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National Theatre's Connections Festival - Want to Get Involved? - posted 03.9.2010 deadline: 12noon, 17 September 2010
The Grand Opera House is delighted to announce that they will be the regional venue for The National Theatre’s Connections Festival in March 2011, this is the first time the theatre has hosted the festival, which is one of the largest and most ambitious youth theatre programmes in the world and we would like to invite you to get involved.
With a number of schools and youth groups from across Ireland already signed up, The Grand Opera House would like to invite more groups to participate in this exciting programme. Each company will select and work with, one of the ten newly commissioned scripts, rehearsing their production with the support of the National Theatre, presenting their production in their home venue before transferring their show to The Baby Grand at the Grand Opera House who will present all the companies from Northern Ireland at a Festival in March 2011.
Since the programme was launched in 1995, over a hundred new plays have been written by established playwrights for teenagers to perform. The Connections Programme is aimed at young people aged 13-19 years old and is a unique opportunity for local youth theatres and school theatre companies to develop links with the National Theatre.
For further information on what is involved and an application form please contact Nick Doherty at The National Theatre directly at NDoherty@nationaltheatre.org.uk or by telephone on 020 7452 3739.
Clore Leadership Programme: New 5-day course for emerging leaders - posted 03.9.2010 area: EU
deadline: 18 October 2010
dates: 14-18 February 2011
The Clore Leadership Programme supported by the Cultural Leadership Programme is offering a new 5-day course aimed at emerging leaders between the ages of 21 – 30yrs. The course is specifically geared towards those who have at least two years experience of managing people and projects in the arts and cultural sector.
The course will include some elements of the successful Short Course programme and will also provide some practical sessions which look at the particular challenges emerging leaders may face in the workplace.
The course will take place from 14 – 18 February 2011 at Eynsham Hall in Witney, Oxfordshire; and will start at Monday lunchtime and finish on Friday afternoon.
The cost for each participant on the emerging leaders course including tuition, accommodation and meals, is:
Band A = £450 + VAT
For those nominated by an organisation employing 1 - 10 people, or working freelance
Band B = £900 + VAT
For those nominated by an organisation employing 11 - 75 people
Band C = £900 + VAT
For those nominated by an organisation employing more than 75 people
If you are interested in applying for the course please visit cloreleadership.org For an application form please contact Alisha Whittington at alisha.whittington@cloreleadership.org.
Chance to headline CoolFM's Freedom Live - posted 03.9.2010 area: Belfast
deadline: not specified
dates: November 2010
In 2009 Northern Bank and 97.4 Cool FM brought The Script, Pixie Lott & Taio Cruz to Spring and Airbrake for a series of winners' only gigs... and they are doing it all again later this year.
This year’s headline act is still under wraps and is set to be revealed in the coming weeks, so make sure you keep checking www.freedomlive.co.uk to be the first to find out.
They are giving unsigned acts across Northern Ireland the opportunity to open the show, so whether you're a solo act, in a band or you're the hottest DJ in town, register - www.freedomlive.co.uk/talent_trawl.html - and you could be in with the chance of sharing the stage with a major artist at Freedom Live 2010!
Take Part in 123sing! - posted 03.9.2010  area: UK
dates: 1-3 October 2010
There is still plenty of time to create a singing event on 1, 2 or 3 October 2010 and invite your friends, family and neighbours. Your event doesn't need to be complicated – you can do a simple singing party at home or a singalong in the community, the office or at school.
There are already lots of events on the new 123sing! map at http://123sing.classicfm.com/where-is-it/event-map.html which went live on the new mini-site on classicfm.com last week. Add your event today. And, if you choose to, you can help raise money for Classic FM's charity Music Makers whilst you sing.
Download the empty belly posters, flyers and invitations, and a fundraising toolkit from the 123sing! toolkit at http://123sing.classicfm.com/be-a-part-of-it/download-toolkit.html
DLR survey and public consultations - posted 03.9.2010 area: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
dlr Arts has launched a survey on the arts. We'd love to hear what arts events and activities you are involved in and what you'd like to see dlr Arts do in the future. By taking 5 minutes to fill in our survey you will help us provide the best arts experiences and opportunities possible for everyone in the county.
Or if you'd like to make a written sumission on your ideas for the next dlr Arts Strategy you can e-mail it to artsstrategy@dlrcoco.ie or post it to Arts Strategy, Arts Office, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/T7KY89B
Public consultations:
To have your say on the future of the arts in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown come along to a public meetings on the arts, there’s no need to book.
- Monday 13th September Airfield Dundrum 8pm
- Monday 20th September County Hall, Dún Laoghaire 8pm
- Tuesday 21st September Deansgrange Library 11am
- Tuesday 21st September Loughlinstown Community Rooms 8pm
- Monday 27th September Stillorgan Park Hotel 8pm
- Tuesday 28th September The Step Inn 8pm
Or if you’re an artist (working in any artform) living or working in the county we have a meeting specifically for artists
- Saturday 25th September County Hall, Dún Laoghaire 11am
Journal of Arts and Communities - Call for Contributions - posted 03.9.2010  deadline: 15 November 2010
A special edition of the Journal of Arts and Communities dedicated to Arts and Human Rights is due to be published in September 2011. This is in partnership with Amnesty International, as part of its 50th Anniversary. The Journal of Arts and Communities seeks to provide a critical examination of the practices known as community or participatory arts, encompassing work which incorporates active creative collaboration between artists and people in a range of communities of place and interest.
The Journal will take a cross-artform and interdisciplinary approach, seeking to include work originating in performance, visual arts and media, writing, multimedia and collaboration involving digital technology and associated forms.
The Journal seeks original researched articles, case studies, reports of projects in progress, particularly from practitioners and research students as well as book reviews, conference reviews and reports. Articles submitted should generally be 5-6000 words long. Case studies and project reports from practitioners should be no more than 4000 words long and do not have to be extensively referenced. Conference proceedings and other reports should be up to 1,000 words long and include both a description and a critical analysis.
For more information, go to www.intellectbooks.co.uk/weblog/view-Post,id=43024 or for general enquiries contact Stephanie Knight, Associate Editor, Journal of Arts & Communities on email: stephaniejaneknight@googlemail.com
Culture Northern Ireland: Digital Skills Training Programme Launch & Information Session - posted 27.8.2010 
You are warmly invited to join us on 15 September 2010 for the official launch of Culture Northern Ireland’s new Digital Skills Training Programme.
The launch will take place simultaneously in the Midtown Centre, Belfast and the Nerve Centre, Derry, from 2pm - 4:30pm. A two-way Skype connection will stream the event between the venues.
Digital marketing expert and mentor for the Arts Council of Ireland, Aoife Flynn, will offer free training in strategic digital marketing.
Get a taste for digital media by trying out some of the equipment for yourself and watching demos. Trainers will be on hand to answer your questions. Beginners and experienced digital media users are all welcome.
For more information on the training and to register your attendance, please visit our website at www.culturenorthernireland.org/training.
Event Management for Volunteers (Event Volunteers NI) - posted 27.8.2010 area: UU Jordanstown
dates: 18 / 19 Setpember OR 9/10 October 2010
The University of Ulster and Volunteer Now are working in conjunction to develop Northern Ireland’s Volunteers in support of existing and upcoming events.
Volunteer Now have reached an agreement with London 2012 whereby all participants who complete the Event Management for Volunteer course, that apply through the central London 2012 volunteer application process, will receive an interview to become a ‘Games Maker’ (London 2012 Games Time volunteer) and therefore help them take a step closer to taking part in a once in a lifetime opportunity.
This module introduces students to event management for volunteers. It will provide an awareness and fundamental understanding of the disciplines involved in event management, including the importance of good practice. Learning will be enhanced through a combination of lectures, practical sessions and self learning.
Cost: £26.25
Credit Points: 5 (Level 3)
Topics include event management, child protection, health and safety. Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Lyne Greenwood
2012 Project Manager: Volunteer Now
Direct: 028 9081 8319
lynegreenwood@volunteernow.co.uk
The BBC Audience Council NI invite to BBC Radio Services Discussion - posted 27.8.2010 area: BBC Blackstaff House Belfast
dates: 15 September 2010, 6pm - 8pm
Do you listen to BBC radio?
What do you value and enjoy / What would you change?
The BBC Audience Council wants to understand what listeners in Northern Ireland think about BBC radio services, in particular, BBC Radio Ulster and the UK- wide services, BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7.
The Audience Council is hosting a discussion event at the BBC on 15 September so that members of the audience can share their views on these radio services in an informal setting over a light supper.
The Audience Council will be joined by a member of the BBC Trust and a member of BBC Northern Ireland management, so this is a wonderful way to get your views across to key decision makers in the BBC.
Your views will inform major reviews of these services being carried out by the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC. The Audience Council advises the Trust on the interests and needs of audiences in Northern Ireland. This is one of a series of discussions the Audience Council is hosting to ensure that local voices are heard at the very heart of BBC decision making. There will also be an opportunity to share any views you might have about other BBC programmes and services. The Audience Council listens to all of this feedback to inform its advice to the BBC Trust and impact on important decisions about the services you receive.
You are most welcome to extend this invitation to colleagues, friends and family with an interest in BBC radio. If you would like to reserve a place(s) or find out more, please contact Jhoanna on 028 9033 8856 or e-mail audiencecouncil.ni@bbc.co.uk
More information about the BBC Audience Council NI can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/acni
Call for Submissions at the Ulster Hall, Belfast - posted 27.8.2010 deadline: 30 September
The Ulster Hall, Belfast is seeking submissions from local artists to contribute to our gallery programme over the autumn and winter period 2010/11. We are currently seeking individual visual artists for month long exhibitions in the Group Space, and submissions from local community groups who wish to display their art project in our second exhibition space.
We welcome submissions from artists working in all media though, due to the high volume of traffic using the building, the space is more suitable for pieces which can be hung or mid-sized sculpture pieces which can be displayed on plinths. We encourage submissions from both emerging and established artists. Interested artists should submit a current CV, statement and a minimum of 4 images of recent work (indicating dimensions and approximate size of exhibition if possible).
Please also indicate any particular dates in the next six months when you would not be free to exhibit your work. Submissions sho! uld be preferably be emailed to Jan Carson or posted to Ulster Hall (marked for the attention of the Community Outreach Officer). For more information contact Jan Carson: 028 90334475 /
carsonjan@befastcity.gov.uk
Address:
Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF
Website:
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ulsterhall
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