team enjoy Manchester Carnival 2018 - Great two days.
That’s a Wrap,
.....thank you Manchester for your support, especially with Manchester Carnival
2018! The performances on the stages have been outstanding and the levels on
the bar has reached its peak... A huge well done to all the performers this
year and everyone involved, from the parade, troops to DJ’s and management and
Team KYSO .... Big up big up! Next year we do more and strive higher. Thank you
again from Kemoy B
Bless up.
3rd August 2018 - Kemoy completes some hosting with Bigga Fish in Birmingham.
I had the privilege to do some hosting with Bigga Fish in Birmingham on 3rd August 2018. Thanks to all the DJ's and everyone for the amazing partnership work!
A huge thanks to @biggafish people who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to host this event.
27th July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends and perform at Manchester Learning Festival 2018 based at MMU Birley Fields, Hulme.
The community learning festival took place on this date at MMU Brooks Building in Hulme. There was a host of creative and interactive activities for all ages, Kemoy and Team KYSO completed some entertainment for the last hour with the young people.
Kemoy said "I can’t thank Jayne enough for the opportunity to inspire the children at this fantastic event, great day".
27th July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends and perform at Manchester Job's Fair Part 2 @ St Mary's Primary School, Moss Side.
Let me start by saying a huge thanks and well done to Akeim Mundell BEM for putting together yet another successful jobs fair at St Marys Primary School, MossSide.
Well done, thanks for having me as your DJ! nice to see organisations such as Manchester fire service, UK fast and others!
Thank you to my amazing team KYSO for doing an excellent performance throughout the day!
21st July 2018 - Kemoy completes some hosting for Winfest Part 1.
I had the privilege to do some hosting for Winfest part 1 at Club Academy in Manchester on 21st July 2018. Thanks to all the DJ's and everyone for the amazing partnership work!
A huge thanks to DJ Win who believes in me and gave me the opportunity to host his event.
21st July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends and perform at the Great Get Together with Trinity Community Church and Hideaway Youth Project.
On Saturday 21st July 2018, Trinity Community Church and Hideaway Youth Project organised a great get together Picnic to celebrate our fantastic community.
We create that buzz at every event! A huge big up to Hideaway youth project and the church for putting on a community picnic on this date! As always we showcase the talent in our city!
Thank you :)
14th July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO Performs at MAV - Making Children and Young People Matter event in Piccadilly Garden, Manchester.
People come out on this day to support Mother's against violence making children and young people matter event, also showcasing up and coming talent performing in Piccadilly Gardens from 1-7pm.
Kemoy said: Just want to say a massive thank you to all who performed today and those who came to support at the Mothers Against-Violence event in Piccadilly gardens, it was such a great day, Fantastic Weather!
Thanks to Pasty and her team.everyone done amazing, I was proud to be the head DJ at such a great event.
Huge thanks to Team KYSO for their excellent performances, smashed it.
7th July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO Performs at Miss Caribbean UK Contest at Hough End Centre, Manchester.
Last
night Fashion Show (Miss Caribbean UK) was brilliant! The event uses a pageant
to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact
of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom.
Sitting
within the diversity that the UK offers, Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK) is keen to
enjoy the positive promotion of unity, colour, fashion, dance, gastronomy,
music, culture and edutainment.
Well
done to all the performers from KYSO - Debra, Ghana Twinz (Denz/Elorm) and Teah
(Dancer).
6th July 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO Performs at Uprising 10th Anniversary Graduation event at the National Football Museum.
As an alumni member for Uprising,
Myself and KYSO Team had the pleasure of attending the 10-year celebration
evening tonight which included the graduation of the young people from their
2017/2018 Environmental Leadership Programme.
We were delighted to meet Rushanara Ali
MP from London who gave a keynote address and Cllr Luthfur Rahman, Executive
Lead for Culture at Manchester City Council who also introduced some of the
fantastic UpRisers from this year’s programme.
Other people were The Lord Mayor
of Manchester and CEO of Uprising.
Thank you for the opportunity.
24th June 2018 - Kemoy and team performs at Windrush70 Event in Alexandra Park, Manchester.
Yet again another fantastic event in Alexandra Park to celebrate the Windrush 70th Anniversary, team KYSO performed and done very well.
God bless this fantastic group of amazing youths who continue to make me proud.
I’m very proud of them!
Kemoy B
23rd June 2018 - Kemoy and team performs at NHS70/Windrush70 Event in Alexandra Park, Manchester.
Well done to the organisers for putting together a good event in Alexandra Park celebrating NHS70 & Windrush 70 years ago. Thanks for involving team KYSO !
We even met the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Good to see everyone supporting the local community!
22nd June 2018 - Kemoy meets MNEK.
Uzoechi Osisioma "Uzo" Emenike (born 9 November 1994), professionally known as MNEK, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.[1] In 2016, he received the ASCAPVanguard Award for his contribution to songwriting.
20th June 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO goes to Flip Out Manchester.
We do great bonding sessions, where we get together and do something different but it gives an opportunity to learn about the team. Today went @flipoutmanchester such a great session! Well done Rasheed for organising.
17th June 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO takes part in Manchester Day Parade 2018.
Manchester day parade 2018 which
was a successful event, the programme went according to plan,
we done extra and the staff and team loved us, big up everyone who came out to
support!!
Thanks to team KYSO for their
contributions this weekend. It’s been excellent, thank you!! All the people who
supported, thank you, huge big up team, We keep on creating a legacy in the
city.
you are all superstars and I’m proud!
Realtalk
16th June 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO takes part in Dark and Famous Fashion Show at Salford University.
The team on this date at Dark and famous fashion show 2018 at Salford University, these young people continue to make me proud, they are doing fantastic work across the City, I am so proud of them! Well done team KYSO.
I was also proud to host this event with Nykira, thanks for your hard work too.
Kemoy B
9/10th June 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO enjoy VIP treatment at Manchester Parklife 2018.
The Team KYSO and myself created a Legacy at Parklife 2018 where we completed a series of dance and people joined in with us, we also done multiple dances in other tents.
I can't thank Sacha enough for supporting the team and local community with VIP tickets to the festival this year, it was a great experience for our members.
Thank you Sacha (Director) on behalf of myself and KYSO Trust.
Hopefully next year we can create entertainment on the stage and add more vibes to it.
2nd June 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO help out at Jengba raising awareness event at Westwood Street.
Jengba Awareness Event!
Thanks Joanne, Akemia, Millie and your great team for the amazing event on Saturday 2nd June 2018 around joint enterprise at Westwood street, it was great to learn some knowledge so as youth workers, we can pass it on the young people.
keep up the good work! Thanks for allowing the team to perform!
Thanks for allowing me to DJ.
1st June 2018 – Kemoy gets invited by Ex Teacher Mr Ralph Moses to come and deliver a talk to retired members of the teachers union.
How incredible of my ex-teacher Mr Ralph Moses from Ducie High/Manchester Academy to invite me to his meeting today, he is part of the retired members of the teachers union.
Thank you for allowing me to share my story and inspiring the older generation.
28th May 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at Mass 2K Annual indoor family funday at Westwood Street, Moss Side.
Where do I begin....
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to our Annual May Bank Holiday
event at Westwood street, Moss side. (Community Event)
The place was packed!!!!
Every year gets better and better, thanks to everyone who performed and
supported all the way, big up Sweet T and Mikey Bupps for hosting and Kemoy B
for shelling it down!! When I say kemoy you say B, kemoy....B
Shout out team KYSO, Jet Black, Megatone sound, Dj Max, DJ David, Leon,
Tom Nelson and all the amazing bar staff.
18-20th May 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attends Residential with Prime Youth Club in Burnley for the weekend.
Fantastic Residential over the weekend in Burnley with @kysoclub and Prime Youth Club, thanks for all your hard work!!
Our young people are the future, giving them the life skills and nurturing them is one of life’s greatest achievements.
Good to meet everyone!
5th May 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Performs at a Mental Health Awareness Event.
On this date, we attended a Mental Health Awareness event in Heaton Park, Manchester. Whilst it’s often overlooked or stigmatised, our mental health is important, and so are you.
Well done Alisha for organising it, thanks @kysoclub for performing! Smashed it.
Brilliant day!!
5th May 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Audition for Vimto!
Today team KYSO Club done a audition for Vimto for a TV advert, I wish them all good luck!! It was a good session.
30th April 2018 - Kemoy appears on Channel 4 News!
Theresa May conducted a hurried mini-reshuffle after Amber
Rudd finally gave in to calls for her resignation over the Windrush scandal.
The final straw proved to be her ignorance of Home Office targets for deporting
illegal immigrants.
The new Home Secretary was summoned straight to Parliament
where he told MPs that there would be no more talk of a “hostile environment”
to illegal immigrants under his watch.
Kemoy and a few others from the Caribbean
community share their thoughts on Channel 4 about the home office
issue.
30th April 2018 - Kemoy DJ's for Young Manchester x JD Sports Event at Home.
Again a fantastic opportunity to DJ at the Young Manchester x JD Sports event. A great partnership with these organisations and KYSO.
We had a excellent performance from KYSO team today and also got a few members signed up to become JD Sports Talent Champions. Helping local talent to get a platform to perform at JD’s Sports Talent end of summer show this year.
Well done everyone!
6th/7th April 2018 - Kemoy does hosting with Biggafish on The New Wave Tour.
Over the last two days, I had the privilege to do some hosting on the #newwavetour with Bigga Fish. Thanks to dj jadderz , clarkie tee dj and djwinuk for the amazing partnership work!
A huge thanks to @biggafish people who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to host!
Kemoy met many musicians such as Loski and Headie one on the Tour.
2nd/3rd April 2018 - Kemoy completes Tour with Skengdo x am.
Over the last two days, I was privileged to host on a tour with Skengdo x AM (Musicians) they completed a three day tour in Birmingham, Manchester and London. I didn’t get to attend the Birmingham one but was excited to take part in my city Manchester and London.
Thank you so much for the people who believed in me and gave me the opportunity!
Brilliant atmosphere and crowd.
2nd April 2018 - Kemoy meets Skengdo x AM at Band on the wall, Manchester.
Skengdo and Ace Mally (AM) are older members of the 410 gang based in Myatts Fields, South London. They have been consistently producing music and slowly but steadily established a thriving international fanbase. Skengdo and AM are known for their unique music production and flows, and have been unofficially recognized as the best drill duo in London by a multitude of people.
Kemoy had the opportunity to host for the Manchester show alongside DJ win on April 2nd 2018, he stated, it was a fantastic experience and great event.
30th March 2018 - Kemoy meets Big Shaq. (Man's not hot)
Michael Dapaah (born January 1991)is an English rapper, actor, and comedian best known for portraying the fictional road rapperBig Shaq (also known as Roadman Shaq). He is also known for his mockumentarySWIL (Somewhere in London), which focuses on four characters and their journey to success.
"Man's Not Hot"
Dapaah saw a rapid growth in public attention when he appeared on Charlie Sloth'sBBC Radio 1Xtra show "Fire in the Booth".His comedic rap "Man's Not Hot" (whose backing track was sampled from 67 and Giggs' 2016 track "Let's Lurk") developed into a viral meme, and a studio track version of the song was released on 22 September 2017.The song's music video was released by Dapaah himself on 26 October of the same year; which features cameos from Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Yachty, Dutch rap-group Broederliefde and DJ Khaled, who calls Dapaah's character a "legend".
Kemoy said "It was so good to meet this legend."
24th March 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at The Vibrant Thing, North Manchester.
Brilliant event on this date at North Manchester City Library, well done to the team for doing a fantastic performance alongside some great talent in the city. It was great to host this event, thank you.
The Vibrant thing!
16th March 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Moss Side Labour Fundraising event.
On this date, we attended a fundraising meal at the Ibrahim Maine Centre in Moss side.
This was a chance to meet other Labour Party members and to help them raise much-needed funds for Moss Side Labour Party.
@kysoclub performed, well done everyone!
16th March 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO inspire students at The Albion Academy, Salford.
A huge thank you to Karl Mackey for having myself and Shaneka into the fantastic @AlbionAcademy. your students were amazing, such a great peaceful and calm environment, the students listened very well.
Thank you! I wish them the best!
10th March 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO take part in SuperGestures March in Manchester.
We are wearing a SUPERGESTURES powersuit laced with sensor, haptic & audio tech. In an hour-long interactive public performance walking around Manchester, they will be immersed in stories about freedom, pride, technology & ownership in the city. #supergestures
A fantastic mission walking around Manchester and doing different types of SuperGestures whilst listening to people passionate about issues that affect them in Manchester. There will be a film at the end of the month which we will be featured in. We are excited.
Kemoy
07th March 2018 - Kemoy DJ's at Teens and Toddlers Award Ceremony at Lancashire Cricket Club, Old Trafford.
Teens and Toddlers Awards Ceremony 2018 @ Lancashire Cricket Club, such a brilliant event, great to DJ tonight for over 1,000 people! Thanks for the opportunity! @teensandtoddlers
07th March 2018 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at Manchester City Football Club West Reception VIP area.
On this date we had the opportunity to perform at @citysquarelive@ManCity with Team KYSO, the team done absolutely amazing, I am so proud of them, thank you for such a good afternoon/evening.
Well done Shian, TK Diamonds, Tyresse, Shaneka and Teah. @kysoclub.
23rd February 2018 - Kemoy and Team features on ITV News at 6pm, Also attends Youth Loneliness summit.
We was featured on ITV News at 6pm on this date!
We attended the Last Youth Loneliness Summit with Mosscare St vincents - Youth loneliness, working with young people to make a different in their communities and spot signs of isolation with other young people.
It was a brilliant day.
20th February 2018 - Kemoy DJ's in London at the Teens and Toddler's Award Ceremony.
Massive thanks to @TeensandTodds for having me as their DJ in London, been such an amazing awards night with incredible achievements to the young people who have contributed to the programme, see you soon at the next event! Looking forward to it already! Thank you
19th February 2018 - Kemoy completes a entertainment package at MCRJobsFair18.
On this date, Akeim organised a jobs fair in the community of Moss Side at St Mary's primary school, it was a brilliant turn out and we had fantastic entertainment from team @kysoclub
A massive big up to @AkeimMundellBEM for putting this on in the community of moss side for everyone to attend, great day, we loved it, thanks for booking us! #mcrjobsfair18
11th February 2018 - Kemoy and JPAP Team Organise a open event at The Hideaway Youth Project, Moss Side.
Brilliant to see the community come out today to the hideaway youth project in Moss Side for the Jamaica Inspired event! they were informed about the exciting work JPAP are doing in Jamaica and wanting to get people from the UK to help and support.
10th February 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO visit Manchester City Match family day.
Manchester City Football Club invited us today to their match family day to get a feel for the event as they want us to start leading some of the entertainment in the near future, it was good to go and observe how the day works! Such good activities and competitions!
Thank you for the opportunity!
09th February 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO inspire students at The Manchester College, Ardwick.
Inspiring afternoon at The Manchester College!
Thanks for having myself and team KYSO inspiring your students and giving them motivation to become successful in whatever their chosen field.
Love inspiring others, giving them self belief that they can achieve anything in life by putting their minds to it, set their own goals! Never give up and persevere.
28th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend T.A.P Youth Day event in Hulme.
On this date, we was invited to Youth Day in Hulme, the event was organised by T.A.P - a newly formed community initiative that seeks to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in the African origin and African Diaspora in Manchester, and the United Kingdom.
KYSO Team performed and done amazing work.
Well done team.
27th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend Technology Workshop at Z-Arts.
Updates - Z-Arts (Hulme) Again another great workshop for us, being involved in exciting things, we are going to be involved in a big March and much more soon!! Brilliant on this day to hear what KYSO youth team and others of Manchester had to say about the city, Making SUPERGESTURES and learning about technology. Thanks Blade, Imani, Rasheed, Usman, Ezra, Ashanti, Pharrell, Imani and Teah.
25th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend youth Loneliness Introductory Meeting.
On this date we attended an amazing workshop with Mosscare St Vincent's about Youth Loneliness in Manchester City Centre.
Youth loneliness - working with young people to make a difference in their communities and spot signs of isolation with young people.
Tonight they worked hard. Done amazing activities! They are trained.
Kemoy
20th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Annual Winter Festival at Seymour Park Community School.
Such a great day today at Seymour Park community school in old Trafford, every year they organise their winter festival and we was proud to lead some creative arts workshops, thanks team @kysoclub Great day!! Dancing and all that.
we love performing arts!!
12th January 2018 - Kemoy meets Ramz (Artist)
Ramone Rochester (born 18 February 1997), known professionally as Ramz is a British rapper and songwriter from Mitcham, South London. He is notable for the single "Barking", which peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. (Jan 2018)
Ramz performed at Viva night club on this date, he done well. Big up.
12th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO visit Chorlton High School, Manchester.
A great afternoon at Chorlton High School in Manchester, we was invited to come and speak to year 8’s and do a performance for them, the team done well.
We worked with some fantastic young people throughout the afternoon who were excellent performers.
11th January 2018 - Kemoy and team KYSO visit The Royal Exchange Theatre to watch Guys and Dolls.
Such a brilliant night at the royal exchange theatre in Manchester, we was invited to watch the play guys and dolls with an all black cast, often young people don’t go to the theatre, last night they were inspired and want to go again, inspiration is everywhere!
It was amazing!
4th January 2018 - Kemoy features in The Voice Newspaper.
Featured in the The Voice News on this date, thanks to Abigail for coming out to share my story about working in the fantastic community of Moss side and supporting our amazing young people!
You can get a copy of the newspaper at ASDA Hulme or download the app - The voice+ and download this date's issue. Thanks for your support!
25th Dec 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Perform for the Homeless and less fortunate during Christmas day.
On this date, we spent Christmas Day helping those who are less fortunate, the local food bank organises this every year in Moss side at one of the local primary schools & it was so rewarding.
God is good.
Well done to the organisers and volunteers! Well done to team KYSO for doing an amazing performance!
Whilst we eat, please say a prayer for those on the streets with no food and no family at all. Ask god to take care of them. Amen
15th Dec 2017 - Kemoy host KYSO Awards 2017 @ The Hideaway Youth Project.
On this date was special because it was my team KYSO awards evening 2017 which was held at the hideaway youth project in Moss Side! We celebrated our achievements for this year, gave our certificates and plaque to winners of different categories, we had parents, the community and sponsors who came to support the event, a lot of inspirational speeches and talks from members of the team and also community members, KYSO is celebrating 4 years of excellent work with young people, giving opportunities to all and creating a great platform for talent, thank you to everyone who came out to support, thanks to all our members, our hosts, the KYSO crew and our leaders. We have a great community.
Kemoy B
6th Dec 2017 - Kemoy gets interviewed by OddArts company, Manchester.
Done some fantastic Filming with OddArtsUK tonight, thanks for the projects you have been doing with our amazing young people, they really enjoyed it.
Thanks for giving me the Opportunity to be apart of your film.
3rd Dec 2017 - Kemoy Host the Widow Empowerment Trust Christmas Party at the Irish world Heritage Centre, Cheatham Hill.
Being a Community Ambassador means giving back to your community and helping those around you! Brilliant event over the weekend with the fantastic Erinma Bell.
Thanks for the photo! Have a blessed evening.
1st Dec 2017 - Kemoy DJ's and entertains for the Hulme Lights Switch on day event.
Hulme lights switch on was absolutely brilliant, them young people are amazing and danced the evening away, thanks to the councillors Le-ann and others involved and also to MMU Birley for pulling it off well, I enjoyed doing.
thanks.
1st Dec 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Crew goes live with Co-Op Christmas Advert.
The Co-op has unveiled its Christmas advert featuring real community music groups who have collaborated on its song. Proud that KYSO took part..:) What a fantastic opportunity, this will be shown on TV during December 2017 on different channels.
https://lnkd.in/gqVCeTB
November 30th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Crew attend Young Manchester Launch at Sharp Project, Manchester.
Young Manchester Launch tonight, well done to all the fantastic performers, big up to KYSO crew for doing brilliant poems too alongside Young Identity!
November 30th 2017 - Kemoy and MCA attend SSAT Conference 2017 at Manchester Central.
Myself and our Assistant Principal took some year 10’s to Manchester Central for this year’s SSAT National Conference 2017.
They worked so hard with humanutopia in school and the Students came on stage on this date and spoke about their struggles in school and how they overcome them, we are so proud of them!
Well done!
November 18th 2017 - Kemoy and MAV set up first ever Youth IAG in Moss Side. They completed their induction on this date.
We have now officially created our very own Youth IAG in moss side, these young people have had their induction on this date and ready to support other young people with any issues! Also to build the relationships between GMP and yp! ! So proud of them!
Group members will have the chance to:
Speak directly with police officers and decision makers.
Have their voice heard and express views.
Engage with other members of the local community and hear their views.
Question and challenge the views of other people in a constructive way.
Consider own biases and prejudices.
Build relationships between police, young people and the community.
Raise the profile of young people within the community.
Feel a sense of achievement and improve leadership skills.
Where appropriate feed into the regular IAG.
Where appropriate assist the Community Scrutiny Group.
November 17th 2017 - Kemoy takes boys group and some of KYSO members to London to visit Houses of Parliament and a trip to Soho.
On this date, We visited the Houses of Parliament with boys group and some of @kysoclub members to gain an insight and understanding of the building, parliament and the structures.
Thanks John for showing us around and giving us a great tour! @visitparliament.
London was such a great sight seeing, we even attended championship store in Soho where we seen "Addison Lee" singer Not3. Not3 was very humble and spoke to the group, he recorded a video saying big up KYSO.
Great day.
November 3rd 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team attends Youth Buzz Award 2017, KYSO got runner up award.
I am so proud as CEO to lead a fantastic movement with amazing people, thanks to everyone who continue to make KYSO accomplish its goal, to inspire, nurture and develop young people in Manchester. A real accolade of more good work to come!!
Always great to be recognised!!
Our next journey is gaining outstanding next year! 2018.
October 29th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team attends BBC 1Xtra Live Sessions at home cinema, Manchester.
On this date, me and my group attended BBC 1Xtra live sessions at Home Cinema, Manchester to listen to industry experts speak about getting into Radio/Presenting. We also got the chance to listen to man like Donaeo who has been in the music game for 16 years!
it’s been a brilliant day! Well done team.
October 26th 2017 - Kemoy joins the panel for a discussion at The Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester for #Blackhistorymonth.
Kemoy had the opportunity to join the Panel for a special event at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester.
The panel also included a member of WYC, a young person from Manchester youth Council and a curator from the Whitworth. The event was chaired by Pat Farrell. Each panel member had the opportunity to introduce themselves and answer each question.
These are the questions that have been set by WYC:
Do young ethnic minorities fall through the system?
Does an art gallery have a responsibility to facilitate social change?
Is our curriculum white?
Kemoy said, thanks for the opportunity.
October 20th 2017 - Kemoy and MCA visit TV Show Educating Greater Manchester - Harrop Fold School for the day.
It was brilliant on this date, spending the day with students at Harrop Fold School, they are from TV show Educating Greater Manchester, our students done amazing performances and took part in other activities throughout the day, I spoke to KS4 students who were brilliant! Thank you! Drew Povey, such an amazing place. Great to meet Mr Chambers and head prefect. #educatinggreatermanchester
October 14th 2017 - Kemoy and Shian perform at the Caribbean Hurricane Disaster Aid Music Concert at Westwood Street.
Me and My leader of @kysoclub sang together on this date at Westwood Street in Moss side, the event was to raise money for the hurricane fund. I always love supporting my community and giving back. Thanks for the organisers for giving us the opportunities to take part.
October 13th 2017 - Kemoy speaks to Students at The Manchester College. (Northenden Campus)
Had a brilliant afternoon at The Manchester College with Alex, inspiring young people, talking about Youth work and the setting up KYSO. I also talked about my life and growing up as a black man and facing struggles and how I accomplished them. The students were truly inspired, so I will be going to more colleges inspiring more minds. Thank you Leanne for the opportunity.
October 8th 2017 - Kemoy campaigns in North Manchester (Newton heath)
Great Campaigning session on a this date in Newton Heath, North Manchester with a good Labour Party team of people! good to speak to residents about issues that affect them in their community to pass on to their local Councillors.
October 5th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at Mosscare St Vincent's Julie's fund event at The Manchester Foyer and meet some stars.
On this date, we got invited to the launch of Mosscare st Vincent's Young persons mental health Fund. The Host was Tony Walsh(longfella) there was so many wonderful performances from KYSO and Kadria Thomas choir! Special guest Actress, activist and charity worker Julie Hesmondhaigh ( Julie's fund)
Thank you for inviting us.
September 30th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attend Bradford Park Community Fun Day, East Manchester.
Kemoy and team attended a community fun day on the 30th Sept, 12-4pm at BradfordPark (Barmouth Street, Beswick). Kemoy was the main DJ for the day at this event.
Kemoy said "It was a brilliant event, the young people were amazing, dead proud of the talent and confidence skills in Beswick, hopefully I can do more in their community soon."
September 29th 2017 - Kemoy DJ's for The Big Life Group Staff Awards.
Big Life Staff Awards set to be a night to remember
More than 300 members of staff from The Big Life group has celebrated their achievements in style this year, at the annual staff awards ceremony.
This was held at The Monastery Manchester on 29 September, the awards recognised those members of staff who have gone above and beyond in providing a great service. There were 12 awards up for grabs on the night, with six celebrating staff who have met the values (courageous, creative, honest, inspiring, thoughtful and valuing difference), five for staff who have demonstrated the Big Life Way (first class, never give up, people not problems, tread new ground and working in partnership), and a special award for the year’s outstanding employee.
After dinner was eaten, and the awards given out, staff had an extra opportunity to let their hair down, with a special photobooth courtesy of Manchester’s Imperial photo booth. With the glitzy booth capturing the moment, staff will be able to grab some fun pictures with their colleagues, and take away a memory of their evening.
They also had the opportunity to dance at the final disco with DJ Kemoy B which had the dance floor packed until finished.
September 15th 2017 - Kemoy and the community attend the Funeral of Sait Mboob.
Rest in Peace Sait,
Such great support from everyone on this date and we all looked out for each other!
Great Service.
September 2nd 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Peace Fest in Hale Barnes.
Altrincham's First Ever Peace Festival!
A weekend of fun for all the family, #AltyPeaceFest brought live music, entertainment, food, drink, healthy living and even goat yoga to the heart of Hale Barns. Organised by F4C, WHIS and Altrincham French Festival, the 'mini Glastonbury' weekend wasn't one not to miss!
Team KYSO got the chance to perform towards the end of the event and also with a band. we had a great time.
September 2nd 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO organise a KYSO Innovate day for the community.
#WeStandTogether in Moss side, on this date @kysoclub organised an amazing event at Westwood Street, bringing our communities closer, there was food and performances. #proud
August 27/28th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO gets involved in Bigga Fish and go down to London for Nottinghill Carnival 2017.
My wish list is complete, another great Opporunity from Bigga Fish thank you so much, on this date I reached out to millions of people.
Kemoy B
Bigga Fish is a social enterprise providing a showcase platform for young creatives, training 14-21 year olds in events management and marketing and also runs revision and enterprise workshops in secondary schools. Kemoy's KYSO team has been involved in this since May 2016.
The Manchester Team linked up with Birmingham and London to attend Nottinghill Carnival 2017 in August 2017 and made the two days special.
Kemoy said "We had to learn a Routine which got judged at judging corner, this was a massive experience for everyone, we took part in marching and dancing behind a float, words can't sum up how special being a part of Bigga fish family is, the amazing team KYSO has been great too. I am sooo happy."
August 23/4th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attend YA AGM in Derbyshire for two days and deliver creative arts activity.
Kemoy, Olivia and Shian attended the YA AGM this year in Derbyshire where the group met other young advisors from across the UK.
During the 2 days there was team building activities and workshops available for the teams to attend and work on the future of charity, on the Wednesday night there was a creative activity that Kemoy and the crew organised where the teams had to get together to create a performance based on the 10th Year anniversary of Young advisors.
Kemoy Said:
KYSO again smashed the activity on the Wednesday night at the AGM, we hosted YA got talent 2017, had some great talent and presented the winners with a prize.
A fantastic two days in Derby, doing what we do best!!
August 20th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO model for Angie Shoe Shop Fashion Show at Westwood Street, Moss Side.
On this date, at Westwood street, Moss side. Fashion show was brilliant, so proud to be involved with team @kysoclub.
Fashion show last night in our community was a success, well done Angie and team, Moss side.
August 12/13th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Host the main stage all weekend, also host the african Corner and Street parties.
I love Manchester, I love Moss
side.
Manchester
Carnival 2017 has been amazing, my team KYSO and the community guardians have
been really impressed with how great the people of Manchester and beyond are!!
I would like to thank everyone for their support towards everything I have been
doing recently, I am so blessed to get the opportunity host the main stage all
weekend and explore other stages throughout. Thanks to the organisers and also
Sam Brown for coaching me on the main stage for the last 2 years! Thank
you, Manchester, I love you!!
August 10th 2017 - Kemoy does a series of Interviews with TV/Radio Channels for the community of Moss Side.
I appeared on BBC North West, speaking about the great community meeting Hideaway Youth Project organised on this date and also our new community initiative which is called 'Community Guardians' where we have teamed up with local youth workers/activists in Moss Side to ensure the Carnival is safe on August 12/13th for all young people. I want to thank everyone in the community for their support and once again my heart and condolences go out to Sait who sadly passed away!! R.I.P
The youths came together in Moss side and we done a minute silence and gave hugs to each other and shared memories, that's community! R.I.P Sait
August 7th 2017 - Kemoy passes Driving Test.
God is good! Passed first time!!
Man like Kemoy B
August 7th 2017 - Kemoy host's 0161 Shutdown Event at Sound Control, Manchester.
I love hosting events. Seeing the community and people come together is a great feeling.
I love my City.
July 30th 2017 - Kemoy meets Sam Allardyce. (Former England Manager)
July 29th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO Host Main Stage at B Festival, Stockport.
B Festival is back! Following on from their most successful event ever and unprecedented demand they brought it back to Stockport with a variety of live music and performances! B Festival showcased traditions from around the world and celebrated the diverse culture through music, art and food.
B Festival featured over 50 different live entertainment and games, across 5 stages offering something for everyone including, funfair rides, games, poetry, cultural food tasting, dances & performances, SKA, Indie, Reggae and Pop Rock bands, and various DJ sets ranging from Drum & Bass, Jungle, Techno, Dance, House, Grime to Afrobeat.
Kemoy and team was proud to host the Main Stage for the majority of the day and creating a hype for the people of Stockport.
July 26/27th 2017 - Kemoy and team Hideaway Deliver series of trips and good work for the young people in the community.
So proud to see young people doing amazing work, well done to Youth Action for putting on a great event at Central Library about youth homelessness, it was great that the Mayor of Greater Manchester came to speak about his plans for tackling this problem in the city.
The Community Learning Festival is a celebration of the learning and diversity in the local area. The aim of the Community Learning Festival is to unite the local community over three themed days of free activities hosted by the Faculties of Education and Health, Psychology and Social Care with a wide range of community partners.
Team Hideaway was honoured to be in the Brooks building, built as a central hub of community activity for Hulme and its surrounding areas. As one of the University’s key pillars, the community is central to all Manchester Metropolitan University activity. We was delighted to be involved in one of the special days, Thanks to MMU for the opportunity.
July 25th 2017 - Kemoy meets GEKO (Artist).
Recording artist signed to the UK based independent label OneTape Records whose singles include "Baba," "Love Me" and "Over & Under." Another song of his, "Heartless," reached #9 on the iTunes chart.
July 16th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend Manchester International Festival Closing Party and Provide entertainment at the end.
Today, on this date was the end of the Manchester International Festival with a closing Ceremony, They have had groundbreaking performances, new musicals, returning heroes, celebrations of the people of Manchester and so much has happened throughout June/July 2017.
It'll be two years before they do it again, thats why everyone made sure they enjoyed the rest of the evening with some great entertainment from Kemoy and Team KYSO who finished the day with people dancing and having fun.
Throughout the day Kemoy and team got involved with different activities, he also managed to get a picture with the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Kemoy said: A huge thanks to the MIF and staff, for letting us party at the end - it's been an honour. loved it. Thank you team KYSO.
July 15th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Performs at MAV event in Piccadilly Gardens.
Whether rain or shine, people come out on this day to support Mother's against violence making children and young people matter's event, also showcasing our up and coming musicians performing in Piccadilly Gardens from 1-7pm!
Kemoy said: Just want to say a massive thank you to all who performed today and those who came to support at the Mothers Against-Violence event in Piccadilly gardens, it was such a great day and even though the weather was up and down, people came out.! Thanks to Pasty and her team.everyone done amazing, I was proud to be the head DJ at such a great event.
June 29th 2017 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at MCA Year 11's Leavers Assembly.
So proud of my group KYSO Club, Thank you for performing at our year 11's leavers assembly today!
So proud.
June 29th 2017 - Kemoy and Manchester people open up Manchester International Festival 2017 with a fantastic Catwalk Showcase in Manchester Piccadilly gardens, he also features on BBC, Channel 4 news and The Guardian Newspaper.
Manchester International Festival launched today with the people of Manchester centre stage. What is the City but the People? brings friends, neighbours and total strangers together in Piccadilly Gardens as 200 Mancunians walk a 100m runway raised high above the pavements.
Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events.
Kemoy said: "I am so proud to be given the opportunity to be on the Catwalk in Piccadilly gardens in front of so many Manchester People, I am speechless, Manchester is just the place to be, thank you MIF."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e42fbp/live/c6cdgw
In celebration of a beautiful city and the people who make it special: Manchester’s International Festival has just opened on this date – kicking off with live performances showing Manchester People, Kemoy also featured on Channel 4 news talking about Moss Side and his city! He was thrilled.
June 25th 2017 - Kemoy speaks/perform at Westwood Street yearly Gospel Concert.
Over the last 4 years, I have taken part in the Gospel Concert at Westwood Street in Moss side which gets a fantastic turn out each year, It was great to inspire the young and old.
I even sang a song too.
June 23rd 2017 - Kemoy DJ's and Speaks at Manchester Secondary Pru Awards/Prom, KYSO also Performs.
Such a fantastic night on this date at the Town Hall, Djing at the Manchester Secondary Pru prom/awards, I also inspired an audience of over 150.
Kemoy has mentioned that it is the first time he spoke and gave a speech in front of so many people, he received multiple applauds during his talk.
He said "It was just fantastic, what a night, Also a massive thanks to Shian for performing, she done very well."
June 18th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team take part in Manchester Day Parade 2017.
Manchester Day is an annual event that celebrates everything great about the city. It is a day for families, residents and visitors to get together and celebrate all things Mancunian that have made Manchester one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Last year over 60,000 people enjoyed the sunshine and watched the parade as it snaked its way through the city centre. Over 2,000 people participated in Manchester Day 2016, including 100 Manchester charities, community groups and companies who transformed the city centre into an amazing party!
Each year, we give Manchester Day a theme. The theme for this year 2017 is Abracadabra!. In a celebration of all things magic, over 2000 performers will take you on a magical adventure of wonder, invention and illusion.
A Massive well done to Team KYSO and Leader Kemoy Walker for smashing this year, they were based in Exchange Square, Manchester.
Kemoy said: "Each year we look forward to Manchester Day, Brilliant event, we love Manchester."
June 10th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team gets amazing day opportunity with Parklike UK.
Parklife gave team KYSO VIP main backstage access today to take part in a Manchester tribute to pay respects to the victims of the Manchester Bombing that happened in May 2017, all the emergency staff that were present on the night of the attack came on the stage at Parklife UK surrounded by a big round of applauds by the audience packed of 80,000 people.
Kemoy and team pictured with the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
A huge thanks to the team who came today, no other youth group has ever been given access to backstage or the Opporunity we got today to be on stage in front of 80,000 people which is a massive thing!
Kemoy mets the Managing Director of Parklife - Sacha Lord.
Leading acts like Snoop Dogg, London Grammar and Plan B have performed, but to put on Parklife, Lord-Marchionne has to ‘think of every scenario possible,’ with meetings with the local authorities, steering committees and safety advisory groups.
Kemoy Meets Mick Jenkins.
Jayson Mick Jenkins (born April 16, 1991), better known as Mick Jenkins, is an American hip hop recording artist signed to Cinematic Music Group. His debut album, The Healing Component was released on September 23, 2016.
June 3rd 2017 - Kemoy holds first every KYSO Day/Meeting as a group @ The Powerhouse.
Every young person will achieve their goals through hard work and perseverance.
On this date we held our first ever KYSO Meeting, an opportunity to speak about KYSO Trust, our journey, share ideas and create our vision for the next couple of years.
Kemoy said "well done everyone, great work, beautiful day, so proud. Onwards and upwards.
June 1st 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO attends Capital Extra (Music Potential) Event and Meet Pop Star Raye.
On this date, we met Pop Star Raye who release the track - You don't know me, it's on the charts 2017.
Thanks Music Potential for the opportunity.
May 31st 2017 - Kemoy organises a Moss Side Vigil for the community, to remember Manchester Terror Attacks victims.
I love Moss side.
On this day we organised a fantastic vigil in Moss side Rec Park, to remember victims of the Manchester Terror Attack and to pay our respects, thanks to those who came and thank you to those who helped with today getting the refreshments for the community! Lee-Ann Igbon thank you, a big thanks to Revy Malaika for an outstanding programme.
thanks to KYSO for their performance.
May 29th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO take part in Moss Side Youth Festival 2017.
It took weeks of planning for the Moss side Youth Festival 2017, The annual festival that takes place on the bank holiday in May 2017!
This year the planning team which consisted of Kemoy Walker, Local Youth ambassador and Head of KYSO!
Sweet T - Local host and DJ
Mikey bups - Local host and DJ
Leutenant and little billy - sound system
DJ Max - sound organised
Basil - Head organiser
Leon - Consultants
Gloria - Consultants
It all pulled off greatly on 29th May 2017 at the West Indian sports and social club where we had a fantastic program of young talent throughout the day which the crowd and everybody loved the day, the day consisted with young stars, Also a great performance from jet black dancers, also the Kyso crew did an outstanding performance throughout the rest of the day, KYSO Trust is managed by Kemoy Walker, everybody showed that Moss Side has talent and that we have such a fantastic community amongst us, we also had entertainment for the young people who done fantastically well on stage and showed yet again Moss Side has talent, I am very proud to be a part of such a fantastic community with great talent roll on next year.
Kemoy said:
Today the Moss side community came out in full, I am so proud to be a part of a great community, we had so much fun and enjoyment and great performances, thanks Westwood street for getting us involved, thanks team KYSO, thank you to the host for their hard work - Sweet T and Mikey bups every year it's a success
Thanks Moss side.
May 21st 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO take part in the Big Neighbourhood Bash outdoor event at Cheatham Hill Tesco in North Manchester.
On this date, Kemoy and team KYSO crew members took part in providing sound and entertainment at the Big Neighbourhood outdoor Bash event outside Tesco in Cheetham Hill, The event had many things happening such as Free face painting, Live Performances, Competitions and much more!!
Kemoy said "This event showed community and everyone coming out to support each other, It was fantastic, such a brilliant turnout."
Again the KYSO crew was complimented on making the event such a success and engaging with the audiences and stall holders.
May 19th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO meet Tizzy and Brandz. (Musicians)
Great meeting musicians who give back to community, thanks Tizzy and Brandz, thanks for chilling with my group and others today @kysoclub, we even done a performance.
May 19th 2017 - Kemoy attends Greater Manchester Business Awards 2017 to support a great role model and friend Roman who won award for best young person of the year.
At the Greater Manchester Business Awards with finalist Roman Dibden, thanks for the invitation, such a fantastic young man making a difference to young people in Manchester.
Ex Coronation Street Actor Kelly Crabtree who worked at the Factory in the soap.👍🏿
The Greater Manchester Business Awards 2017. #GMBA17
May 13th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO take part in performance and hosting at Moss Side Food Festival organised by Moss Side Reclaim Girls.
So proud of the Moss Side
community!! We have so much talent and cohesion, a Huge well done to the Moss
Side Reclaim girls for organising a Moss side Food Festival on this date in Alexander
park, we had some great performances and amazing young people performed, well
done to everyone including team KYSO, great turn out!!
May 7th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO take part in fundraising event for Buzrak at Westwood Street, Manchester, he also does stage management.
A fantastic event in the community of Moss Side, Westwood Street, thanks to everyone who came to support and the performers smashed it.
We have such a great community! Well done everyone! Judith Shaw Candy Scent, Buzrak and others, thanks for giving me the Opportunity to take part.
May 5th 2017 - Kemoy and Team KYSO take part in Fashion Show at Saint Peter's House, Oxford Road, Manchester for Cultureville.
On this date we had the Opporunity to take part in a Fashion Show/Performance at Saint Peters House, Oxford Road, Manchester, the feedback was " team KYSO was brilliant" creative and organised". Always fantastic to hear these comments, a huge well done to everyone from KYSO Club and a massive thanks to cultureville for the Opportunity ! A huge thanks to our head of fashion Bradley for organising the models.
We are team KYSO!
May 1st 2017 - Kemoy Entertained the young people and Team KYSO members performed at the Legacy FM community Fun Day in Hulme.
May 1st 2017 - Kemoy Campaigns in the Moss Side Area with Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell and Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidate Andy Burnham.
April 29th 2017 - Kemoy meets Not3s (Musician)
‘Not3s’ (pronounced Notes), is a gifted 18 year old musician from Hackney, who through sheer effort along with support from those around, is a building name to become the greatest artist to ever come out of Hackney.
Having made his childhood dream a reality, he continues to grow as an artist… and having released his latest single ‘ Addison Lee'(which is rapidly blowing up as we speak), it’s only right that we take ride through his very own journey too.
April 29th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team attended the 50 years of Supplementary event at Z-Arts in Hulme and also perform!
KYSO Team and Kemoy B attended the 50 years of Supplementary event at Z-Arts in Hulme on this date, this event celebrate the achievements of young people attending saturday schools for the last 50 years in Manchester, there was amazing presentations, speeches and performances.
Kemoy was the DJ for the evening, providing outstanding music and entertainment for the audiences.
He said "The event was well attended, well done to everyone, a huge thanks to KYSO club for doing what they do best! A massive thanks to Janet for the booking, Janet was my youth worker growing so its great we have kept in touch always, thank you."
April 29th 2017 - Kemoy helps out with Campaigning for Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell for the Labour party UK.
Was great to meet Manchester United legend Pat Crerand who helped us with Campaigning for Lucy Powell. It was a great morning.
April 23rd 2017 - Kemoy DJ's and entertain at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre Family Easter Fun Day.
Kemoy had the wonderful opportunity to host/entertain the young people at the Family Easter Fun Day at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, he mentioned working with the amazing organisation Rainbow Surprise, the opportunities are endless. It was a good day.
Some good prizes for the talented and confident young people also.
April 22nd 2017 - Kemoy had the opportunity to host Amplify event at Carmoor Road, Manchester.
It's more than music. It's a statement.
Amplify's objectives focus around bringing out the identity of young people through creative musical reflection, strengthening the voice of the young, helping young artists get into the musical industry and in addition change the sometimes negative societal perspective on music and young people.
On this date, Amplify organised a talent show night to showcase the talent in the city, Kemoy had the opportunity to host this event, he has mentioned:
"The vibes from everyone was amazing, the support all the musicians got from the audience was crazy, was so proud to host."
April 21st 2017 - Kemoy meets Big Narstie.
Tyrone Lindo, better known by his stage name Big Narstie, is a British grime MC. He started his career in 2003 as a member of grime crew N-Double-A, though he is better known for his solo work and as an internet personality.
Kemoy got the opportunity to meet him as he went for a SPA Day/Swim at the Hilton Hotel, Manchester.
April 15th 2017 - Kemoy meets Jay Silva.
Making a name for himself with the single "See Me Now," Silva would go on to produce tracks such as "On My Mind," "Understand Me" and "Say My Name."
Kemoy said "Always a pleasure to meet up and coming musicians."
April 12th 2017 - Kemoy DJ's at fundraising event at Hideaway youth project.
Great event on this date at Hideaway youth project, kemoy expressed how fantastic it was to see a charity who is helping families across the world with food, water etc...
Kemoy said "It was fantastic to be the DJ for starters for also to see the amazing work mancunians are doing for others. Such a blessed city"
April 12th 2017 - Kemoy takes part in Mosscare Housing 50th Anniversary filming.
Great interview on this date for Mosscare Housing50th anniversary, speaking about the support Mosscare has given the youths in the community and the work goes on!!
April 9th 2017 - Kemoy host's memorial event for friend (R.I.P Tisha)
Nice memorial event on this date for a friend we lost, R.I.P Tisha, was very proud to host.
@ The Big Western.
April 7th 2017 - Kemoy promotes Hideaway youth project and brings along KYSO Performers to perform.
Brilliant event on this date at Birley Fields Campus MMU University with G.I.F.T organisation, great to promote youth work and nice to showcase some performances from KYSO Group.
April 6th 2017 - Kemoy and Performers from Hideaway Youth Project receives Certificate.
A huge thank you again Greater Manchester Law Centre for your certificate to Hideaway youth project Performers.
we appreciate it, young people are chuffed!
April 4th 2017 - KYSO Crew came to MCA School and perform for year 7's.
KYSO Club came into school on this date to perform for year 7's!
very proud of them
Big up team KYSO.
March 31st 2017 - Hideaway Youth Project and Partners organise Powerhouse Open Day/Talent Showcase.
Reasons why I love youth work! on this night we organised a partnership community open day/talent show at the Powerhouse (Moss Side) to showcase the work that our young people have been doing and they made us proud, thanks to everyone who came out to support us, thanks to the partners and staff who ensured the night ran smoothly.
We believe in young people to believe in themselves!
March 24th 2017 - Kemoy host's the event "All or Nothing" Live rap Concert in North Manchester.
Restore presented a 'All or Nothing' youth rap concert in Higher Blackley, the show Featured musicians such as: Vital Signs, Soul Box, Seeker and Gevontay. It was a Free admission and Refreshments were available. Kemoy had the opportunity to host the event.
He mentioned "Its nice to get involved in these opportunities across the city and inspire the young and old. Thanks KYSO Team for supporting.
March 22nd 2017 - Team KYSO Performs at the"Defining moss side community" event at Hideaway Youth Project.
"Defining the Moss Side Community"
The seminar looked at the behavioural and structural roots of radicalisation/Islamaphobia – both religious and that on the far right as well. The presentation addressed the issue of racial profiling of communities– all of this have consequences for social cohesion and community harmony.
Kemoy's KYSO team came and performed at the start and end of the session, they done well.
Kemoy said "It goes to show that we are the best team around."
March 12th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO Performs at Manchester Irish Festival gathering outside Albert Square, Manchester.
So great to be involved in the Manchester Irish festival today, Team KYSO done a performance and smashed it, so proud of them, it was great to see the Lord Mayor of Manchester. Inspiration :)
I always thank god for blessing us with these opportunities, it takes hard work, dedication and perseverance to come this far, so thank you god.
March 8th 2017 - Kemoy organises Police Crime and Commissioner Tony Lloyd to visit MCA School and speak to students.
Tony Lloyd, Former MP and now Police Crime and Commissioner for Greater Manchester 2017, thank you for visiting my school today and inspiring our students! You have been a great credit to our community and city. legend
March 7th 2017 - Kemoy attends The Manchester College Careers Week and do a talk/Performance.
Such a brilliant day on this date, we attended The
Manchester College careers week event at a Nichols campus and KYSO club smashed
it, we had the students all taking a kyso flyer, we performed in a canteen full
of students, many messages of people wanting to join us, staff were impressed
and students, we also spoke to classes about kyso club, youth work and
life!!
Thanks Singer Shian for coming!!
February 26th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team take part in JSKY music video shoot in Manchester.
TK Diamonds was selected to take part in the shoot!
JSKY feat Damon Hess - Myself.
TV presenter Jsky hails from Manchester and has been making quite an impression on the celebrity scene for the past 2 years.
Damon Hess is a DJ, producer and radio presenter, leading the house music industry with his unique own sound, currently holding 3 Top 10 hits in Music Week Club Charts.
Kemoy said "It was a nice little shoot, thank you JSKY for the opportunity."
February 25th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team perform outside Manchester Town Hall as thousands turn up to take to the streets against public cuts in Manchester.
On this date, Protesters braved miserable Manchester weather to join a protest against continuing government cuts.
Organisers claimed over a thousand demonstrators, some wearing rain ponchos and carrying umbrellas, marched through the streets holding lit torches.
The demonstration, which was backed by Labour and the trade unions, was aimed at sending a message to Downing Street over cuts to budgets.
Thanks to councillor pat karney for the opportunity to perform on this day at The Manchester Town Hall for this event, @kysoclub really appreciate this, hopefully we can do more work together!
February 24th 2017 - Kemoy and KYSO Team support an amazing fundraising event - Rhianna's Cancer Fight (Rhianna's white and Gold Event) at The Football Hotel, also meeting 4 Celebrity Stars.
Rhianna Ferguson – a young mother from Partington was diagnosed with Renal Medullary Carcinoma which is a rare kidney cancer. This night was about raising funds for Rhianna to receive treatment.
A huge Thank you to Judith Shaw for giving the team an opportunity to perform on the night in front of Rhianna's family and friends and also making links with the stars on the night.
February 21st 2017 - Kemoy helps host The New Wave Event (Bigga Fish Event) Also works as an assistant stage manager and meets Big Tobz and Abracadabra.
Bigga Fish is a social enterprise who provides a performance platform for young creatives and is also an educator in events and marketing management for 14 to 25 year olds.
Our Vision:
To work towards a vision that brings the passion and creativity of young people into one integrated solution. We work to address the significant problem of the lack of resources and opportunities for inner city youth.
Our Mission Statement:
Bigga Fish strives to continuously provide high-quality performance and work opportunities to young creatives through events, workshops, training and development. We have had 15 years of delivering dynamic opportunities to young people.
We now work in 4 cities including London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. Each city has their own street team with their lead being a well-trained Street Team Captain. We have previously worked in 8 cities, engaging over 450 young people through the Street Team.
We aim to nurture our Street Teams through the development of their transferable life-long skills to then take on into their chosen career.
As well as our ever-growing Street Team, we also deliver events to showcase new musical talent. We have put on over 150 events and engaged with over 408,866 young people. We have given performance opportunities to 1,084 people through artist engagement and development. Our 70 grass roots and community partners have helped with over 400 hours of engagement with young people. Events such as our Urban Classic Prom run by Bigga Fish, BBC and Serious has received a broadcasting figure of over 13 million in the past year.
Our rule of thumb is ‘Think Bigga, Be Bigga’.
We believe that Bigga Fish is a good opportunity for young people.
February 18th 2017 - Kemoy Host successful event in Leeds with Team KYSO and meet Kojo Funds.
Hailing from the same territory as Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Kano, this East London rapper Kojo Funds is redefining the boundaries of genres. Coined as “AfroSwing”, he easily jumps between grime and RnB with flair. Having recently collaborated with Abra Cadabra on ‘Dun Talkin’, he’s created a stir in the UK and beyond.
Kemoy got the chance to meet him last night as he was hosting the set for Team Shapes and Dj David at the Slay Leeds event, Kemoy said "Its always a privilege to be in involved in events especially with Team Shapes as I have watched them grow, also to host and create a buzz is the best thing, you know when you have done well as a host when everyone has enjoyed themselves."
February 11th 2017 - Kemoy DJ's at The Official Opening Celebrations for the Greater Manchester Law Centre in Moss Side.
BBC Actress and Activist - Maxine Peake
Great event today in the community of moss side, celebrating the Greater Manchester law centre opening celebrations at Westwood street, I was honoured to be their DJ, it was also great to meet Actor and activist Maxine Peake, she was so lovely!!
The team also performed on stage during the intervals, KYSO keeps on smashing it, we are team @kysoclub
Thank you Greater Manchester Law Centre for today!
February 10th 2017 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend Britain's got talent auditions @ The Lowry, Salford.
Britain's got talent judges 2017!
A fantastic team who continue to be outstanding!! On this date, we attended Britain's got talent auditions at The Lowry, we had a brilliant time. @kysoclubis an outstanding group, who inspires, nurture and develop the youth of today, giving them hope, aspiration and the skills to make a difference in today's modern society!
January 21st 2017 - Kemoy Host Peso Equipe Night at the Live Room in Manchester.
A brilliant night on this
date, Hosting at the Live Room in Manchester for new and upcoming band Peso Equipe.
The event also had other
Manchester musicians on the bill such as Kay Rico, Two4kay, DJ Win and much
more!!
It was a really good night, thanks for the
opportunity.
January 12th 2017 - Kemoy Dj's at yearly Teens and Toddlers event at The Manchester Football Museum.
A brilliant night on this date, djing at the Manchester football museum for the Teens and Toddlers awards ceremony 2017.
The event celebrates and reward young people for the great work they do in the community! It was an amazing turnout of people and the feedback was great.
January 9th 2017 - Kemoy organises a fantastic Memorial event for Cousin Clarence at The Big Western.
Brilliant Memorial event on this date for
cousin Clarence R.I.P, thanks to everyone who comes to support each year, team
KYSO made us proud too with amazing performances, they smashed it. A massive thanks
to the helpers as well and shout out to the family too.
Stay strong family! Lots
of love!
December 25th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO Perform and help the Homeless on Christmas Day 2016.
So this Christmas was different because myself and the team spent it performing and looking after the homeless on Christmas Day, there are many people on days like this who don't have much, neither food or family, it so nice to put a smile on their face.
God is so good to allow people to help out the way they do! Well done to the organisers for putting this event together each year and allowing us to make a difference.
This event happens each year at St Mary's primary school in Moss Side.
December 18th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends The Big Neighbourhood Christmas Bash in Cheetham Hill.
On this date, Kemoy and team KYSO crew members took part in providing sound and entertainment at the Big Neighbourhood Christmas Bash event outside Tesco in Cheetham Hill, The event had many things happening such as Free face painting, Live Performances, Competitions and much more!!
Kemoy said "This event showed community and everyone coming out to support each other, It was fantastic, such a brilliant turnout."
Again the KYSO crew was complimented on making the event such a success and engaging with the audiences and stall holders.
December 16th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends Moss Side Labour Party Dinner Social Event.
On this date, team KYSO got invited to attend the Moss side Labour Party Dinner Social Event, they performed and smashed it and also got the chance to meet Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell who was very impressed with the talent.
Kemoy said "these guys continue to make me proud all the time".
we are team KYSO!
December 10th 2016 - Kemoy Dj's at MCA School Christmas Market and KYSO team supports. Brilliant turnout.
On Saturday 10th December MCA ran two successful events with the community, engaging over 300 local people in two festive celebrations. During the afternoon, the student bistro was transformed into a Christmas market with 13 local stallholders selling gifts and treats, face painting, a bouncy castle and a Santa's Grotto. At least 50 children enjoyed a visit to Father Christmas and came away with a gift. Music and Entertainment was provided by DJ Kemoy Walker and Rebecca Dance Group, who joined with a flashmob dance routine.
Kemoy said "Fantastic event, Brilliant turnout and great talent."
December 4th 2016 - KYSO Team Awards 2016 was a success, Held at Carmoor Road, Manchester.
On this night, we
hosted our annual KYSO Team Awards 2016, A massive well done to everyone for
coming out, well done to the nominees and winners, a massive well done to the
performers, thanks to our deputy leaders for hosting it too, their first time
and they done a great job.
A massive
thanks to our amazing sponsors Dougies/Thinkadesign for the refreshments.
The whole event was a success.
Onwards and
upwards!! We are team KYSO.
November 27th 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Team visit BBC MediacityUK to watch ITV The Voice and got the chance to entertain a crowd of 600 (Dancing) also met Will.i.am. (Musician)
On this date, we met will.i.am =
BBC Mediacityuk for ITV the voice UK, we
smashed it by performing in front of 600 people doing what we do best, we were so gassed right now, it's unbelievable! God is good.
We are now part time performers for BBC
Mediacityuk
November 17th 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Young leaders visit Bury College to see Andy Burnham MP talk about his Campaign to become Greater Manchester Mayor.
On this night we were invited to Bury Sixth Form college to have our say in what changes young people want to see within their city when our new Greater Manchester mayor gets elected next year, we were able to some ideas to Andy Burnham MP who is running next year, he gave us a platform to speak to him and the audience about our stories and things we want to see happening.
I invited the young people to share their ideas and life stories and everyone loved them.
More opportunities on the way!!
November 13th 2016 - Kemoy host Fresh of the runway fashion show in Ziferblat, Manchester.
I had a fantastic night on this date hosting fresh off the runway fashion show in Manchester City Centre, some fantastic models and brilliant clothing designs.
A massive thank you to the organisers Ladene Taylor and Gaelle for giving myself and the KYSO team the opportunity to come down, we also had some brilliant performances too.
November 10th 2016 - Kemoy gets invited to Wretch 32 concert and meets Hollyoaks Actor Zac Loveday.
Wretch 32 is now recognized as one of the leading urban artists that the UK has to offer. Regarded as one of the biggest music success stories of 2011, Wretch 32 has gone from strength to strength: after gracing the stages of numerous festivals in the summer, (including Glastonbury, Wireless and V Festival), he embarked on a nationwide headline sell out tour, performed on Later With Jools Holland, was appointed as an official Adidas ambassador for their Olympics 2012 campaign, and was nominated for 4 MOBO awards and a Q award.
Kemoy B attended his concert on this date and was impressed with his performance, he said: "fantastic, fantastic performance, I actually feel like listening to him often now."
On his exit, he got a quick selfie with Hollyoaks actor Zac Loveday.
October 29th 2016 - Kemoy meets musician Big Tobz and Dj's at The Spot Club in Manchester.
Kemoy had the opportunity to meet musician Big Tobz all the way from London who came up to perform at The Spot in Manchester.
Kemoy also DJ an hour set at the club before the performances.
he said: "Djing has taught me so much, engaging with so many different people in many parts of Manchester and making a difference."
love it.
October 29th 2016 - Kemoy attends Abraham Moss High School Halloween Event organised by Rainbow Surprise, he also meets the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Great event on this date at Abraham Moss High school in North Manchester, it was very well attended by the community who came out in their massive's to enjoy the music, entertainment and activities, I was very privillaged to be the DJ, entertaining the children and giving out prizes.
We also had some fantastic dancing from professionals and many more!.
I got the chance to meet The Lord Mayor of Manchester again.
October 23rd 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO team attends "Together we are stronger" Open Day at The West Indian Centre, Carmoor Road, Manchester.
Today's event with @kysoclub team has been amazing, we did and series of talks and performances at WIOCC community day!
kemoy received the following letter below, inviting him and the team to come along to the event.
Dear Kemoy,
Culture Week: “Together We are Stronger” Open Day
The Afro Caribbean and Friends Community Association (WIOCC) cordially invite you to attend and participate in an Open Day from 12noon to 7pm, 23rd October 2016 at The West Indian Centre, 74 Carmoor Road, Longsight, M13 0FB.
The West Indian Centre has been established for over fifty years and has a very strong track record in delivering a range of community services to further the development of Manchester with; Community education, Social, Cultural and Welfare events. It is also the home of several affiliated organisations which make significant contributions both locally within the wider community of Greater Manchester and Nationally.
We do hope you will be able to attend to support this important community event.
October 17th 2016 - Kemoy appears on Channel 4 Dispatches Programme - "Living with noisy Neighbours."
The government promised to fix so-called neighbours from hell with its Troubled Families Programme, but Dispatches met families who say it has had no real impact.
Kemoy showed an appearance on Dispatches in his role as a youth worker talking about Moss Side, Cuts, Young people, Aspirations and the Trouble families scheme.
Kemoy said: "Was over the moon to see myself on telly and can't thank Channel 4 enough for the opportunity."
October 11th 2016 - Kemoy and youths take part in Channel 4 dispatcher programme about troubled families and youth Aspirations.
on this date I spoke passionately about youth work in the
community of moss side to Channel 4 for a new dispatchers programme next Monday 17th October 2016 at 8pm, please tune in to watch! I also spoke about the trouble families’
scheme and the lack of activities/funding for young people!
We need more for the youths!
October 10th 2016 - Kemoy and youths visit BBC MediaCityUK to take part in a documentary with BBC.
Our amazing youths taking part in a documentary about #blacklivesmatter sharing their thoughts and experiences at @BBC MEDIACITYUK.
September 30th 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO performs at Think ADesign open evening event.
Think ADesign was formed by a small group of design students from Salford University in 2011. They were brought about by following different clients request to have all their design projects carried out in one destination. they though their collective skills and creative mind set would bring fresh ideas into the design industry. After their graduations and coming out of working with/for other design agencies they decided to start their own design company, the motive has continued ever since.
Brilliant event on this date at @thinkadesignuk HQ, thank you for inviting team @kysoclub and thanks for the support during the year.
September 25th 2016 - Kemoy completes Modelling work in Denton, Manchester for new brand Rootz - see pictures below!!
September 24th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends event in London for the day and learnt a lot plus met Tim Reid.
Pictured with TIM REID, the Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer from America, it was a brilliant event in London learning about politics, democracy & many more topics. our team @kysoclub smashed it. Thank you!
It was such an
amazing experience going to London to learn so much from the speakers,
Learning about Politics and influencing change, getting advice, learning about
History and knowledge from the film shown, listening to community leaders,
inspirational speakers. It was a fantastic event. The team is very grateful for
the experience and mentioned on the train back that the event inspired them.
Special thanks to:
Colette
thanks for sending the information to us, we appreciate your amazing
work in our community.
Yvonne
thanks for linking me to Kunle and Lastly Kunle thanks for organising
everything.
The Team asked questions during a Q&A session and the audience came to them at the end to praise them for their contribution. #inspiring!
September 22nd 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO appear on BBC The One Show - Akala Film.
Seen glimpses of the team on BBC The One show on BBC Iplayer.
September 18th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO take part in Busking event in Manchester City Centre, Market Street.
On this date, Kemoy and Team KYSO supported a charity by doing a series of Performances and Kemoy Hosted the busking event on Market Street, Manchester. This was for a fantastic cause.
Kamilah Francis and Emily Vickers, they work with the charity RECLAIM supporting young people to be leaders, and restoring hope and self-esteem to Sexual Abuse Survivors through the REIGN programme.
In October 2016 they will be travelling to Kampala in Uganda with a team from Greater Manchester Police, to support the work of their partner charity Retrak in rescuing young women living on the street.
Retrak work with African and Brazilian street children and got over 850 street children back to safe caring families last year but wants to do more for young women victims of sexual abuse as there is a huge need for it.
Kamilah completed a 24hr silence to raise money and on this date she had an Busking event in Manchester City Centre which Kemoy and the team supported.
September 11th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Manchester.
The event was a family event where they ran a range of activities for families alongside a consultation to find out what young people with disabilities would like any new programmes to look like in future.
Kemoy and team had the music playing (family friendly) and also compared to tell people what activities are on during the day.
Kemoy mentioned that: "again we smashed it, praising the team for the hard work thats ongoing. proud"
September 7th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend BBC Filming Akala and his band performing at band on the wall.
It was good tonight to meet Akala , thanks for inspiring my group KYSO club and other people who came tonight. we enjoyed it.
Being filmed for a special project with the BBC, more to come soon!!
September 3rd 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Hope not Hate Event in Plattfields Park, Manchester and meets Billy Bragg.
Kemoy B with UK singer Billy Bragg and our Manchester MP Lucy Powell at the hope not hate event in plattfields park, it was such an inspiring event with brilliant performances from everyone and the community turnout was brilliant!
HOPE not hate - goal
HOPE not hate exists to provide a positive antidote to the politics of hate. We combine first class research with community organising & grassroots actions to defeat hate groups at elections and to build community resilience against extremism.
Hate is often the consequence of a loss of hope and a political articulation of despair, but given an alternative, especially one that understands and addresses their anger, most people will choose HOPE over hate. Their job is to expose and undermine groups that preach hate, intolerance and division whilst uniting communities around what they have in common.
Building a society that celebrates rather than scapegoats our differences.
Kemoy and KYSO was invited to come along and do a few performances which they done and everyone was thrilled with the talent the youths have, they praised them after their performances.
Kemoy said "We don't often get involved in enough campaigns that are happening and this event inspired the group to be more active in these good campaigns across the world." R.I.P Jo Cox.
August 28/29th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO gets involved in Bigga Fish and go down to London for Nottinghill Carnival 2016.
Bigga Fish is a social enterprise providing a showcase platform for young creatives, training 14-21 year olds in events management and marketing and also runs revision and enterprise workshops in secondary schools. Kemoy's KYSO team has been involved in this since May 2016.
Street Team:
Bigga Fish run a Street Team programme across the UK, which is a 10-week training programme for 14 - 21 year olds interested in events management and marketing. The programme is designed to help young people put on events in their own City, They recently set up a Manchester street team who created an event called "Wavey" in July 2016 which had a good turn out and excellent performances.
Events:
The events are a platform for young talent. Over 250,000young people have come through Bigga Fish events to join the Street Team or engage in other Bigga Fish projects.
They have worked with over 70 youth organisations across 8 cities to provide young people with these opportunities.
The Manchester Team linked up with Birmingham and London to attend Nottinghill Carnival 2016 in August 2016 and made the two days special.
Kemoy said "We had to learn a Routine which got judged at judging corner, this was a massive experience for everyone, we took part in marching and dancing behind a float, words can't sum up how special being a part of Bigga fish family is, the amazing team KYSO has been great too. I am sooo happy."
August 21st 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Olympic closing event in Hulme.
Archie's Donation to team KYSO CLUB.
We smashed our performance at the Olympic closing event in Hulme. We always create a hype whatever we do and we have another event again later on. Thanking God for blessing me with a good team.
The event is in celebration of a 4-week holiday programme that took place across Hulme and Moss Side. The event was an opportunity to bring the community together.
Event Summary: The main pull for the event was an Athletics track provided by Manchester Street Athletics. This was set up in the public area outside of the Brooks Building at Birley Fields and staff organised time trial sessions throughout the day. Different ages took part and their times was recorded. Participants with the fastest times went through to the regional finals, which will take place in Albert Square Manchester on Saturday 24th September. Additional activities was also set up in the public area and partners that have taken part in the Olympic summer of sport was invited to take a stall in the exhibition area or deliver an activity.
Between races and throughout the day Kemoy and KYSO group had the opportunity to showcase their talents such as dance, poetry & music. They smashed it.
August 18th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Limefield park in Middleton for a community fun day event.
How we mashed up the Middleton event this evening, a massive thank you Jill Amos for having us, the team performed and gave them some beatboxing, singing, entertainment and everyone was great. The talent was incredible from everyone.
Kemoy received the information:
We are holding another music/fun day on Thursday 18th August 4pm- 7pm at Limefield park again. Last year we have very positive feedback from young people, staff and members of the community from your contribution and comparing the event. We would like to ask if you would like to take part again this year and bring some young people who would like to perform. Jill
August 16/18th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend the Young Advisor's AGM for 3 days and put together a Young Advisor's got talent show 2016.
Kemoy and TK Diamonds attended the YA AGM this year in Derbyshire where the group met other young advisors from across the UK, during the week there was team building activities and workshops available for the teams to attend and work on the future of charity, on the Wednesday night there was an awards evening followed by a Young Advisor's got talent show organised by Kemoy and TK Diamonds which went extremely well.
Kemoy Said:
KYSO Dancers TK DIAMONDS smashed their performances on the Wednesday night at the AGM Awards, they hosted young advisors got talent 2016, had some great talent and presented the winners with awards at the end of the night, overall we have had a fantastic couple of days in Derby, doing what we do best!!
August 13/14th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Manchester Carnival 2016 and Kemoy B host a few stages throughout the two days.
Kemoy said: These are reason's why I love Moss Side, it is a fabulous place and Carnival makes it even better, I have never been so proud to host a few stages with my DJ and also KYSO getting the opportunity to perform. That is just fantastic!
Wow
August 12th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform in Wythenshawe for International Youth Day organised by Invigor MCR.
Great Performances from team KYSO Group on this date in Wythenshawe for International Youth Day, we also took part in a few workshops around substance misuse and the group getting a lot of knowledge around this.
August 8-12th 2016 - Kemoy goes on a 5 day residential working with Onside youth zones and supporting with activities.
I went away on a five day residential with 40 inspirational youths from all over the UK and youth workers, always good to inspire each other and learn, can't thank my good friend Wayne enough for giving me the opportunity.
Team KYSO also came to perform for group in the week, opening more opportunities.
We went to the Liverpool Slavery Museum during the week with the crew from the residential, we learnt a lot about the history of Slavery, I love the fact that the museum shows the key cultural offers and community engagement, involvement and archive of diverse stories. #quality
Overall its been a fantastic week, I enjoyed it so much and helping to network with others from all over the UK.
August 5th 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Manchester's Got Talent Part 3 show in Hulme.
Big up Manchester's got talent part three on this date, such a great event and good to see the fantastic talent in our city, well done to all members in KYSO for performing and smashing their performances, they made us proud and they all gained a certificate and trophy.
August 3rd 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Manchester Young Lives Community Fun Day in Moss Side.
Otyt team KYSO.
On this date, we volunteered at Manchester Young Lives in the heart of Moss Side and provided entertainment and performances for the children who appreciated it so much, even the manager was shocked to see how engaged everyone was!
Can't praised the team enough for the amazing work that goes on continuously.
We are team KYSO.
July 26th 2016 - Kemoy complete a day work experience working behind the scenes with ITV News Desk.
I can't thank ITV News Desk enough for giving me the opportunity on this date and come and shadow their team at Media City, it was great to meet good role models like Anthony Morris and Lucy Meacock who have been reading the news on Granada reports for years! I even met Brookside and Emmerdale Actor John McArdle.
God is good.
July 23rd 2016 - Kemoy and friend completed an Indoor Sky Dive at Trafford park, Manchester and gained a certificate.
Indoor skydiving gives you the amazing sensation of freefalling, without having to find a plane to jump out of!
With an instructor guiding you through, you can try out moves and positions, while your friends and family watch. You get 2 amazing one minute flights, giving you the same flight time as 3 x 12,000ft skydives.
It’s the perfect gift or treat for yourself!
Kemoy was treated to this by a good friend, they both got a certificate after.
Kemoy said "Absolutely amazing, it was a wonderful feeling to try this, I would do it again."
July 22nd 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO complete their mission with Bigga Fish Manchester.
A group of #KYSO members took part in a massive project called Bigga Fish, they became the Manchester Street Team, their mission was to create an event within a short space of time for this month, this team worked incredibly hard, meeting every Friday for 2 months, they had to decide on performers and headline act, name of the event and much more, the event was last night and guess what, it was a success, the headline act was Mist.
Feedback from the overall leader who created Bigga fish in Manchester was: all the credit goes to you guys!! I am so unbelievably proud of you all!! After all of the arguments and drama we managed to pull it off beautifully, Everyone brought something to the table and we shut it down!! I'm still super gasseddddd and can't wait to see you all on Friday! Thanks again to you all.
July 16th 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at Collyhurst Hall Dig event 2016.
Kemoy and team KYSO completed a booking from the community team at MCA, performing at the Collyhurst hall showcasing the talent from the community, it was a great performance in North Manchester, the elderly that were there listening was very impressed and came to tell the performers after the performance how fantastic they were.
Kemoy said: "Again fantastic performances from our team, very proud, well doe Shiloh and TK Diamonds."
July 14th 2016 - DJ Kemoy B and DJ David perform at MCA Prom 2016
On Thursday 14th July Year 11 students at MCA enjoyed their ‘Prom’ evening at the Marriott Hotel in Worsley.
It was fantastic to see everyone arriving in their dresses and suits.
A fantastic evening was had by all and the event provided students and staff with a chance to celebrate their time working together.
DJ Kemoy B and DJ David lead the entertainment/Music all night and had everyone up on their feet dancing until the event finished.
It was a success. A brilliant night.
July 9th 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at MAV Event in Picadilly Gardens, Manchester.
On this date, team KYSO Club performed in Piccadilly Gardens for Patsy Mav McKieand team from MAV.
can't praise them enough for their hard work and dedication to performing and doing amazing all the time. They continue to make me proud. The event was a great success and during the day we had some dancing, hyping up the crowd and dancing in town outside shops. Kemoy was also the DJ that played first and he got the crowd going.
He said: "Fantastic day, Loved it".
July 3rd 2016 - Kemoy and Youths speak at Stand up to Racism event at Alexander Park, Moss Side.
As a result of the UK leaving the EU more and more racist threats and attacks are on the increase. A local care home which accommodates Elderly African and Caribbean people was recently threatened with violence as a result of growing xenophobia and outward racist views. We must come together from our diverse communities and backgrounds and show the world that we will not condone or accept such behaviour. We need to show a strength of unity from all sides of the human race and prove we can defeat this minority of hate filled minds with love filled hearts.
It's been good speaking with the younger generation at the Racism protest on this date - Such a great turn out from the Manchester community. Firstly, a massive thank you to my big brother Sefton Ernesto Mottley for organising this great event. Well done to all who spoke and performed - Kemoy Walker, Shiloh Minot, Akeim Mundell, Adrian Djmello Nelson, Angeli Sweeney, Mega and all the others, You were all inspirational! Thank you to all who attended #UnityInTheCommunity#StandUpToRacism
July 2nd 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Members volunteer at Heaton Park, Manchester for the Battle of the Somme Anniversary.
The Battle of the Somme resulted in over one million casualties on the Western Front and touched the lives of millions of families at home. To commemorate the centenary of the battle, Heaton Park will host a two day event on Friday 1 July/Saturday 2nd July 2016. The two day event offers the opportunity to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice made by so many.
KYSO Club members volunteered on the Saturday!! We were supporting and helping the public with getting to the right tents with speakers, music etc..We also gain a lot of knowledge around what happened ourselves.
June 25th 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO performs at Whitworth Warp Festival 2016.
WARP Festival Saturday 25 June and Sunday 26 June 2016
Whitworth Young Contemporaries, Anya Gallaccio, Walk the Plank, Kaleidoscope Orchestra, Unity FM, hip hop outfit Cul De Sac, Big Fish Little Fish, Artizani and Avanti Display and others lead the Circuit WARP Festival, a two-day festival at the Whitworth.
This June, the Whitworth, Manchester’s gallery in the park, hosted a warped weekend art, music and the unexpected beneath the trees. Programmed by 15-25 year olds from across Greater Manchester, the festival celebrated the installation of a major new sculpture in Whitworth Park by the Turner Prize-nominated artist, Anya Gallaccio.
KYSO Team got involved performing on the Sunday 26th, showcasing amazing talent, they did us proud.
June 25th 2016 - Kemoy DJ's at Whitemoss Youth Club 60th Anniversary event and meets the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Great to meet the Lord Mayor of Manchester on this date at WhiteMoss Youth Club 60th Anniversary fun day! Was privileged to be the DJ for the day.
Happy are they who take life day by day, complain very little, & are thankful for the little things in life.
June 23rd 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Team performs at MCA Year 11's Leaver Assembly.
The Leaver's Assembly was a mixture of excitement, relief (after stressful exams) and some emotional departures at reaching the end of GCSE year. Kemoy and the work team organised a fantastic assembly bringing in some of Manchester's talent and showcasing year 11's work through the year.
A massive thank you to:
Lil Ay Chanelle Kwanele and friends Wesley Kofo Bubacarr
Was absolutely proud and the principal was happy, thank you!
June 19th 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Team performs at Manchester Day Parade 2016.
Manchester Day is an annual event that celebrates everything great about the city. It is a day for families, residents and visitors to get together and celebrate all things Mancunian that have made Manchester one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Last year over 70,000 people enjoyed the sunshine and watched the parade as it snaked its way through the city centre. Over 2,500 people participated in Manchester Day 2015, including 90 Manchester charities, community groups and companies who transformed the city centre into an amazing party!
Kemoy and other performers were based in Great Northern Square where he was the DJ again this year and his team done a performance slot.
He said:
Absolutely thrilled that we smashed it again this year, shame about the rain coming down but this is Manchester Weather lol. Well done to everyone. We had a good time.
June 11/12th 2016 - Kemoy Volunteers at Parklife UK working with the Welfare team, He had a brilliant experience.
Parklife 2016 - great experience for me this year as I volunteered there working with the welfare team, offering advice about alcohol, drugs, etc.., it was worth it to be thanked each time by those people who came in our tent, people even came in the next day to apologise for their behaviour. I had a great two days, working with some lovely people and we all supported each other. seen some good friends too.
Thanking Gemma for the opportunity.
June 10th 2016 - Kemoy KYSO Team get donation to go for a meal at Archies, Manchester due to outstanding performances in the community.
On this date KYSO club team got treated to Archie's on behalf of Westwood street because of our outstanding performance on the recent bank holiday Monday 30th May 2016, it's so crazy to think 4 years ago this group was created and we have talented people who are amazing at what they do!
We do performing arts, mentoring, youth engagement and hype up events, if you want to join us, get in touch.
Kemoy
June 10th 2016 - Kemoy's Boys group/KYSO members attends Manchester Decafe at Starbucks to talk about the EU Referendum/Politics.
Bite the Ballot has teamed up with Starbucks to host DeCafes - Democracy Cafes - around the UK to give young people the chance to discuss the upcoming EU Referendum, sharing ideas and challenging viewpoints in a safe space.
In the lead up to the EU Referendum, it's very easy to feel overwhelmed with information and feel unsure about how you want to vote. Having a space to talk about your viewpoints will make sure that you will leave feeling confident that the decision you make on 23rd June is the right one for you.
There will be lots fun and games, as well as a chance to talk to people like you.
So, whether you are politics savvy or a novice wanting to get yourself better informed (like me!) please come and join the discussion at the Manchester DeCafe on 10th June at 5.30pm in St Ann's Square Starbucks.
Kemoy said:
A fantastic session in Starbucks, Manchester where we was treated to free drinks and a talk about the EU Referendum with the youths, thanks to my boys group, friends and KYSO for coming along, giving their opinions and having a discussion, they made me proud.
A great 3 years with these lads doing some outstanding work in Manchester. Always busy with opportunities.
June 2nd 2016 - Kemoy receives The Prime Minister's 546th Point of Lights Award 2016.
The Prime minister of the United Kingdom has awarded Kemoy this week with the 546th point of light award from number 10 Downing Street.
He received the following letter on this date, Dear Kemoy Walker, I'm delighted to be able to recognize you as one of the Prime Minister’s Points of Light in recognition of your inspiring work in your community.
Point of light award: Recognizes people all around the UK who are making a difference in their community.
See the photo attached.
30th May 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at Westwood Street Bank Holiday Mass 2K Community Fun Day.
Moss side is that community that you have to love, such a vibrant place where anyone can come and enjoy themselves, positive events where it brings all the community together, I'm all for it, a massive well done to the organisers and performers each year that makes this event a success, thanking all my kysoclub performers for their involvement too, really made me proud!!
brilliant day, big up! Man like Kemoy B on stage!
11th May 2016 - 02 working in Partnership with NSPCC and delivers workshop to young people, Team KYSO attended one of the workshops.
Kemoy attended a workshop on the date above delivered by a 02 team member working in partnership with NSPCC.
Kemoy said: Just want to thank a friend for inviting me and members of team KYSO to a workshop at 02 store on Market Street today looking at their partnership with the NSPCC and their work to keep young people safe online!
we were given a free gift at the end. Interesting session. Great opportunities.
30th April 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Performs at Lime Square, Openshaw Food and Craft Market.
Kemoy and team KYSO Attended the Lime Square Food & Craft Market to perform on 30th April 2016, they smashed it and had the public pasting by stopping to watch them, Lime Square’s Food and Craft market is on from 10am until 5pm on the last Saturday of the month. There is always:
Live Music
Fabulous giveaways
Food stalls
Crafting stalls
Children’s activities and crafts
#LoveYourLocalMarket
Kemoy said a massive thank you to Samantha - Our Deputy Leader of KYSo for getting us this booking and for working hard to ensure we are performing in other areas of Manchester, spreading our wings.
27th April 2016 - Kemoy DJ's and team KYSO Members perform at the Teens and Toddlers Award Ceremony at Manchester Football Museum.
Kemoy was the DJ and his amazing team did a performance at the start and near the end of the Teens and Toddlers Award Ceremony at the Football Museum in Manchester on the 27th April 2016. The awards celebrated the achievement of young people who completed their flagship Teens and Toddlers programme (an 18 week programme which raises the aspirations of young people (age 13–17) by pairing them as a mentor and role model to a child in a nursery (age 3–5) who is in need of extra support).
Kemoy said: "It was such a great event, rewarding those amazing young people who are working hard in their lives to change the lives of others, credit to them. Thanking Dawn especially for booking me and team to come along and perform/DJ.
21st April 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Perform for #LabelFree Charity Fundraiser event in Manchester.
Kemoy and team attended an event organised from #LabelFree who asked us to come and perform on the night.. A massive thanks to the organisers who got us involved, on the night they were able to raise money which will help them continue to provide valuable support to the LGBT community in Manchester.
The atmosphere was amazing with guest DJ'S, lots of media attention, pictures being taken by the press of the Village Angels Volunteers and Lee from Village Angels with Rob Cookson, deputy chief executive of the LGBT Foundation were being interviewed for television.
On behalf of team KYSO, we want to say thank you.
10th April 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO Perform at the Bring Back Mamma event at Westwood Street.
THIS EVENT WAS A FUN DAY FUNDRAISING EVENT TO HELP A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY TINY T , BRING HIS MOTHER BACK TO THE UK.
THERE WAS A LOT OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ESPECIALLY FROM KYSO, CARIBBEAN FOOD ,HOT DOGS,ICE CREAM/SLUSHES AND PLENTY REFRESHMENTS,
THERE WAS A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO CAME TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT ON THIS DATE, HELPING A BROTHER BRING BACK HIS MOTHERHOME.
KEMOY SAID:
"Again KYSO stole the show, giving the audience a brilliant performance for an hour, we even welcomed our new members who performed for the first time and smashed it, thanking God for such a blessed team, Thanks Tiny T for thinking of us."
3rd April 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO deliver a performing arts workshop at Abraham Moss High School Easter Community Fun day.
On this date Abraham Moss high school organised a Easter community fun day which 500+ people attended, there was such a long queue of people waiting to go into the event, @kysoclub had the privilege to deliver a performing arts workshop and the quality of talent from the young people was amazing, we played plenty of games with them and gave out prizes, the parents gave us brilliant feedback and we have received more bookings, after this we went to nandos as a treat for the hard work today, thanking my star members for their work today.
1st April 2016 - Kemoy and friend complete two days filming for new quiz show called Face the Clock @ BBC MediaCityUK.
Kemoy and Brian got through on 31st March 2016 to take part in a quiz show at MediaCityUK, Manchester. Both attended a rehearsal filming on Thursday 31st to get use to how the show runs, to prepare them for the real filming on 1st April 2016, the show involved answering questions based on general knowledge, there was a Team A and Team B.
Team A was called Team Dennis.
Team B was called Team Mandela, named after Nelson Mandela, this was the team Kemoy and Brian was on.
Kemoy and Brian won the show and made the following statement below:
Guess what people, Today we won!!!! we won the quiz show at BBC MediacityUK and went through to the grand final, only thing I can say is hard work and perseverance, the video of the show will be released soon and I will post the link, as always thank you for your support, God is good. A massive thanks to the producers and the crew for giving us the opportunity.
26th March 2016 - Kemoy meets Donaeo (London Artist)
Man like Donaeo and Kemoy B, the man who made big tracks like - party hard, devil in a blue dress, I'm fly etc and many more!! great meeting him on this date and mashing it down.
I thank God for all the opportunities he's blessed me with & the decisions I've made to be were I am today.
26th March 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Team perform at Soul Action Campaign Family Easter Fun Day in Gorton.
Kemoy and team performed at a Easter family fun day in Gorton on this date, the event was based in one of the community churches on Hyde Road. there was a good turn out from the community.
Kemoy said "Thank you to Sister Esther and the organisers for doing a grand job for the community, it was such a great event, team KYSO enjoyed it, Special thanks to Nadia, Brian and Taya."
25th March 2016 - Kemoy and KYSO Team perform at LBC event in Moss Side.
Kemoy and team performed at an amazing event on this date at the Phil Martin Centre to raise money for a 17 year old young lady who has been diagnosed with Leukaemia and needs to under go surgery for a bone marrow transport.
Kemoy said "Its so great to see such good turn out for a good cause, I was asked to entertain the children and give them easter prizes which was easy and it went well, then team KYSO completed a little performance which the young people hyped them up which made them feel really happy." A massive thank you to Nadreka for organising such a brilliant day. Event Sell off.
24th March 2016 - Kemoy and music students perform at Wilbraham Primary School.
Kemoy had a school booking on this date where he went on a trip with 5 students at MCA to Wilbraham Primary School, they performed for the students and got them involved in dance and music activities.
Feedback from the school:
Can I again thank you and your performance group for a fantastic afternoon of quality and professional dancing and singing. The feedback that I received from both children and teachers were extremely positive. I loved the way the audience were encouraged to participate. I also loved that a few of our children were given the opportunity to sing and dance alongside your performers.
I felt, yourself and the young performers were excellent ambassadors for your school.
I would love to discuss what things we can do from this point on.
Thanks again!
Beryl Lewis
Teacher/ Music Coordinator
22nd March 2016 - Kemoy meets two British boxers who came to MCA.
Kemoy Met Boxers (Terry Flanagan & Anthony Crolla) on this date as they came to support a boxing event at MCA.
Terry Flanagan (born 11 June 1989) is a British boxer. He is currently the WBOLightweight world champion and also carries the distinction of being the first Englishman to win a world title as a Lightweight.
Anthony Crolla (born 16 November 1986) is a British professional boxer who has fought in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions. He is the current WBA lightweight champion. He won the English super featherweight title in October 2010 with a victory over Andy Morris and the British lightweight title in February 2011 with a win against John Watson.
Kemoy was the DJ throughout the event, ensuring that the children were entertained.
He was praised by the organiser who said:
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you all for you support this afternoon during the Boxing Event, I hope you all enjoyed it and the students did too.
Particular thanks to: All the staff
Kemoy for his musical entertainment.
18th March 2016 - Kemoy and team meets the Lord Mayor of Manchester and perform for him and guests.
On this date, We had an event in MCA school which the Lord Mayor of Manchester attended alongside other important guest, MCA Students performed for him and he joined in, I was djing and my amazing team @kysoclub performed there too. it was a brilliant day. Thanks to KYSO's Wesley, Samantha and Kofo for their performances.
Well done to MCA Students.
18th March 2016 - Kemoy host's DM Birthday bash and meet some of the UK's best up and coming musicians.
On this date Kemoy B hosted Dylane Manette's birthday
bash as they are partners with KYSO Club, the night was special because it
featured some of the best UK Artist's such as: Tion Wayne , Baseman , Mist , Reeko Squeeze & Belly
Squad.
Kemoy said "It was
a privilege again to host yet another brilliant event with team
shapes, everyone was on point and partied all night. Loved it.
27th February 2016 - Kemoy goes to Birmingham for a one day Fastlaners Mentoring Training.
Fastlaners is a six month programme for unemployed 18-25 year olds, consisting of two weeks full-time confidence and skills building sessions, followed by six months of part-time peer mentoring and support.
Fastlaners is delivered with the support of alumni from the Programmes as Fastlaners Practitioners. These are peer mentors who are responsible for meeting with their participants on a regular basis over six-months to help build their self-belief and find employment.
The Manchester Fastlaners Programme will run from April 11th - September including 2 weeks of workshops from April 11th- April 22nd.
Kemoy attended a 1 day training on Saturday February 27th and will meet his mentee the week of April 18th 2016.
26th February 2016 - Kemoy arranges for Bugzy Malone to visit students at MCA for an inspirational talk.
Thanks @thebugzymalone for coming today to MCA to have a chat with a few of the students today about music, his new video and future plans, they appreciated it. Nice one,
Dream big. Work hard. Stay humble.
24th February 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends show at Contact Theatre, Manchester.
A brilliant night at the Contact Theatre with team KYSO and friends, we went to watch THE BROKE ‘N’ BEAT COLLECTIVE
Written and Directed by Keith Saha and Sue Buckmaster, we spend an evening with the Collective; a raw, gritty, funny and moving gig that explores the hardships faced by young people in the UK today.
There was Gripping tales, transfixing poetry and hip-hop puppetry like you’ve never seen before.
Thanks to the team for coming out tonight to support.
18th February 2016 - Kemoy completes some filming work as an Extra on ITV's Cold Feet new series as a business man and meets former actors.
Out filming on this date on Location for Cold Feet and look who I met, Coronation Street actor Brian Packham aka Peter Gunn who is also featuring in the new series.
Cold Feet is set to return to screens this spring.
Reportedly picking up Downton Abbey's Sunday night slot on ITV, the iconic series which starred James Nesbitt, Helen Baxendale and John Thomson, is gearing up to be one of television's biggest comebacks.
With the core cast allegedly secured for the reboot, the award-winning drama will no doubt be a welcome return by fans of the popular show created by Mike Bullen.
" I am extremely happy to take part in filming as an extra and hope to continue getting more involved in these amazing shows."
Keem
14th February 2016 - Kemoy completes some filming work as an Extra on Jeremy Kyle's emergency room.
The Jeremy Kyle show set on ITV
Today has been enjoyable as an extra on Jeremy Kyle's Emergency room where you have real doctors, real nurses and real patients, my role was a Paramedic then porter but I caused a stir when they asked me to push around the hospital bed and it crash into the fire extinguisher, because it interrupted filming Jeremy Kyle asked what the noise was so I challenged him to push the bed by himself which he did and crashed it in the water tank, everyone laugh then clapped, that got the entertainment going but it was a marvellous day. I can't thank my agent enough for giving me the opportunity.
Kemoy
13th February 2016 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at Northwards Housing Hate Crime Event.
Our third year supporting northwards housing and their hate crime event in North Manchester, well done to team KYSO today for their performances and amazing support each year! Hate crime is a huge issue in North Manchester and this event was a chance for the community to get together to talk about this and also able to get advice on how to report hate crime. There was lots of information and guidance available for people to take, I can't praise my team enough for actively getting involved with events such as this and working with charities and housing showcasing the talent young people have.
we had interest for parents wanting their children to join us and performers wanting more information.
12th February 2016 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at MCA School and inspire Year 11's.
Thank you Sam and Tayo for coming to MCA School today to perform for year 11's students who throughly enjoyed it, over 251 students got to hear you both sing and was inspired, thank you. Looking forward to our performance weekend.
Keem
04th February 2016 - Kemoy attends Uprising Gala Dinner in London with Alumni Members and Met the Business Secretary of State, MP's and Jon Snow of Channel 4 news.
Kemoy and other teams across the UK attended Uprising's major Gala Dinner in London. The evening celebrated the success of the alumni's who are members of one of the UK’s most highly diverse and talented network - UpRising Emerging Leaders Network.
The dinner brought together leaders from different sectors to celebrate the UK’s pioneering and diverse network of young leaders - The Emerging Leaders Network. Attendees heard from a variety of keynote speakers, including Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Business, Skills and Innovation and Jon Snow, Presenter of Channel 4 News.
All proceeds from the night was reinvested into the charity’s programmes, which equip young people with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential.
Kemoy was proud to support the network as a Alumni member and as a uprising leadership graduate.
Pictured with the UK secretary of state - business innovation and skills The Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP, and MP Rushanara Ali, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bethnal Green and Bow.
It was an absolute pleasure meeting Jon snow of channel 4 news tonight. He has been the face of Channel 4 News since 1989.
27th January 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO gets invitation to watch The Black Album perform at the Contact Theatre.
A privilege to be invited to the contact theatre in Manchester to watch a dance group perform their piece to a massive audience, they were brilliant and we had a good time, on behalf of team KYSO club, thanks Sharon Raymond and Shirley May for your support and invitation. You are both wonderful people and giving my amazing team the opportunity to come along and be inspired, it has made our day.
Keem
26th January 2016 - Kemoy and Team KYSO gets involved in Pan-Africanism Filming/Discussion.
Amazing when half your team gets involved on this date in a film screening about Pan Africanism and learning their roots as part of a black history workshop, we had debates on the topic and everyone shared their ideas, it's great that our young people are taking part in active things in the community and positivity, we are in Hulme.
6th January 2016 - Kemoy joins The BBC Three Playground, a new role for 2016.
I am now on the young talent board for BBC three
#JointhePlayground, giving advice and guidance on the content of the channel and what
young people want to see, this is a new role and will flourish throughout the
year.
#JointhePlayground!
What exactly is the Playground?
The playground is a pioneering scheme from BBC Three and
Latimer to harness the creativity of the nation's young audiences and shape the
future of content for the channel.
Sharing ideas & passion points in front of the key
decision makers at BBC Three.
An opportunity to get content and ideas about to be seen and
used straight away!
4th January 2016 - Kemoy and team KYSO performs at Clarence Edwards memorial event 2016.
Massive respect going out to our amazing community Moss Side and the wonderful people for coming out on this date to celebrate Clarence one year Anniversary at The Big Western! Much love to the family for being there tonight. It was such a brilliant turn out and everyone participated, we had children dancing, KYSO performing and Poems and speeches from the Fam. I also had everyone doing the CANDY dance at the end.
On behalf of team @kysoclub and the family, thank you to everyone who showed support tonight, greatly appreciated, God is good. R.I.P Clarence
Community work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community.
25th December 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO spend Christmas Day performing for the Homeless/Helping out. Merry Christmas!
The headteacher today at St Mary primary school said: "top class entertainment" today was very nice because we completed some performances and some members volunteered and helped out with feeding/looking after the homeless and many who don't have much on Christmas Day. We loved it today and can't say thank you enough to the organisers for giving us a regular slot each Christmas to entertain the audience, everyone was amazing! God is so good to allow people to help out the way they do! have a brilliant Christmas everyone from Team KYSO!
Kemoy B
Kemoy received the following message from the organiser:
Dear Kemoy,
Thank you very much to you and your wonderful performers once again. Please pass on my gratitude to them for taking the time out of their Christmas day to come and provide entertainment to those who came to the Christmas dinner I know that people enjoyed the performances very much.
I look forward to another wonderful performance next year.
Thank you for the picture. Would you mind if we tweeted it to some of the people who donated and sponsored the dinner.
I wish you and they young people the very best in 2016.
Best wishes
Evelyn
22nd December 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform in North Manchester for Christmas Event.
On this date, we completed an amazing event in North Manchester with the team who done amazing. In January @kysoclub celebrates being 4 years old, we have completed 362 events from the start which is outstanding! In the new year there are more opportunities arising especially with travelling to different cities to perform. We have accomplished so much during our time and I am proud of every single member for their contribution, our last event is Friday (Christmas Day) and as we enter 2016 lots more happening, on behalf of team KYSO and Santa Claus, we wish you all a Merry Christmas!
19th December 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at The Albert Club in West Didsbury.
We are team KYSO,these guys continue to make me proud as a leader with their amazing talents, on this date we completed our annual event performing at The Albert club in West Didsbury for a big audience, the money raised from tonight goes to the dyslexia charity in Manchester. We were treated to some great food and drinks all night and the best thing is getting treated to a nandos the following day with the team for their outstanding performances on this date and making every person in the room proud, we showed how great our youths of today are!
We are KYSO club.
9th December 2015 - Kemoy Host Bernardo's event at MCA and Entertains families and young people.
On this date we had the organisation Bernardo's in MCA, they organised a christmas event for families and young people who don't have much and gave them food and presents, it was so lovely and the most important thing was entertaining the young people and families, I had the best email after!
Thank you MCA.
6th December 2015 - Kemoy DJ's at Sunday Soundclash December 2015.
On this date Invigor organised its last Soundclash for the year 2015, they had some amazing performances from Team KYSo and many other Manchester Artist's. Kemoy B was proud to be the DJ for the night, bringing the place alive and getting everyone dancing.
Kemoy B
5th December 2015 - Kemoy DJ's at MCA Community Xmas Markets 2015.
The festive period got well underway as the Community Team hosted the annual Christmas markets on Saturday 5th December. Amongst the highlights were a bouncy castle, face painting and Christmas crafts stalls. This was also the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping as the stalls sold perfect stocking fillers.
To add some Christmas music to festivities, Kemoy Walker DJ’d the event which saw MCA students entertain the guests by singing and dancing. The markets as ever were a success, and the MCA students and staff did the Academy proud and made sure that everyone left full of Christmas spirit.
4th December 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team perform at MCA Year 11 Assembly.
KYSO members Sam and Jack came into MCA on this date to inspire year 11's by performing and completing inspirational talking, Year 11's who are currently doing enrichment activities were really happy with the performances and have asked for more of this to happen.
Kemoy said - I am always proud to see the good work KYSO is doing and working with schools is one of the best!
27th November 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO attends MCG Awards 2015, Kemoy also completes some hosting work.
Just want to say a massive well done to everyone who won an award last night at the MCG Awards 2015 and all the nominees, you are all winners, keep up the good work. Well done to the organisers for putting together a brilliant evening, well done to Dj Mello for your hosting and then passing it to me to finish off, I can tell you I put down some piece of dancing in there.. thanking those people for their inspiring speeches, They were all brilliant, we did the candy dance, nae nae and the audience was just wonderful and supportive, thank you all for your amazing hard work in the community, keep up the good work and let's continue to work together to create a brilliant society. We can do it!!!
26th November 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO perform at the Children's Society Birthday Party Event at Z-arts in Hulme.
During the week, we had multiple events we completed but the biggest one was doing a performance for the children society charity - it is an English charity and driven by a belief that all children deserve a good childhood. They were celebrating their birthday today and we were in the same building so I asked if we could do a performance and entertain the audience and they said yes and we did it. I had everyone up!
We are team KYSO
Kemoy
21st November 2015 - Kemoy does another year of being a spelling bee judge and gets team KYSO to perform too.
Was such a brilliant opportunity to be one of the judges at a spelling bee competition in Old Trafford, a lot of young people who attends Saturday schools have been revising and today was the finals and they all done really well, very proud of our young people.
Very proud of #kyso dancers -TK Diamonds who smashed their performances today at the spelling bee competition in Old Trafford, there was over 100+ people who attended to watch their children compete and we gave them some Performances and entertainment, it was such a brilliant afternoon/evening!! because of our performances, a few of the young people were confident to dance and sing with us, parents were happy.
I love music and performing, today team KYSO done me proud.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
15th November 2015 - Kemoy host KYSO Awards 2015 @ The Big Western, Manchester.
On this date was special because it was my team KYSO awards evening 2015 which was held at the big western in Moss Side! We celebrated our achievements for this year, gave our certificates and medals to winners of different categories, we had parents, the community and sponsors who came to support the event, a lot of inspirational speeches and talks from members of the team and also community members, KYSO is celebrating 4 years of excellent work with young people, giving opportunities to all and creating a great platform for talent, thank you to everyone who came out to support, thanks to all our members, our hosts, the KYSO family crew and our leaders. We have a great community.
Kemoy B
9th November 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO gets invited to the Royal Exchange Theatre for TAY Talks.
Just want to say a massive big up to the Royal exchange theatre for inviting team KYSO to their TAY Talks event today to listen to young people talk about the subjects they are passionate about such as homelessness, racism, mental health, disability etc..some amazing stories that are overwhelming, some issues they are still tackling till this day! Our young people are amazing and it's great that they can be so confident to share their stories! Thank you Louis from the Co-operative group for inviting @kysoclub. We appreciate it.
Kemoy
7th November 2015 - Kemoy attends Urban Bash and meets Tim Westwood and others.
Great to meet Tim Westwood tonight, He presented the UK version of the MTV show Pimp My Ride and also a BBC 1xtra DJ, really down to earth guy and he gave me his details to link up soon!great event tonight, a massive shout out to all the performers, big up all the organisers who put together the event for the community! Urban bash.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
7th November 2015 - Kemoy and Team KYSO perform at the Britannia Country House Hotel.
A Massive well done to Team KYSO Dancers and singers for performing at the BVN Ball at the Britannia Country House Hotel in Didsbury.
The team smashed it and gave a mixture of great talent, well done to Shola, TK Diamonds and Nadia for their hard work.
Kemoy B
6th November 2015 - Kemoy and Team Sleeps on the streets in the City for Manchester Sleepout 2015.
My mission of sleeping on the streets of Manchester is completed!
On this date 300+ people slept on the streets to raise awareness of homelessness, everyone all together raised £25,000 for the charity which will help them so much.
Just want to say a massive thanks for all your wonderful comments, inspiration, support, guidance, I had an amazing sleep, God watched over me and the team all night, roll on next year again, anyone is welcome to join!
Kemoy B
29th October 2015 - Kemoy and KYSO team perform at Halloween event in Moston.
On this date, we had a booking at a residential home in Moston with KYSO dancers and family, which they performed for the elderly and young people and smashed it. We got three bookings from it, one for wedding, one to come back and perform for the home and another one for us to get involved in a project. I am very proud to have such an amazing team who always go above and beyond in everything we do.
Together everybody achieves more.
Keem
27th October 2015 - Kemoy Host's 0161 Shutdown event and also meets Section Boyz.
Big up team shapes for their hard work on this night in putting together something for the youths and getting Section Boyz to perform, Kemoy B and Kyski enjoyed being the host for the night. It shows anything is possible when you put your mind to it and work hard.
I'm so privileged to be getting these opportunities to host these amazing events and meeting musicians like Section Boyz tonight I love life, feeling blessed.
Wah? Everyting lock arff Wah? Road get lock arff Wah? Steel and copper Wah? Road get lock arff Wah? Shutdown lock arff Wah? Everyting lock arff
21st October 2015 - Kemoy celebrates his 25th Birthday on this date.
Kemoy Carlton Walker Better known as Keem or DJ Kemoy B was born on October 21st 1990. (Birthday Boy)
Some great highlights of my time so far are:
•Becoming a regional trainer for the Labour Party. •Receiving Awards and Certificates for outstanding contribution in the community/Manchester. •Getting people into great training/opportunities over the years and them gaining jobs/qualifications from it. •Gaining more roles within the Community/Manchester. • Completed 11 years of youth work in the community. • Yourh Work Qualification. • Created great partnerships with ITV and BBC and meeting many stars who have inspired young people I have worked with. • Rated outstanding host/entertainer 2015. • KYSO rated outstanding group 2015 • Completed 210 DJ Bookings this year.
The list is endless, thank you for all the supporters over the years, the mentors, youth workers, teachers, friends etc. they have made me the person I am today and I only came here in 2002 from Jamaica, what an achievement.
Djing, don't get me started, parties, daily mashing up the place on Instagram and snapchat and many more!! Let's just say I love what I do.
Don't know what the future holds
Raise your glasses people - Happy Birthday to Kemoy B
18th October 2015 - Kemoy and KYSO family performs at Birley Fields University Campus in Hulme for Community Fun Day Event.
Here at Birley Fields campus today for our KYSO Workshop which went really well, we had some many children who came in and learnt a dance which they will perform very shortly, I am proud of the link and connection we now have with the university and getting the chance to perform later in front of a wide audience and the Lord Mayor is a privilege.
When you rock the whole place and get so many people performing with you, all the children were great today, as a performing arts leader of @kysoclub my team never fail to impress. Today we had a good day doing our workshops and performance to top it off, we had the whole auditorium filled with people watching us and amazing support from so many organisation, we made amazing contacts and connections with lots of people and handed out over 100 #KYSO flyers. Brilliant event at Birley field campus.
Our Lord Mayor of Manchester congratulated us on a brilliant showcase towards the end saying we are inspiring a new generation and we will be used for events in the future. God is good.
A huge thank you to my team today, Nadia, Suma, Aisha for their hard work. A huge thanks to all the other members and our sponsor Bufflone for the support.
16th October 2015 - Kemoy and KYSO family attends PAC-70 Event as part of Black History Month.
I was Proud to be the DJ for (PAC70). it was good to be featured on the screen too with others, answering questions about where do we come from? This is a black history month event around pan-africanism and it's happening all weekend, on this night it was for the young people and it had a great turnout, a lot of youth workers brought young people who came and engaged with the panel alongside other adults who came to support too. I mashed up the place later on with the music!!
A massive thanks to the KYSO family for their contribution with dancing at the Pac 70 event, it set the whole room off...was proper nice to get everyone going and then we all had a proper dance and fun times, one like DJ Kemoy B mashing up the place performances was nice too!
15th October 2015 - Kemoy invites Bugzy Malone into MCA to inspire students.
A massive thank you Bugzy Malone for coming to MCA to come and inspire students, today we selected a small group of year 7-11 to come and meet him, some wanted to ask questions and know more about him, others took selfies, it was brilliant. The headteacher was pleased, we also introduced him to a group of Dutch trainee teachers who was spending the day in school with us on this date and they took a selfie.
The youths in north Manchester have asking for a long time and it's great when you can reward the young people for being good in school and they have been asking for a year so their dreams came through today.
Kemoy B
11th October 2015 - Kemoy gets invited to the Marriott Hotel in Manchester for Lupus Awareness Month Charity Dinner.
Great night at the Lupas Awarness Charity Dinner event at the Marriott Hotel in Manchester, it was great to listen the speakers and gain an insight on the condition Lupus, check it out on Google or follow them on Twitter @lupusuk.
amazing night jam packed with performances and food.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
07th October 2015 - Ex Coronation Street Actor Sean J ward visit's MCA and FYZ to inspire young people.
Just a massive thanks to Ex Coronation Street Actor Sean for coming into MCA today after lunch and surprising the young people, there was a lot of young people who was so happy to see him and staff too, he really inspired many today, he attended all the performing arts classes and spoke to the children about acting and took questions, our headteacher was very happy. A brilliant end to the day.
Coronation Street Actor Sean Ward aka Callum Logan in FYZ for a quick visit to boys group extended and he stayed for a bit to take pictures and chill at the youth zone. when they saw him, they all wanted photos, he inspired many young people who thanked us for giving the opportunity. He even helped me selecting a winner from the prize draw.
30th September 2015 - R.I.O comes and inspires Boys Group Extended at FYZ.
Big up to Rio Nelson for coming to the FYZ to inspire and motivate my boys group extended, not only did he speak to them but he performed for them too!! He spoke about the music industry and his life story and people he has met on his journey, they absolutely loved him, towards the end everyone got a photo and more people came into the room to watch some amazing performances. Thanks RIO .
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
Kemoy
20th September 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO attend Sunday Sound Clash in MCC.
Good to see my good friend Khalil tonight at the Sunday sound clash, you will recognise him from CBBC. a massive big up to our Samantha for organising it and hosting it well too.Thanks for getting me and Kyski to perform and start the night off. There was great performances and amazing talent. Team @kysoclub was privilege to be there.
Keem
20th September 2015 - Kemoy and KYSO Team completes photo-shoot with Sin City Clothing Range.
Big up to sin city for a brilliant shoot on this date! A nice clothing brand who is delivering great partnership with @kysoclub members, thanks for looking after us today!
KYSO Photoshoot on this date!! A massive shout out to Sin City clothing brand for involving some members today to take part! You can check them out on Instagram and Twitter at @sincityww. Thanks for a brilliant shoot today! delivering great partnership with kyso members. Enjoy life, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are.
14th September 2015 - Kemoy meets soap stars from ITV Coronation Street.
Was good to meet ITV Coronation Street bad boy Callum Logan played by Sean Ward, was chilling with him in the studio listening to the EP of my good friend Tobi Sunmola who invited me down to show some support, the tracks were going in!! It was a good jamming session, I appreciate the invite brother and hope we can create a partnership with team @kysoclub, the youth club and school so the youths can benefit from your skills. God is good and I am feeling blessed to know these great people. Music is the key and I enjoy teaching and listening to it. I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything
ITV Coronation Street actress Katy, who will also be joining BBC Strictly come dancing very soon, it was such a pleasure jamming with you both today. These guys were dead lovely and will stay in touch to support in any way they can, it was a good jamming session today being inspired by musician Tobi.
big up to Rielle, Twofourkay, Poppy and the team who was there! A great end to the day.
12th September 2015 - Kemoy and team KYSO complete 4 events in one day! all being a success.
Again I was proud to host my team on the stage at Cheetham Festival 2015 and also get the audience involved in some dancing and participating, the weather did not put people off as we had amazing support from the community who came out! Event one down, event two is under way by another team member! Heading to event 3 now.
Walked into the 3rd event and they have done the programmes which I was included in tonight, was overwhelmed. I completed some hosting at Stockport Art Gallery, I was so impressed with the talent and the performances from the young people.
Just want to say a massive well done to KYSO memberTayo 'tazteen' Weekes for performing this evening at the Imperial War museum next to BBC Media City UK, he done amazing and the feedback was great. That was for our 2nd event today!!
The last event was djing at the Big Western, big up to Jayvon and Jordache celebrating their birthday, the party was amazing and when Kemoy B is there, the hype comes too.
Enjoyed myself. Kemoy B
5/6th September 2015 - Kemoy and KYSO Family enjoy a weekend of main stage, dancing, hosting and running competitions.
There was an amazing weekend organised by DJ Mello from Unity Radio for the community of Burnage to come and enjoy some amazing music and park rides for the children.
This happened at the Burnage Cricket and Social Club on the dates above.
Kemoy and team had the privilege of doing some work on the main stage hyping up the crowd and hosting performers and competitions.
Kemoy said " When you get free events where you can come and have fun, take advantage and ensure you do that, my team done amazing, everything was on point, well done team #kyso and thank you Manchester for coming and supporting."
Kemoy B
1st September 2015 - Kemoy brings Britain's got talent Producers to MCA to come and audition MCA pupils and team KYSO.
We had an amazing turnout from students and team #kyso for BGT auditions on this date at MCA, A lot of them are thankful for an opportunity like this.
The two producers from Britain's got talent were impressed with the talent from everyone, the next stages will be, people will be contacted early next year 2016 to know if they will be going in front of the judges after they watch all the footage from the auditions.
I wish them all good luck!
Kemoy B
31st August 2015 - Kemoy enjoys 2 days of Nottinghill Carnival and even does some Hosting on Stage.
Another one to finish the amazing weekend, I had such an amazing time in London at Nottinghill Carnival 2015, getting the chance to get on a stage to hype up the crowd was incredible, looking forward to next year and also getting some youths to perform.
God is good.
25-27th August 2015 - Kemoy enjoys a 3 day residential retreat with The Young Advisors Charity.
Kemoy attended a residential retreat in Derbyshire for a 3 days, throughout the time there he met some amazing young advisors from different cities in the UK, done some brilliant activities and performed at the award ceremony to celebrate everyone's achievements, some good networking too.
25.08.15 - Day 1 involved meeting new teams followed by a briefing, after this was a T-shirt printing session to make some amazing t-shirts.
Kemoy said thanks to Chelsea for Creating me a lovely T-shirt to wear over the remaining days, see the shirt below.
26.08.15 - Day 2 involved completing 2 workshops until the afternoon.
The workshops looked at hopes for the future and aspirations looking at where people want to be in 10 years time and reflection time.
Another workshop looked at school delivery and how to deliver workshops to young people at risk from exclusion in schools, working with them to look at their own talent and to try follow their dreams. both workshops were amazing.
During the afternoon, Kemoy and team went to do canoeing and was the only team who didn't fall out the boat, they also won the end of boat race challenge. well done Kemoy B.
During the night time Kemoy supported with the AGM Awards and presentation which he also sang and presented an award in front of 93 people, it was such a good night, we also said goodbye to an amazing CEO Gary Buxton who is going on to pastures new. Our young people are the best and continue to strive to be brilliant in their lives, big up to yourselves.
Day 3- Kemoy took part in the last activities for the day, also doing final goodbyes as he heads to Manchester.
Kemoy said: "What can I say, its been an amazing time and great experience, meeting new people is always a blessing and networking, I am always hoping to keep in touch with everyone and ensure they know they can speak to me in regards to any advice and guidance.
24th August 2015 - Kemoy Host's the Stage, His music team also performs throughout the day at Manchester City Stadium. (Street Games)
Thank you @ManComAcademy for bringing some seriously hot talent to @streetgames #tss15.
That's our feedback for the day.
At Manchester City Stadium with #KYSO#mca and #FYZ, we done performances throughout the day until 4pm for the street games event.
We had many different talents throughout the day and we completed dance competitions, beat-boxing etc..It was just brilliant.
The mayors from different cities were impress with the talent and came over to say well done. It was such a great event.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything
21st August 2015 - Kemoy #KYSO Team performs for Mosscare Housing.
Well done to the performers:
Wesley + the band
Chanelle
these guys performed at St James Church on this date for Mosscare Housing, they enjoyed themselves.
20th August 2015 - Kemoy entertains Crowd at Balckout 2015 and meets Devil Man.
The best experience of my life, to be hyping up over 2,000+ young people in the Ritz for the Blackout 2015 event is an honour, thanks to the organisers for giving me a backstage pass to chill on the stage, be well looked after and finally meet Devil Man who was the headline act on the night.
I am the drum and bass father, big up, Devil Man done a good performance at blackout 2015, good to meet him.
My quote is: Enjoy life, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are.
Kemoy
20th August 2015 - Kemoy helps to host event organised by Rochdale Youth Services at Limefields Park.
Always a pleasure to host these amazing events, on this date, there was a community fun day held in Middleton organised by Rochdale youth services, there were great performers and stars who done amazing, I also brought a student from MCA to perform and my youths from FYZ done some brilliant djing. thanks Amanda and Jill for getting us involved.
We done a dance off at the end and it sent the place crazy.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
19th August 2015 - Kemoy organises youth session for Bugzy Malone to come and inspire young people at FYZ.
One word (Perseverance) Just want to big up Bugzy Malone for coming through The FYZ to speak to boys group extended which I have had for over 2 years, each week speaking about different topics and getting the young people to voice their opinions, it took a while to get Bugzy Malone in but it was a good session as they spoke to him about his music career, the young people were really respectful and he was great at answering their questions.
Every day is different, I’m just full of surprises, watch this space, more to come, if you want to get involved in what I do, get in touch as I always say!
kw@kemoywalker.co.uk
14th August 2015 - Kemoy #KYSO team completes two weeks music workshop at MCA and he wins a medal on the last day.
Brilliant news: on this date, me and my #KYSO team finished our two week music workshop at summer camp (MCA). We hosted an evening at school where parents came to see the work the kids have done in every activity throughout which was amazing, towards the end we did a dance off and I won 1st place.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
13th August 2015 - Kemoy meets Jenny Powell from ITV.
Good to meet Jenny Powell from ITV in Manchester City Centre, Jenny has been on loose woman and other ITV programmes, Powell was a contestant on Channel 4's Celebrity Come Dine with Me and BBC One's Celebrity Masterchef. She stopped me in town on this date and asked me to do a 50 second feature in a new TV show on vintage TV coming in a few weeks, the question is asking everyone what is their all time favourite tune was - mine will always be - Ultrabeat - pretty green eyes.
keep on eye out on vintage TV
Tune in to Sky 369, Freeview 242, Virgin 343 and Freesat 505 – it’s all about the music!
13th August 2015 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at Whitworth Young Contemporaries Summer Party.
As we celebrated international youth day during this week, there was a big summer party that happened at the Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford road which started from 4-8pm, celebrating young people's achievements. There were performances from @kysoclub and other up and coming musicians, also was a free event.
Kemoy said "So proud of the team who continue to smash it, today we had 4 performers who came to the Whitworth gallery summer party and represented #KYSOwell. Well done team."
Kemoy
11th August 2015 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at MCA.
On this date, team kyso came into MCA and performed for a group of american girl footballers who came to play a match against MCA girls football team, it was a good match.
Well done to Ndege, Remell, Jack and Time who gave an outstanding performance from the team.
I am proud of them.
Kemoy
8/9th August 2015 - Kemoy enjoys Manchester Carnival Weekend, djing and his team #kyso performing. Brilliant!!
8th August - Kemoy had an enjoyable Saturday chilling and catching up with his school friends and walking around to different tents! towards the end of the day, he went into the African tent to do a bit of hosting. he said "Carnival was amazing."
9th August - carnival - main stage time for the team was 12-3pm, also on the Legacy FM stage 2-4pm for other members! #djkemoyb was djing on the main stage and other tents.
One brilliant story about today was being asked to host a stage for a group who came from Portugal and wasn't confident to draw the crowd, someone told them to ask me to help him which I did, with literally no-one being there, when I started hosting , we had over 300 people within 20 mins who came to see my performers and myself hosting which was overwhelming, the guys who organised the stage was very grateful for my support in helping to get the crowd even for their performers too which went well, I'm so happy, my team made the day today, I am very proud of them. Well done team shapes also for supporting me with the music side too! To see so many people made me feel really good, we had competitions running which build up the crowd even more! I am very happy, God is good!
8th August 2015 - Kemoy gets a Jamaican Society Award 2015 for contributions to community work and helping others.
I am proud to announce I received an award from the Jamaican society on this date celebrating their 53rd Independence Day. the reason for the award was for giving up time to help others in the community, I am so proud to achieve this today, a really good night, good food and good audience. another to add to the collection.
Kemoy said "I was proud when I received the email below, I cant say thank you enough!"
Hi Kemoy,
I am pleased to confirm that you have been chosen as the Young Achiever's Recognition Awards 2015 winner under the category of:
Given their time to help people in the community.
I would like to invite you to receive your award at the Jamaica Society, Manchester Independence Dinner and Dance celebration on the Saturday 8 August 2015 at Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PX. The reception is 6.30 pm.
5th August 2015 - Kemoy brings a group of young people and volunteers to Manchester's Dig in the city event.
Kemoy met hollyoaks Actors during his volunteering with Dig in the city.
We are in Manchester City centre, cleaning up, On this date I have took 15 young people to town to help do some planting, watering, cleaning and they loved it, we were also giving out leaflets about the events happening in the city! We watched performances from other young people and played games like chess etc..I love what I do! Live everyday like its your last, always good to try new things. I do this project every year and there's so much going on, it's all free, if anyone in the future is interested in popping down next time, it is on new cathedral street where Zara and Harvey Nichols are, there will be posters with information nearer the time, definitely one not to miss.
Kemoy
1st August 2015 - Kemoy does some Djing work at MCA Community Fun Day and have performances too.
On this date, Kemoy completed some DJ Work at MCA for their community fun day, motivating and inspiring the children and adults with music and dance.
He said: Throughout the day we had some wonderful performances from MCA Students and some wonderful dancing from the children. I really enjoyed myself, also great feedback from everyone.
Kemoy
1st August 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs in Leeds for 02 Thing Big.
On this date, KYSO team members attended a performance in Leeds with Deputy Leader Shola, this was an opportunity to perform for 02 think big who had sponsor KYSO before.
Kemoy said: " well done to the following: Shola, TK Diamonds, Dignity & Time for their hard work."
Kemoy
27th July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at Contact Theatre Open Mic Session.
On this date, The Contact Theatre hosted its Open Mic Session which team #kyso attended and performed.
Kemoy said: " Thanks to Kalem, Time & Chervon for coming down to perform, even though the weather wasn't the best, we still made it nice."
Kemoy
26th July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at party in the park near Manchester City Stadium.
East Manchester Party in the park, which took place in Phillips Park on Sunday 26th July 2015 from 12-4pm is a family fun and sports activity event at the park and the national cycling centre.
Kemoy said: " Thanks to Time, Wesley, Kelsey and Katie for coming down to perform, even though the weather wasn't the best, we still made it nice."
Kemoy
22nd July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team and MCA music Pupils perform at Olympic House Party.
On this date seen KYSO and MCA pupils perform at Olympic house party in MCA.
Kemoy said: Well done to performers: MJ- Dancer who done amazing, especially doing a back flip.
Well done to MCA pupils as well for singing and performing well. it was an amazing afternoon!
Keem
21st July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team and MCA music Pupils perform at EAL Adults and Kids Event.
On this date seen KYSO and MCA pupils perform at an EAL Adults and kids event at MCA, The event was from 3-6pm.
Kemoy said: I am proud of the development of the partnership happening, Well done to performers: Wesley, Katie, Kelsey, MJ and Dignity who done amazing, especially engaging with the young people.
Well done to MCA pupils as well for singing and performing well. it was an amazing evening!
Keem
20th July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team and MCA music Pupils perform at Heald Place Primary School Summer Fayre.
Heald place primary school hosted it's summer fayre on this date to mark the end of the summer term and to celebrate the school's success throughout the year, Kemoy had the pleasure of bringing the entertainment to the summer Fayre by inviting MCA pupils to perform which they absolutely smashed it.
Kemoy said: I cannot thank these guys enough for their amazing performances, even team KYSO performed for the young students and parents at the summer fayre, they made me proud, well done to Lil Ay, Remell and Time from KYSO and also MCA Pupils for their hard work.
Kemoy
17th July 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at MCA for Turing house success event.
A massive well done to Kelsey and MJ for coming in to MCA today to perform, there was a large audience of young people who enjoyed the half an hour event.
Kemoy said: we even had MCA Primary dancing from when they entered the room, they did a dance off at the end, well done to the performers who gave up their time to come in, they did the team proud.
Keem
12th July 2015 - Kemoy DJ's at Mother's Against Violence Make Young People Matter event in Piccadilly Gardens.
Whether rain or shine, people come out today to support Mother's against violence young people matter's event, also showcasing our up and coming musicians performing in Piccadilly Gardens from 1-7pm!
Kemoy said: Just want to say a massive thank you to all who performed today and those who came to support at the Mothers Against-Violence event in Piccadilly gardens, it was such a great day and nice weather! Thanks to Pasty and her team.everyone done amazing, I was proud to be the head DJ of such a great event.
10th July 2015 - Kemoy DJ's at Teens and Toddlers awards ceremony at Dukinfield Town Hall.
On this night I was privileged to be the DJ at Dunkinfield Town Hall for over 150 young people and adults.
The event was to celebrate those who have completed the teens and toddlers programme in Tameside.
I made some great links, ate great food and did some dancing with young people towards the end of the night.
Well done to those young people.
Kemoy
08th July 2015 - Kemoy takes MCA Pupils and Team #KYSO to X-Factor Live Judges Auditions 2015 at Manchester's Event City, Trafford Centre.
The X Factor judging panel was in town today to mark the start of the live audition phase of this year's conmpetition.
Head judge Simon Cowell and regular Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was joined by new faces Rita Ora and Oldham-born Nick Grimshaw.
The Auditions took place at Event City, next to the Trafford Centre, on this date.
Caroline Flack and former finalist Olly Murs has co-present the 11th series of the show.
Kemoy took MCA pupils and his team #kyso who has a brilliant time, he said: we are privileged to get opportunities like this which will inspire our musicians to take part at some point in their lives, we had a good day. Kemoy
05th July 2015 - Kemoy and group meets Ross Kemp, completes filming around youth issues and will be featured on Sky One in August 2015.
The man himself, Ross Kemp aka Grant Mitchell from Eastenders, working with my young people today to create a new programme for Sky one! Very privilege to meet him.
We are going to be featured on Sky one in November for a new programme with Ross Kemp around young people issues, looking at many different topics! It was such a great day, the opportunity to meet an ex-eastenders actor and Researcher doing documentaries on TV! Well done to my lads and Darryl for the opportunity, more to come!!
04th July 2015 - Kemoy kyso team performs at North West got talent grand final talent show.
Just want to say a massive well done to:
Shola
TK Diamonds
For reaching the finals!
Guest performers: Remell and Martinique for coming to perform.
even though the team didn't win, I am proud that they took part and reach that far, they are amazing.
Keem
03rd July 2015 - Kemoy attends MCA Year 11 School Prom, he also was the guest DJ that got the crowd bubbling throughout the night.
28th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs at Gospel Concert at Westwood Street.
On this date, Westwood Street hosted its annual Gospel Concert which seen a lot of community members come out to support.
Kemoy was one of the performers alongside Abigail and Kadeem who were after him to perform.
Kemoy shared his real life story which the audience applauded him and then a performance which saw him sing some lively church songs and a slow song to finish off in memory to Brother Clarke who passed away this year 2015.
Kemoy said there were lots and lots of people who came to support, well done to #kyso Abigail & Kadeem too for their outstanding performances.
I continue to sing and dance throughout the event and joined the bygrave family at the end to finish it off. It was brilliant.
27th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs at Cancer Research event to help raise money for a good cause.
Big up to Time, Taya and Dignity who smashed their performances tonight at the cancer research event at Hough end centre!!! so proud of them! Well done guys, we are team #kyso,
We are very proud we took part in such a good cause on Saturday 27th June 2015, we done a performance and helped to raise money for Cancer Research UK, a cause close to many people's hearts! Thanks to all those who came to support the event, we are grateful.
Kemoy
26th June 2015 - Kemoy gives inspirational talk to different primary schools in North Manchester for their awards evening and completes a dance off.
Today we had an event at MCA with different primary schools from North Manchester receiving awards, I had to give an inspiration talk which they enjoyed, I recognized some faces because they come to the youth club up here!
At the end we done the dance to watch me nae nae
It was fun
Kemoy
26th June 2015 - Kemoy team #kyso performs at MCA for Year 11's leaver Assembly.
Thanks to team #kyso for coming in this morning and performing for our year 11's leavers assembly! They smashed it, the headteacher praised them. Onwards and upwards, I had a next team that came in shortly to do another performance. #kysoweek
Well done Lil Ay and Wesley.
19th June 2015 - Kemoy team #kyso delivers school assembly to year 9's at MCA.
A massive well done to Sam and Lucy for coming into MCA to do an assembly about their events they do in Manchester each month to deter people away from Alcohol and Drugs! they spoke about the issues of drinking and taking drugs and Manchester being one of the worst cities for it. They complete an alcohol free event each month to promote the fact that it isnt always about drinking.
Also a massive thank you to Ndege and Lil Ay for performing at the end of their talk.
14th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso works with FYZ and MCA to perform at Manchester Day Parade 2015, Kemoy also DJ's.
Manchester Day is an annual event that celebrates everything great about the city. It is a day for families, residents and visitors to get together and celebrate all things Mancunian that have made Manchester one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Kemoy and his team performed, he mentioned the following:
Thanks to all the performers today, hundreds and hundreds of people in great northern square, 22 performers from Kyso, 4 bookings from today, day was a success! Thanks to factory and also MCA for their support too!
11th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs at Whitworth Art Gallery for WYC.
Always inspiring, nurturing and developing the talent within our team #kyso well done to all performers:
Different shapes
Tyreece
Carmen
Ladi
On this date, we performed at the Whitworth Art Gallery for WYC, I was the host sorting out the acts and performances and compelted a Likkle drum and bass dance with the audience, it was such a good event! we are team #kyso
9th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs on North Manchester FM.
On this date we got interviewed by North Manchester FM Radio Presenters Ameila and Abby!
It was such a good experience for these guys.
We are team #Kyso, well done Lil Ay and Musti
7th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs at Radisson Blu 5 star Hotel for Beanstalk charity.
On this date we had a booking at the Radisson blue Edwardian 5 star hotel with team #kyso and other up and coming musicians, thanks to Shola for the booking.
It was for a charity called beanstalk. Beanstalk is a national charity that recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to provide one-to-one reading support in primary schools to children who have fallen behind with their reading. The night was about raising money to continue supporting the charity.
Well done to Lil Ay, Shola, Tayo, TK Diamonds, & Sam for their great performance during the night, they melt the crowd heart's.
Well done to all the other performers.
Kemoy
6th June 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso performs at Mosscare ATM and also win music awards.
We attended Mosscare's ATM on this date at Whalley Range High School, Manchester. The day was jam-packed with lots of activities, speakers and prizes for local tenants.
Team KYSO completed a workshop during the day, engaging with young people, completing lyric writing and general music.
The team performed at the end of the day with the young people and the audience loved it, the young people were presented with £5 vouchers.
We are rated outstanding 2015, we are team #KYSO, just want to congratulate Shauntea, Keanua & Remell on achieving an award today for outstanding contribution to Music and Dance! Very privilege to have an amazing team with high aspirations! They are great.
Well done :)
3th June 2015 - Kemoy receives certificate from Somewhereto_
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Many thanks for getting involved and best wishes for the future.
30th May 2015 - Kemoy and Monet complete judging work in Ardwick and she also wins music award.
On this date me and #kyso Monet completed some judging work in Ardwick for a thanks giving annual musical concert and awards which was in the same evening!! We had to choose 15 acts on this day, talk about pressure!!!
This young lady won a music award, she sang for the organiser of the event who was so impressed he gave her an award! We have such a beautiful team of talented people who I enjoy working with because they are simply amazing! I hope you guys can help me congratulate her on this award! I had to buss a Likkle tears.
25th May 2015 - Kemoy DJ's and his #KYSO teams performs at Westwood Street Community Fun-day.
Team #kyso are amazing in what they do which is performing, today's event at Westwood street was outstanding! Well done to all the other performers and dancers too, really smashed it today, I am very proud of everyone in #KYSO who done well in their performance.
Also thanking everyone who came to support the community fun-day, always a good turn out, great feedback and great music!
Kemoy
16th May 2015 - Kemoy volunteers for the Chorlton Art Festival, helping and supporting others.
Dates:
From: Friday 15 May, 2015 To: Sunday 24 May, 2015
Chorlton Arts Festival is one of the UK’s leading multi-arts festivals.
Now in its 14th year, the festival showcases local and national talent in music, comedy, visual arts, performance and more, working with over 30 venues in Chorlton.
Kemoy said:
Clocked up some volunteering hours volunteering for the Chorlton Arts festival, helping and guiding people throughout the day to events that are on! Such a good thing volunteering! Each year I complete over 2,496 hours.
With God on my side there is nothing I can't do.
Kemoy :)
15th May 2015 - Kemoy gives talk and team #kyso performs at Manchester Communications Academy for year 11's.
A really good Friday indeed, on this date team #Kyso came into Manchester communications academy to perform for year 11's as they are going through exams period, the assembly was around aspirations and talent and they totally smashed it, they even done a dance competition with year 8's and the crowd loved them. We had senior staff who was present and very impressed!
Well done Keanua and Khia for their outstanding performances.
Kemoy
14th May 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso appear in Nubian times newspaper.
Really nice to see that some of team #Kyso have been featured in the Nubian Times local newspaper regarding supporting the event that was held at Westwood street - the save nello James community funday showcasing some amazing talent from the community Such a great campaign, you can join the page on Facebook by typing save nello James to find out more!
8th May 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso takes part in SYCO workshop, thanks to somewhereto!
On this date me and #Kyso did a SYCO workshop at UK Fast in Hulme! SYCO is Simon Cowell British record label, links are going to be stronger, the team done amazing and also myself who also performed! I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
Such a great session at #SYCO workshop, we met two producers today, one was a producer for #SYCO and #Sony, the other was a producer for Thames valley TV, they gave everyone great feedback and some amazing advice!
Thanks to Shola and Lil Ay for coming along and performing.
Kemoy
8th May 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso do a talk at the Co-operative Academy.
One this date me and #kyso member Jack visited an academy to do a talk around raising aspirations! Sharing some life experiences and motivating the young people to do well in their lives. Kemoy and jack also performed for a mix of different year groups giving them hope to use their talent and put it to good use.
A Great opportunity for the young people to see their peers doing well.
Kemoy
2/3 May 2015 - Weekend
Happy to announce that 6 of my #kyso members passed their auditions yesterday for the talent show in June. Well done guys.
On the sunday I had a great time djing at a christening in Didsbury, Manchester. Well done to Jack for performing! team #kyso
2nd May 2015 - Kemoy receives an ABC Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice Qualification.
I can't tell you how blessed I am, God is great, he is mighty, he is powerful, this came through the post on this date, yet another great qualification to add to my collection! Now a fully qualified Youth Worker even Management.
ABC Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.
1st May 2015 - Kemoy attends London with Boys Group and KYSO - Thanks to Darryl for the opportunity.
Happy May everyone, on this date we went to London with amazing people to do a minute silence for all the youths that have lost their lives to youth violence, this was done at midday, I hoped everyone joined in from all over the world by doing a minute at 12pm. We were opposite Downing Street.
We are featured on BBC London News regarding the one minute in May silence we completed for all the young people who lost their lives to youth violence - see the link below :) god is good
30th April 2015 - Kemoy appears on ITV Granada Reports speaking about voting and the elections 2015.
Thanks to those who tuned in on this date to watch ITV Granada reports, yet again another good opportunity and partnership with ITV. big up to Curtis and Leasha for taking part too! I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
Kemoy
30th April 2015 - Kemoy speaks on the panel at Manchester Students Union BME Event and his KYSO Team also performs.
It was such a great experience speaking on the panel on this date at the Manchester Students Union, I spoke about Moss Side and the talents within our community and positive stories about our young people. Thanks to those who attended, thanks to my #KYSO team for performing, they smashed it, well done @shaunteab@ndegeeee@littlekayinsta Wesley and Abz. thanks to Darryl and Ramir for passing through!
29th April 2015 - Kemoy DJ's at the Manchester Football Museum for an audience of 300+.
On this night I was privileged to be the DJ at the Manchester Football Museum for an audience of 300+ young people and adults.
The event was to celebrate those who have completed the teens and toddlers programme in Manchester.
I made some great links, ate great food and secured another DJ Booking.
Well done to those young people.
Kemoy
25th April 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at westwood street for cultural event.
In the evening on this date my team #kyso performed at westwood street for a cultural event, well done to Chinayah, Rica, Femi, Khama and the young man who joined in with us.
The audience loved it.
25th April 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team took part in a day of workshops and performances.
On this date my team #kyso took part in a day of workshops and performances at the Manchester Academy venue from 12-6pm with guest speaker Akala speaking at the event, Akala is well know for his spoken word and many other talents as well as him being Ms Dynamite Brother, KYSO ran a rapping workshop which was brilliant and we also performed at the Students Union Bar at the end which was outstanding, I am very proud of them! :)
23rd April 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at Sparkles talent show.
Just heard the news that my team won the talent competition, well done to the dancers TK Diamonds for winning first place and to Jack Vega for coming second. :)
Well done to the team tonight as they are performed at a talent show, there was a few of them but I know my deputies looked after them, the winner got a day in a recording studio for free, the second got a iPod nano.
kemoy :)
20th April 2015 - Kemoy and youths do filming for Salford University.
On this date we completed an Interview with Salford University with the youths them. The interview was talking about community and upcoming projects.
This will now be edited and be projected on the TV's across the University in the next few days! God is good.
19th April 2015 - Kemoy KYSO Team Performs and he also DJ's at Nello James Community Fun day in Moss Side.
On this date the team done amazing! First of all I just want to say a massive well done to the friends of Nello James and all the organisers who have been integral in making many things happen within the community, today I was privileged to DJ and ensured my team #Kyso smashed their performance and they made me proud, we had a wicked community event at Westwood Street today, many things happened and the young people was amazing! I love my community and proud to see that we are making opportunities available to build community cohesion and love.
a massive big up to all involved, beautiful day! I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
15/16th April 2015 - Kemoy DJ's two nights for Xero event and meets Bugzy Malone.
Big up to one like Bugzy Malone performing last night at the Retro Bar, shout out the organisers and Xero for putting together two great events, enjoyed djing at both with DJ Ace, Roesh and Gaz.
One like DJ Kemoy B big up to the DJ's and the event organisers and performers that performed, use mashed it the event went in it was a good atmosphere, big up to everyone who attended and a massive shout out to Bugzy Malone too, #0161 manny on the map, brap!
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
14th April 2015 - Kemoy and team #kyso does filming for ITV London.
ITV London came down to interview me and #Kysomembers Khama and Jack about the group and future plans, also about community work and events upcoming, they want to pitch ideas to their bosses of creating something with us and will be in touch! Well done team #kyso and thanks for your support everyone! :)
10th April 2015 - Kemoy and Ndege performs at Age Concern in Openshaw.
On this date I had a really good performance with @ndegecalame in Openshaw at age concern for the elderly! we sang for them and they sang along and cheered us really well.
8th April 2015 - Kemoy brings boys group to BBC MediaCityUK.
We attended BBC Media City to watch the show Benchmark
BENCHMARK
Benchmark… a comedy quiz show hosted by Bolton’s finest, Paddy McGuinness.
Expecting funny questions, larger than life characters, and totally ridiculous answers… and someone has the chance of winning some cash!
They loved it!!!
We also met with Marvin who gave the other group when we came in the past a tour, he gave the current lads a Tour around the BBC building, showing us BBC Sports, The blue room and the recording and editing areas.
An amazing night!!
6th April 2015 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at HQ in Moss Side for youth Extravaganza Event.
On this date we
completed an event at HQ in Moss Side, I am so proud of the team, we said a prayer then
Amen, the performances were great and the team done amazing, well done team #Kyso. I was smiling
yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is
too short to cry for anything.
28th March 2015 - Kemoy hosted and team KYSO performed on Hulme High Street for the re-opening of Hulme Library.
Today was all about community and love and showing people in the community of Hulme and Moss side the talent that we have around us, well done to all the performers and speakers and most all to Candy Scent for allowing us to do the performance! We had youths from the streets dancing and numerous people getting involved. I am so proud of my team #kyso and their amazing work, also to team #sparkles and #Shapes for their good work and assistants ! God is good and continues to bless our community!
15th March 2015 - Kemoy and #kyso team Performs at Mother's day event and even surprised family members.
We are team #kyso and partners, God blessed me with an outstanding group who keeps getting amazing by the minute, we have so much plans and events we are doing, it's amazing!! god is good.
They did wonderful at the mothers day event and even cried describing what their family meant to them.
Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.
Kemoy
5th March 2015 - Kemoy and #kyso team Performs at Abraham Moss Community School.
On this date we started our school tour at Abraham Moss school, we inspired year 9 students in Assembly to believe in their dreams and pursue their goals in life.
#KYSO team performed for them and the students were amazing and respectful and applauded #KYSO singers well, we have more school tours booked and I am proud that the team keeps progressing! We are team #KYSO
Keem
28th February 2015 - Kemoy and #kyso team attends Contact Theatre Event and also gets filmed.
Kemoy and team also got filmed from the RIO Ferdinand Foundation regarding what diversity and equality means!
Kemoy and team attended a night of big beats and rhythms celebrating Black music and culture, and its influence on the UK. Featuring:
Swindle Live (Brownswood recordings/ Deep Medi/ Butterz)
Jenna G - acoustic set (Tru Thoughts / Hospital Records / Ram Records)
Burga Boy (BurgaBoy Music/ King Burga)
Level UP
Hosted by
Fallacy
"it was an amazing event with great vibes and dancing." Kemoy B
24th February 2015 - Kemoy takes part in Creativity Count Discussion at The Royal Exchange.
BBC Creativity Counts, it was amazing to be on the panel speaking about
Arts.
I was smiling yesterday, I'm smiling today, and I will
smile tomorrow simply 'cause life is too short to cry for anything.
CREATIVITY COUNTS is a discussion about why Greater Manchester places such value on arts, culture and creativity as part of Get Creative - a major celebration of the nation's arts, culture and creativity.
CREATIVITY COUNTS is taking place against backdrop of several major artistic events happening in the city. These include the recent opening of newly refurbished Whitworth Arts Gallery; the re-opening of the Central Library last spring; the newly completed refurbishment of the Royal Northern College of Music; the opening of Home this April and the Manchester International Festival in July.
The CREATIVITY COUNTS discussion will explore the value of creative and cultural experiences to our region and ask what we can do to make sure everyone can take part and have access.
The panel – which will be chaired by BBC Radio Manchester broadcasterAllan Beswickwill include:Jon Lord OBE(Chief Executive of Bolton at Home, is a registered charity providing social housing, owning and managing more than 18,000 homes in Bolton);John Kampfner(Chief Executive of Creative Industries - a national membership organisation for the public arts, cultural education and creative industries);Sally MacDonald(Director of Manchester Museum of Science - now part of the Science Museum Group, which is devoted to the development of science, technology and industry with a particular emphasis on Manchester' achievements in these fields), Kemoy Walker(Director of KYSO) who is a Community Guardian and champion for Moss side as well as being a City Council Ambassador and a Manchester Young Advisor andGabrielle Jenks (Director of Abandon Normal Devices) she was previously at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) and is a creative producer and film programmer interested in interdisciplinary practice.
8th February 2015 - Kemoy Host KYSO Awards Night and also receives an award!
Tonight I held an awards night at The Big Western
in Moss side to celebrate some of my teams achievement, many of them have been
nominated in different categories and tonight the winners were announced, they
won a medal and certificate. I am a proud leader to manage a team of 47 young
people who are either musicians, young leaders or mentors, they continue to
aspire in everything they do, big up to my deputies Shola
Mcleod and NdegeOcello
Calame, my senior management team Shauntea Keauna
Keekz WaltersAbby
Mohammed thank you to my singers tonight, massive big up
to Colin Burgher for being our special
guest, thanks to DJ Winston for his contribution, everyone who attended, all
the parents, Mosscare housing, supporters etc..really happy! team #kyso all
the way!!
Tonight Mosscare Housing
presented me with an award for my contributions with them over 4 years as their
youth champion, they really surprised me and announced to the audience the work
I do with them! God is Good, God is Love#realtalk
5th February 2015 - Kemoy appears on ITV Granada News 6pm.
On this date Kemoy appear on ITV Granada reports with Curtis Simpson Discussing the importance of voting and learning more about the basics of politics.
Kemoy mentioned that politicians are not with the times also and are not connecting with young people to inform them on politics and how it affects them.
The general election is May 7th 2015 Credit: PA
People living in Greater Manchester are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote. Registration drives are taking place in various locations including libraries, youth centres, children's centres and universities. Community and residents' groups are also being encouraged to take part.
Greater Manchester councils have written to every home in the region with details of who is currently on the electoral register at each property.
Register now, don't leave it too late and inadvertently exclude yourself from the elections. It would be terrible if anyone who wants to vote turns up on polling day only to find that they can't because they are not registered, or registered where they used to live.
2nd February 2015 - Kemoy and team Performs at Z-Arts Shine event.
Tonight we done a performance at Z-Arts, it was wicked, well done @monetitalia @chelsieoshaughnessyx @__sheilaax dead proud!! Good to see @romarioo.b Enjoy today, because there might not be a tomorrow.
31st January 2015 - Kemoy and team Performs at Northwards Housing Hate Crime Event.
We keep growing as a team with amazing talented indiduals smashing it each time, today we took a booking in North Manchester for a hate crime event raising awareness of crimes motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice and involving violence. We learnt a lot from the event, we performed for a small audience giving them a range of different talent from beatboxing, dancing, rapping and singing! We had younger people joining us with their talent, I continue to give God thanks for blessing our community, blessing everyone each day, we should always thank god for life!! Well done team.
25th January 2015 - Kemoy and team Performed at tribute event at Western, Moss Side.
Tonight me and team #kysoTimey HaylesKhamaa Manchester performed at a tribute event for our dear church brother Albert Clarke who recently pass away, we have had a lot of deaths this year already but we know that they are in a safe place. Heaven gained another angel. Rest in peace Brother Clarke, Rest in peace Clarence.
Kemoy
22nd January 2015 - Kemoy and team Powerhouse appear on ITV Granada Reports.
In the run up to the general election - Granada Reports has looked at why the younger population are disillusioned with politics. We've spoken to some young people from Moss Side in Manchester. Its part of the Manchester Central constituency and at the last general election had the lowest voter turnout in the country.
Report: Why are a large number of people in our region not voting?Men and women fought and died for the vote, and yet many of us take it for granted.
With the general election fast approaching, we're looking at why such a large number of people in our region who are eligible to vote never actually bother.
11th January 2015 - Kemoy host family memorial/fundraising event for Clarence Edwards R.I.P
We had a beautiful memorial service for Clarence tonight,
amazing amazing, we had over 250+ and I was proud to host it, we had poems,
performances and prayers, it's always great to see our community in Moss Side
come together and support each other and grieve together! One love R.I.P
Clarence thanks to our Family.
We made £2,825 on the night including
the sale of jumpers at Clarence Memorial/fundraising 2015, Aunty Joyce would
like to thank you all for your amazing support during this time and the family
is very grateful for the turnout/support last night, our community really
shone, team#kyso performed
great and the volunteers were outstanding!! A really good night
Rest in Peace Cousin Clarence.
27th December 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at Mr D Sports Award Night at The Powerhouse.
Well done to team #KYSO for performing at Mr D sports award night at The Powerhouse, thank you Suma, Khama, Fran, Shauntea & Tayo.
Smashed it!
Kemoy
25th December 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs for the needy/homeless on Christmas Day at St Mary Primary School.
On Christmas Day we have volunteered to help those that are needy or don't have families, today at St Mary Primary school they have put together a lunch/dinner for the community and those in need, they have great volunteers and team #KYSO performed today as well as volunteered their day!! Thanks Wayne for your support today and thank you Shola, Remell, Taya, Abz & our Dance Group.
I am very Proud! :)
Kemoy
21st December 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at End of year celebration in MCC and win 2 trophies for best singing.
Today my younger group had a booking at Sol
House in town and they won best singing, two of my members - Dignity Girl Group
and Suma got a trophy!! So proud, young
people are talented indeed
19th December 2014 - Kemoy Organises Christmas Party for The Factory Youth Zone Juniors and Seniors.
I am very proud of today! The Factory Youth Zone allowed me to organise a Christmas party for the juniors and seniors and it was amazing, for the juniors we played games and did musical status etc..they received Christmas presents at the end of the night. For the Seniors we had a total of 219 young people in tonight than we have had for a long time, the night went smooth and no issues, we ran competitions and presents were given, a successful Christmas party for the youths them, big up Ketyra Ketbo Mboke for djing.#kyso#djkemoyb#djkemoy
Kemoy
17th December 2014 - Kemoy gets Food Donation for Elderly Group in Moss Side.
For the past few years I have been volunteering with the Elderly group at Moss Side Westwood Street called the Caribbean Incentive Association group, they have taught me a lot about life and shared some stories about their past and the jobs they use to do, they meet every week on a Monday and Wednesday and today was their Christmas meal, each year I try to get a donation for them from local food shops and this year Dennis Douglas were able to support us, they fixed them up with some nice food: chicken, curry goat, rice and peas, plantain and patties. They had a wicked Christmas meal, thank you Dougy's for your amazing donation.
Keem
16th December 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at GMYN Young people's event.
Tonight we had a big booking for Greater Manchester Youth Network celebrating their work at Urbis in town, team #kyso performed in front of an audience of 180, the team smashed it, well done Team.
I am blessed to have a beautiful team of amazing performers, All dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
Kemoy
15th December 2014 - Kemoy takes young people to BBC Media City for radio 4 switch on lights and Tour.
We are pictured with the head of BBC North Peter who was kind enough to speak to us about the BBC and also gave us a tour of BBC sports where match of the day broadcasts alongside other programmes! A great evening with the lads, we got treated nice!!
12th December 2014 - Kemoy and Local Youths get interviewed on North Manchester FM Radio.
On this date, me and our local youths got interviewed on North Manchester FM talking about the cuts to the youth service and how it affects them and professionals, sharing our views! It was a good show, thanks young blood for having us.
Keem
6th December 2014 - Kemoy Host and DJ's at Local children's Christmas Party in Hulme.
LCA STARZ CHRISTMAS
PARTY today -santa claus is coming to town 6pm till 9pm £4.50 for adults, £2.50
for 11s & over & 50p for under 11s Kemoy Walker playing the best tunes,
Netty Weir christmas face painting, food, drinks & much more fun &
games. So please bring your children along to join in the magic - at the
Claremont resource centre in Hulme, some
of team#kysoperforming too!
On this night I had the privilege of playing and hosting at a kids Christmas party in Hulme alongside my #KYSO team and DJ Winston.
Well done Manasseh and team for putting together the event for the community!! Wicked.
Keem
5th December 2014 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at Hulme Winter Festival 2014.
Our @kysoclub family,
a good time performing in Hulme for their switch on lights well
done everyoneEvery event in your life, no matter how big or small, plays a
significant role. Learn from every experience.#realtalk
Keem
30th November 2014 - Kemoy host memorial event for Dale Gordon in Gorton.
Tonight I had the privilege of hosting a memorial event for Dale in Gorton, we had over 300+ people who attended to pay their respects, we had team#KYSO performing and had some lovely speeches from family and mentors, it was so inspirational, Life always offers us a second chance. It's called tomorrow, so we need to be grateful for life and thank god for each day because some people don't get to see another day!! R.I.P Deezy.
29th November 2014 - Kemoy receives a MCG Special Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to the community.
On this date, I received a MCG Special Achievement Award!! Can't say much but thank you to all the people who continue to believe in me and continued to be inspired, it's always great to be recognised for the work that we do.
Kemoy
29th November 2014 - Kemoy gets a gift for being a Spelling Bee Judge for 2 weeks.
On this date, I got presented a gift for my contribution over the 2 weeks being a Judge at the spelling bee competitions in Hulme, so overwhelmed to see so many young people take part in this, their literacy skills were on point, well done to all the groups that took part showing that we have excellent youths across the city.
Keem
29th November 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at The Hideaway Community Fun Day.
Today we had a booking for #hideaway youth club community fun day performing for the adults and it was brilliant, team #KYSO smashed it!! Well done to :
Keekz
Khama
Dignity
Done Amazing :)
15th November 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at The Albert Tennis Club in West Didsbury.
MANCHESTER DYSLEXIA FESTIVAL
15th – 22nd
November 2014
Celebrating Dyslexia in Manchester
On the 15th Nov, Saturday,
7-30pm till late: There was a great Opening Night. A Jazz Extravaganza at the Albert Tennis Club in West Didsbury, There was great Food by BUDMO that was included. A Great Raffle Prizes and Awesome Auction.
Well done to: Courtney, Solem BTS, Abby, Shauntea & Tayo for performing on the night, they smashed it.
Keem
15th November 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team attends BBC The Voice Battle Rounds at MediaCityUK.
THE VOICE: THE BATTLE ROUNDS
BBC1’s phenomenal entertainment show The Voice UK is back. We’ve found the best singing talent in the UK and invited them to perform in front of our superstar coaches, four of the music industry’s biggest names; will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Rita Ora!and Kaiser Chief Ricky Wilson. The Blind Auditions have now taken place and the judges have chosen their exceptionally talented acts. Now, it’s time for..... The Battle Rounds! In the Voice Battle Rounds, the coaches create duos from their acts who will go 'voice to voice' and ‘face to face’ in unique battles within their own teams, all in front of a huge studio audience! KYSO had the chance to be part of the BBC One audience for The Voice UK: The Blind Auditions. The Blind Auditions was recorded at MediaCity, Manchester.
Well done to team members: Shola, Shauntea, Courtney, Abz, Sheila and Chelsea for going along.
Keem
14th November 2014 - Kemoy and Youth Team takes part in Music Video with ITV Fixers.
On this Date we completed another project with ITV Fixers at BBC MediaCityUK, shooting a music video with the youth team!! More details to follow soon with release days etc..been a good day!! Looking forward to seeing the end product.
Well Done: Jamie, Remell, Joel & Khama for participating.
Keem
12th November 2014 - Kemoy and Youth Team takes part in Stop and Search Session in Cheshire.
Today we completed some filming with my youth team in Cheshire sharing
experiences around Stop and Search in our community and speaking to their Youth Ambassador Police & Crime
commissioner in Cheshire to see the difference they face to Manchester youths
experience, this is for ITV Granada Reports which will be on 4th December 2014! They are smashing it. Cheers toPete
Compofrom somewhere_to for the hook up, a really
good day, any young people who are interested in media etc..shout Pete,cool
guy!
Keem
7th November 2014 - Kemoy sleeps on the streets of Manchester to raise awareness of Homelessness.
Whilst a lot of people are out partying on a Friday..Me and #teampowerhouse are sleeping on the streets in Manchester City Centre to raise awareness of homelessness, I was inspired by the stories of people who are homeless and how the centre we are raising money for has changed their lives by providing services in the day such as job clubs, activities and alcohol and drugs service, someone shared a story that if it wasn't for the centre he wouldn't be here now, wow, tonight the money raised from everyone is over £18,000 which is amazing. I have never done something like this before but it sure is a brilliant experience, good night and God bless.
Keem
1st November 2014 - Kemoy #KYSO Team attend 02 think big workshop in Leeds - Team day out!
We arrived in Leeds with some of my #kyso team members, we are being looked after by 02 Thing big who is doing a day workshop with us around project management and funding.
Thanks to Shauntea, Abby & Tayo for coming.
Keem
30th October 2014 - Kemoy #KYSO Team performs at Care Leavers Award Ceremony at BBC MediaCityUK - Salford University Building.
On this date we performed at BBC MediaCityUK Salford University Building, I was privileged to introduce my #kyso team on stage in front of a full house of 124 people! They done well and smashed their performances.
Never give up. Trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love & inspiration you can not go wrong
A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. CEO- Kemoy B
30th October 2014 - Kemoy gets interviewed by BBC 5 live regarding Boys Group & the independent report on Sexual Exploitation.
Great interview at BBC Media City UK at 8am on this date about boys group and the report done around sexual exploitation, very proud that we got the chance to get involved in something that is now being discussed by the government and hopefully be apart of change!
Keem
29th October 2014 - Kemoy and FYZ Boys Group Feature in An independent report by Ann Coffey, MP. October 2014 regarding Child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester - Page 33
26th October 2014 - Kemoy and team perform at Black History Month Event at The West Indian Sports and Social Club.
My #kyso team
We performed at Westwood Street for Black History Month; it was a
great event and the team done well. I am
very privilege to lead such great youths with outstanding talent. I received
lots of cards from the event to contact people for future performances!
Much thanks to Candy Scent and her organising team for putting on
such a good event!
Keem
25th October 2014 - Kemoy and team gets invited to a Black Men Inspire Event organised by Nubian Times.
Network Saturday 25th October 2014 Address; Park Inn by Radisson:4 Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester M4 4EW Sparkling reception 6-9pm
The Nubian Times introduces the first (BMI) Networking Forum an evening celebrating the accomplishments of black professionals in a unique and united forum.
TNT acknowledges the adversities, struggles and ultimate triumphs of our Black Men that Inspire and we are here to recognise and pay homage to the great works that often un seemingly go unnoticed.
Engage with the key contacts and not the gatekeepers. Bask in your success acknowledge your leadership and contribution as an entrepreneur and or businessman and visionary. Over stand you are a Black Man that Inspires (BMI)
We got invited to a Nubian Times Black Men Inspire event at the Park Inn Radisson Hotel in Manchester, so inspirational and motivational to listen to some great black role models talking about their journey in life and giving advice to fellow guys, thanks to the young people that came along.
25th October 2014 - Kemoy and KYSO Crew goes London for 02 think big filming.
London settings - Hoton Square - being filmed by 02 Think Big about the support they have given to my #kyso group over the first year of starting, they will show this to young people applying for funding with them to show groups how it has helped others, it's great to be involved in opportunities like this.
We are team #kyso in London doing some filming work! Big up @sholamcleod and @keekzmusic for coming along to represent, they smashed their interview.
21st October 2014 - Kemoy Celebrates his 24th Birthday!
Today is my Birthday!
Kemoy Carlton
Walker, born 21/10/90
Can't say enough
really than I'm thankful for everyone that's in my life, friends, family and
supporters, I love you all
It's now 14 years in the UK, 10 years doing youth
work from age 15 amongst a lot of other things which I'm very grateful for all
the opportunities that's been presented to me and the fact I can support
others, God gave me a gift to help others and I have been doing that and never
felt so proud
Greatest achievements will always be becoming the
youngest teaching assistant in 2007, gaining a teaching qualification to teach
16+ at 19 years old, meeting the queen in 2012, setting up my performing arts
group KYSO and achieving different awards and qualifications for services to
community which has always been Moss Side, my home for a long time! For a young
man I have managed to try so many things over my 10 years being here and I feel
privilege.
Djing, don't get me started, parties, daily rapping
on Instagram and snapchat and many more!! Let's just say I love what I do.
Don't know what the future holds
Going London this Saturday!
Raise your glasses people - Happy Birthday to Kemoy
B
17th October 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team takes part in G Casino Open Mic Competition to win £250, Good Luck Shola and Whitby.
On this date, some of my music team KYSO and other performers performed at
Grosvenor Casino in Manchester, it's an open mic competition and the winner
will receive £250 pounds.
My music leader Shola won the
competition with a draw, they had to split the cash so she received £125, so proud of her, well done!!!
Keem :)
11/12th October 2014 - Kemoy and KYSO Team attends Fashion show over the weekend at Event City then Trafford centre for Team Day Out.
Kemoy KYSO team had a great time in
Trafford Centre on Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th October 2014. We attended
a fashion show which some of our members performed at, well done Tayo and
Abigail for their great performance.
Also again newer members have
joined!
Kill them with success and bury them
with a smile.
CEO: Kemoy B
11th October 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Artist Shola Performs at The
Factory Youth Zone Awards Evening.
A massive well done to Shola Mcleod for
her performance tonight at The Factory Youth Zone, she blew everyone away with
her brilliant voice, even my manager in the photo was so impressed!! The talent
is wonderful with my KYSO team members.
Keem
4th October 014 - Kemoy goes to London for the day with FYZ and Powerhouse young people for The Big Music Project.
The Big Music Project Live in London on 4th October has seen heaps of young people get hands-on experience of music industry careers. The event was packed with live music, big name speakers, first class advice from industry experts, (including Plan B and his team!) information on work opportunities in the local area, and the chance to find out how the project can make a difference in the local community.
Kemoy attended with FYZ and Powerhouse youths and had a great time!
He met Chase and Status, Rhydian and spoke to Plan B about his journey and life!
He also managed to take a picture holding a brit award trophy.
A really great day!
Kemoy
2nd October 014 - Kemoy KYSO Team delivers performance at Black History Month Event at Manchester University.
It has now been confirmed
Academy 3 of UK SU from 6.30pm
Well done to these Musicians for performing at a black history month event - Manchester University on 2nd October 2014 :
Ndege
Samantha
Tayo
Abby
Keem :)
28th September 2014 - Kemoy and Wayne climb Mountain Helvellyn and sleep on top until morning.
Back with signal & lots of notifications, we have completed our mission, we climbed and slept at the top of mountain Helvellyn which is 890 Metres high, it took us 3 hours up and two hours down in the morning, I'm alive, I'm healthy, I'm blessed and back in Manchester safe and sound, a great experience with Wayne Carter looking at the great views across the city and the glows in the sky at night, went to sleep at 8pm in a tent and woke up 5am, if you think climbing a mountain is a easy experience I'm telling you it's a good challenge.
27th September 2014 - Kemoy and his KYSO Team perform at Recreation Event at Powerhouse.
Me and Envy from Unity FM, can't say enough how brilliant tonight has been, at the Powerhouse, some great performances, I brought a group down from North Manchester who enjoyed themselves! Recreation at Powerhouse was live, we ended it nicely with a performance from KYSO and Envy. Big up Trinity House, Whitworth Youth Contemporary and all the organisers for doing a good job.
Well done team #kyso
Kemoy
27th September 2014 - Kemoy and KYSO team ran workshops and performed at Seymour Grove Community School Fun Day in Old Trafford.
KYSO strikes again! We are pictured with the Headteacher of Seymour Grove Community School in Old Trafford where we completed workshops (below) activities and most of all a big performance in the school hall, today they had a community fun day which we were their musicians, great partnership, the children were great and they worked with their KYSO mentor to do a mini performance.
Well done team #kyso
Kemoy
20th September 2014 - Kemoy, Powerhouse Youths and Manchester Youth Council get trained up as IER - individual Electoral Register ambassadors for Manchester City Council.
I hope you guys can join me in saying congratulations to a group of 8 young people who are now newly trained IER Ambassadors for Manchester City Council.
Profile for Individual Electoral Registration Ambassador What will they be doing?
The role will involve speaking to groups of young people about the process of individual electoral registration (IER).
They will explore with young people why it is important to be on the Electoral Register.
They will help young people to understand the changes in registration and how these will affect them.
They will be a link between the Council and young people, acting as a champion for IER and playing a part in making sure the Council’s message about registration is clear.
Where? They will be speaking to young people in a variety of settings, mainly schools, colleges or organised youth groups.
14th September 2014 - Kemoy and music leaders take #KYSO members who have performed the most during this year 2014 to end of year meal to celebrate, also money donated from Moss Side Residents Group.
Today I would like to give thanks to the Moss Side Residents Group for donating £250 to my #kyso music team who have done well for over 3 years serving the community and Manchester with their outstanding work/performances, we are going for a team end of year meal to thank them for their hard work and future plans, young people are the future and we have to give thanks and praise when they do amazing work!
Keem :)
14th September 2014 - Kemoy completes cycling challenge with FYZ & Bruntwood Staff in Knutsford.
Happy Sunday, on this date I have done a bike cycle challenge with The Factory Youth Zone team to raise some money for the youth club, there are other staff members doing 22 miles but I like to challenge myself, wish me luck!
I am done, cycle challenge done, feeling great, everything!! From 8:30am in the morning, never taught I could but I have done it.
Keem
9th September 2014 - Kemoy completes short memorial service for Jessie James Anniversary 2014.
We had a good turn out for a short memorial event for Jessie James R.I.P in Moss Side Rec Park beside Powerhouse, thanks to all friends who supported and help to make it happened, we had stories to make us laugh and good memories, it was great to see his family and old school teachers showing their amazing support.
We live in an outstanding community with people who show a lot of love and care for each other!
Keem
5th September 2014 - Kemoy & KYSO Team perform at Mosscare Gardening Event.
Thanks to my #Kyso team for performing at Mosscare event, they earned £10 and a £15 iTunes vouchers!
Keem
2nd September 2014 - Kemoy & KYSO Team get BBC MediaCityUK Opportunity to take part in Mastermind Show with UK Artist's and DJ's.
Lethal Bizzle and team took the famous black chair quizzed by John Humphrys on BBC brain box show Mastermind.
Other acts from the world of urban music, including DJ Semtex, Target and A.Dot, who were tested on their general knowledge and specialist subjects in a special one-off episode.
The show will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer on September 22 as part of BBC Radio 1 Xtra's Hip Hop Month, Kemoy and his music team was there to see it all alongside many young people and youth workers.
"An amazing opportunity for my guys and I know they had a great time meeting some of the musicians they listen to all the time and DJ's." Keem
31st August 2014 - Kemoy DJ's & his KYSO team performs at Pandemonium Festival 2014.
As a team we keep expanding, we recruited two today, we got over 27+ members and growing, a great team of talented musicians who are great at what they do, we have exciting things happening for us and the biggest opportunity is 6 members from the team will be going down to BBC Mediacityuk on Tuesday 2nd September 2014 to take part in a show with Lethal Bizzle and Adot.we are always recruiting so if you are a performer whether that's singing, dancing etc..get in touch.
30th August 2014 - Kemoy KYSO team performs at Alexander Park Opening Event.
We done an excellent job today performing in Alexander Park, good day, 11 #kyso members performed today and made me proud, a few couldn't stay for the photo, we made two bookings on this date from the public who was really impressed, that's what I like to hear.
Well done team.
Keem
24th August 2014 - Kemoy DJ's at The North Manchester Community Games event 2014 in Blackley.
My day is done, completed djing at the North Manchester games which was good, got the kids dancing, another came to me and said we really enjoyed your music today then towards the end I got a booking!!
Thanks to The Factory Youth Zone for giving me the booking! Everyone was great .
23rd August 2014 - Kemoy and James organise Father's Against Violence community event 2014 in Moss Side Rec Park.
I am a community Ambassador for a great community which is Moss Side, we work together, we love each other and create positive vibes, with those ingredients we have an outstanding place! I love it, this is our community event on this date which I hosted and I was so impressed by the talent of our young people and my talented #KYSO group who performed.
I did some Zumba workout with a group of young people who did amazing!
19-21st August 2014 - Kemoy attends a 3 day residential AGM with The Young Advisors Charity.
We have the most friendliest teams at the AGM, got lots of love for them, we are busy today doing our missions and meeting and greeting! Made some good friends from Liverpool, London, Lancaster, Sefton, Sheffield Etc..
Over the course of the 3 days the trustees were great ensuring that everything went according to plan.
Part of Kemoy's role over the weekend was working with teams of young advisors and helping with the missions activities, Awards Ceremony, completing Zumba, the weakest link game and supporting teams to create a pitch for an idea.
"I really enjoyed it." Keem
An amazing time away and great AGM, I am proud to be one of the trustees of an amazing charity and to know so many great people, a lot of things I can take back to Manchester with me, welcome Emmanuel and Ellie our new trustees, looking forward to seeing these guys soon, hope everyone has a safe journey home and keep repping the YA movement! Never give up. Trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love & inspiration you can not go wrong.
9th August 2014 - Kemoy becomes host on the stage at The Manchester Eastern Caribbean Festival and his KYSO music team performs.
You know how DJ Kemoy B roll already, never fail to entertain, a beautiful day at Manchester Eastern Caribbean Festival 2014, dealing with my competitions on stage and making people tun up the dance.
Well done to KYSO Performers: Abigail, Isaac, Khama, Ndege & K Angz for their amazing performances.
8th August 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Musicians Perform at Dig In The City Festival in Manchester City Centre.
dig the city – manchester’s urban gardening festival
From King Street to the Cathedral. With food, flowers and a fête. Nine days of gardens galore, pop-up picnics and masses to do and dig for kids – join us for Manchester’s urban gardening festival.
Well done to my music team KYSO for performing at the dig in the city festival on this date in St Ann's Square at 1pm, we sang then built a crowd and got them dancing to a footwork competition which went well.
I am proud!
Keem
8th August 2014 - Kemoy's young people complete 3 days on the Rio Ferdinand Project.
Aliens touch-down in MediaCity with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation
A series of alien-themed media and sport courses for young people will
take place in MediaCityUK this August.
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation launches its creative summer programme. In
August 2014, MediaCityUK will play host to an array of creative short courses
and outdoor activities. Young people will investigate, document and generate
media content around an imaginary alien landing.
7th August 2014 - Kemoy selects young person and brings to BBC Media City UK for interview around Stop and Search.
Teenager claims harrassment over 'stop and search'
'Stop and search' is described by some critics as one of the most divisive aspects of modern policing.
A government survey last year found 66% of white people thought it was effective, but only 38% of black people agreed.
Khaine Godwin told 5 live he wants to know why he is continually stopped and searched by police. Chief Constable of GMP Sir Peter Fahy said he will look into the claims.
This clip is originally from Phil Williams on Thursday 7th August 2014.
"It was good experience for Khaine and I hope something comes out of it."
Keem
3rd August 2014 - Kemoy volunteers at The Hulme/Moss Side Street Race as a Zone Leader and also supports his KYSO musicians performances/ completed a dance off towards the end.
On this date I had the privilege of being one of the Zone Leaders for the Hulme/Moss Side street race on Hulme High Street, I had my niece and nephew running too, they done amazing!
Nephew came 2nd in the Race.
They had a short interval which at that point the music area was ready for a few performances and everyone came over to watch, It was good, well done to KYSO for performing!
When the first lot of performances were done, all the audience headed back to the race which then we had a fun run which I took part in and came 1st.
I was so impressed to see the community come out today to support the street race, a great turn out and exciting things on offer, thanks Angeli Sweeney for giving the opportunity to be a zone leader and thanks to Universal Connection for your prayers today and words of inspiration, we had a dance off today which I led and we seen some young people win money for their amazing dancing skills against others, so proud to live in a great community where the talent is endless!
2nd August 2014 - Kemoy attends Award Ceremony at Lancashire County Cricket Club after Nominating young man from Moss Side.
We are celebrating!! Another young person from Moss Side is getting a young achievers of the year award, how wonderful, we are pictured with The Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Well done to Yussuf on his award, I am proud of all the great things that our young people in the community of Moss Side and other communities are doing, I'm sure his mum will be so proud, but join me in congratulating this guy on winning this award for his positive contributions in the community of Moss Side.
The judges would like to commend Kemoy Walker for the large number of nominees he submitted. Also, his complete belief in the candidates shine through and the judges believe he is a very positive black role model. I would like to thank the judges who gave up their time.
Hyacinth Lightbourne
2nd August 2014 - Kemoy speaks to 50 young people from London about Moss Side.
Kemoy spoke to a group of 50 young people from London about living in Moss Side and his journey, He said " I was so impressed to see so many young people coming together in the church." After his talk they prayed and prayed for the community, for jobs, for families, young people etc..
He said "It was so inspirational, wow!"
Keem
1st August 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO musicians perform at Westwood Street and Church of God of Prophecy.
Two amazing events the music team have performed at today: Emancipation day at Westwood Street, Moss Side started from 12-7pm, a funday in the community! then the Church of god of prophecy in Moss Side near powerhouse where they had a concert and alongside a group of 50 London young people and the community.
Emancipation day at Westwood street, well done Moesha, Shola and Edem
Concert at the Church of God of Prophecy, well done Shola, Sam, Tayo & Solem BTS.
29th July 2014 - Kemoy' completes Dig in the City in Manchester.
Been such a great project on this date: dig in the city, working with our sponsor bruntwood and others completing nine days of gardens galore, pop-up picnics and digging for the young people in Manchester City Centre. Well done Factory Youth Zone.
We are cleaning up the City, a group of 14 today in town doing amazing work, people are impressed, life is about trying new things each day and learning how certain thing works!
Kemoy B
19/20th July 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Musicians perform at the Manchester Carnival and Kemoy does some Djing on both days.
Enjoy today, because there might not be a tomorrow. #realtalk
On Saturday 19th July 2014 Kemoy was djing in the Bashment/House tent on Classique sound with #teamshellinz
On Sunday 20th July Kemoy was Privileged to DJ on Main stage alongside #djyoungblood, some of his#kyso musicians performed on this stage and done amazing.
Well done: Ndege, Shola, Abigail, Keekz, Tayo, Sam, BTS, JSky, Shanice, Sam Haque & Lishon.
17th July 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Musicians perform at Z-Arts in Hulme for #bringbackourgirls event.
I can't express enough how talented our young people are, there was an amazing and inspiring event at the Zion Centre in Hulme regarding#bringbackourgirls and the story about the missing girls in Nigeria which my musicians performed at on this date, they done amazing, well done to everyone and Colette Williams for getting in touch and organising it, the artist's enjoyed it, unfortunately I couldn't be there but the musicians done well and the feedback I got was amazing, great talent, great team, great people. Well done team performers: Shanice, Lishon, Sam, Ndege and Tayo.
Keem
16th July 2014 - Kemoy and Kaysha bring young people to Jobs Fair 2 times in one day!
We attended Manchester United jobs fair with the powerhouse team on this date, ready to go and get jobs!
Sometimes in life I believe in fate, we brought a group to the jobs fair in the morning n this date, on my return to powerhouse there was a taxi that came to pick up young people and they didn't show up, the taxi waited for ages so I told him to give me a couple of minutes to find young people interested which I did within a space of 5 mins and this is now my second trip to the jobs fair and they are all engaged and signed up for jobs, I wish them good luck!
12th July 2014 - Kemoy's musicians perform at MAV Fun Day in Piccadilly Gardens and he also does some Djing.
It was a very good event, well done to performers:
Shola
Remell
Jamie
Rhys
Ndege
Sam
Tayo
Isaac
They did an amazing job, I was also proud to be one of the DJ's.
5/6th July 2014 - Kemoy's eventful Weekend.
Kemoy had a wicked weekend where Saturday 5th July 2014 he was DJing at a 5th Birthday Party in Moss Side.
On Sunday 6th July 2014 Kemoy attended the Beech Road Festival in Chorlton where he took part in a Jam Session with Unity Arts performing some Funky House/Reggae/Charts music that got a crowd rocking!
The same day he attended The Comedy Store in Manchester to see a Local Moss Side young person showcase his talent.
4th July 2014 - Kemoy organises young people to go Jobs Fair at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
This jobs fair, again organised by our partners The Jobs Fair, aims to bring job opportunities across a variety of different industries to locals in and around Manchester. The event will include application and CV advice as well as the chance to meet and greet with numerous different employers with vacancies, looking for job seekers just like you.
Kemoy took a group to the Bridgewater Hall on this date, he said :
"My young people them at the jobs fair filling in applications forms, I'm making sure we grab every opportunity we can."
It was a good morning :)
Keem
30th June 2014 - Kemoy organise young people to go on a Trip to Biospheric Project in Salford.
On this date we went on a trip to Salford, The Biospheric Project aims at nothing less than a total change in the way we think about food, farming and the environment. We went to see plants, fish, chicken and worms take their place in a carefully constructed eco-system within an old mill on the banks of the River Irwell in Salford.
29th June 2014 - Kemoy sings at The West Indian Sports and Social Club Gospel Concert.
Kemoy attended and sang some songs at the Gospel Concert at The West Indian Sports and Social Club in Moss Side on the date above. he sang to a wonderful audience who joined in, he said:
"It a very great evening indeed."
Keem
29th June 2014 - Kemoy sings on Caribbean float at Preston Carnival.
There is so much to enjoy on the Free Moor Park Event where the parade starts & ends. There is the main stage with top soca and calypso artists; a sounds system area; an acoustic marquee with local artists; a children’s funfair; and a covered area for children to make carnival arts to get a taste of carnival; plus lots of stalls including a variety of tasty food.
Kemoy had the pleasure this year of being one of the music singers on one of the floats singing soca and calypso songs which seen the audience join in and follow foot behind.
It was a great event, so happy that I had to experience of performing on a float to so many people.
28th June 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Team performs at Central Hall.
Big up to my #kyso singers that got booked and performed at a catwalk show in Manchester at Central Hall.
Thanks to Sam and Tayo.
Keem
25th June 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Team performs at Band on the Wall.
On this date KYSO completed a session at band at the wall in Manchester performing, we completed two performances in one day, wow, well done to all singers who performed at this event. @sammmmmyjx @ndegeee_ndj @isaacprince_ @littlekayinsta @sholamcleod @hgmflamez
25th June 2014 - Kemoy helps out at Powerhouse Insight Jobs Fair and gets his KYSO team to perform.
We had a successful 200 plus young and old who attended our powerhouse jobs insight day today, I can't thank our amazing volunteers and staff who supported people all day and ensured that everyone got the right information to take away from the stalls, I can't thank our KYSO performers enough for their great performances throughout the day. NdegeOcello CalameShola McleodIsaac Prince GrandisionKhamaa Manchester
Keem :)
22nd June 2014 - Kemoy does Djing and his KYSO Team performs at the Manchester Day Parade.
This is my dressing for today as DJ Keem in town for the day, we have some great performers and lots and lots of people around, Looking forward to team #kysoperforming later.
An event that has had an overall 200,000 people that came to see the Manchester Day Parade and different parts on the city centre, we had a great area where we could showcase local talent for people passing by, I am grateful that I was able to be the DJ/Host this year and have the #kyso team perform, I really enjoyed it, I made sure I had the crowd involved in our dance offs too.
Keem
21st June 2014 - Kemoy does DJing and his KYSO Team performs at Anais Fundraising event in Moss Side.
On this date, I had the privilege of being one of the DJ's at Anais's Fundraising event at Moss Side Adventure Playground, it's great to see the talent in our community which I am proud to represent, as soon as I started playing I got a booking from someone in the audience who was impressed, I thank god for his continued blessings and the great support in our community, great to see everyone come out to support and donate money for the Christies hospital and for Anais's wish which is to have a horse and carriage at her funeral, Bless.
Keem
18th June 2014 - Kemoy attends Mosscare Staff Away Day and win games!
Mosscare Housing organised a staff away day in which all of the Mosscare team attended, it was a really good day, I was privilege to speak at the event on the date above to give an inspirational talk about the youth champion role, the day was full of activities which was exciting, I choose to do sports day activities which included a game of rounders which my team done well and me and another staff from Mosscare had the highest points in our team.
We had a great lunch then I headed off to the radio in the Afternoon.
Great day :)
Kemoy
Me and Lorna won the Mosscare staff away day first race, With God on my side there is nothing I can't do.
16th June 2014 - Kemoy takes part in Mosscare Hate Crime Week as guest speaker and gets young people for photo-shoot in the day.
On Monday 16th June 2014 Kemoy took part in Mosscare's Hate Crime Week as a guest speaker speaking about recent work with young people and his knowledge regarding hate crime now to support young people to do the right thing and ring 101.
in the Afternoon kemoy, Kaysha and young people took part in a photo-shoot session for the Manchester Evening News in Moss Side with Adam Jones from FC united as part of Mosscare Housing hate crime week! It Went really well.
Kemoy
13/14th June 2014 - Kemoy completes Busking at Tesco Express in Whalley Range to raise Money for young girl and Community Centre.
The girl in the middle
Anais has got leukaemia which unfortunately means she can go anytime now which
is very sad news today we made her day by doing some
performances outside Tesco Express in Whalley Range, Manchester to raise some
money to support her cause, today we made her proud, I think we have to thank
god for life and put a lot in what we do everyday, we should never take life
for granted because you never know what's around the corner, I pray that
god will shine his blessings on her and her family,
13/14th June 2014 - Kemoy attends Residential weekend with young people.
We have completed our residential on this date, a good two days at Coldwell Activity Centre in Burnley where we completed Music, Dance and Karaoke on Friday night then Archery, Making a fire and Den on Saturday, we had a BBQ and were looked after throughout our time here, a great opportunity which hopefully more to come! Thanks to those young people who came!
Keem
7/8th June 2014 - Kemoy attends Parklife event for 2 days.
Had a great two days at parklife, great seeing so many faces and some faces shock to see me there bubbling up, seen people I haven't seen for years and brought back memories, all the tents were wicked, nice people, good acts, food sweet, lovely day!
Keem
7th June 2014 - Kemoy music team had a busy day performing at the Contact Theatre and Marleys.
Well done Shola for doing amazing at The contact Theatre in Manchester.
Well done Shola, Ndege,Sam and Tayo for their performances at the Back 2 Roots funraising event at Marleys.
7th June 2014 - Kemoy gets nominated by Local MP Lucy Powell for Humanitarian Award.
Great news: Wow, shocked and honoured that my local MP had nominated me for a humanitarian citizen award
Hi Kemoy
Hope you are good.
I just wanted to let you know that Lucy had nominated you for a humanitarian citizen award for the work that you do for young people. You will get a certificate from them so wanted to make sure you knew why !
6th June 2014 - Kemoy auditions for Nescafe advert.
Casting was great on this date in town for global Nescafé brand, fingers crossed, good experience too.
26th May 2014 - Moss Side host community Fun Day/Kemoy KYSO Team Performs on stage.
We have such a great community in Moss Side, always proud of events that bring the community together! Beautiful.
This community of Moss Side is blessed, wicked community fun day, lots of music and entertainment and djing from #djkemoyb and loads of great dj's, thanks Shola Mcleod and Khia Montrose for performing.
24th May 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team perform at Church Concert in Moss Side.
God's continuous grace
keeps shining at teamKYSO, on this date we performed at a
church concert in Moss Side to an audience who was in tears over how great the
voices were, young people are truly blessed and talented and no matter what
don't ever listen to people who say that's not true, an amazing group of people,
thanksNdegeOcello Calameour music leader and your menteeTayo Weekesfor performing, thanksIsaac Prince Grandisionfor coming along even
though you had an audition in town.
18th May 2014 - Kemoy does extra work on TV and meets Coco.
Date: Sunday 18th May Calltime: 12.00 MID DAY
Estimated wrap time is 12:30am
It was a hot day filming today in town, on set with Cyril Nri aka Adam Okaro from former programme The Bill on ITV.
The man in the middle is called coco, he is a die hard Manchester United Fan who goes around and brings the real Manchester United Cup from 2008, he has links and today linked up with him while on set doing extra work on tv. He said he believes people should get the chance to take photos with football cups as well as players. He has also given me his number to invite him down to Moss Side.
17th May 2014 - Kemoy attends Mosscare ATM and brings KYSO team.
On this date, we were busy as a team, we attended the Mosscare Annual ATM at Whalley Range high school to perform and take part in work with Mosscare Housing, these guys were also cast for a advert on this date which if they get selected they will be paid for it, always good opportunities, as always very proud of my #kyso team and youngsters.
Keem
17th May 2014 - Kemoy Campaigns and features in the Special Election newsletter :)
The community of Moss Side is really blessed, I have been out campaigning on this date since 9am, I have seen plenty of people who was very polite saying morning and giving praise, I had my little young one getting some experience, inspiring the younger generation. I have also been featured in the Labour election newsletter which was bigging up youth workers and other members in the community for their contribution. A great community, inspiring minds.
Keem
15th May 2014 - Kemoy organises Birthday Event for Jessie James R.I.P :)
Community News - Jessie James R.I.P
On Thursday 15th May 2014, Jessie James R.I.P had a great birthday with all the loved ones and friends who came to the park to share their support and moments, we completed a minute silence followed by a great song from Shola Mcleod and music throughout the evening, thanks to Devon and Dale from the powerhouse for equipment support and Kaysha Watson for the pictures!!
We have a great community in Moss Side with amazing talent and wonderful community spirit, I am proud to be a Moss Side Ambassador/Youth Worker.
Thanks for continued support!
12th May 2014 - Kemoy's KYSO Music Team Performs at Z-Arts @ Shine Event
The team had a performance on this date at Z-Arts in Hulme with interim music leader Shola McLeod looking after the night, I couldn't attend but this shows that my team is capable of doing wonderful things without me being there all the time.
Kemoy
10/11th May 2014 - Kemoy's weekend in Moss Side.
Saturday: Labour Party Campaigning in Moss Side, then 2:30pm for Photo-shoot with the Labour Team.
Sunday: Labour Photo-shoot in Rec Park with Councillors and NW MEP.
God + Positive People +Positive Attitude = Positive Results
Kemoy and youths help to plant trees at Old Bus Depot in Moss Side, Part 5
1) Work your hardest.
2) Dream your biggest.
3) Be your greatest.
7th May 2014 - Kemoy and Kaysha take young people to Jobs Fair @ Ethiad Stadium.
I always pray for God's guidance in life and he always provides it. He opens the right doors he shuts the right doors. And I have tremendous faith in him. Always so many good opportunities all the time, thanks to the 12 people who came along to the jobs fair today at City Stadium, I hope to hear good news soon!
Keem
4th May 2014 - Kemoy and youths help to plant trees at Old Bus Depot in Moss Side, Part 4.
A month now! Every Sunday
A community is a group of people who have come together, and they work and they live to try and improve the standard of living and quality of life - Keem
3rd May 2014 - Kemoy goes out campaigning with Labour and features in their newsletter too.
Campaiging isn't always about getting votes! It's about getting to know your community more also.
On this date I was out in Moss Side with councillors doing leafleting through the doors, me and a few young people are featured in the newsletter I am posting, it's really good to see many people while we are out and the great moss side market too.
Keem
29th April 2014 - Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester regarding Knife crime.
Leeds teacher murder: Anne Maguire 'stabbed in the back’ in front of 30 pupils on Monday 28th April 2014.
BBC Radio Manchester contacted Kemoy Walker and Pasty Kane Headteacher to speak to them about knife crime in Manchester and what how they believe it is today.
Kemoy mentioned that incidents happened with knife crime but was several years ago in our communities, not now as that behaviour and that type of violence has faded away, I am disgusted with that has happened.
Patsy has mentioned that schools are now often judge good or outstanding by Ofsted because of good behaviour now.
29th April 2014 - Kemoy features on Channel 4 News website about the EU and Young People.
Channel 4 News spoke to these young people and asked them why young Brits feel disengaged with Europe?
Kemoy Walker, 23, a youth worker from Manchester, told Channel 4 News: "I'm still learning. I haven't been given the chance to learn how the EU affects us.
"Young people are just not interested in politics, they switch off easily, it doesn’t engage with them."
Alanna Serrette, 17, a college student also from Manchester told Channel 4 News: "Young people don’t really know what the European Union can do for them."
Martyna Napierska, 17, a student from Edinburgh, added: "The European Union is so isolated, so young people feel alienated. It's important teachers give young people the opportunity learn about Europe."
26th April 2014 - Kemoy meets British Rapper Sneakbo.
Agassi Babatunde Odusina, or Sneakbo as he is otherwise known, is a British rapper. His first song, "The Wave", made 48 on the UK Singles Chart and he has since released a number of hits, including being a featured artist on the D'Banj song "Oliver Twist".
When you have a shining dream that you see the end of it, work hard toward it and become one of the rare people who don't know how to quit.
Keem and Sneakbo on this date at One Cenny!!
26th April 2014 - Kemoy KYSO Team performs at Albert's Got Talent Showcase in Didsbury.
We welcomed a new member to team KYSO tonight, Grace who sang great tonight and her mum was happy, she said we inspired her a lot, well done to Shola Mcleod for winning £50 as winner, alongside Shanice Artist who won £20 as second other members received contributions. I thank god for blessing me with an outstanding team who continues to strive to do well, we made the night on this date with everyone being so happy with team kyso, Manchester has got talent and I can't stop thanking god for blessing me with some talented artist's. I can't say no more, thanks Liberty ArtistRemell Flamez GrantDeamy HulmeKelly DowdallKhia Montrose for supporting as well as dancing up in the place as always!
Cheers team K
Keem
26th April 2014 - Kemoy attends London for YA Trustee Meeting.
Arrived safety in London, Trustee's meeting with Young Advisers at Eland House.
Had a great day in London, We had a great trustees meeting, one of the discussion papers I created for the meeting was looking at changing the age of young advisors up to 24 years old, the board agreed. Onwards and upwards!!
25th April 2014 - Kemoy attends Europe 2050 workshop in London with FYZ.
Arrived safety In London on this date for a Reconnecting UK Youth to Europe event with my youths, spoke to channel 4 also who are interested in doing some work in Manchester which is good!!
After this great debate about Europe I was able to meet these individuals who are university doctors, lawyers and government who took my details to get in touch regarding funding and future discussions with young people, most have been to Manchester and say it's a lovely place including Moss Side and Harpurhey!!
Look at Big Ben!!
24th April 2014 - Kemoy appears in ABS Newsletter.
Welcome to the ABS Newsletter!
This is a special edition of ABS newsletter that focuses on the enterprise day event that took place in 2013. The theme of the event: Celebration of the achievements of local businesses.
Good to be featured in this as well as other local people.
20th April 2014 - Kemoy and youths help to plant trees at Old Bus Depot in Moss Side, Part 3.
19th April 2014 - Kemoy brings KYSO lads to Rising Star opportunity in Stockport after being selected.
On this date we attended Rubber Soul Studios in Stockport. rising stars project - They engage and inspire young people in disadvantaged and deprived communities by providing positive, creative activities and regular opportunities for young people to showcase their creative achievements to family and friends. Team KYSO
Well done to Khia and Roosevelt for getting on the project.
Good opportunities.
14-18th April 2014 - Kemoy does Playscheme for 4 days @ Moss Side Lesuire Centre.
A great 4 days of playscheme at Moss Side Leisure Centre in Moss Side with some great young people. Thanks to Jackie for the opportunity.
15th April 2014 - Kemoy brings young people to Labour party meeting to perform and also mark the retirement of Councillor Roy Walters - They got the chance to meet the Police Crime and Commissioner of Greater Manchester Tony Lloyd.
We are pictured with The Police Crime and Commissioner of Greater Manchester Tony Lloyd, Moss Side Councillors and the great youth team.
On this date we seen the journey of a councillor of Moss Side for 16 years come to an end, we marked the retirement of Cllr Roy Walters for Moss Side with a bang, great speeches, many youth came to listen to wise words and be inspired and KYSO boys team performed with a real life rap Acapella style. Proud
Fact: When I was 15 I started doing youth work I'm still a youth, I have never stopped since working and trying to improve the community. That's when I first gained recognition and different roles across Manchester and met great people along the journey but one thing I can say and this is realtalk, I have never been so proud of a community that has come from many negatives to many positives. I know I can walk around Moss Side and everyone says hello etc...Opportunities are always available, lots to get involved in but it's the mind frame of people that needs to change because if we dwell on a community's stereotype all the time, things won't change. Every individual is talented, don't look at me and assume I'm the only one who can bring change because we all can!
13th April 2014 - Kemoy and youths help to plant trees at Old Bus Depot in Moss Side, Part 2.
The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning - Kemoy B
11th April 2014 - Kemoy takes a youth group to FC United's Youth Day in Bury.
Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
At Bury Football Club but these guys have got a day jammed pack to do a variety of activities throughout the day before the match!!
Drumming crew, you see short is too short we have to enjoy it, that's why we have to try everything.
"It was a good day, we watched the Match between FC United and Buxton, the young people enjoyed themselves."
Keem
11th April 2014 - KYSO Musicians Shola and Roosevelt perform at Open Mic Night Stand at the Contact Theatre.
Sharon Raymond:She as the most amazing voice! She was great with the band! X
Shirley May:she is my star next time around come deal with me direct, you took the band and made the open mic your own big ting thank you so much shola
Both guys did wonderful, I am very proud of them :)
Kemoy
10th April 2014 - Kemoy's young people appear on BBC Three on a Documentary.
Jameela Jamil finds out if it's true that children are being exposed to more pornography than ever before - and what the effects of that might be. With smartphones and tablets making it easier than ever to get hold of the most explicit images, there are fears that each generation is seeing porn earlier than the one before, so Jameela meets teenagers across the country to hear from them what impact it has had on their attitudes and behaviour.
"It was good that they choose young people in the local community to get involved in this project and give their opinions, the next step is to get the information into schools as a follow up which means the some of the guy's footage will be used."
Keem
10th April 2014 - Kemoy bring young people to Madlab - Manchester Digital Laboratory.
As a youth worker, sometimes you will be let down by people who have last minute taughts about opportunities, I am very lucky that I can easily ring up a dedicated team last minute to step in place and attend.
Today we had to opportunity to attend madlab to look at creating video cv's and vine videos lasting 6 seconds about employment, towards the end we got to speak to the CEO who was able to find out what the interests are from young people and looked into the great contacts she has which means now she wants to meet these two again with opportunities, how good is that. A great privilege.
08th April 2014 - Kemoy kyso group perform at Z-Arts Shine Event.
Good Appraisals are where you get together with your team and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this I am proud of you!!
"Performance at Zion was outstanding, cant thank the team enough for their great contribution."
CEO: Kemoy Walker
7th April 2014 - Kemoy gets The Manchester College to come to the Moss Side Powerhouse with Apprenticeship opportunities for young people.
The Manchester College came to powerhouse on this date and was very impressed, very happy with the turnout and now they want to come powerhouse often with apprenticeship opportunities for young people.
6th April 2014 - Kemoy and youths help to plant trees at Old Bus Depot in Moss Side.
Everyday is different for me and I enjoy doing community service within the community, I also love getting people involved because they learn skills from it, sometimes it's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.
"Helping to plant trees on the old bus depot site in Moss Side with great people, Amazing what we can do together."
Keem
5th April 2014 - KYSO Performance in North Manchester.
KYSO team performed in North Manchester on 5th April 2014 because of a booking from the contact theatre, we went through rehearsals and they have smashed it, I'm really happy.
Shola Mcleod got chosen for a fashion show as a result of her performance today!!
There is not much to say expect to be a young CEO of an outstanding team is a blessing, thanking god." Keem
3rd April 2014 - Kemoy gets young people interviewed for FAV Documentary.
Powerhouse is buzzing with lots happening, Idris and Tony giving the time to get involved in a short documentary about their life experiences and how young people feel in their communities, I can't thank these Bournemouth University students and James for getting us involved in their programme.
Fathers Against Violence empowers men to be just that. they provide support to young, disadvantaged people so that even the most vulnerable can develop self confidence and self esteem.
Their mentoring service provides inspiration and much more. They set great store in education and showing young people how to get into college, improve their skills and get qualifications. But most of all they help young people develop personally and socially – giving them the strength to reject violence and a life of crime.
3rd April 2014 - Kemoy inspires year 6 at Heald Place Primary School.
Kemoy inspired year 6 students by giving an inspirational talk about his life and achievements, there was about 30+ sitting in quiet as they heard some amazing things like Kemoy meeting the queen and being a teaching assistant at age 16.
"A Great day to speak to year 6 about the importance of life choices and continuing to do well in school before they leave." Keem
3rd April 2014 - Manchester University Students interview Kemoy and James from FAV.
Completed some filming with students from Bournemouth University on this date, they are looking at creating a documentary about young people and and how we can break barriers around stereotyping within our communities, we also looked at how we can get services to work together to actually help young people rather that helping many that have already got opportunities, time to help the ones that don't have much support and need that guidance, I can go on and on, thanks James for the opportunity.
Keem
25/26th March 2014 - BBC 2 Conducts interviews in Moss Side with youth workers and young people to gain some idea on creating new programme for BBC 2 on Young People and The Cuts. (Kemoy helped to make this opportunity happen)
Had a wicked evening being interviewed by BBC 2 staff, they spoke to youths in Moss side about the cuts to the youth service and also how young people feel now with lack of jobs around and lack of services to help them, I can't thank Excaliber Drapes,Taron Micah & Kaysha Watson enough for talking to them, they are now going to pitch a programme idea to BBC Bosses and work with our local young people to create an hour programme for BBC 2 looking at young people and the cuts but outlining some good things they are doing within the community etc.. Tomorrow going to show them around the community to see how Moss Side has changed.
I can't thank the BBC 2 team for coming today to Moss side and to the Powerhouse to look around and have a chat, after a great 2 days they are now going back to BBC bosses feeling inspired and happy about the community and the young people they have spoken to today who have given them some good points about the community and their plans and aspirations within their own lives, the BBC wants to create a program which looks at young people and how the cuts affected them. I can't thank Jose, Idris, Tony James Darling, Shinique' Wadley and Alekah Gray for taking part today, it's great that the young people can share their ideas and opinions about improvement and also people that have supported them within their lives, I am really really impressed with my youths and how confident they were to talk about themselves and how happy they were with the support I have given them. Onwards and Upwards.....
Friday 21st March 2014 - Kemoy got a Sneak Preview and Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library.
The Manchester Central Library held a preview event on Friday 21 March 2014 for Manchester residents to be treated to a sneak preview of the fantastic new services and spaces which will be open to all from Saturday 22 March 2014.
Guests got the chance to see the library’s ground floor, once closed off to the public, now filled with vibrant local history displays, film booths and an interactive digital wall to explore the archives. Also, the new secret garden themed children’s library and the music library complete with a range of instruments. Not forgetting the famous reading room and the building's iconic dome.
Each ward was invited to select 5 residents to attend the preview event which took place on Friday 21 March 2014 at 2pm. Guests received a tour of Central Library - including a behind the scenes peek at areas customers would not normally see, such as the treasure vaults which house the archives and special collections. The tour lasted approximately one hour, then guests had time to explore the library.
"Thoroughly enjoyed it."
Keem
18th March 2014 - Kemoy brings young people to Step Up Event at Moss Side Lesuire Centre.
On this date, Moss Side Leisure Centre had a mini employment/training date which seen many organisations there offering opportunities to young people, Kemoy attended and brought two local youths from different communities to look around and sign up.
"It was a good event, lots of opportunities and training which I hope these young people will get involved with."
Keem
17th March 2014 - Kemoy gives young people at Powerhouse Advert Opportunity.
Over 9 young people from the community came to the powerhouse on this date for an advert opportunity which if any of them gets selected, it's well paid, yep you heard right!! I can't thank Jermaine Curtis Liburd enough for this opportunity, Poster at the bottom of drop ins.
Keem
14th March 2014 - KYSO Performance at Heald Place Primary School in Rusholme.
A good day for KYSO, we completed a performance at Heald Place Primary School in Rusholme on this date to KS1 & KS2 children, this is the school I'm also a governor at, I'm really impressed with how the children reacted to us and we inspired them.
Keem
The headteacher comment was:
Thanks Kemoy. A thoroughly morning at Heald Place. A massive thanks from all of us.
Hatim
11th March 2014 - Kemoy shows that Young People from Moss Side are employable.
The Powerhouse Drop in strikes again, a further 2 young people got employed today from Moss Side to complete coaching within schools. The Flyer below explains drop in times.
10th March 2014 - Kemoy takes 6 young people to BBC MediaCityUK to take part in BBC Three Programme.
Team BBC
At BBC MediaCityUK taking part in a BBC Three Programme.
When you form a team, why do you try to form a team? Because teamwork builds trust and trust builds speed.
In my life I am so privilege to have great opportunities with partners like the BBC who contacts me regular for different opportunities, it's been a great night with the youths them, I'm proud we completed the interviews and got good feedback.
8th March 2014 - Kemoy's musicians perform at International Woman's Day Event at Armani Centre in Moss Side.
As part of international woman's day 2014, Kemoy's KYSO female singers performed at The Armani Centre, Quinney Cresent Shoreham Close, Manchester M16 7DG at 12pm on this date. The Local MP for Manchester Central Lucy Powell came to speak for a few minutes then introduced Kemoy and the team.
Fantastic performances by young women from Keem Youth at opening of Armani Centre IWMD14 exhibition in Moss Side.
Kemoy said: Another day, another performance from my KYSO female singers at The Armani Centre, They got the chance to meet other community leaders and the MP for Central Manchester.
Well done Ndege, Shanice, Taya & Shola :)
Educate a person, and you educate an individual. Educate a group, and you educate a community. Keem
7th March 2014 - Kemoy host's Africa Live Charity Event at Follow Cafe in Followfield.
Kemoy does a huge amount of Community and Youth Work in Manchester and Moss Side. His achievements over the years have earned him a Manchester Peace Award and an Outstanding Social Behaviour award due to his continued positive contribution to the community.
Kemoy's Musicians also took part and done wonderful.
"I was very grateful to host this Africa Live Charity event on this date. the artistes were wicked, big up!"
Well done Sian for making it all happen with a great cracking team behind you!
6th March 2014 - Kemoy and other Youth Worker Kaysha took young people to City's Job Fair.
Job City.
The Jobs fair with real jobs, real employers and real opportunities
Thursday 6 March 2014 12 noon - 5pm
Ethiad Stadium East Stand (Entrance "F")
A number of private sector employers came to this year's event with vacancies covering a range of skilled and unskilled positions.
Careers advisors and support agencies also was there to offer help and support with applications and job searching, together with information and advice on training, volunteering and your next steps into employment.
Opportunities were available in construction, health and social care, customer service and many other sectors.
6 young people from the powerhouse came along with youth workers Kemoy Walker and Kaysha Watson and looked around the jobs fair at opportunities within ISG Contruction, Setting up own business, Childcare, Army, Farm Food and the Lowry.
Many signed up!
I wish them luck.
Keem
3rd March 2014 - Kemoy musicians perform at Z-Arts in Hulme @ Shine Event (Rdot)
As a young CEO I can say:
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed. A great performance at Z-Arts in Hulme on 03.03.14, A great team.
Keem
2nd March 2014 - Kemoy organises Tribute Event at Westwood Street for the late Daniel Alexander R.I.P
Kemoy booked the 2nd March 2014 at Westwood Street, Moss Side for an hour programme for Daniel Rupert Alexander aka yogi bear who sadly passed away on the 13th February 2014, he will be sadly missed by many, He will always remain in everyone's hearts.
I thank the people from different communities that came out to Daniels aka Yogi bear's tribute event at Westwood Street, a great programme with performers & speakers, I also seen how much everyone loved and respect yogi bear and I know he's in heaven smiling down on us. R.I.P Yogi Bear.
gone but not forgotten. :)
1st/2nd March 2014 - Kemoy works with Channel 5 Big Brother on Manchester Auditions.
Part of the Channel 5 Big Brother Team in Manchester working as a runner for two days, lovely team and great opportunity for me to build links etc..
Big Brother Crew, the end of a great weekend of organising groups to audition for big brother etc.., the feedback was "we would love to have use here again, use have done well, send us a cv and we will get in touch" a great opportunity and good experience.
28th February 2014 - Kemoy goes on Peace FM as a guest speaker.
Had a good talk on Peace FM as guest speaker with some great text's that came in from the community, the topic was looking at youth and community etc..
It was great to speak to Shaka in London to see his views on young people and community in London, great chat, thanks to Colette for inviting me.
Keem
27th February 2014 - Kemoy gets invitation from Local Councillor.
Kemoy gets invitation from local Moss Side Councillor for dinner in the local community centre (The West Indian Sports and Social Club) in Moss Side.
Excited is the word!
Kemoy
25th February 2014 - Kemoy speaks to young leaders at The Royal Exchange Theatre.
Kemoy was invited to the Royal Exchange Theatre on Tuesday 25th Feb 2012 to talk with the group at 5-6pm to talk with them about what it takes to be a young leader in this society, how can we best make things happen and how through events, performance, youth group, workshops young people can make their world and space a better place.
I Had a good talk at The Royal Exchange Theatre about my life story to inspire the young leaders of the Theatre who are aspiring to do well within their futures.
I Enjoyed it :)
Keem
20th February 2014 - Kemoy brings potential mentors and Mentee's to get involved in a New Project.
I can't thank Carlos enough for giving different people in the community of Moss Side an opportunity to become Mentors with a new project happening, from speaking to a group of people to having a big discussion/debate which they enjoyed.
We then had a group of young potential mentee's who came along to the meeting and had a debate discussion about goals and aspirations.
Overall we had 15 people.
Keem :)
15th February 2014 - Kemoy and #kyso team members gets treated on behalf of Mosscare Housing.
This is the time where said our prayers and thank god for a wonderful journey.
Our #kyso team has got a big support which is Mosscare Housing who has given us funds to have a meal on this date, it is also to celebrate working with them on their YOUTH TALKS Conference which we completed on 5th February 2014.
Much thanks Mosscare!
Kemoy
12th February 2014 - Kemoy & #kyso member gets involved in #Hideout Music Video.
Had a great day working with @RIOMUSIC10 on his music video soon to come out, had a very good role too.
10th February 2014 - Its all go at the Powerhouse in Moss Side - Kemoy sets up opportunities for the community.
A Sergeant came down to the
powerhouse to have a talk with a group of 8 people regarding opportunities
within GMP, the feedback was good at the end with young people interested and
looking forward to applying.
The Generation foundation came to interview young people who were interested in working in schools as sports tutors.
5th February 2014 - Kemoy and Young people/Musicians attend TPAS Youth Talk Event.
The first of a series of events to inspire and inform organisations and individuals to help improve youth involvement and empowerment activities.
This event invited key speakers and showcase examples of how organisations and individuals have initiated and developed good practice in youth engagement activities. There was an opportunity for learning from each other, asking questions, sharing ideas and networking.
Audience
The events was aimed at tenants and residents who wish to find out more about opportunities for engaging with young people. It was also an excellent opportunity for staff, Resident Involvement Workers and board members who wish to initiate new ideas and projects to involve young people.
A group becomes a team when all members are sure enough of themselves and their contributions to praise the skill of themselves, I thank god and Mosscare housing for their contribution and support with events and projects, the youth conference was great today and the young people did amazing as always, made contacts and links with other communities and areas.
So proud! :)
Keem
4th February 2014 - Mosscare Housing Contribution to KYSO, working in Partnership.
Moss care has given me Keem Youth Shout Out pens with touch at the top for iPhones and smart phones.
Moss care has given the team access to this Banner promoting Keem Youth Shout Out and look who is on the cover Kyski and Kelly.
3rd February 2014 - Kemoy brings young people and Musicians to perform at Shine Event in Hulme.
Shine is a monthly talent showcase hosted by Rdotd It aims to help create a platform for young performers to share their talents among the community and beyond.
This months showcase will show performances from the highly talented members of Sat'dy Allsorts as part of their Mother Tongues project! As well other talented young musicians in and around the community!
"It was a great night, I cant thank the young people and musicians for continuing to do well to reach their goals, many came out to the event and I am really proud :)
Keem
2nd February 2014 - Kemoy and team become Drama extras for the day. #familyties
I'm truly blessed in life with a great community and a great team of young people who constantly come out to work with me on great projects, on this date this team stood with me the whole day, I'm grateful. Thanks Rochelle Naomi Blake for your projects and giving these youths a good opportunity. Nshome SamuelCam WilksKhamaa ManchesterShinique' Wadley
25th January 2014 - KYSO Musicians perform at St James Church in Moss Side for Hate Crime Weekend.
Hate Crime or harassment is any crime committed against a person or property that the victim (or any other person) believes is motivated by the offender’s hatred towards that person.
All Mosscare Housing Group offices are registered as Third Party Reporting Centres. This means all members of the community can use our offices to report incidents of hate crime or harassment to us in confidence.
Say NO to Hate Crime’ is the tagline as we are pioneering a hate crime awareness brand, so tenants and local residents will understand what hate crime is and, more importantly, how to report it.
This year we have worked with our Youth Champion Kemoy Walker to get young people involved.
The Music team completed a performance at St James Church on the 25th January 2014.
25th January 2014 - Kemoy gets young people involved in BBC Three Documentary.
These young people went to BBC media city in Salford to take part in a BBC Three sex education programme on 25th January 2014.
Well done to:
Yussuf Abudlahi
Oladeinde Olabiss
Khama McDonald
Jose Henry
Wesley Gownenlock
Ellis Simmons
Kemoy :)
23rd January 2014 - KYSO Musicians perform at The Hideaway Youth Club in Moss Side for Hate Crime Week.
Hate Crime or harassment is any crime committed against a person or property that the victim (or any other person) believes is motivated by the offender’s hatred towards that person.
All Mosscare Housing Group offices are registered as Third Party Reporting Centres. This means all members of the community can use our offices to report incidents of hate crime or harassment to us in confidence.
Say NO to Hate Crime’ is the tagline as we are pioneering a hate crime awareness brand, so tenants and local residents will understand what hate crime is and, more importantly, how to report it.
This year we have worked with our Youth Champion Kemoy Walker to get young people involved.
The Music team completed a performance at hideaway youth centre on the 23rd January 2014.
22nd January 2014 - KYSO Musicians perform at The Factory Youth Zone Music Splash Event.
A great music splash event at The Factory Youth Zone for those that were Interested in singing, rapping or beat boxing, The event happened on Wednesday 22nd Jan 2014 at 8pm The KYSOmusicians performed and also gave the Youth Zone Members advice and guidance about music.
The team who works with Kemoy Walker has been performing accross Manchester for a while, They have performed at The Royal Exchange Theatre multiple times, Band on the Wall and numerous other events and locations.
A great team, a great event, well done.
Thanks to Danny Price and Luke Slater for supporting and setting up the event.
Kemoy Walker
20th January 2014 - Kemoy gets third year 2014 as Youth and Education Secretary for the Moss Side Labour Party.
After a great meeting with The Moss Side Labour Party, I have been elected to serve a third year as Youth and Education Secretary for the moss side labour party.
Keem :)
20th January 2014 - Kemoy gets school governor development post.
Kemoy gets school governor development post at local primary school, he received a call from Manchester City Council congratulating him and also to say that the deputy and head teacher was impressed.
Who are SGOSS?
SGOSS – Governors for Schools was a 6 month pilot set up in 1999 by the Department for Education and we’re still here, still growing and still offering free services to volunteers, schools and employers. We are the school governor recruitment experts and our vision is for every school in England to have a diverse and effective governing body driving school improvement.
11th January 2014 - Kemoy gets invited & brings young people along to meet cast and team of drama #familyties at Blue Print Studio.
Kemoy got invited to Blue Print Studio in Salford to get involved in with the drama family ties, he also brought 5 young people with him who had a great day and got the opportunity to meet some great music artist's that are from different cities across the UK.
An evaluation of the whole day!! A great day at blue print studio with the team, I think in life it's all about getting opportunities and following them. As always if people want to work with me and come along to events etc.. Let me know!
Thanks to Rochelle for the opportunity.
Twitter: @FlushUkMedia
1st January 2014 - Kemoy wishes everyone a Happy New Year 2014.
Happy New Year people! Let begin a
whole new chapter...cheers to 2014.
1st January 2014 - Kemoy reviews year 2013.
I thank god for blessing me with an amazing year, each year I reflect on my achievements. This year 2013 I achieved:
• Being involved in a seven day elevate project with 13 young people which seen them performing at Unity FM radio and Manchester City Stadium. At the end I met UK artist Wretch 32. • Working with another community organiser to plan a community fun day at Westwood Street with great performances throughout the day. • Organising a youth stage in Moss Side Rec Park for Emancipation day. • Completed over 17 events this year with my musician team. • City Party Manchester Councillor Shortlist. • ITV Fixers - Granada Reports. • BBC Radio. • Uprising Graduation. • The Challenge Graduation. • Trusteeship for Young Advisors and Carisma. • Set up my own company Keem Youth Shout Out LTD. • Manchester City Council School Governor. • Started a Keem Alley way project in my alley way doing some greening and getting flowers planted so it looks brighter and cleaner!
A great end to 2013, Welcome 2014!
29th December 2013 - Kemoy gets invited to Church Youth Event and brings young people and Family along with great outcomes.
Got invited today to a church youth event which was good, I brought Aunty along with some local youths, they did a dance performance and got great feedback, a nice Sunday event.
Kemoy :)
27th December 2013 - Kemoy helps out at Local Tesco.
Helping out at Tesco!! Every little helps indeed.
Kemoy
25th December 2013 - Kemoy gets blessed on Christmas Day with a God Child.
Dear God, thank you for today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Thanks for blessing me with a god child on Christmas Day. A great present!! - Jazaiah Hall
17th December 2013 - Kemoy continues to campaign and deliver leaflets with the Moss Side Labour Party and gets the young people involved.
Kemoy has been supporting local councillors with Campaigning and delivering leaflets and has been getting young people involved. He has been leafleting for the moss side labour party in moss side, posting Christmas cards through doors, he said its good to get young people on board.
16th December 2013 - Kemoy continues to bring young people to Moss Side Labour Party.
Kemoy brought some young people to the Labour Party meeting in Moss Side, they got involved with the raffle and engaging with the older group, it's good to see the young people engaging and attending meetings with the older groups! I hope we can continue to involve them in meetings as they are important for them to share their views from a young person side.
Keem
13th December 2013 - Kemoy's musicians perform at Holy Name Primary School in Moss Side.
The Team strikes again!! we had an amazing performance planned for year 4, 5 & 6 at Holy Name Primary School in Moss Side then finished with an all school Christmas song, they were really inspired by local talent in the community and they are now our partner school. #teamkemoy #kyso #school
Thanks to Holy Name Primary School for allowing our community musicians to come in and perform, it's great to see the young children inspired by what they saw, they came up at the end to ask for songs that the musicians sang, one of the artist was a former pupil so it was great for staff to see how she developed. A great outstanding school.
The musicians that came in were:
Wesley Gowenlock
Remell Grant
Shola McLeod
Shanice Oshaunessy
Kemoy Walker
12th December 2013 - Kemoy attends Local Authority Governors Interview.
Passed my interview to become a local authority school governor with Manchester City Council, onward and upwards :) should be getting a placement in the year 2014, the feedback was your passion for young people is wonderful and we can't let you go, we need more youths as school governors.
9th December 2013 - Kemoy's gets an invitation and acknowledgement.
I have been invited to sit on the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board for Greater Manchester, I also got praised for supporting the Future Leaders Apprenticeships in Carnival Arts from Global Grooves, sharing the information through email networks and social media, they had an excellent response to the programme.
8th December 2013 - Kemoy attends Catch 22 workshop in London.
Kemoy attended the catch 22 workshop in London on 8th December 2013.
"It was a very good day with the catch 22 charity looking at social action and working in teams, having a discussion and much more!!
Kemoy Walker
7th December 2013 - Kemoy attends 02 Think Big Event in Manchester City Centre.
I Completed a presentation at the 02 Think Big Event in Manchester about Keem Youth Shout out to a group. It's was a good event, I also done some networking and meeting other people with the same inspirations.
This certificate is presented to Keem Youth Shout Out to celebrate progress and achievements in leading an 02 Think Big Project. event done!!
6th December 2013 - KYSO Musicians perform at the Hulme Winter Festival 2013.
Look at the team, I am so so proud of them words cannot describe, an amazing group of young people with talent, performing at the Hulme Winter Festival 2013, we have also been awarded a free photo-shoot from City South Housing.#teamkemoy#kyso#instagram
This was the feedback from the organiser!
Hi Kemoy
Well done to you and your entertainers. They were all great, even though the equipment was not the best. The speakers that could have been available with the stage were elsewhere.
Next year they will be better.
Thanks to all of you:))
Roger
5th December 2013 - KYSO Jumper's have arrived!!
My company Keem Youth Shout Out jumpers have arrived!! onwards and upwards.#kyso
Models... Akeim & Imani
4th December 2013 - Kemoy brings young people to hidden stories event at Manchester University.
Kemoy brought some young people to the hidden stories event at the Manchester University to listen to DR Richard Stone speak about the Stephen Lawrence enquiry.
The young people shared their stories about being stopped and search by the police within their local areas.
They did wonderful and each member received £20 for attending the event.
Well done:
Khama
Rushone
Kiamber
Rakiel
Yussuf
Adul-Akeem
Dr Richard Stone focused on What is Institutional Racism?
“The collective failure of an organisation to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their colour, culture, or ethnic origin. It can be seen or detected in processes, attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through unwitting prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping which disadvantage minority ethnic people.”
2nd December 2013 - Kemoy musicians perform at Shine Event - Z-Arts in Hulme.
I have to say I am blessed to know such amazing young people who are very talented, This night made me very emotional to know how grateful I am with these young people, A massive thanks to Remell Flamez Grant,Shola Mcleod and Wesley Gowenlock for their outstanding performance tonight. #kysoteam
30th November 2013 - Kemoy supports friend Brian Kale on Youth Market selling his brand Bufflone Athletics on Church Street, Manchester.
A great day on the Manchester Youth Markets today near Arndale with old school friend Brian Kale selling his brand bufflone athletics.
This was on Church Street, Manchester.
A great day indeed!
Kemoy Walker
27/28th November 2013 - Kemoy attends 2 workshop's in Manchester City Centre.
27th November 2013 - Catch 22 Workshop
I Had a good workshop at Catch 22 in town looking at a good opportunity for young people aged 18-23 going away for 13 weeks to different parts of the world and volunteering to gain new skills, some really good information if anyone is interested get in touch!
28th November 2013 - Social Media Surgery
I had a great workshop looking at social media apps and learning more about features to use within them to help me with the work I do.
These two workshops were completed at MACC in Manchester City Centre.
Kemoy Walker
25th November 2013 - Kemoy enjoys his weekend with a bit of volunteering, gardening and cleaning.
To sum up 23/24th weekend of November 2013 I had two great Achievements.
1. Volunteering to be one of the judges for a spelling bee competition semi-finals & finals and being so proud to see how talented the youths were, I got a thank you card after!
2. Spending 3 hours on Sunday 24th November 2013 with Neighbours and resident crews to transform my dirty alleyway into a nice beautiful alley with flowers planted (Strawberries etc.) hopefully summer time we can have stuff happening there and looking to put a noticeboard with information such as jobs etc..
And lastly Djing all weekend.
9th November 2013 - Kemoy appears in the Moss Side Labour Voice Magazine.
8th November 2013 - Kemoy performs at The Royal Exchange in Manchester.
Kemoy Performed at the royal exchange on the 8th November 2013, this was for the Youth SFX programme.
" I enjoyed singing an inspiration song (Redemption song- Bob Marley) the audience was great. Thanks to Emma Mcgarvey for performing as well.
7th November 2013 - Kemoy's company KYSO got nominated for the Be Proud Awards in Manchester and got two certificates.
7th November 2013 - Kemoy delivers presentation to The Co-operative in Manchester.
Kemoy attended the inspiring young people event at the Co-operative in Manchester and gave a presentation.
I delivered a presentation at the cooperative in Manchester to professionals regarding youth and explaining wonderful things young people are doing but some of the disadvantages such as the lack of Jobs available etc..
" The Presentation went really well, the audience was great!! hopefully I have made good contacts so opportunities can happen." Kemoy
2nd November 2013 - Kemoy musicians perform at Big up Amani Event.
‘Big –Up Amani!
A Hideaway Youth Project and Trinity Community Church Community
event
Saturday 2nd Nov 2013
11am -3pm
Amani Centre Moss Lane East (opp Kath Locke centre) M16 7DG
The Music Team completed a performance at the Amani Centre in Moss Side.
Acts included: Flamez, Shola, Rushone, Khama and Kyski who done well and got applauded for doing positive work in the community.
"Its get young people get the recognition they deserve, one thing the speaker said is some people always label young people with a stigma with the youth of today don't have manners or don't do any thing good when most of time they are doing positive things like this in the community, the whole room applaud, that says it all." Kemoy
1st November 2013 - Kemoy gets young people involved in half term music sessions for one week completing music workshops.
Some of the local young people completed one week during half term October 28-1st November 2013 with band on the wall in Manchester doing music workshops, they were working with the two former Waterloo road twins learning more about Music. Very proud of the commitment and dedication.
Well done Imani, Rushone, Ndege, Kelly & Isaac for taking part.
31st October 2013 - Kemoy attends and bring young people to challenge 4 change in Old Trafford.
A great morning going to Challenge 4 Change with young people to do some great activities to build great skills like teamwork etc..
"The comments were great from staff about the behaviour of the young people and their dedication and team work, I am proud."
Thanks to the RIO Ferdinand foundation for the opportunity.
30th October 2013 - Kemoy gets Manchester Metropolitan University Award for Mentoring.
Manchester Metropolitan University Awards to Kemoy Walker for Mentoring: Clarifying the concept and gaining the skills to Mentor.
Kemoy said: A good Achievement to add to the collection, got to keep on inspiring!!!
12th October 2013 - Kemoy attends The Challenge Network Graduation, Completes a Speech to a large audience and receives a certificate.
Kemoy Walker and Wayne Carter on stage doing a short speech!
The Challenge Graduation was great, they showed a PowerPoint of my journey, I completed a speech to a large audience of people and received a certificate at the end for outstanding contribution. Thanks Wayne Carter for being there.
11/12th October 2013 - Kemoy attends Police National Conference & Workshop Event - The Manchester Journey (Tackling Gangs and Youth Violence Together).
Kemoy attends a police conference and workshop event based on The Manchester Journey - Tackling Gangs & Youth Violence Together.
The event was on Friday 11th October and Saturday 12th October at GMP's Police Training Centre Sedgley Park, Prestwich.
The itinerary is on the right.
Kemoy said: "Its great to see the Journey of what the police has accomplished within our communities over the years and the ongoing work they are doing to keep us safe."
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Friday 11th October 2013
11.00hrs – Registration & room allocation.
12.00hrs – Lunch
12.45hrs – Opening address
13.30hrs – The Manchester Journey (pt 1)
15.00hrs – Coffee
15.20hrs – The Manchester Journey (pt 2) followed by a plenary session
17.30hrs – Show (Buile Hill High School)
18.30hrs – Dinner & speeches
20.00hrs – Bar, free time & networking
DAY 2
Saturday 12th October 2013
0900 - 0915hrs - Rob Ralphs
09.30hrs – Workshop session
10.30hrs – Workshop session
11.30hrs – Workshop session
12.30hrs – Lunch
13.15hrs – Closing
7th October 2013 - Kemoy graduates from the Manchester & Salford Uprising Leadership Programme 12/13
Kemoy attended the University of Salford on the 7th October to receive his graduation certificate. He has been on the Uprising programme from October 2012-October 2013.
Background
The UpRising Leadership Programme was launched by the Young Foundation in 2008 to identify, support and train a new generation of leaders. UpRising opens pathways to leadership for talented young adults aged 19-25 from diverse backgrounds and equips them with the skills, knowledge, networks, confidence and power to transform their communities and Britain for the better.
Kemoy said: Since being on the Uprising programme in 12/13 which was designed to open pathways to civic society and create future leaders in political and public life, it has given me the skills, experience and confidence to become a good leader in life and create positive change around me and my community.
3rd October 2013 - Kemoy has afternoon tea with the Lord mayor of Manchester & Dr Julius Garvey.
Kemoy received a letter requesting his presence at an afternoon tea with the Lord Mayor of Manchester to welcome the visit of Marcus Garvey's son, Dr Julius Garvey.
Dr. Julius Garvey will be visiting the University during Black History Month to speak about the legacy of his father, the Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, orator and entrepreneur Marcus Garvey.
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) was a proponent of the Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. Garvey also founded the Black Star Line to provide transportation to Africa, and the Negro Factories Corporation to encourage black economic independence.
Dr. Julius Garvey is a New York based vascular surgeon will be speaking on the topics of his father’s legacy and youth, education and Garveyism for today’s generation.
"Had an amazing afternoon at the town hall having lunch, I met The Lord Mayor of Manchester but most of all on his right is the son on the Jamaican legend Marcus Garvey (Dr Julius Garvey) - an great leader and inspiration, I got a badge. Onwards and upwards." Kemoy
14th September 2013 - Kemoy becomes a Community Guardian, Working with Manchester City Council.
What sort of things does a Community Guardian get involved with?
Being a Community Guardian can take as much or as little time as you like. You can represent your street or 'adopt' a number of streets in your area, act as a representative of your ward or volunteer on a citywide level.
You can get involved by simply taking a few minutes to report things like graffiti, litter, or broken street lights.
Or you could play a more active part in improving your area by organising - or participating in - community clean ups, planting days, neighbours events and luncheon clubs, or you could volunteer in your local library, delivering books and community news to your less mobile neighbours. You'll also have the opportunity to work with a variety of different partners, such as Greater Manchester Police, your local schools, libraries, housing associations or even the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation (DMSF), supporting young people into athletics
However much time you choose to put in we can provide you with help and support to make your neighbourhood a better place to live. We can lend you equipment (depending on availability) for litter picks or clean up events, and there are often free training courses for our Guardians too.
11th September 2013 - Kemoy and Wayne holds stall at The Manchester College.
Kemoy & Wayne attended The Manchester College (Shena Simon) and holds a stall to promote both youth clubs, The Factory Youth Zone and The Hideaway project but to also talk to people about being a youth worker.
"It was a great morning/Afternoon speaking to young people about what both youth clubs were offering for them and what being a youth worker is like, I hope there are more opportunities to do this again because we need youth workers in the world."
I also made some great links with the college youth team and hope to work together in the future, to finish off the day I went on the music decks. Thanks for coming along James & Wayne.
10th September 2013 - Kemoy speaks on BBC Breakfast Radio Manchester.
Kemoy attended the BBC Breakfast Radio Show at Media City Salford on 10th September, He met the Breakfast Presenter Allan Beswick.
The topic was looking looking at the history of the trade unions.
Kemoy was asked to do some newspaper reviews choosing two main stories to talk about and a querky one, he also talked about being apart of the labour party.
The interview went well.
"Its always a great experience to be asked by the BBC to take part in interviews like this and I appreciate it, I always highlight the great things that is going on within the community of Moss Side." Keem
You can listen to both clips below...
BBC RADIO 10.09.13 PART 1.mp3
BBC RADIO 10.09.13 PART 2.mp3
5th September 2013 - Kemoy attends Policy and Parliament Training at GMVO
A one day policy and parliamentary training session for BME voluntary sector organisations who have little or no experience of lobbying or policy activity took place on Thursday 5th September delivered by Voice4Change and the Parliamentary Outreach Service with support from Greater Manchester BME Netwok.
The session covered:
Parliament; The House of Commons and House of Lords, the role of MP's and Members of the House of Lords
The policy making process and how to make your voice heard
How to plan your lobbying or policy work
Completed my one day policy and parliament training, really happy that I was confident to speak about my campaign which is police stop and search within the community and getting advice and support about steps further which I will need to take forward.
30th August 2013 - Kemoy becomes a Dragon for The Challenge Network's Dragon's Den.
"Kemoy volunteered his time to become a Dragon for The Challenge Network's Manchester Team who welcomed him at the GMVO Centre in Ardwick, Manchester.
Kemoy and the other Dragon's got a warm welcome into the room which was filled with young people about the pitch their idea's to the panel.
The programme culminates in a ‘Dragons Den’ style event, hosted by the Programme Leader, where the teams had to present their campaigns to a panel of judges which Kemoy was one of them. The event was a great celebration of what the teams had achieved.
When the team Finished pitching they got feedback from the judges.
"It was a real good experience again to be a Dragon, listening to how passionate young people were about issues within their communities that they wanted to tackle and a breakdown of how much they needed to get things going, I was really impressed and the guys appreciated every feedback given." Kemoy
29th August 2013 - Kemoy brings Mr Zip to The Factory Youth Zone.
Mr Zip and the staff team!
Britain's Got Talent breakout star Mr Zip came to The Factory Youth Zone in Manchester on 29th August 2013 to speak to the children but to also perform his song 'Where's My Keys, Where's My Phone'.
Mr Zip, real name Zippa Tafari, has stated his ambition to take his track around the world.
Tafari, who works as a plasterer in Moss Side, is a local celebrity in Manchester, and is a part-time children's entertainer and youth worker.
Below is his BGT video...
Kemoy says: Thanks to the youth club for allowing this opportunity, the children have been singing his song since he made it and wanted to meet him, Thanks to Mr Zip for making the children's dreams come through!
27th - 29th August 2013 - Kemoy attends The Young Advisors AGM 2013
Kemoy attended the young advisors AGM 2013 in Derbyshire on the 27th August 2013, please take a look below as we followed his journey with interesting news!!
Day 1
Upon arrival Kemoy and other young advisor teams completed Screen Printing with T-Shirts, Kemoy Said: I always wanted to create a T-Shirt and put a design on, I finally got to do it and I was impressed!
Later on I was made team leader for a group and we had to complete Missions, our Mission was to create an Ice-Breaker activity that everyone can take part in, we decided as a group to complete the pen challenge where we put everyone in a line and flipped a coin, if it lands on tails, the groups have the tap the shoulders of the next person on the line until they reach the end of the line and the first person to grab the pen wins.
Later on Kemoy got to know the groups better!
Day 3
Final Day, There was a workshop in the Morning until Lunchtime, then the teams all said their goodbyes to each other.
Kemoy said: "This residential was a great experience, I hoped it went on longer, I was impressed that I got voted to become a Trustee and hope I can work with the charity to make great changes and to support the team.
Day 2
Kemoy attended a workshop with Sheffield young advisors talking about online safety, his group completed different flip charts and also delivered different talks on being safe on social networking sites such as Twitter and facebook.
Kemoy also completed a talk about privacy settings on these sites.
During the afternoon Kemoy went Kayaking for the rest of the evening.
During the night there was a vote for 2 trustees for the young advisors charity, Kemoy and Kieran got the most votes and were chosen for this.
16th August 2013 - Kemoy volunteers as a DJ for the Me1 Talent show at Z-Arts in Hulme.
A big shout out to Lisa Samuel the Director of ME1 and the great team for putting on a great talent show at Z-Arts in Hulme, there was a big audience there who enjoyed the show, It was a pleasure to DJ, shout out to my old school friend Brian for passing through!!
(DJ Kemoy B)
16th August 2013 - Kemoy completes 3 weeks of Summer Playscheme as Playscheme Leader.
A wondeful summer Playscheme that started from 29th July 2013 to 16th August 2013.
I want to thank the Playscheme Organiser Jackie for giving me the opportunity of 3 weeks being the Playscheme Leader for the 3A Parent support group at the Moss Side powerhouse. I would also like the thank the staff who worked hard to ensure the children had a great time, nuff love - Keem
Kemoy on a trip to Blackpool. 09.08.13
Kemoy and team at Gulliver's World. 16.08.13
4th August 2013 - Kemoy volunteers for the Moss Side and Hulme Street Race plus performs alongside his musicians.
Kemoy volunteers for the Moss Side and Hulme Street Race and became a Team Leader for the day managing a team of 4 volunteers.
During the afternoon when the stage-show was open, Kemoy went over to ensure that the musicians were set up and ready to go! He also performed Redemption Song by Bob Marley.
"One thing I can say, it was a lovely day with a great turn out from the people in the community, I am really proud of all the runners, performers and volunteers who done well, Volunteering is brilliant and it is something to give back to the community. Kemoy
See Below for pictures of some performers!!
1st August 2013 - Kemoy organizes, host & manage the youth area on Emancipation day in Moss Side Rec Park.
Kemoy had a youth stage set up on one side of Moss Side Rec Park where he had a lot of young people and adults there, there were young people performing including his musicians and local artists.
This is what he said....
"A great community with wonderful talent!! So proud of our community moss side, onwards and upwards."
More about Emancipation Day.
On August 1, 1834, The Abolition of Slavery Bill took effect, ending colonial slavery throughout the British Empire. Over the next three decades, "August First Day" also known as "Emancipation Day," became the most important annual celebration of emancipation among people of African descent.
This celebration is an international day of remembrance for millions of Africans in the global Diaspora marking their freedom from the bondage of enslavement. On this day people reflect on the historical and current legacies and heritage of the African Caribbean people on the ancestral journey for freedom against all forms of oppression.
27th July 2013 - Kemoy and his Musician's perform at Royal Exchange Theatre "Truth about Youth Event in St Ann's Square."
We are looking for young musicians, singers and spoken word artists to come and help us celebrate ON THE GRASS – a weekend of deck-chair lounging, free entertainment and a few surprises as Truth about Youth relaxes in St Ann's Square. Performance slots of upto 30 minutes are available between 11am and 5pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. All performances will take place outside in St Ann’s Square.
Kemoy responded to the above and got his team down to St Ann's Square to perform at this event.
"It was a lovely day, nice and sunny and the team done amazing, the audience were great also passing and stopping to listen to us, I sang Bob Marley - Redemption song which went well, I am very thankful to Kate from the Royal Exchange Theatre for giving this this opportunity to perform.
25th July 2013 - Kemoy becomes a Dragon for The Challenge Network's Dragon's Den.
"Kemoy volunteered his time to become a Dragon for The Challenge Network's Manchester Team who welcomed him at the GMVO Centre in Ardwick, Manchester.
Kemoy and the other Dragon's got a warm welcome into the room which was filled with young people about the pitch their idea's to the panel.
The programme culminates in a ‘Dragons Den’ style event, hosted by the Programme Leader, where the teams had to present their campaigns to a panel of judges which Kemoy was one of them. The event was a great celebration of what the teams had achieved.
When the team Finished pitching they got feedback from the judges.
"It was a real good experience to be a Dragon, listening to how passionate young people were about issues within their communities that they wanted to tackle and a breakdown of how much they needed to get things going, I was really impressed and the guys appreciated every feedback given." Kemoy
23rd July 2013 - Kemoy catches up with Carisma and spends a day with the Challenge Network.
Kemoy catches up with his past when Carisma got in touch with him to do an interview with the Challenge Network about the organisation.
Kemoyvolunteered with Carisma in 2002 where he supported the admin worker at the time, helping with letters and general office work, part of the work also included going into schools to help deliver assemblies.
"Carisma was a big part of my journey growing up and it taught me about professionalism and much more, we had our own clubs set up at the saltshaker base in Moss Side where Carisma was first based and parents in the local community were happy, its a shame the building isn't around anymore because there is a lot of memories there."
"Kemoy and other local Ambassador Akeim Mundell showed the Challenge Network young people around the community of Moss Side and supported them filming residents in the community, there was some great interviews and great snapshots of the area.
The Main aim of the filming and pictures is to show that the community of Moss Side has improved massively and even though stereotypes are there we have to keep showing the positives because one day it will change.
13th July 2013 - Kemoy organizes audition place for local talent at the WISSC.
"An Actor contacted Kemoy regarding recruiting some local talent to audition for a Christmas commercial for a leading household brand.
Kemoy got in touch with as many parents in the community that had children aged 8-12 years old and got them to also pass the message on to friends and family. It was a good turn out and they completed registration forms upon arrival.
For auditions they had to open a box and pretend it will be something there that they always wanted so the director can see the reactions from the young people.
"It is very interesting to have lots of different things happening in our community, parents are seeing this with events, filming etc.. so the more the better so it shows opportunities are available, good luck those that audition." Kemoy
13th July 2013 - Kemoy brings music artist's to Denton for Community Fun Day part 2.
There was a bandstand event in Denton on 13.07.13 and Kemoy and the team got invited.
We had a wonderful day in Denton, we were welcomed with our own urban tent and area for the Powerhouse Massive.
The young people done amazing and wow the audience with the wonderful talent.
"these guys continue to strive and make me proud and they are professionals, it was good day with good vibes and the sun was shining which made it more beautiful." Kemoy
08th July 2013 - Kemoy attends magazine launch at the Powerhouse.
Kemoy attended a Magazine Launch on the 8th July 2013 at the Powerhouse, from 7 – 9pm, it was an opportunity for young people and adults to learn more about the young people’s magazine that VYM has been developing with young people in different parts of Manchester. The Magazine's are produced by young people, aimed at young people, but it’s hoped that adult will read and take account of its messages too.
"Finally a Youth Magazine for Moss Side outlining great things young people are doing in the community and the services for them, well done Manchestarz and team."
I also had a feature at the end of the Moss Side Magazine regarding an event at Zion where I was the Host/Compere.
08th July 2013 - Kemoy speaks on Peace FM about The Smoking ban.
JB from Peace FM got in touch with Kemoy Waker to come into the studio to speak about the smoking ban in Jamaica and smoking in general.
"It was a good experience to speak on radio and share my opinion on smoking, I am not a smoker and my views are people should not be smoking near others because of the smell it gives off & also passive smoking, we had a lot of texts from listeners and some good opinions shared, a very good debate." Kemoy.
04th July 2013 - Kemoy speaks on Peace FM about stop and search.
Peace FM got in touch with Kemoy Waker to come into the studio to speak about stop & search on the street.
"It was a good experience to speak on radio and share past experiences of being stop and search by the police unlawfully, I also spoke to an inspirational guy live in the studio on Skype who gave solutions on how to bring change within the community."
04th July 2013 - Fixers: Campaign aiming back stereotypes.
A group of friends from Moss Side are launching a campaign with Fixers aiming to change 'stereotypical' perceptions, and to show that most young black men are not out to cause trouble or be threatening.
On July 4th The Hideaway team went into the Granada Studios to have a discussion with Tony Morris & Ann O'oconnor regarding stop & search, the team also had a chat with the Police Superintendent to hear his taughts.
"It was a good experience appearing on the news and speaking to the presenters, we are trying to ensure that officers are working with our community and not against, we have a great community and we want everyone to see that."
12th June 2013 - Kemoy gives young people football opportunity.
There was a football opportunity for young people in Manchester who are not in education, job or training to get involved with for 6 months and get 6 different types of qualifications, I helped recruited some of our local young people from different areas and on the day we were supported with transport, we brought these young people to the power league in Ardwick where they had a presentation to find out more about the course and to speak to tutors and coaches.
There was a talk from terry Phelan who was an ex footballer player for many teams such as Manchester City & Chelsea, he is now a coach on the program and spoke to young people to share his story and inspire them.
The young people have signed up and are now on the program.
I managed to get a sneak picture with a few young people and terry Phelan.
Thanks to Fiona Murray for letting me know about the opportunity.
27th May 2013 - Kemoy and David help to organise the Mass 2K Community Fun Day event in Moss Side.
The West Indian Sports and Social Club hosted the Mass 2K Community fun day on the 27th May. A day jam packed with stalls outside with Music and inside with Face painting, Music and live entertainment. There was a lot of wonderful talented youths performing on stage and dancers, Britain's got Talent dancers Shockarellas came to perform before their finale on the show.
There was a lot of people inside to watch the performances and there was a lot of positive vibes throughout the day!!
"A beautiful Moss side community fun day which had such wonderful people from all over, we even had Britain's got talent dancers shockarellas that came to perform, thanks to everyone that came." Kemoy
#talent
You can see the video from the dancers Shockarellas below!!
26th May 2013 - Kemoy brings music artist's to Denton for Community Fun Day.
They had a wonderful welcome from the community in Denton, after the artist's arrived they helped themselves to free food before their performances.
First on stage was Flamez and Shakez with their song, followed by a freestyle from Kyski, Rushone, Khama, Flamez & Shakz which wowed the crowd.
There was a performance from Isaac followed by Liberty then Kelly, Kyski, Rushone & Khama.
"these guys continue to strive and make me proud and they are professionals, it was good day with good vibes and the sun was shining which made it more beautiful." Kemoy
19/20th May 2013 - Kemoy attends quality coaches training in Manchester for 2 days.
Quality Coaches - Manchester
Training Course
19-20 May 2013 | Manchester, United Kingdom
The Aim of the training is to increase the quality and support of Youth Initiative projects in the frame of Action 1.2 of the Youth in Action Programme and the future programme (Erasmus for All/YES Europe) by supporting seminar participants in developing their coaching competences.
Participants must have an interest in:
International youth work
- Non-formal learning
- Youth in Action Programme
"These training course's are always good because it helps to improve your skills and qualities within your workplace and it teaches you many things, we covered a lot in the two days but the overall aim is to make you a good coach to young people". Kemoy
18th May 2013 - Kemoy brings local music artistes to perform at Mosscare Housing ATM.
Mosscare Housing hosted their Annual Tenants Meeting at Whalley Range High School in Manchester on Saturday, 18th May, from 12 noon to 4pm.
There was free lunch, advice on the welfare reform, prize draws and much more!
Kemoy Brought along singers from local areas to perform, they did fantastic and wowed the audience.
"these young people continue to strive and do well and I am very proud".
Well done: Khia, Khama, Remell, Kelly, Shanice, Rushone, Isaac and Ryan.
16th May 2013 - Kemoy gets interviewed by FC United Radio in Manchester.
@fcumradio: NEW PODCAST ALERT:
Brad, Terry, Daniel, and Shar interviewing Community Ambassador kemoywalker
7th May 2013 - Kemoy does extra work on TV in Manchester City Centre.
Kemoy completed some extra work all day in Manchester City Centre as a background artist doing shopping in a centre on a new comedy "Give Out Girls", he met actress Tracy-Ann Oberman who played former Chrissie Watts in Eastenders in the Past.
"Its always a good opportunity doing extra work on TV, I rarely get to do this and when the opportunity comes I go for it, I also get to meet famous actors."
6th May 2013 - Kemoy supports his Artist's @ Shawstar Event in Hulme Asda Car Park.
There was a Talent Showcase at Asda Hulme on 6th May which Kemoy attended to support his artist's, there was a massive community cohesion with different communities there to support the event.
"I just want to say a massive well done to Ndege, Remell, Shanice and Shola for the brilliant music they create and the wonderful events they have done to date, I am really proud of them."
The event was set up by Cleo Higgins from the Voice on BBC 1. Mr Zip from Britain's got talent and Judith Shaw who have done a great job.
Well done!!
5th May 2013 - Kemoy meets DJ Todd Terry @ Sankeys in Manchester.
Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference. I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.” In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born.
"As a dj its always good to meet other dj's who have been djing for a long time because it inspires you to be like them, it was good meeting Todd Terry."
29th April 2013 - Kemoy wins appeal to become a Manchester Councillor.
"I am really pleased that I won the appeal and it goes to show that we shouldn't give up sometimes."
Below is something that was said by Deanne Heron from Peace FM Radio who done a piece on this.
Kemoy Walker has some impressive titles, among them, Manchester Young Advisor, Manchester City Council Youth Ambassador for Moss Side, Youth & Education officer (Moss Side Labour Party). Kemoy is a local young man who has been working very hard in the community with our young people. He recently applied to become a councillor and was turned down because of lack of experience around campaigning. He appealed the decision and won due to being so active in the community and will now be campaigning alongside local councillors. One of Kemoy’s favourite quotes is: “ Follow your dreams and you will succeed.” And I have no doubt that he will so I’d like to wish Kemoy every success in whatever he does from everyone at Peace FM.
19th April 2013 - Kemoy works with Youth Elements to deliver a workshop based on stereotypes and perceptions.
Kemoy has worked with Youth Elements to deliver a workshop based on stereotypes and perceptions at the Martin Luther-King House in Manchester on 19th April 2013.
He received great feedback about his workshop from the groups.
"When you are passionate about a topic because stereotypes will always exist and we get stereotyped all the time. I started my workshop by playing the weakest link with the groups to get to know everyone and build good teamwork skills then looked at some scenarios of young people which the group stereotyped by looking at each young person's image and it goes to show that it could be any of those young people going through those issues but makes us aware that we stereotype all the time."
It was a great day which I thoroughly enjoyed and made some contacts.
Thank you Youth Elements. :)
8th - 13th April 2013 - Kemoy gives young people from the local community a big opportunity. (Elevate Program)
An opportunity came along for young people who were interested in Music to do some work with Unity Fm Radio on a program called Elevate at the Factory Youth Zone for the week, Kemoy was asked to see whether he could get a group together from Moss Side and other communities who were interested in coming to the Factory Youth Zone for a week to complete a music project, He sent out messages on social networking sites and BBM which sparked up a lot of interests, These young people met each day at the Moss Side Powerhouse at 10am in the morning and got minibuses and taxi’s to the youth zone, these young people took part in the music workshops each day for a week working with great DJ’s and artist’s in Manchester, they got into groups and created their own lyrics which they recorded at the end of the week.
On Friday 12th we took a trip to Unity FM Radio Basement where they had a practice on stage to prep themselves for their big performance on Saturday at the Eithad Stadium in Manchester.
On Saturday 13th April 2013 these guys performed their final piece at the Manchester City Stadium to an audience and the program organizers who were really pleased.
They have done so well that they have all been given free match tickets and certificates of completion of the music program.
I am really proud that young people from these communities had a
great opportunity like this. These young people would have had
nothing to do in the holidays and doing something so amazing like this
program has been a massive experience for them.
Much thanks to the factory Youth Zone.
March 8th 2013 - Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio about politics and voting.
Kemoy took part in a group discussion with BBC Radio to look at why people don't engage in politics and why there was a low turnout at the polls for Manchester.
"I mentioned that for young people its difficult to get engage in politics because of the big talks that politicians use around young people and they switch off. My honest opinion is to let young people become local councillors and MPs and then people will see change."
Audio to be uploaded soon!!
March 2nd 2013 - Kemoy and Keosha delivers music workshop in Warrington.
Two Manchester Young Advisor's Kemoy & Keosha went to Warrington to deliver a music workshop to a group of young people.
Part of the workshop was to put ideas down about what makes them feel safe and unsafe within their communities and with those ideas they can write some lyrics to turn it into a song.
The workshop consist of lyric writing, rapping, singing and djing. At the end of the workshop the group performed their piece to their peers.
"I had a great time in Warrington working with different young people to understand their issues and problems, we created some positive music at the end which they can take with them to create in a professional studio." Kemoy
February 23rd 2013 - Kemoy goes on a residential to London on a Tech Commisson.
Kemoy went on a residential for 2 days to get involved in developing an app.
Below is his log for both days
Day 1 Saturday
We
looked at different types of social app campaigns
Fundraising
Community
events
Raise
awareness
Vandalism
& Crime
My
group was Vandalism and crime and I was selected as group leader.
We
went to do a pitch after and got feedback from different groups as to things
that can be implemented in the app we are going to create.
We
got together and looked through magazines about different apps to get ideas and
then feedback at the end of the session.
Hotel
then Pizza Hut
Day
2 Sunday
We
got together in groups to create a logo for our app and answered some questions
which we pitched to group members in the board room.
This
was filmed.
February 23rd 2013 - Kemoy gets a certificate at the Heroes and Sheroes award Ceremony.
The Hereos and Sheroes Award Ceremony was held on Saturday 23rd February 2013 at the Place Hotel in Manchester, they acknowledge the people in our community who work
behind the scenes to keep the community ticking. Kemoy Was nominated but unfortunately couldn't make it due to being on a residential in London but was awarded a certificate, well done Kemoy!!
"I am really pleased to have been nominated for an award for community work and hope to continue working within my community to make everyone proud." Kemoy
February 9th 2013 - Kemoy gets Manchester's Upcoming singers/MC's performing at Positive Hip Hop for the Youth Event.
Kemoy got his local singers/MC's involved in performing at the Youth On Solid Ground event in Whalley Range. The performers were: Deamy, Ryz, Flamez, Shola & Ndege.
"They did brilliant and the feedback was great, I am proud of them."
Youth On Solid Ground Presented a special NOT TO BE MISSED event for the youth. An event specifically put together to tackle youth violence. A special Line-up of experienced Positive Artists from around the UK included:
*LOGIC (London) *BROTHER D (Manchester) *HAMZA FLETCHER - The human Beat boxer (Birmingham)
February 9th 2013 - Kemoy gets acting role in Virus Syndicate Music Video.
Kemoy gets involved in a music video for music artist Virus Syndicate, he filmed some scenes being an actor in the car with another driver talking and then gets approach by the armed police, treated badly and gets taken away while the car is being searched.
Video out soon!! Watch this space.
Virus Syndicate are DJ/producer MRK1 and MCs JSD, Goldfinger & Nika D. Hailing from Manchester, their raw urban bass heavy sound leans to many genres, with hard edged beats and lyrical intelligence the Virus are fast gaining tips to become the next major UK break through act.
February 7th 2013 - Kemoy speaks to the Nubian Times Newspaper.
Kemoy had an interview with the Nubian Times Newspaper to speak about his role as a Moss Side Ambassador and other things he does in the community.
Picture of the Nubian times Newspaper on the left.
The Nubian Times is a new publication to grace Manchester and its ambitious ethnic minority communities. It is inspired and motivated by the need for a tangible resource for relevant community news whilst offering a high quality outlet for local BME entrepreneurs/business owners and role models, to promote their works to the community. The newspaper is created to promote local positive, constructive and relevant news as well as opportunities to the community.
December 6th 2012 - Young Advisors complete a case study on Manchester YA Kemoy Walker.
Kemoy Walker trained with the Manchester Young Advisors in May 2012. He does a huge amount of work in Manchester and Moss Side, and even has his very own Newsletter! His achievements over the years have earned him a Manchester Peace Award and an Outstanding Social Behaviour award due to my continued contribution to the community.
Kemoy's highlight of 2012 was meeting her Majesty the Queen and speaking about his positive work in the community. He is an elected youth and education officer for his local labour ward. He regularly attends events & debates to do with young people and education and also speaks to young people about issues in the community.
Kemoy is from Moss Side. In 2011 he took a career break to run a campaign after the August riots to become Manchester’s Youth Mayor. After winning a competition for a feature in Inside Housing, his article focused on how he thought the place he lives affected his opportunities in life, positively or negatively. Kemoy said: "For me, the positive community work and the running of the Young Mayor campaign as part of a council run scheme aimed to quash stereotypes of Moss Side".
November 16th 2012 - Youth Elements - Youth-Led Conference.
There was Youth-led conference by Youth Elements which Kemoy was the compere throughout the day and also delivered his presentation about his involvement with Youth Elements & his achievements.
There was different
workshops throughout the day looking at drugs & alcohol, Youth in Money and
Business, Lack of Guidance & Housing.
These workshops were led by young
people who have experienced these. There was also a performance from our up and
coming singer Shanice.
November 8th 2012 - This is us - Connecting Cultures event.
Kemoy had the brilliant opportunity of being the compere/mc at the "This is us - Connecting Cultures" event that was held at Z-arts in Hulme, Manchester.
Youth Groups & Organisation across Manchester celebrating what amazing young people we have the Manchester and the quality of youth work undertaken with them.
"I really enjoyed being the compere, it gave me good confidence skills and as I went on I got more and more confident, I actually did a small performance too!!"
Kemoy Walker
October 26th 2012 - Kemoy attends Olympic & Paralympic Homecoming at Manchester Town Hall.
In recognition of the outstanding success of all our Manchester based Olympic and Paralympic Athletes, Coaches, Ambassadors, Torchbearers and Games Makers at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Manchester would like to give its thanks and praise to all those involved.
The event took place on Friday 26th October at 5.30pm. All invites was sent via email to all Ambassador who took part in the programme & Kemoy definitely got his.
"It was an amazing event and it's very overwhelming to see our people making us proud, they have done a brilliant job and I hope they continue to do so."
The night was brilliant, with fireworks display and drinks and refreshments afterwards for all the Ambassadors.
October 14th 2012 - Kemoy attends a church youth event and brings young people.
Kemoy attended a youth event at the Christ Evangelic Church in Moston, Manchester and delivered a presentation talk to young people about his achievements and meeting her majesty the queen. he sang a song before he started his presentation.
He also brought young people who performed songs that they have created to the audience and they loved it.
October 6th 2012 - Kemoy gets different young people involved in peer education training with thanks to YouSafe and Greater Manchester Police.
Throughout the year 2012, Kemoy has got local young people from different areas such as Moss Side, Whalley range, Harpurhey, Longsight, & Ardwick involved in peer education training on a Saturday looking at "gang awareness" and "sexual exploitation". At the end of the training these young people receive certificates and vouchers.
"Young people have enjoyed it, its good to see a good diverse of communities working together and learning new skills, they get the opportunity to learn more about researching and the importance of teamwork, this will carry on throughout the year 2012 & 2013 as we prepare young people with the relevant skills and knowledge.
October 1st 2012 - Kemoy brings young people to BBC 5 Live Debate.
BBC Radio 5 Live
Victoria Derbyshire Show at the Labour Party Conference
With Shadow Ministers and Senior Politicians
Kemoy brought some young people from the local community to the BBC 5 live debate at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, the topics that were discussed was looking at the Labour party and what the audience taught of the Labour Leader Ed Miliband.
"It was interested to bring the younger generation to the debate so they understand how politics work but to also get involved in the discussions."
September 19th 2012 - Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester.
Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester about the community of Moss Side and the changes over the years, he also spoke about his role as a Community Youth Ambassador & Youth Worker and the young people in the community. click below to listen to the clip!
September 9th 2012 - Kemoy organizes and host Jessie James Memorial Service 2012.
Kemoy organised and host a Memorial service for Jessie James who lost his lost on September 9th 2006 at the local park near Moss side Powerhouse, Kemoy got the go ahead to have the event at the powerhouse which was a night of success.
"The night was lovely, we had some wonderful performances from Shanice, Ndege and a few speakers and an entertainer, As a community Moss Side has improved massively and it was good to show some of the success stories in Moss Side to the community as well as celebrate the life of Jessie, a fantastic night."
August 30th 2012
Morning
Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester regarding fear within communities, click below to listen to the clip!
Kemoy appeared on Sky Living HD programme Sing Date.
Afternoon
Kemoy received a certificate thanking him for his commitment as an Ambassador on the Old Trafford, Manchester London 2012 Olympic Football Competition which was signed by the Mayor of Trafford, Mayor of Salford and Lord Mayor of Manchester.
August 28th 2012 - Kemoy meets ex footballer Robbie Savage.
Kemoy had the opportunity to speak to Robbie Savage who is a ex footballer about how the transform your patch campaign will help support the local community and it will make young people from other local communities get together to come and play and enjoy!
"It was good to meet Robbie Savage and speak to him about the area and the changes overs the years, we also played a bit of football and took some pictures".
At this site in Manchester, Transform Your Patch funding will support the refurbishment of an existing run down multi use games area to provide a much needed resource for young people to play football and other games.
Robbie Savage
is supporting 5-a-side football pitches
August 2012 - Kemoy's Moss Side Drama Group performs on tour in August for the Manchester Youth Conference.
Kemoy and his Drama Group performed at the Factory Youth Zone for the Manchester youth conference on the 14.08.12.
Kemoy and his Drama Group performed at National Cycling Centre for the Manchester youth conference on the 15.08.12.
Kemoy and his Drama Group performed at the Powerhouse for the Manchester youth conference on the 16.08.12.
August 8th 2012 - Kemoy's Moss Side Drama group performs at Elderly Home.
Kemoy and his Drama Group performed at Hibiscus Court in Moss Side to the Elderly as part of celebrating Jamaica 50th Independence.
"I had a good time, the elderly folks enjoyed it, I also sang the Jamaica National Anthem, play the African drum and sang two Jamaican songs, I got a few performers to perform because I wanted to show that we have a lot of talent in our communities."
August 3rd 2012 - Kemoy's does some filming with Coronation Street as an Extra.
"I had a lovely time, I was a shop customer in a coffee shop called Drip Coffee in Manchester City Centre for a scene that had the lovely William Roache aka Ken Barlow sat near to where I was."
July 26th 2012 - Kemoy's volunteers as a Manchester Olympic Ambassador 2012 for 4 days in Manchester.
Kemoy has given up his time to volunteer as an Manchester Olympic Ambassador 2012 for 4 days, welcoming Visitors from all over the UK and the world and providing help and support to the general public, Kemoy has been working in Exchange Square in Manchester City Centre helping out with football activities and much more.
Manchester Olympic Ambassador day 1, lead some football activities at Exchange Square in the city centre, it was a lovely day and the general public has been kind and friendly towards us.
Manchester Olympic Ambassador day 3, walked around Exchange Square and helped the general public with any queries, everyone was supportive.
Manchester Olympic Ambassador day 2, continued supporting with the football activities at Exchange Square, another good day.
Manchester Olympic Ambassador day 4 final day, happy to have took part in the programme and got the experience, done some basketball games (above) and managed to watch some of the events on the live screen.
Olympic Ambassadors will welcome visitors from all over the UK and the world to the North West during the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
July 23th 2012 - Kemoy's gets involved in a Youth Exchange Programme with Youth Elements.
Kemoy has worked with Youth Elements to help set up a youth exchange programme with the young people at The Factory Youth Zone to meet young people from Norway which has been an amazing experience.
On day one we meet the Norway Group and took them to The Factory Youth Zone to meet the Manchester group who was excited, we then went to the Manchester Art Gallery for the day.
On day two we went to visit the Blue Print Studio in Salford where a few celebrities have been to record their music, we sat and wrote lyrics and then choose a instrumental that we wanted to record our song to, we spend the day there.
On day three we had a workshop at The Factory Youth Zone about Emotions which was interesting then in the afternoon we went to Whitworth park to play a lovely game of Rounders, we spend the day there.
"being a part of this exchange has been amazing because it has helped me to understand how the young people lives are like living in the Norway and vice-versa for them."
July 21th 2012 - Kemoy's Moss Side Drama Group performs at The Royal Exchange theatre.
The Moss Side Drama group performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre as part of the truth about youth festival which is all about changing negative perception about young people.
Kemoy and his drama group was lucky to be chosen from a lot of other groups that applied.
"Our performance at the Royal exchange theatre was outstanding, we had everyone laughing and very positive feedback."
July 15th 2012 - Kemoy's gets involved in the Manchester Sky Ride.
The sun shone in Manchester on 15th July as the city welcomed 21,000 cyclists of all abilities to enjoy a great day out and a fantastic traffic-free bike ride.
"it was an amazing ride, I rode from Whitworth park to Castlefield then from Castlefield to Manchester City Stadium, everyone was so kind and supportive and I seen some of the local young people getting involved."
June 30th 2012 - Kemoy's Moss Side Drama Group performs at a talent show and also gets spotted by another company.
Kemoy and his drama group performed at the Millennium Powerhouse Futuristic Talent show.
"It was a lovely event and I enjoyed it, the young people were confident and it goes to show that young people have a lot of talent within our communities. After the event a company called Flush UK Media approached us and interview the group, we also performed our drama piece to them and got told that we might be called for future work, fingers crossed."
The piece that was performed was looking at how sometimes being negative can result in negative things happening, the group performance was based on a gang stealing from a member of the public and beating him badly he ends up with Dementia.
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June 23th 2012 - Kemoy is now a Qualifed Manchester Young Advisor
What are Young Advisors?
Young Advisors are young people typically aged between 15 and 21, who show community leaders and decision makers how to engage young people in community life, local decision making and improving services.
Young Advisors are trained agents of social action who guide local authorities, housing associations and other local partners about what it is like for a young person to live, work, learn and play in their neighbourhood.
They will help organisations 'youth proof' their practices, policies, strategies and commissioning;
They will help you understand how to attract and maintain the interests of young people;
They will speak out for young people, making sure their thoughts and feelings are considered in decisions that affect them;
They will help you innovate to solve local challenges bringing power and decision making into local communities;
They will help you deliver research and consultations to ensure your findings relate to the needs of young people;
They will help you deliver training, mentoring and coaching to people of all ages;
They will engage directly with other young people to get them involved in neighbourhood improvements;
They will help you feed back what has changed as a result of your work helping to give everyone a sense of civic involvement.
June 18th 2012 - Kemoy's Moss Side Drama Group gets filmed by the Royal Exchange Theatre at the Millennium Powerhouse.
Kemoy has created a Drama group in Moss side with young people from the local communities which have come together and have worked on a drama piece which focuses on two different pieces.
Gang - Showing a gang who needed money badly they went to steal from someone on the streets and it ended up a disaster when the person ends up in hospital fighting for his life.
Dementia - Looking at an elderly person in a care home who has dementia and being taken advantage by his family but in the end the family members get caught out and get a ban from the home.
This was recorded by the royal exchange, the link will be provided soon!
June 16th 2012 - Kemoy brings a group of young people to visit his Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Kemoy gathered 15 young people from different communities to come along to the M.E.N Arena to see His Holiness the Dalai Lama which was an amazing experience for himself and also the young people, this event has inspired young people to think differently about life but to also learn about forgiveness and world peace, much thanks to safer school's partnership and the Manchestarz for making this event possible.
Below are quotes for the young people who attended the event on how they felt.
Thanks again for todays event kemoy, it was great going being in the presence of Dalai Lama he really did speak some truth today and his inspirational words are motivating me to do better. Thanks a lot for the trip and opportunity ♥
Therese
Thanks for taking me out today kemoy, Dalai Lama was really eye-opening about how people want youth of our day to be like, and what we can fulfil in the near future to change the world, thank's again, really enjoyed today!
Keeran
Thanks for today Kemoy my inspirational youth ambassador!,
Dalai Lama was really good to go&see.
It was a great experience to go&listen to him talking about youth and how we should forgive people etc, It was very inspirational thanks again♥.
Imani
Thanks for today Kemoy, it was very inspirational and very moving! It was great to get another person's understanding of the world and how to feel towards certain life experiences and how to expand on them! :D
Daniel
June 13/14 2012 - Kemoy inspires Manchester primary schools.
Kemoy has been going into primary schools delivering inspirational messages to the children about his life experience, meeting the queen, living in Moss side & the changes and much more.
On June 13th 2012 he visited Wilbraham Primary school and spoke to KS2 students who really enjoyed his workshop, the students have told the staff that he is very inspirational, Kemoy also took part in a newspaper club at the school and this is what the children wrote about him.
Kemoy Walker
Kemoy Walker is a very
inspirational man; he has done many things in his life! Kemoy is a local
community ambassador. He speaks to young children about their issues and he
himself gets in touch with the local council and they sort the problem out.
Kemoy started a campaign to be
young mayor of Manchester
but unfortunately hewas
a little too old but city council appointed him ambassador in charge of helping
people and his community.
On June 14th 2012 he visited Devine Mercy Primary school and spoke to year 6 students about his achievements, they enjoyed his workshop, Kemoy did some music with the students and they learnt and sang two songs (Grandma Rap) & (Three Little Birds).
May 12th 2012 - Kemoy delivers a Youth Involvement Workshop at Mosscare's Annual Tenant Meeting 2012.
Youth involvement
Picture: left to right: Kemoy Walker and Lord Mayor Harry Lyons
Kemoy ran workshops about how residents can get young people involved with what happens in their community.
"It was a lovely day and I enjoyed it, there was a few groups that came and spoke to me about young people in their community, explaining the issues they are experiencing and they wanted advice & guidance which I gave to them "
Performance
Participants enjoyed entertainment from Shanice, who sang at the event. Shanice works with our youth champion Kemoy Walker.
April 12th 2012 - Kemoy appears in Mosscare's News Spring 2012
April 12th 2012 - Kemoy gets a feature in the Moss Side Labour Rose Special Election Edition.
April 11th 2012 - Kemoy does some filming with "Shameless" as a background artist.
Kemoy attended filming as an background artist for series 9 of shameless.
PROJECT
(TV) Production: Shameless 9 Company:
Company Pictures 2nd Assistant Director Contact: Ben
Szoradi
CHARACTER : Estate Resident then redressed
as Church Congregation
"It was a positive day. We were filming from 11:00am in the morning until 8pm at night, I was a background artist and my character was an estate resident walking past a crime incident spot and reading the sign, I redressed later on as a church congregation"
March 29th 2012 - Kemoy appears in the South Manchester Reporter.
March 23rd 2012 - Kemoy meets her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. (lets have a look at his journey)
1) Kemoy Walker firstly receives his invitation to the event.
Key 103 interview 22.03.12.mp3
2) Kemoy speaks to Key 103 about meeting the queen.
3) Kemoy attends the indoor garden party at Manchester Central Convention Centre for the visit of her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
4) Kemoy meets her Majesty the Queen.
The Queen was told about Kemoy's achievements by the Leader of Manchester City Council.
5) Kemoy met his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
6) Kemoy speaks to BBC Northwest tonight about meeting the Queen.
Kemoy also said:
"It was an amazing event and I am very happy to have met the Queen, I think its amazing to get a opportunity like this because it is normally a once in a lifetime opportunity and it is something I will remember for the rest of my life."
March 5th 2012 - Kemoy appears in the Manchester Evening News - "Peace prizes for fab five who make a difference."
People who have worked to promote peace and community cohesion across Greater Manchester have been saluted at an awards ceremony.
The OSBA's - Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards - celebrate people who campaign against violence or improve the lives of those around them.
They marked the end of the annual Peace Week festival in Manchester.
Kemoy Walker, Youth Ambassador for Manchester council, received the Manchester Peace Award.
March 3rd 2012 - Kemoy won the Manchester Peace Award 2012 at the Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards.
Kemoy attended The Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards event at the Place Hotel in Picadilly, Manchester on 3rd March 2012. He was nominated for 2 awards which was the Positive Role Model Award and the Manchester Peace Award, Kemoy won the Manchester Peace Award which is an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to their community.
Kemoy said:
"It was a lovely event and I enjoyed it, I was very surprised when my name was called as the winner of the Manchester Peace Award 2012, I made sure I gave a speech."
This was the message that was written about Kemoy for the Manchester Peace Award.
March 2nd 2012 - Kemoy appears in the Manchester Evening News - "Champions of the community honoured"
People who have worked to bring peace to their communities will be recognised at a glitzy award ceremony. Nominations for the OSBAs - Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards - aim to celebrate the work of people in Greater Manchester who have improved their own lives and those of others.
The awards, held to mark the end of annual festival Peace Week, will take place at a black tie celebration on Saturday 3rd March at the Place Hotel.
Nominated is Kemoy walker from Moss Side, Manchester, Since 2011 he acted as Youth Ambassador for Manchester council, offering support to young people and worked to improve perceptions of his neighbourhood as a Moss Side Ambassador.
Kemoy has been nominated for 2 awards which are: Manchester peace award & Positive role model award.
Kemoy said:
"its really good to be nominated, especially for the role model award. My aim is to inspire young people to stay on the right path in life."
February 15th 2012 - Kemoy attends an Unemployment Debate at MediaCityUK and got the opportunity to speak on BBC 5 Live.
Victoria Derbyshire presented a live debate from Salford, with an audience of 200 employed & unemployed people getting an opportunity to talk directly to the government.
"It was lovely to come to MediaCityUK in Salford to listen to people who shared their stories about unemployment and people that have got work recently, I made sure I got a few seconds near the end of the programme to share something, click below to listen."
5 Live Debate 15.02.12.mp3
February 11th 2012 - Kemoy works with his group ManchestarZ to create ManchestarZ.TV.
Kemoy is part of a Social Enterprise Group called the ManchestarZ who regularly meet once a week to discuss issues around Manchester and young people.
On February 11th ManchestarZ.TV was born after just an idea to film some young people turned into creating a youtube channel online where young people's talent are shown across the world to show how talented young people are!
The aim of the ManchestarZ.TV is to promote up and coming talent within Manchester and inform young people of issues that matter to them, there is so much planned for ManchestarZ.TV. We are going to work hard to ensure that ManchestarZ are well known and popular and make the world understand that young people have amazing talent.
ManchestarZ.TV will be a big part of our positive youth action group.
January 31st 2012 - Kemoy speaks to to BBC Radio Manchester.
Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester on the Heather Stott show about:
The Inside Housing Competition he won in 2011.
Applying for jobs and putting down you are from Moss Side.
What the Moss side community is like now.
What he hopes for the young people in Moss side.
"I want to continue to help change the stereotypes of Moss Side and this is my journey to continue to do so until the message is loud and clear that Moss side is a much positive and a good area to live in."
Click below to listen to the clip.
BBC Radio Interview 31.01.12.mp3
January 6th 2012 - Mosscare Housing features Kemoy in their press release Article.
Mosscare resident, Kemoy Walker, has won a leading housing magazine competition for budding journalists after writing about Moss Side.
Kemoy’s article will be featured in Inside Housing and he has won a week’s valuable work experience as a journalist on the magazine.
The 21 year-old’s article judged the area to be ‘good’ with outstanding features but highlighted how incorrect negative media images can disadvantage young people looking for jobs.
Kemoy entered a competition in November 2011 where he had to write a mini-feature of no more on 500 words, on one of two topics:
How you think the place you live has affected your opportunities in life (either positively or negatively)
How a community project has had a positive impact on your life or the lives of people living on your estate.
He wrote a mini feature on number 1, relating to the fact that because people live in the area of "Moss Side" they get turned down on job opportunities but when they try again and put another postcode its a different story. in December 2011 he got an email saying:
"Thanks for your entry to Inside Housing’s post-riot writing competition. I am pleased to say that we have decided to pick your piece as the winning entry. We enjoyed your take on perceptions around Moss Side and what a difference a post-code can make to a job application. We are therefore going to feature your piece in the next edition of Inside Housing on 6 January and would like to arrange a good time for you to come in for work experience."
‘I am happy to have won this competition. I entered because of the issues around Moss Side and the stereotypes that people from here face. I’d like to change this so others know that Moss Side is an improving area and there are people - especially young people - from the area who have loads of talent.’
January 3rd 2012 - Kemoy speaks to to BBC Radio Manchester.
Kemoy speaks to BBC Radio Manchester regarding the Ambassador role within the community and the massive improvements of Moss Side.
Other people was interviewed to see how they felt about the community.
Click below to listen to the clip.
BBC Radio Interview 03.01.12.mp3
January 3rd 2012 - Kemoy appears in the Manchester Evening news.
Kemoy and a few Ambassadors of Moss side has been thanked for supporting the Moss Side image campaign over the last year, he has been told that the results are really starting to show now and the media have used a lot of positive stories.
There was an organised photoshoot with Manchester Evening News which Kemoy attended and gave his views on Moss Side - I.E. why its a good place to live and why he wanted to be an ambassador for the campaign.
A spokesman for Manchester City Council, said:
"We
can't thank the Moss Side ambassadors enough for being the collective voice that
gives a true picture of Moss Side today. Each ambassador's story and 'can-do'
attitude is representative of a big-spirited community, which is brimming with
potential and the tenacity to quash outdated stereotypes."
2011
December 8th 2011 - Kemoy works as an Extra on BBC 1's New Drama "The Fuse"
Kemoy attended filming as an Extra for a new drama which will be on screen during spring 2012
PROJECT: TV Drama PRODUCTION
TITLE: "The
Fuse" PRODUCTION COMPANY: Red Production
Company 2nd AD CONTACT ON ARRIVAL: Claire Wade
"It was a positive day. We were filming all day near ITV Granada Studios for a new drama called (The Fuse), I was an extra and my character was a City Hall Staff Member, I met the character Christopher Eccleston who played the ninth doctor in Doctor Who, he is the lead actor as well as the boss of the office."
December 5th 2011 - Real Radio Northwest 105.4fm speaks to Kemoy.
Real Radio Northwest 105.4fm spoke to Kemoy regarding what he believes was the reason the August 2011 Riots took place and what he feels the policing is like in the local community.
Sky news said:
Distrust, anger and frustration with police were the key reasons for the August riots across England, according to the biggest study into their cause.
A survey of 270 rioters carried out by The London School of Economics (LSE) and The Guardian also found opportunism was a contributing factor.
But of those questioned, 85% said policing was an "important" or "very important" factor in why the riots happened.
It was second only to poverty, which saw 86% of rioters class it as one of the main causes of the four consecutive nights of unrest during the summer.
Below is a short clip of what Kemoy said on Real Radio Northwest on 5th December 2011.
walker - 1.mp3
November 4th 2011 - Kemoy attends a Youth Elements Conference.
Kemoy attended a Youth Elements conference on the 4th November 2011 in Ardwick Green, Manchester.There was featured workshops during the day which consists of: Youth Employment, Homelessness, Mental Health and living in care.
"The stories that these people have told are inspirational and reflects a lot that have happened in their lives. It was an amazing day and I enjoyed it."
Thank you Youth Elements.
Youth Elements promotes the development of social and emotional well-being.
Our aim is to promote young people with the self belief that they can reach their full potential.
We work with young people between 13-25 years old. We provide voluntary community and international based projects.
Kemoy auditions for Britain's Got Talent 2011.
Kemoy applied for the show on the 9th October 2011 and received an email on 18th October saying:
CONGRATULATIONS!You have been chosen to attend an audition for BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT!
"I was happy to be chosen to attend an audition for BGT, I made sure I got prepared the night before and practice to make sure I got it right, in the morning I literally walked to the audition with a friend, I got in and there was loads of people there, some of them were even practising in front of loads of people before they got called, when they called me I went up the room and i was already confident, I went in and the judge asked me what I was going to sing, I told him Bob Marley - One Love, he told me to go for it which I did, at the end he told me it was a really good audition and I sounded a bit like Stevie Wonder, he also said people that are chosen to the next round will be cantacted after the new year 2012."
Fingers Crossed!
Kemoy gets invited to a Thank You Manchester Event - Celebrating Volunteering Excellence, Saturday 29th October, 1-3pm.
Kemoy received an invitation from the Lord Mayor of Manchester to attend a Thank you Manchester Event on Saturday 29th October 2011.
"The event was outstanding and the Lord Mayor was happy to speak to anyone that wanted to ask any questions, I explained to him about my Youth Mayor Campaign and he was very impressed, he thanked all of Manchester for their ongoing work in the community and their support since the August riots.
I met other people that did good community work and they have told me that they have seen the Youth Mayor Article in the paper and they are happy about the youth's having someone who will be the voice for them.
PLease click below to see the Invitation letter from the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
October 4th 2011 - Kemoy appears in the audience for the BBC Three Young Voter's Question Time programme.
Richard Bacon presents live from Salford, as the Conservative Party conference took place in Manchester. In a year that has witnessed widespread looting and thieving during the August 2011 riots, as well as violent protests over increases to tuition fees, young voters put their questions to a panel of decision makers.
Kemoy sat in the audience and listened to the young people put their questions forward for the topics discussed, one of the topics was about the August riots 2011.
" I put both my hands up when that topic came about Manchester riots and the sentencing that people got but there was too many hands up for Richard to choose from, it was an amazing experience and also being live on BBC Three."
September 24th 2011 - Kemoy completes a petition for Manchester Youth Mayor in Bury town centre & Manchester City Centre.
Kemoy works with "The Challenge" for the day to complete a petition and get signatures for the Manchester Youth Mayor idea, starting on the tram to Bury, kemoy and the team got pens and the petition paper and started asking members of the public on the tram for signatures, there was a lot of positive comments and many was interested in the idea, in Bury kemoy visited ASDA where people has told the team that they have heard Kemoy on the radio and also seen him in the M.E.N Newspaper and they fully supported the idea. Kemoy visited the Arndale and Market Street in Manchester getting signatures from the public, "it was a brilliant day and its nice to see the public supporting the idea that Manchester should have a youth mayor, there is still much more happening, I have a meeting with the council very soon to know what the decision will be and also upcoming projects".
On the right hand side are the designs that "The Challenge" designed for Kemoy.
September 19 - 23th 2011 - Kemoy Does a live phone call with Ashton-on-Mersey school in Sale for the week at 8:45 each morning for students in year 7,8,9,10 &11 and Sixth Form students to explain the need for a Youth Mayor of Manchester.
Kemoy works with an organisation called "The Challenge" who is working with him on the Manchester Youth Mayor idea, during the week commencing 19.09.11 - 23.09.11 an assembly took place at Ashton-on-Mersey school in Sale where a member from Challenge, Neil Doherty completed an assembly for all years including Sixth Form who was very supportive of Kemoy's idea that Manchester should have a Youth Mayor, kemoy was contacted at 8:45 each morning and spoke to the whole assembly live on the phone, after the week they received 800 signatures from students who wants this idea to happen.
September 9th 2011 - Kemoy host's a night of Devine Inspiration in Loving Memory of Jessie James's.
The fifth anniversary of the unsolved murder of schoolboy Jessie James is being marked with a memorial service at the place where he partied with pals on the night of his death.
Family and friends of the Manchester Academy pupil – just 15 when he was gunned down in a park – will gather at the West Indian Centre, at Westwood Street, Moss Side from 8pm 9th September 2011.
On September 9, 2006, Jessie, of Greame Street, Moss Side, cycled with a group of friends to a party at the West Indian Centre. There, they bought fizzy drinks and chatted on the car park before cycling to another event on Caythorpe Street.
The route took the group through Broadfield Park, where a gunman was lurking in the bushes.
Jessie died after being shot four times with a powerful semi-automatic handgun.
"The Memorial Service for Jessie was beautiful with a lot of positive vibes, a lot of people were emotional but happy that we have done something for him to celebrate his anniversary on 09.09.11, the programme plan is below:
Kemoy Walker - opening speech and important information
First performance was two girls who sang Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston "when you believe"
presentation showing pictures of Jessie James
speech from Auntie Millicent Henry
Song by two Rappers Garbage Man and Cress
Speech from Community Leader Merrisa
Song by Kemoy Walker - "The world's Greatest" and "Hear my cry o Lord"
Speach from Community Leader Tash
Talk from mum Barbara Reid
closing prayer by Kemoy Walker then 15 min Break
Candle lit in the park
It was amazing and everyone in the community was outstanding.
September 8th 2011 - Kemoy Gets his story on BBC Radio Manchester 95.1fm about the Youth Mayor of Manchester Story.
Kemoy has done a talk on Manchester BBC Radio Manchester 95.1fm about the Youth Mayor story which was also sucessful. Kemoy also spoke why he thinks the August Riots happened? he also gave his opinion about Manchester getting involved & more
Click the play button below to listen to the clip.
BBC Radio interview.mp3
September 2nd 2011 - Kemoy Gets his story on Real Radio Northwest 105.4fm about the Youth Mayor of Manchester Story.
Kemoy has done a story on Manchester Real Radio Northwest 105.4fm about the Youth Mayor story which was sucessful and will be on the air on Monday 5th September on Real Radio Northwest. Kemoy has also spoke about other organisations such as "The Challenge" which supports teenagers and take them out of the area to go on trips, Fathers against Voilence & mothers against voilence which support parents in their community that has lost their children and the prevention of young people being drawn into gang culture.
Below is a short clip of what Kemoy said on Real Radio Northwest on 5th September 2011
Real Radio Audio 2.mp3
September 1st 2011 - Kemoy Gets his story in the Manchester Evening news after watching the August Riots and noticing that Areas of London has Young/Youth Mayors and Deputies and Manchester which is the City he lives in doesn't.
I was watching sky news looking at the areas in London that were affected by the rioting such as Ealing, I saw a young person who was the Youth Mayor for that area, I think Manchester should have a role for young people such as Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor for an area or for Manchester to help look after our city and young people, We have people who are excellent role models in Manchester that doesn't get praised for it and I think it should be about time that this happens because it is our Youth's that are today's generation and they can help Manchester grow further.
Hopefully by appointing a young mayor they can listen to the voice of young people and help make things happen.
Kemoy Walker
August 24th 2011 - Kemoy gets a spot on Manchester's Peace FM Radio Station.
Kemoy who was currently on Irie Irie FM after completing 2 years on the show from September 2009 - August 2011 has now left to join Peace FM radio station which is also based in Manchester, His first show will be aired on 24th August 2011 at 10am - 12pm.
"Being on irie irie has taught be how to be a confident DJ and how to interact with the audience, I have learnt a lot from Irie Irie which I will never forget"
Kemoy will be on Peace FM on the following dates and will update after that other dates.
24th August 2011 from 10-12
31st August 2011 from 10-12
"I cannot wait to join a number one station like Peace FM which branches out to a lot of listeners all over Manchester and everywhere"
You can contact Kemoy at the studio on 08719 11 901 0 or PeaceFM Text No. 07539 059 917.
Channel 90.1
June 11th 2011 - Kemoy achieves an Associate Degree in Information Technology at only age 20.
Kemoy has received an Associate Degree in information technology based on his life experience on the subject.
About Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology is a stimulating and challenging career choice. It offers men and women an immense and expanding choice of practice specialties and settings. Computer Information Technology confronts you to expand your critical thinking skills, decision making skills, teamwork & team, building skills, communication skills, educational preparation, mastery of technical proficiencies, practical procedures and humanity. Few careers offer so much!
Well done Kemoy
February 5th 2011 - Kemoy achieves an EDI Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector at only age 20.
Information regarding the Qualification Kemoy Acheived.
This qualification satisfies the government requirement for all teachers, tutors and trainers to hold an initial teaching award.
It is suitable for those who want to be a teacher, tutor or trainer, or those who need an initial award for their current role as a teacher or trainer in an FE College, Adult and Community Learning or with a Work Based Learning Provider.
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to understand the teacher's role and responsibilities, have knowledge of different teaching and learning approaches, plan and deliver sessions which motivate learners, use a variety of assessments and keep appropriate records.
January 08th 2011 - Kemoy creates a remix to the track Dirty Bit by Black Eyed Peas.
2010
December 12th 2010 - Kemoy takes part in a TV show called "Scott & Bailey"
Kemoy wil be filming for a tv show called "Scott & Bailey" on 12th December 2010, Futher details are below.
PROJECT: TV Drama PRODUCTION: "Scott & Bailey" PRODUCTION COMPANY: Red Productions CONTACT ON ARRIVAL: Gemma Roberts
CHARACTER : Cafe Customer then redressed as a Bank Customer in a later scene.
November 20th 2010 - Kemoy works with singer Shola on new albums
Kemoy has been working with Cousin and Singer Shola on new albums which you can check out in Music Videos and also new songs lately produced.
Kemoy Feat Shola - Alexis Jordan - Happiness - Cover
Shola Feat Keemz Productions - Someone like you
Kemoy - Spin around 360
August 30th 2010 - Kemoy takes part in a TV show called "Accused" as a Extra.
Kemoy wil be filming for a tv show called "Accused" as an extra on 30th August 2010, Futher details are below.
PROJECT: TV Drama PRODUCTION TITLE: "Accused" written by Jim Mcgovern PRODUCTION COMPANY: RSJ Productions CONTACT ON ARRIVAL: Chantelle Stoffel
CHARACTER: Funeral attendee
August 15th 2010 - Kemoy meets funky House Artist Funky Dee.
The funky house Artist Funky Dee who produced a single called the Are you gonna bang doe was performing at the Manchester Carnival 2010 on August 15th 2010.
2009
25 March 2009 - Tony Lloyd MP Attends the Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards.
Tony Lloyd, pictured here with Young Person's Award finalists Kemoy Barlow-Walker, Adam Bhana and Karen Nurse, attending the Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards on Saturday 21 March 2009.
Organised by Carisma and part of Manchester's Peace Week events, the Young Person's Award celebrates what young people do for our communities. Tony Lloyd said, "The vast majority of our young people engage positively with their local communities like the rest of us. I look forward to attending the event again next year."
May 2009 - The East Manchester Academy opens its doors in September, 2010
The East Manchester Academy opens its doors in September, 2010 and its new headteacher, Principal Designate, Guy Hutchence has been keeping East readers updated on its progress since the beginning of January. Read more here…
May 2009
Our launch day at the City of Manchester stadium was a great success! Over 350 children, teachers, mums and dads from more than 20 primary schools came down for a day of fun activities. The My World competition attracted entries from 15 schools and the judges had a real challenge decided on the category winner and the overall winner.
All Saints CE Primary School in Newton Heath were eventually chosen as the first ever overall winners of The East Manchester Academy Awards, producing excellent work in a variety of media, whilst Plymouth Grove, Medlock, All Saints (Gorton), Aspinal, St Luke’s and Seymour Road schools all won different categories. Congratulations to you all. Some of the entries are shown here.
