Free space for young people

On the 2nd floor of the Youth Culture Centre, there is a space for youth activities called Kupla, which is designed to enable different groups of young people to meet easily. The space is easy to book, either on the spot at the Youth Culture Centre or by contacting the person in charge of activities, and can be used for activities such as youth groups, hobbies and projects by individual young people or groups of young people, or small events such as information and discussion sessions. The room can be booked between 2–8pm on weekdays.

How to use Kupla:

1. Book Kupla on the spot, or by calling the janitors from 9 am to 8 pm, tel. 040 8063242 (calls only) or by e-mailing the youth leader at least 2 days in advance ulla.taponen(a)tampere.fi
2. Please read the rules of use in advance
3. When your booking begins, arrive to the janitors desk in the entrance lobby and sign the booking form. You will then be admitted to Kupla. Your reservation will be cancelled if you are more than 10 minutes late.

Rules for using  Kupla

First:

• When your reservation begins, sign up to the janitors in the lobby of the Youth Culture Centre
• Sign the reservation form
• The space is alcohol- and drug-free. Make sure everyone with you is aware of this
• The space must be used with respect for other users of the building
• You are responsible for the space during your reservation
• If anything breaks, please report it immediately to the youth workers or janitors downstairs
• If the damage is intentional, you will be liable for compensation
• Use of the space is independent, but you can ask for help from the youth workers or janitors downstairs
• Furniture may be rearranged as needed. In the end of your reservation please return everything as it was before your activity.
• By reserving the space, you agree to the rules for using the Kupla space

Finally:

• Remember to clean up after yourself
• Return any equipment you have borrowed and leave the space tidy
• Follow the reservation times
• When you leave, inform the janitors in the lobby that the space is empty
• Violation of the rules of use will result in a reservation ban

The space includes:  

• Seating for approximately 25 people
• 4 tables
• Display screen
• Whiteboard
• Office supplies (on request)

Is your band missing a rehearsal space, or would you like to play some drums? Do you need a space to rehearse your dance choreography, or would you like to hone your DJ skills in peace and quiet? The training slots at the Youth Culture Centre are intended for young people under 29 years. The training slots are free of charge and alcohol- and drug-free.

You can book up to 2 hours of training per week using the online form. Stage's band practice sessions are on Thursdays from 18.15 to 20.00 and Fridays from 15.00 to 20.00. Reservations must be made at least 5 working days before the desired practice time. Wivi Lönn hall, the Alakerta room and other rooms can be booked, depending on availability, for example for use by youth dance groups. When making a reservation, please mention what equipment is needed for the training and who is coming to train. 
 

This is how you use the Youth Culture Centre's training slot:

• Use the booking form to reserve your own training session at least 5 working days before the desired training time. You can reserve a maximum of 2 hours per week by the booking form.
• Please read the rules for using the space in advance.
• Sign in with the janitors. You will then be admitted to the room you have booked. Note! Remember to cancel your booking in time if you are unable to attend.

Terms of use of the training sessions:

• Please check in at the Youth Culture Centre janitor´s desk in the lobby at the start of your booking
• The door will be opened for you and you will be allowed to the training room
• Please only use the equipment that you have reserved for yourself
• The use of space is independent, but you can always ask help from youth worker or the janitors
• If something breaks, please inform the janitors immediately. In the event of intentional damage, you will be liable for compensation
• When you leave, leave the space in the same order as it was when you arrived. Clean up after yourself and put the rubbish in the bin
• Turn off any equipment you turned on when you arrived
• Lock the door when you leave
• When you leave, inform the lobby janitors that the room is empty

Please note these:

• Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the Youth Culture Centre. Make sure everyone who comes to train with you knows that
• Only those persons who are participating in the training activity may come to the training session
• The space must be used with respect for other users of the building
• The space is at your responsibility for the duration of your booking
• Please remember to respect the booking times. Please also remember to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend
• Any breach of the rules of use will result in a ban on the booking
• By booking a space, you agree to the terms of use.

For more information, please contact youth worker Sirpa Naumanen.

Do you want to organise your own event with a group of friends at the Youth Culture Centre? You can book space and organise your own event, which can be anything from a concert to a theme party or a open mic evening. At the same time, you will gain experience in organising an event and get the chance to showcase your own skills.

Youth Culture Centre has all the event technology ready to go, so organising an event with us is easy! The technical staff required always comes from City of Tampere Youth Services. The space is free of charge for young organisers under the age of 29, and events organised must be intended for young people, free of charge and alcohol- and drug-free. Please contact us well in advance of the desired date of the event, as there are many ongoing events and activities. 

Note! If you are an artist or represent a band and would like to perform at Youth Culture Centre, you can submit an application to Stage 13 music events.

Contact us and let's organise an event together!

For more information, please contact Culture Producer Milka Uusitalo.