Sticks & Stones Magazine

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Sticks & Stones Magazine is a youth and culture-led publication rooted in music, fashion and lived experience. It exists to amplify youth voices, spotlight emerging talent and document the realities shaping young people today.

We treat youth culture seriously — not as a phase, but as a force shaping the future.

What the magazine is

More than a publication, Sticks & Stones Magazine is a platform for expression — where youth culture, creativity and conversation meet.

We treat youth culture seriously — not as a phase, but as a force shaping the future.

Write for us

We actively commission and mentor young writers, photographers, creatives and cultural commentators. You don’t need experience — just a voice and something to say.

Our Services

The New Focus

The magazine’s new direction is intentionally shaped by what young people care about — and how they consume culture.

We have 26+ other services

MUSIC

Sound & scenes

From Afrobeat and Amapiano to Hip Hop and underground sounds.

Artists, DJs, producers and the scenes that give them meaning — locally and globally.

FASHION

Style as identity

Streetwear, independent brands and self-expression.

Fashion as confidence, rebellion, pride and storytelling — not just aesthetics.

voices

Youth perspective

Opinion, reflection and lived experience.

Honest writing on mental health, pressure, masculinity, migration, ambition and belonging.

pathways

Opportunity & growth

Visibility for talent and positive pathways.

Connecting youth creativity to radio, video, events and industry opportunities

How it amplifies youth voices

The magazine doesn’t sit in isolation — it powers the wider Sticks & Stones ecosystem.

We have 26+ other services

From page to platform

Stories don’t stop at print.

Features become radio conversations, video interviews and live discussions.
 

New writers & contributors

Lowering barriers to entry.

Youth contributors gain bylines, experience and confidence.

Credible documentation

A permanent cultural record.

Youth stories preserved, not lost in social feeds.

Free, accessible and intentional

The digital edition is free to read, mobile-friendly and easy to access — removing barriers for young audiences.

Our Services

The New Focus

The magazine’s new direction is intentionally shaped by what young people care about — and how they consume culture.

We have 26+ other services

MUSIC

The Sound

Artists, scenes and movements shaping youth culture.

Afrobeat, Amapiano, Hip Hop, Rap, underground and global sounds.

FASHION

The Style

Streetwear, independent brands and identity.

Fashion as culture, confidence and creative expression.

voices

The Voice

Youth perspectives that deserve space.

Opinion, lived experience and conversations that matter.