# Event Details - **Event Name**: National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for our first National Speak Out Challenge Final in Newcastle! Let's make young voices heard!About this EventThe National Speak Out ChallengeThe National Speak Out Challenge is a programme designed to develop young people's confidence and communication skills, giving them the opportunity to speak out on issues they care about.In its first year in Newcastle, the National Speak Out Challenge 2026 programme has reached over 500 young people with a full day public speaking workshop, and CPD for teachers. The event's speakers are all Year 10s who have progressed to the final with their phenomenal speeches.The EventUp to 18 Finalists will speak out in front of a crowd with an original speech that highlights their unique perspectives and passions. Each speech will last between 1.5 and 3 mins.Speeches will be judged by a panel of VIPs from a wide range of sectors and the evening will conclude with an awards ceremony, celebrating young voices from across the region, and crowning the North East National Speak Out Champion 2026!“It’s so wonderful to see the confidence and the passion of these young people, doing something I wouldn’t have even dared to at that age. I was honestly blown away by what I heard.” - Dr Peter Olusoga, Senior Lecturer, Podcast host, VIP Judge 2023-26The event is FREE.Speakers TrustSpeakers Trust exists to unlock potential through the power of communication. Our vision is for every young person to be able to speak confidently and be heard. In the 2026-27 academic year, we are working with over 40,000 young people across the UK, delivering the UK's largest youth public speaking competition.We are thrilled to have delivered this programme in the North East thanks to our partners Benefact Group Movement for Good and Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-speak-out-challenge-north-east-final-2026/100001998362475960 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, public-speaking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Northern Stage - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Northern Stage - **lat**: 54.9791801 - **long**: -1.6142649 - **full address**: Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f73662b3ec86d8b67a8fc3fb269a402b209ef42f0c97e8ee403fed2ca731ff32-rimg-w1200-h600-dc781818-gmir.jpg?v=1790733678 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 being held? - **A:** National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 takes place on Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026? - **A:** National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 is organized by Speakers Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** National Speak Out Challenge - North East FINAL 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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