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7 August 2016
Naomi Peterson: I am telling you, I'm not going
A young woman's coming-of-age tale of anxiety, bullying, unrequited love...and Pizza Express.
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4 August 2016 – 4 October 2016
Exclusive Theatre Ticket Discount
As an Arts Award Supporter, Creative Learning at the Churchill Theatre are delighted to announce that we are now able to offer discounted theatre tickets to selected shows for Arts Award participants.
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27 July 2016
Why is Tracy Chapman's eponymous album so important?
Tracy Chapman's self-titled debut didn't just win loads of Grammy's - it got us talking about a revolution.
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26 July 2016
Making Music: Esther Kippax
Esther Kippax is part of London's The Bach Choir, a group who are registered with Making Music. You can read more about Making Music as an organisation here.
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26 July 2016
Making Music: Helen Pugh
Helen Pugh is part of Fulham Symphony Orchestra, a group who are registered with Making Music. You can read more about Making Music as an organisation here.
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22 July 2016
10 albums every teenager should hear
Looking to delve into some recent (and 20th century) classics? Want to expand your music knowledge? Look no further than these 10 albums, all of which have made a huge impact on the music industry...and their fans.
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21 July 2016
Playing music with others
If you play a musical instrument or sing have you thought about joining a community band, orchestra or choir?
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15 July 2016
Dj Esco - Project E.T. (Esco Terrestrial) Mixtape
This was a mixtape that I was extremely excited about initially. I'm a huge fan of DJ Esco and Future. This technically is Esco's project, however Future features on most songs on the tape. However, I don't feel that Future is at his strongest on this occasion.
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4 July 2016
Our Creative Future: Lucy Spraggan
For Arts Award Week (2-10th July 2016) we spoke to singer and songwriter Lucy Spraggan, about the journey she's taken.
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14 June 2016
HÆLOS - Full Circle Review
For me, this has to be one of the most underrated debut albums of the year so far. It's one thing to do what everyone else is doing. It's another thing to do something a little different. However, it takes things to a completely different level when you're able to produce a sound that's hard to even describe with words
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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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9 June 2016
Whatever happened to emo?
Hey you, older-gen millennial! Do you remember a time when it was all about the guyliner, floppy fringes that swept one eye, lip-piercings, band t-shirts and Motorolas?
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3 June 2016
Radiohead: A Moon Shaped Pool
These musical masterminds have come a long way from their alt-rock roots, and they fail to disappoint with one of the most anticipated albums of 2016.
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31 May 2016
Common People Southampton
Common People. Where do I start? This was my very first festival, and it was most certainly an experience that I'll never forget. Here are the highlights.
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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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17 May 2016
Autism, art & me
Autism, ASD or Asperger's Syndrome affects around 700,000 people in the UK, and fortunately enough, I'm one of them.
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11 May 2016
Ellie Ford
Bringing the power of authentic folk music to life, Ellie Ford and her backing band delivered yet another memorable performance at Brighton Fringe.