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29 June 2016
Can art change the world runner up: Ella Tighe
In Spring 2016 we ran a competition to find 13-25 year olds who are creating art that aims to make a difference. Ella Tighe, an independent dance artist, was one of three runners up.
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29 June 2016
Can art change the world winner: Emma Morsi
In Spring 2016 we ran a competition to find 13-25 year olds who are creating art that aims to make a difference. Emma Blake Morsi, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of digital magazine Nocturnal was our winner.
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29 June 2016
Lucy Suggate - Next Choreography Festival
An interview with Lucy Suggate - Guest Artist for the Siobhan Davies Dance Next Choreography Festival
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19 June 2016
Gold EXPO special: Rachel Ward
Hear from our youngest Gold Expo artist - circus performer, Rachel Ward, who is still in the process of completing her Gold!
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14 June 2016
Gold EXPO special: Vicki Taylor
Vicki, after finishing her Gold, became an Arts Award Advisor at all five levels for Work in Progress Arts and strives to improve inclusion for all young people within the arts.
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14 June 2016
Gold EXPO special: Farhaan 'Faz' Shah
Faz's was the first Gold Arts Award completed in the North West through Peshkar Productions. He has since done a degree in Music, joined Peshkar's Board of Trustees, founded a company and you'll see him at the Gold Expo.
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12 June 2016
Where Are They Now?...with Dan Dunbar
Dan is a Councillor, volunteer with the Fire Service, and freelance photographer.
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7 June 2016
Gold EXPO Special: Vivienne Bayliss
Vivienne completed Gold Arts Award alongside A-Levels in Theatre Studies and Performance Studies, having previously undertaken the Bronze and Silver Awards. She will be dancing at the Gold EXPO on June 30th.
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26 May 2016
Gold EXPO special: Moving Together
Here we bring you the first in our interview series, with our upcoming Gold EXPO artists. Moving Together is co-directed by Emily Bolton and Rachel Eke, and is based in Leicester.
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26 May 2016
Want my job?...with David Thomas
Dave Thomas is a director at Unit Twenty Three, but for many years he's been performing and establishing himself as an independent blues musician around the world. As an aspiring musician myself, as well as a nosey reporter, I decided to ask him some questions about his creative journey.
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21 May 2016
Interview with Ellie Walton and the ladies of 'Hu̇ Chu̇ Mari Udaan'
In the north-western state of Gujarat in India, there's a school, which is more of a centre or 'Open School' for girls and women to return to after they've been taken out of education for marriage.
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16 May 2016
Interview with Sajeela Kershi
Sajeela Kershi, figurehead behind the inspired Immigrant Diaries has a daring new show in which she discusses Asian women and the so-called Islamic State.
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5 May 2016
Backstage with...Sweet Venues, Brighton
Sweet Venues are a big player at Brighton Fringe, with permanent and pop-up spaces offering a diverse mix of theatre and comedy. We chatted to their Artistic Director, JD Henshaw to find out how it all happens.
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22 April 2016
Backstage with...The Rialto Theatre, Brighton
The Rialto Theatre are a medium-sized Brighton Fringe venue, who will play host to theatre, comedy and cabaret performances in their second year at the festival. We caught up with Productions Manager Katy Matthews to find out more.
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15 April 2016
Interview with Ability Drain
She's a terrible Disney princess, but great YouTuber! Ability Drain talks about her channel, the creative process and getting into game commentary
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14 April 2016
Lisa Williamson on female authors and gender neutral book covers
I attended a panel discussion with leading YA author Lisa Williamson (The Art of Being Normal), senior editor Vicky Blunden (Myriad editions) and Leicester-based author Bali Rai. The event was held in one of the University of Leicester's lecture theatres.
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13 April 2016
Interview with Austin Hourigan
ShoddyCast content creator talks about YouTube, science, sexism and charity
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7 April 2016
Want my job?...with Neil Frost
Neil Frost can be found at Brighton Fringe this May, performing his one man mine show, The Story of the Nervous Man. 'I think a performer should train in a variety of disciplines,' the comedian, clown and character actor says, 'then create their own practice using the methods that work for them.'