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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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30 January 2016
Lucie Lee Dance Company FREE Dance Theatre Workshop
Dance workshop with Lucie Lee dance company based on her latest performance project. This is an exciting opporutnity for dance students and dance teachers to gain insight into how a professional choreographer develops ideas. Suitable Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards.
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8 January 2016
How literature shapes our language, the way we think and who we are
Literature has helped to create the language that we use to understand the world around us, express ourselves and ultimately define who we are.
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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
Arts Award Off The Shelf: Max and Ivan
In this video, we got the chance to visit the Southbank Centre in London - a dedicated Arts Award Supporter centre offering young people a range of opportunities to engage with the world of the arts! Voice Activist Lizzy Whynes also had the pleasure of interviewing character comedy duo Max & Ivan about what it's like to be professional comedians and also getting some top tips on how to get started writing and performing comedy!
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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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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.
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23 December 2015
The top 10 art exhibitions for the holidays
This year there are lots of exciting exhibitions happening over the festive period, the perfect day out.
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22 December 2015
Your Christmas reading list, sorted!
When the weather is cold, the fire is burning and you've had too many mince pies, what better winter activity than to curl up with a festive read? Turn off the TV and pick up on of these Christmassy books, all you need to do is make the hot chocolate!
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21 December 2015
How to...make DIY Christmas gifts
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!
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11 December 2015 – 11 February 2016
Diss|Fest’ Sessions & Young Associates Team
We're excited to announce that thanks to funding from Norfolk Community Foundation, The Taylor Hammond Foundation and Diss Town Council we are recruiting a team of young people from South Norfolk to train in running events and who will be spear heading #dissfest with us in 2016! Their first event is set for March as a warm up to the weekend festival.
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4 February 2016
Film Expo South
Film Expo South is launching on Thursday 4th February 2016 and will be held at the AGEAS BOWL in Southampton.
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8 December 2015
10 ways to...get your Christmas on
Feeling down about the winter weather? I know I am! Whether you're five, twenty five or fifty, Christmas spirit is there for the taking. Here are 10 easy ways to catch hold of it right now.
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7 December 2015
GRAMMYs 2016: Nominees
Kicking off awards season with an underwhelming bang, the nominations for next year's Grammy's have been announced. It's been a good year for brits and a confusing year for pop music with some exceptions. Kendrick Lamar leads with a humongous eleven nominations and Taylor Swift and The Weeknd trail behind with seven.