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22 January 2016
Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances changed my world
The first piece of art that changed the world for me was Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances. I came across this when studying GCSE Dance and it has stuck with me since.
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21 January 2016
2016: Looking at the year ahead
With 2015 staunchly in the rearview mirror, it's time to turn back round and focus on the road ahead.
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20 January 2016
Music can change your world - and your mind
Music does much more than just sound good. It can have a profound impact on your mind, body and soul.
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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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18 January 2016
What is Hollywood's problem with diversity?
For the second year running the Oscars nominations have been criticised for their four acting categories having exclusively white nominees, sparking more debate over diversity in Hollywood and bringing the return of the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.
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18 January 2016
The Hateful Eight
This is Tarantino's 8th film and to be honest, he's improving through the years.
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15 January 2016
Can Visual Art Defy Society?
I know for certain that the power of the arts can rebel against the world in a variety of different ways. For instance, art in the 1990s was used to present "broken" or "grotesque" imagery which at the time reflected the economic struggles and the dissatisfied and rebellious youth at that time. But what about today in 2016? Does art of our time need to completely change our current state, or will it only encourage our demise?
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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.
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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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11 January 2016 – 11 March 2016
Let Loose 2016
A collaborative project created entirely by young people to raise awareness of social issues that affect the youth.
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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
Get Gold & change the world with art
2015 has been quite a year. 2016 is shaping up to be even more of a year for the arts world and for Arts Award as it continues it's celebrations of 10 years, and we embark on even greater plans for supporting you through Gold Arts Award.
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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?