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5 February 2016
Competition brief: Can art change the world?
Until 30th April 2016, we're calling for art works that make a difference.
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4 February 2016
What goes on at...Life and Deaf
Last December, Life & Deaf won the Arts and Culture Award at Children and Young People Now Awards, sponsored by Arts Award. Their winning project What the Jackdaw Saw is a children's book that takes an inventive look at sign language.
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2 February 2016
Lego Star Wars: Force Awakens to launch 28th June
Think standing on Lego hurts? Wait until you stand on Kylo Ren's lightsaber!
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2 February 2016
Who did it better: Placebo or Lou Reed
In celebrating LGBT History Month, this album battle involves two fine LGBT rock legends, Placebo and Lou Reed. Which artist rules overall? Let the fight begin!
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20 February 2016
Acting with Ben Kidd
What we talk about when we talk about acting. Director, Ben Kidd leads an investigation into acting, what it means, how a director can help to liberate actors, and whether different types of work demand different kinds of acting.
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1 February 2016
What goes on at...Film Expo South
This week the very first Film Expo South takes place at the AGEA bowl in Southampton. For those who don't know, this is Southampton's first film convention, and it features an amazing line up of talks from filmmakers and experts.
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1 February 2016
The impact of change from Kids in Museums
By offering a variety of tools, materials and workshops to museum professionals, Kids in Museums have been able to implement change for young visitors nationally.
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31 January 2016
Cover to cover: #ReadingGoals
January is the month of resolutions, but by now the gym memberships have probably started gathering dust. So if you are feeling too lazy to go to the gym why not exercise your mind with some reading resolutions.
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29 January 2016
A Wizard's Spell on the World
A certain Wizard dominated much of our youth, but it wasn't all magic and myth; Mr Potter taught many life lessons too.
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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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26 January 2016
Reel life: 10 documentaries that changed the world
At the turn of the millennium, the humble documentary had a reputation for simply being boring.
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24 January 2016
My time shadowing a DSM
A piece about my experience of shadowing a professional Deputy Stage Manager.
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22 January 2016
£1.2 million Games London Initiative launched
A digital version of Boris Johnson announced the new initiative, with a week long festival happening in April
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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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16 January 2016
The top 10 indies to look out for in 2016
As independent cinema finds its legs more and more among the masses, these days, it's the place to seek solace from the unrelenting output from the likes of Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros.
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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.