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30 January 2016
STRIVE: OPEN DAY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Are you aged 15 to 25? Are you interested in music, dance, writing, design or other creative endeavours? Would you like to meet artists and other young people with similar interests? Are you considering a career in the arts or embarking on an arts apprenticeship?
If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, our Strive Open Day is for you.
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19 January 2016
Changing communities with the arts
At college, I recently took part in an Arts in the Community project with Manchester Camerata. I didn't know what to expect, but after taking part I think this way of working is a very good example of how art can change the world.
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19 January 2016
Who did it better: Ziggy Stardust or Ace of Spades
This month, under tragic but honourable circumstances, I've decided to pair two great late artists, Lemmy and David Bowie, to find out who rules overall! Let the battle commence…
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18 January 2016
What is Hollywood's problem with diversity?
For the second year running the Oscars nominations have been criticised for their four acting categories having exclusively white nominees, sparking more debate over diversity in Hollywood and bringing the return of the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.
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18 January 2016
The Hateful Eight
This is Tarantino's 8th film and to be honest, he's improving through the years.
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15 January 2016
The top 10 blockbusters to look out for in 2016
If you like your movies big, loud and star-laden, look no further than these ten releases, that are pretty much guaranteed to be the blockbusters of 2016.
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14 January 2016
The Comic-Con of film is here
I HAD A DREAM (the other day) that one day there would be a place, where film makers from all over the country could join and network. And that day will be February 4th 2016 at the Film Expo South in Southampton.
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14 January 2016
The top 10 books for 2016
Looking for some new reading material for 2016? Or maybe you fancy revisiting the classics? Here's what I'll be reading this year.
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13 January 2016
Changing the world with creative minds
The scene is the plush Whitehall Banqueting suite, a £300 a-seat Mencap fundraising do featuring a meal and a jazz style cabaret hosted by Michael Parkinson and Lord Brian Rix.
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12 January 2016
The Man Who Changed the World
On 10th January 2016, we lost yet another legend to cancer – this time, it was David Bowie's turn to bid farewell.
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11 January 2016 – 11 March 2016
Let Loose 2016
A collaborative project created entirely by young people to raise awareness of social issues that affect the youth.
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6 January 2016
Want my job?...with Joelle Taylor
From the archive: Last April, we met the superb poet, spoken word artist, playwright, novelist and general wordsmith, Joelle Taylor. Who better, to call on for thoughts about using art to change the world?
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5 January 2016
Deja-View: Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton
Are you bored of films repeating themselves? It's not just the endless remakes that are giving you a sense of filmic deja-vu, many films follow tried and tested formulas. This month, Boys n the Hood goes against Straight Outta Compton.
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4 January 2016
Arts Award movers and shakers: Darren Henley
Chief Executive of Arts Council England talks to Voice about his job, the importance of Arts Award, and the significance of the Arts sector in general
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2 January 2016
News of the year 2015
Out with the old, in with the new, except in this instance, where we look exclusively at what has been - it's a roundup of big news events of 2015!
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1 January 2016
Changing the world in 2016
Happy New Year! What's in store for 2016? Changing the world of course…
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29 December 2015
Being an apprentice – 3 months later…
Well, time flies when you're having fun, especially when you're an apprentice. Since the last blog, I've handled more responsibility, whilst learning and fully appreciating the world of work!
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26 December 2015
The best visual artist of the decade is: Banksy
This December we asked you to pick your favourite arts since Arts Award began in 2005! Today, we reveal Banksy as the best visual artist.