Arts Award on Voice

First I tackled awkwardness, and now I'm going to tell you how to reveal to the world exactly who you are...in a variety of legal ways of course.

When I first started my Gold Arts Award, my biggest concern was how to evidence all I was intending to do and present my work.

Tis the week of Christmas, which is so often filled with last minute panic. Maybe you don't have the money, haven't had time for shopping or are just out of ideas…whatever the reason, instead of panicking and battling through the crowds to find something, why not try some cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? After all nothing says Christmas better than homemade presents with a personal touch!

There are so many jobs in the arts and with that a number of different pathways to get into an arts career. The 4 main things that opens doors into arts careers are passion, creativity, training and hard work.

You don't have to be a keen writer to get involved in the media, or to contribute to Voice!

Call Me Unique is a 'singer / songwriter heavily influenced by jazz, soul and the forgotten art of jazz scat-singing'. Here, she gives Voice Reporter, Idriss Assoumanou her tops tips for breaking the industry.

Sadly, socialising doesn't come naturally to a lot of young people, especially me, who are only just getting to grips with the real world.

Doing your Arts Award gives you a whole range of experiences and teaches you new skills. You need to make sure that when you are writing your college/university or work application that others can see what you have learnt.

This month we have rather naughtily put creativity and education up against one another - but obviously in a dream world they would be best pals. So, how do you really make the most of both?

This month we're looking at creative education...but does this always have to come from the classroom? Why not teach yourself a key arts skill?

Here's a handy guide to writing reviews for the web by A Younger Theatre's Editor Jake Orr.

So you're thinking about traveling and you want to take your camera with you. Why not make a film while you're there?