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5 February 2020
Why are events like Perfect Score, Leicester so vital for the Music Industry?
In a time when music seems like it's everywhere, actually getting a job in it can seem impossible. Events like Perfect Score in Leicester are working hard to change that. Here's why I found the day such an inspiration!
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4 February 2020
Is the fear surrounding the coronavirus out of control?
The coronavirus has been in the news lately, but is it as scary as the media makes it? The news might make it seem as though the end of the world is near, but I’ve gathered as much genuine information I could to try and ease the panic!
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4 February 2020
Introducing: Yellow District
Meet the four teenagers hoping to change the alternative music scene for the better!
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4 February 2020
Is Stunt Casting in Theatre Ever Okay?
With the rise of social media over the past decade, stunt casting has been rapidly increasing but does the financial benefit of casting celebrities outweigh the effect it has on actors already in the industry?
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3 February 2020
NEW FACTORY ACADEMY CREATIVE VENUE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIPS BEGIN
As National Apprenticeship Week begins MIF tells us about their Creative Venue Technician apprentices at arts organisations across Manchester in a new scheme through The Factory Academy.
National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 3 to 9 Feb 2020
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3 February 2020
Are YA Fantasies all they're hyped up to be?
Over the next 20 weeks I'll be diving into the genre of YA Fantasy. I'll be reading some highly rated series to see if they're really all they're cut out to be! This week I begin with 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J Maas.
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2 February 2020
The January Challenge
New year diet - no thanks. Dry January - not for me. The January Challenge? A five minute kickstart to your creativity every day for 31 days. No limiting or cutting back, but instead more creating. Sign me up.
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1 February 2020
Making Urban Living Better For The Community
This article conveys some of the problems with our current urban environment, mistakes that have been made by historical urban designers and ways that we can work to solve these issues in the future.
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31 January 2020
The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union today
It has been 1,317 days since Britain voted for the unknown and the future is still uncertain
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29 January 2020
Veganuary round-up!
We’re already nearing the end of January 2020! I tried my hand at Veganuary this year - here’s some of my highlights of this month…
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29 January 2020
Race matters in body positivity
A review of the 'Race Matters In Body Positivity' talk @ The Anti Diet Riot Festival.
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27 January 2020
Brexit and You: the likely costs of leaving
Out of some mix of morbid curiosity and twisted sense of duty, I have forced myself to wade through horrendous political jargon to find things to translate into human-speak.
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27 January 2020
4 Ways to Detect Media Bias and Step Out of the Partisan Bubble
Our overall trust in the media has hit an all-time low, worries about accuracy and bias increase our mistrust while the sheer volume of content can be debilitating when searching for differing yet credible opinions.
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27 January 2020
Exploring masculinity - one shirt at a time.
My recent ‘spotlight’ #twinterviews are with the “brilliant” #untitled10 exhibiting at The Bowes Museum. Richard Bliss is a socially engaged, artist tailor, exploring masculinity 'one shirt at a time' and then he found Mr. Scott...
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27 January 2020
Five common challenges with being a freelancer or small business and how to overcome them
Starting up as a freelancer or small business is an exciting times, but there are a number of issues you might run into. We've pulled out five of the most common, and have hints on how to overcome them.
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26 January 2020
Drag artists #takeover museum seeking everyone's story - not one HIStory.
My recent ‘spotlight’ #twinterviews are with the “brilliant” #untitled10 currently exhibiting at The Bowes Museum. Lady Kitt is an award winning Drag King and maker described as an "International superstar of feminism" and as "Outstanding."
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25 January 2020
Women in Rock Music - my arts issue!
My Gold Arts Issue is all about the problems surrounding women (or the lack of) in rock music! Feedback would be hugely appreciated, whether it be an opposing opinion or general comments about the video - thank you :)
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25 January 2020
Can you imagine the hidden museum gems that could be brought back into the spotlight?
My ‘spotlight’ #twinterviews are with the “brilliant” #untitled10 currently exhibiting at The Bowes Museum. Kate Ive is an award-winning artist who sculpts and carves by hand on monumental and minute scales with an incredible eye for detail.