From: Voluntary Arts England <info_at_vaengland_dot_org_dot_uk>Date: 15 February 2008 17:06:04 GMTSubject: News from Voluntary Arts EnglandThe DCMS survey into the voluntary arts in England is looking for contributors throughout February. Voluntary Arts England urges all voluntary arts and crafts groups in England to take part in the survey, by going to www.artsurvey.org.uk and following the on-screen instructions. As a thank-you for completing the survey you will be entered into a free prize draw for £150 for your group.
Contribute to the DCMS study of voluntary arts activity in Englandwww.vaengland.org.uk/nb12807
________________________________________________________NEWS ITEMS________________________________________________________Young people to get five hours of culture a weekdeadline: April 7 2008A new £25 million ‘Find Your Talent’ scheme, part of the Government’s ambition to give young people in England the chance to has been announced by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham and Children’s Minister Ed Balls.It will be accompanied by a £110 million investment in the successful ‘Creative Partnerships’ scheme which allows children and young people in schools to work with creative professionals such as artists, writers and actors.The moves are part of the Government’s drive to unlock the creative talent of all young people. Participating in cultural activities can have a huge impact on a child’s development, in terms of developing their skills and appreciation, and helping them to learn. The Government wants every child to have the chance to develop their artistic and creative skills, and is also announcing the SHINE Festival to take place this summer.The ‘Find Your Talent’ programme will be piloted in ten areas around the country. (They are seeking expressions of interest from partnerships wishing to explore how this could be achieved - www.creative-partnerships.com/offer) It will give young people the chance to discover and develop their talents with the intention, ultimately, to offer children five hours of arts and culture a week, in and outside of the school day. This will include the chance to:• perform on stage and attend top quality performances, exhibitions at museums and galleries, and heritage sites;• get hands-on experience of the creative industries including film making, radio and TV;• learn a musical instrument, and take part in a musical performance in front of an audience;• produce creative writing and appreciate authors and how they work;• learn about - and practise – new media and digital art; and• develop art and craft skills.The ‘Find Your Talent’ project will be implemented by a new body, the Youth Culture Trust, which will also oversee the Creative Partnerships scheme, working with more than 2,000 schools each year. The Trust will receive £110 million over three years (from the Arts Council’s CSR settlement), as well as £25 million to pilot ‘Find Your Talent’.
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1. Want to expand your choir’s repertoire without wading through piles of choral music? Then come and join us and renowned choral trainer David Lawrence, and short-cut your way to the very best music available for young choirs.
Following
on from great success in the West Midlands, MusicLeader London are proud to
present Bring and Sing! A repertoire sharing day for leaders of choirs. Open to
any choir leader (e.g. school teachers, music service tutors, freelancers)
leading any type of
young choir (e.g.
school, community, church, youth choir).
We want your
repertoire!
What’s your choir’s favourite – the one that always hits the
spot? We’d like you to submit it to us, and we’ll feature the best entries
from participants on the day. It can be any type of choral piece, from
folk to funk, from gospel to classical.
This day is aimed at:
Anyone who leads a youth choir or a singing ensemble and is looking for fresh
repertoire, a chance to renew their singing energy.
On 7th March
2008 from 10am-4pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1
7HT. Costs from £15 - £50 This includes lunch, a full repertoire list to take
away and experience of a wide range of choral publications! To book visit www.musicleader.net/londonwhatson
or contact Louisa Fearnley
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’Make Your Mark in the Music
Business’ and Arts Council England’s ‘Take it away’ scheme today launched a
competition to help young people develop a career in the music
industry. Three prizes of £1000 worth of
instruments and equipment are up for grabs. To win this exciting competition,
entrants are being asked to answer the following questions: For full details visit www.makeyourmarkinmusic.org/win_a_grand .
The competition runs for a month, from 18 February - 17 March and is open to UK
residents up to the age of 30. The judging panel includes: T2,
Musician and Producer; Sir Harry Cowell, Private and Confidential Music Group;
Harry Leckstein, Freeport Records; Melody Buila, Singer and Songwriter, Oggie
Iwo, Singer and Songwriter and representatives from Make Your Mark and Take it
away. Take it away was launched by the Arts
Council in July 2007 to help encourage more people to get involved with learning
and playing music by providing an interest free loan for the purchase of musical
instruments. To date, the scheme has helped more than 4500 people buy over £3m
worth of musical instruments and equipment. For more information see www.takeitaway.org.uk Make Your Mark in the Music Business
provides young people with the information, advice and general encouragement
they might need to get ahead in the music business. Featuring interviews
and tips from a wide variety of experts specialising in all sides of the music
industry, the site provides a one-stop shop for information on everything from
record and publishing companies, through live promoters and agents to
pr/promotion and management companies.