The Boys’ Brigade pioneers new partnership at Satellites Festival to equip next generation of leaders
Thursday 7th August 2025The Boys’ Brigade is partnering with Youthscape to play a leading role at the Christian youth festival, Satellites.
The organisation will oversee the festival’s main “Activity Village”, creating a vibrant active space that helps young people connect with Jesus and each other.
With over 140 years’ experience partnering with Churches, The Boys’ Brigade brings deep-rooted knowledge and commitment to working with children and young people. With more than 750 groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, The Boys’ Brigade has a wealth of experience helping young people connect with Jesus and build vital friendships and communities with a shared heart and commitment.
The Boys’ Brigade will take the lead in delivering the festival’s “Activity Village”, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities for all attendees, including giant inflatables, a football shoot, and axe throwing. This gives young people an opportunity to grow in fellowship, community and faith throughout this week.
Local BB groups from Christchurch Abbeydale, Gloucester and Starbeck Methodist Church, Harrogate will attend the festival for the first time, together camping in the designated “BB Village”, taking part in a programme designed for spiritual growth and community building.
Rev Dez Johnston, President of The Boys’ Brigade, highlighted the strategic importance of this new partnership.
“As President of The Boys’ Brigade, I’m thrilled we’re at Satellites. This gathering equips young people to live out faith boldly. It’s vital our members connect, grow spiritually, and see they’re part of something bigger. The BB’s presence here shows our commitment to shaping confident, Christ-centred young leaders for today’s world.”
Peter Andrews, Ministry Lead for The Boys’ Brigade, added to this, emphasising the wider context of this new venture.
“Recent research has indicated a growing interest among young people in spirituality and an openness to the Christian faith. As a key partner to Churches across the UK, the BB provides opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith in a fun, caring and safe environment. In an increasingly unstable world, where young people are influenced by many competing voices, the Satellites Festival helps those in our groups encounter Jesus in a deeper and more personal way.”
He continued: “We hope that the experience of being at Satellites, and spending time with hundreds of other young Christians who have chosen to follow Jesus, will encourage our young people to remain sure and steadfast in their faith journey over the coming year – and inspire them to play their part in expanding Christ’s kingdom in their communities.”
Chris Curtis, Chief Executive of Youthscape says: “It’s fantastic to have a growing number of BB groups at Satellites and for the national team to be helping host one of the most popular venues on site. This year we’re adding a BB Village so that groups can camp together and deepen their connection with each other as young people deepen their faith in Jesus. It’s great to have Youthscape and BB working together so closely on something so important.”
The Boys’ Brigade looks forward to taking this active role at Satellites and prays that the friendships formed this week, and the deeper connection with Jesus, will last.
Find out more about Satellites at youthscape.co.uk/satellites
Hear us on UCB 1
On Thursday 7th August Peter joined Ashley Andrew on UCB 1’s Talking Point to talk about our involvement in Satellites. You can listen to the interview here (from 1:43:30) or hear the clip below (with thanks to UCB 1).
