From: Gulb Marketing

Sent: 24 June 2015 14:45

Subject: The Stage Is Yours at Gulbenkian - Amended due to changes in programming

Press Release amended due to changes in programming.

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ART31 present
The Stage Is Yours
Fri 17 July 7pm

ART31 present The Stage Is Yours, showcasing the next generation of young performers from across Kent at Gulbenkian on Friday 17 July at 7pm.

The Stage Is Yours is a fantastic night of varied performances by local, young performers. Proving that age is no barrier, ART31 have put together an amazing line-up of acts, ranging from dancers to singers, actors and even a magician!

Acts performing at The Stage Is Yours include:

Aspire Dance ? formed by ex-Canterbury resident Zoe Russell, Aspire Dance Company are based in Tonbridge and allow disadvantaged young people to express their talents through theatre and dance.

Ashley Green ? Whitstable-based Ashley has been performing magic for 8 years, and was a member of The Magic Circle?s Youth Initiative. He will be performing a snippet from his stage show ?The Colour of the Mind?, which will focus on mind-reading.

The Second Decade ? a local, all-girl band, playing alternative and rock songs. The Second Decade have played at previous The Stage Is Yours events and also at Simon Langton?s Lion Fest.

Johanna Coulson ? Johanna is a singer and ukulele player who, since playing at the last The Stage Is Yours event, has been busy gigging around Kent. She will be recording over the summer, working towards an autumn release.

ART31 are dedicated to programming art, music and theatre for young people, by young people. Open to anyone between the ages of 13 and 25, ART31 is growing and evolving, with plans to organise festivals, cinema and theatre events. ART31 is funded by Arts Council England, Kent County Council, Artswork and supported by Gulbenkian.

To find out more about ART31 or to get involved, email hello_at_art31_dot_co_dot_uk

The Stage Is Yours will be at Gulbenkian, Friday 17 July at 7pm. Tickets are ?3. For more information and tickets please visit www.thegulbenkian.co.uk, or call 01227 769075.

ENDS.

Press Contact:

For interviews, more information, press tickets and images please contact:
Jess Thomas, Marketing Officer, 01227 827956, j.l.thomas_at_kent_dot_ac_dot_uk
David Yard, Head of Marketing, 01227 824688, d.yard_at_kent_dot_ac_dot_uk

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About Gulbenkian

Gulbenkian is a key part of the University of Kent?s Arts Centre offering innovative, engaging and high quality arts activity for and with the public, staff and students. It provides a key role in delivering the University of Kent?s commitment to Public Engagement proving an interface between the University and the local and wider community Gulbenkian has a particular commitment to the creative empowerment of children and young people and talent development.

Arts Council England NPO

On 1 April 2015, Gulbenkian became an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. To find out more about this please see the Arts Council England website.