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JOBSWORTH
Heard anyone say "It's more than my job's worth" lately?
Pat had, and just before she died she asked for this song
to be put on Youtube.... it's a simple song from our first CD,
'Come On Home', with the "apple cart gang" from Penrhys!
WHO'S YOUR PATRON?
When Welsh artists start, they find their patron.
Thousands of years ago it would have been a rich
lord, and now, artists find themselves having to
suck up to local authority or quango careerists,
or sell their souls even faster, by corrupting
their art just to be rewarded commercially.
Now there's a way for communities to help local
artists to fulfil their dreams in truth...
A Rhondda artist seeking your backing is Rhodri,
who loves making films. Check him out here:
Vic Doyle says "...support this budding and
enterprising young man... he makes films, so
big up for Rhodri and his forthcoming movies.."
Revenant - Crossing Deaths Doorstep -
Crowdfunderwww.crowdfunder.co.uk
If you know of any news or reviews that we have
missed, please send them in to us. Feel free to
forward to anyone you know who is interested in
any aspect of the performing arts in Wales.
I've just received my copy of Rob Firman's
magnum, self-published, opus, 'The Theatres
and Performance Spaces of South Wales'. At over
450 pages and full illustrated with colour
photographs, this is a magnificent book
documenting the history of theatres in South
Wales. If you are interested in getting your
hands on a copy of Rob's very limited edition
book get in touch and i'll pass your details
on to him...It's worth every penny!
Philip Glass presents Dracula: The Music
and Film at Wales Millennium Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4306
W i t c h
Thirteen voices bring to life the thrilling
tensions of a Suffolk village in the throes of
the witch hunts of the mid-seventeenth century.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4305
National Theatre's five star award-winning hit
comedy One Man, Two Guvnors comes to Cardiff
Nicholas Hytner's five star award-winning
production of One Man, Two Guvnors will embark
on a second UK tour visiting Cardiff, Wales
Millennium Centre from 22 - 26 January 2012?
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4304
JOHN HEGLEY AT LLANOVER HALL ARTS CENTRE
"BEYOND OUR KENNEL" - SATURDAY MAY 12TH, 7.30PM.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4303
MORE THAN 8,000 PEOPLE WATCH LIVE-STREAM OF THE
RADICALISATION OF BRADLEY MANNING WORLDWIDE
VIEWERS IN 76 COUNTRIES ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD'S
FIRST HYPER-CONNECTED THEATRE EXPERIENCE
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4302
Coronation Street writer inspired to create
a play about traditional Cardiff pubs
Cardiff born Coronation street writer, Simon
Crowther has written a new play based on a
group of friends reuniting for one night,
which is set in Cardiff.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4300
The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon creates music
for new musical adaptation of Swallows and
Amazons at the New Theatre, Cardiff
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4301
Electrifying New Drama Staged at Abergavenny
Fragments of Ash, written and directed by Terry
Victor, is staged by the Notional Theatre at
the beginning of a national tour.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4299
Applications for the 2012 BBC Drama
Writers Academy are now open.
Designed to train writers to write for Casualty,
Holby City, EastEnders and Doctors.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4298
Dirty Protest Presents....MayDay
A reception school teacher, two comedians,
a Scottish playwright who this year adapted
Marriage of Figaro, a My Family actor,
Eisteddfod drama winner and musical writer
will all be writing for the next Dirty
Protest Theatre night...
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4297
HEARTWARMING NEW PLAY AT ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE
"The Shoeshine" is a new two-act play written by
Swansea writer and actor Richard Lloyd, which
will be performed in Aberystwyth Arts Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4296
NOTIONAL THEATRE presents FRAGMENTS OF ASH
An electrifying new play, intelligent, physical theatre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4295
ADAIN AVION
Co-produced by Taliesin Arts Centre and Swansea
University for the London 2012 Festival, the
culmination of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4294
Plenty of fighting spirit at the 'Stute!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4293
The final plunge for Earthfall's At Swim Two Boys!
Earthfall's sell-out production of At Swim Two
Boys, based on the novel by Jamie O'Neill,
concludes at the aptly named Riverfront Arts Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4292
Oppressed stories from one of the last
dictatorships to be retold at Sherman Cymru,
Cardiff... A play about people living under one
of the last dictatorships in the world , Minsk,
2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker will be at Sherman
Cymru, Cardiff on 29 and 30 May.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4291
Galw ar Ddawnswyr Ifanc i Berfformio dros Gymru
Mae Dawns Genedlaethol Ieuenctid Cymru (DGIC) am
ddewis hyd at 15 dawnsiwr ifanc rhwng 16 - 21
oed i fynd ar gwrs preswyl dwys ym mis Awst 2012
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4289
BAFTA AWARD WINNING ACTRESS TACKLES INTRIGUING
LIFE OF AWARD WINNING HOLLYWOOD STARLET
How did a shy Welsh minister's daughter become a
booze-soaked, foul-mouthed, fading Hollywood star?
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4287
Wales Millennium Centre seeks its 10-millionth visitor
Are you their 1 in 10,000,000?
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk
/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4286
A Beauty of a Ballet
Northern Ballet's Beauty and the Beast
at the New Theatre, Cardiff
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4284
Tick, tick...BOOM!
"What Was That? Productions are thrilled
to be returning to the Aberystwyth Arts Centre
for a third, successive year, with their newest
production 'Tick, tick...BOOM!'
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4283
NATIONAL THEATRE WALES ADDS A NEW MEMBER TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM
National Theatre Wales has appointed Michelle
Carwardine-Palmer to the company's new role of
Director of Administration and Development.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4282
SPRINGBOARD: INSPIRING A LOVE OF DANCE
National Dance Company Wales offers young people
a taste of life as a professional dancer
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4281
National Dance Company Wales' dancers triumph at festival
Two National Dance Company Wales dancers are
celebrating success after scooping top prizes
at an international dance festival in Germany
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4280
Women in Love
Welsh National Opera's 2012 spring season
focuses on matters of the heart, seen from
a woman's perspective.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4279
From stage to screen
Earthfall Dance on Film evening
in Plymouth University!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4278
Steel Magnolias at the New Theatre, Cardiff
The funniest play to ever make you cry
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4277
HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES
One of the great classic comedies of all time
will be coming to Aberystwyth soon !
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4275
Over 160 plays on a page on display
at the new Sherman Cymru
To celebrate the opening of Sherman Cymru, the
theatre is displaying over 160 plays around
the new building, covering the foyer walls
and even the backs of toilet doors.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4273
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru Yn Cyhoeddi Rhaglen Artistig
rhaglen artistig Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
dros haf a hydref 2012
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4272
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru Announces Artistic Programme
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru's artistic programme
for summer/autumn 2012
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4271
Once in a House on Fire
Monkeywood Theatre bring
bestselling memoir to life.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4270
Aberystwyth Arts Centre New Writing group
present The Town With No Traffic Wardens
Is this the last resting place of Jack the
Ripper? Anarchy rules in town with no traffic wardens.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4269
NATYA STEM DANCE KAMPNI
National Dance Company Wales welcomes
Indian dance partner on debut Welsh tour
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4267
Cirque du Ciel: ShangHi, Swansea Grand Theatre
Direct from China, the highly awaited,
internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi
by Cirque du Ciel is at Swansea Grand Theatre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4266
"Directors Call Out"
It's My Shout Productions Ltd seeking new
talented Directors for BBC Cymru Wales!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4265
Translunar Paradise comes to Wales Millennium Centre
An extraordinary 'play without words' from
award-winning Theatre Ad Infinitum
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4264
Bold Productions & Aberystwyth
Arts Centre present TALKING HEADS
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4263
1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSION
TO BE MARKED WITH A MEMORY EXHIBITION
& THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE GOSPEL OF US
NATIONAL THEATRE WALES AND MICHAEL SHEEN
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AUDIENCE AND
PARTICIPANTS FOR THE EXHIBITION
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4261
Theatre show for 3-5 year olds uses
children's own words and stories
Ruby Red Tells Tales is a magical, fairytale
inspired theatre production especially for 3-5
year olds that uses the actual words and stories
of small children.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4257
Exciting new play at Melville Theatre, Abergavenny
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4259
Gritty city drama looks at the ups
and downs of twenty somethings
Poet and Rapper debut play at Sherman Cymru
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4256
MEET THE ARTIST, SEE THE ART
National Dance Company Wales launches
intimate art experience
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4255
dOCUMENTA (13) - Travel Awards Available for 2012
Wales Arts International is inviting applications
for support towards attending dOCUMENTA (13).
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4254
dOCUMENTA (13) - Grantiau Teithio 2012
Mae Celfyddydau Rhyngwladol Cymru yn gwahodd
ceisiadau am gymorth i fynychu dOCUMENTA (13).
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4253
Drama Association of Wales user survey
Involved in the Arts in any way?
DAW Need Your Help!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/news/
newsdetail.asp?newsID=4252
Weston Studio Spring Season 2012
The Weston Studio is the intimate theatre
at Wales Millennium Centre that presents a
handpicked range of drama, physical theatre,
comedy, music and children's shows - the new
2012 Spring Season is no exception.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4249
NATIONAL THEATRE WALES ANNOUNCE LATEST
WALESLAB PROJECTS. THEMES INCLUDING BALLET
DANCING, MEXICAN WRESTLERS,AND LIFE AFTER DEATH
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4248
Chris Kinsey hosts an evening of poetry with
readings by Jim Ferris and Kaite O'Reilly
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4246
Young critics' scheme leads to career success
A scheme designed to enhance the critical
writing skills of local young people has helped
a Bridgend resident secure her dream role.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4245
Future Dance Cardiff 2012
Future Dance Cardiff courses take place at
the Dance House, Wales Millennium Centre.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4244
Frank Vickery - Granny Annie
Wales' favourite playwright Frank Vickery
is back on tour with his smash hit
comedy 'Granny Annie'.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4247
Shakespeare's As You Like It
at the New Theatre, Cardiff
Clwyd Theatr Cymru returns to the New Theatre,
Cardiff, with their new production of one of
Shakespeare's most popular comedies,
As You Like It
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4243
Masters of fantastical theatre, Hoipolloi,
kick off the Hijinx Residencies
This month, acclaimed theatre company,
Hoipolloi, will be the first visiting company
to provide performance training workshops as
part of an exciting series of residencies
hosted by Hijinx Theatre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4242
Write a story on a page and see it on display
at the new Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru are asking writers of all ages to
write a Play on a Page, so they can display
their words around the building.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4241
Architect Rob Firman's 'mission' lists
111 theatres in west and south Wales
An architect who made it his mission to visit
every theatre and performance building in south
Wales was surprised to discover dozens of "hidden gems".
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4238
Cardiff company perform award
winning show about real Welsh men
Following its success at the Edinburgh Festival
Fringe, Cardiff's Shock n Awe Performance
Company will be bringing their award winning
show, Muscle, to Sherman Cymri
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4237
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS - MIS I FYND!
Wedi dwy flynedd o ymchwil, gwaith caled a digon
o goffi cryf mae ARAD GOCH bron yn barod ar
gyfer 7fed Gŵyl
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4236
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS - 1 MONTH TO GO!
After two years of research, hard work and a lot
of strong coffee ARAD GOCH are almost ready for
the 7th AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS FESTIVAL!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4235
'Turning 20'
Britain's premiere dance company of disabled
and non-disabled dancers celebrates its 20th
anniversary with a bold triple bill
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4233
Contemporary production
highlights a serious issue
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4232
Earthfall make a splash in Sell out London tour,
At Swim Two Boys, now returning to Wales.
The return of Earthfall's award winning
production staged entirely in water.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4231
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE presents The Comedy of
Errors By William Shakespeare Starring Lenny
Henry at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan / Aberteifi
After the phenomenal success of One Man Two
Guvnors, NT Live deliver another superb comedy
starring Lenny Henry.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4229
Datganiad i'r Wasg Theatr na n'Ôg , Gwanwyn 2012
Mae Theatr na n'Ôg yn cychwyn tymor newydd o
waith gyda thaith sydd wedi gwerthu allan!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4227
Theatr na n'Og Spring 2012 press release
Theatr na n'Og announce their new season of work
for Spring 2012 with a sell out production!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4226
Arts Council of Wales appoints a new
Creative Producer for Dance
Arts Council of Wales is delighted to announce
the appointment of Carole Blade as the new
Creative Producer for Dance.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4225
Earthfall make a splash with 'Turning Tides'
Bath Spa University.
Earthfall's Education and Participation
Programme are running a physical theatre
programme, in collaboration with RWCMD music
students and Bath Spa University dance students
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4224
Mike Smith previews On the Edge Season
2012 by On the Edge
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
reviews/reviews_details.asp?reviewID=2729
Opera'r Ddraig presents its 2012 operatic double bill:
Handel - Acis and Galatea & Purcell - Dido and Aeneas
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4221
The UK national tour of Chicago the Musical
returns to Wales Millennium Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4219
Hormonal Housewives at the New Theatre, Cardiff
The ultimate girls night out comes to Cardiff!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4218
Only Men Aloud to join in
the 'Stute celebrations!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4220
Cyfarwyddwr Artistig Theatr Bara Caws
Hoffai Theatr Bara Caws ddatgan mai Betsan Llwyd
sydd wedi ei phenodi yn Gyfarwyddwr Artistig
newydd i'r Cwmni.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4214
BETSAN LLWYD APPOINTED AS
NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF BARA CAWS
Theatr Bara Caws is delighted to announce that
Betsan Llwyd is appointed as Artistic Director.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4213
CAPE TOWN OPERA (Cymraeg)
Perfformiad cyntaf y Mandela Trilogy yn Ewrop
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4211
CAPE TOWN OPERA
European premiere of the Mandela Trilogy
at Wales Millennium Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4210
Opening night for Butterfly Kiss
The senior members of Gwent Young People's
Theatre (GYPT) present a premier performance
of Butterfly Kiss, at the Borough Theatre,
Abergavenny
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4209
BRITISH DANCE EDITION LONDON 2012
National Dance Company Wales and BBC National
Chorus of Wales showcase Welsh artistic talent
at the UK's leading dance event
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4208
The Echo Chamber --a new performance
from THE LLANARTH GROUP-
Four innovative and award-winning creators from
different strands of theatre have come together
to produce a poetic/spatial meditation on time,
science, and our place in the universe.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4206
Lleisiau Pobl Go Iawn Mewn Drama Newydd Gymraeg
Fe fydd drama Gymraeg gair am air newydd sydd yn
defnyddio storïau pobl yn eu geiriau ei hunain
yn dechrau ar daith o amgylch Cymru y mis nesa.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4204
Voices of Real People In New Welsh Language Play
A Welsh language verbatim play that uses real
stories, as spoken by real people, will begin a
tour of Wales next month.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4203
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS 2012
- DAU FIS I FYND!
Dau fis i heddiw bydd tref glan mor Aberystwyth
dan ei sang wrth inni groesawu perfformwyr o
bob cwr o'r byd i berfformio yn 7fed Gŵyl
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4202
AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS 2012
- TWO MONTHS TO GO!
In exactly two months time the seaside town of
Aberystwyth will be full to the brim with
artists from all corners of the world as w
e start a whole week of fun and performances in
the 7th AGOR DRYSAU - OPENING DOORS FESTIVAL!
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4201
U.Dance 2012
U.Dance 2012 is a national celebration of youth
dance, with performances in venues throughout
the UK in 2012.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4200
Actors working with Trinity Saint Davids
students on new production
Over the coming weeks, professional actors will
be working alongside Welsh-medium graduating
students from the School of Performing Arts
Trinity Saint David on a production and short
tour of Torri Gair.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4199
Actorion yn cydweithio â myfyrwyr
Dros yr wythnosau nesaf bydd actorion profiadol
yn gweithio ar y cyd â myfyrwyr cyfrwng Cymraeg
Ysgol y Celfyddydau Perfformio - Prifysgol y
Drindod Dewi Sant - ar gynhyrchiad teithiol o'r
ddrama Torri Gair.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4198
WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING OF PHILIP GLASS
OPERA "IN THE PENAL COLONY"
Music Theatre Wales's UK premiere production of
Philip Glass's one-act opera, In the Penal
Colony is released on CD.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4197
PETER GILL RETURNS TO CARDIFF TO DIRECT HIS
BRAND NEW ADAPTATION OF CHEKHOV'S A PROVINCIAL LIFE
One of Wales' greatest writers and directors,
Peter Gill, returns to his native city with a
portrait of provincial life in 1890s Russia.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4196
Welsh Writers' Plays Selected for Royal
Shakespeare Company Project
Plays by two writers from Wales have won a
competition to be staged at Newport's 400-seat
Dolman Theatre - with the possibility of going
on to be performed at Stratford as part of the
World Shakespeare Year celebrations.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4195
Spring 2012 season at the New Theatre Cardiff announced
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4194
SIMON STEPHENS' STARK AND SHATTERING 7/7 PLAY
GETS WELSH PREMIERE IN 2012
Following the sell-out, critically acclaimed
staging of Caryl Churchill's Serious Money in
2011, Waking Exploits return with Simon Stephens'
beautiful yet chilling award winning play Pornography.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk
/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4193
"Script Call Out"
It's My Shout Productions open applications
for new scripts for the 2012 Television
training scheme
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4192
PUBLIC TO CHOOSE PROJECTS FOR NATIONAL THEATRE
WALES' NEW 2012 ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME
National Theatre Wales is transforming its
innovative Assembly programme into bespoke,
democratically-elected creative arts projects
which will take place across Wales.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4191
National Dance Company Wales Spring Tour 2012
An international programme of bold exciting dance
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4190
International Conference on the relationship
between literature and the media in Small Nations
CALL FOR PAPERS
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4189
Cynhadledd Ryngwladol ar berthynas llenyddiaeth
â'r cyfryngau mewn Cenhedloedd Bychain
GALWAD AM BAPURAU
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4188
Robin Hood at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4186
Earthfall 2011 from Warhol to Water
and from Brecon to Moscow!
2011 has been a hugely successful year for
Earthfall, starting with the final leg of
The Factory tour in spring, followed on by
a sell-out revival tour of At Swim Two Boys
across the UK.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4184
New Plans for Actorsworkshop
This autumn Actorsworkshop has moved into a
new office at Chapter, undergone a rebrand
and commissioned a new website.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4182
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Becomes a Multi-
Millionaire... in visitor numbers
Figures from Aberystwyth Arts Centre, a
community resource of Aberystwyth University,
show that in the 10 years since their major
redevelopment project was finished in 2000
there have been over six and a half million
visitors to the venue.
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk
/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=4181
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Current job adverts and events
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Dance, Singing and Drama Coaches
(Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1091
The Landed Festival 2012
(The Landed Festival)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1090
PRESS OFFICER
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1095
Corporate Development Manager
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1094
Keddie Scott Associates Ltd is looking to
expand it's client base in Wales
(Keddie Scott Associates)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1093
Fight Club and new workshops coming soon!
(Actorsworkshop)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1092
TREFNYDD CENEDLAETHOL CYMRU A
THREFNYDD RHANBARTHOL DE ORLLEWIN LLOEGR
(Equity)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1097
NATIONAL ORGANISER FOR WALES AND
AREA ORGANISER FOR THE SOUTH WEST
(Equity)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1096
PRESS OFFICER
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1095
Corporate Development Manager
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1094
Cydlynydd Tîm (Noson Allan) 15 awr yr wythnos
(Arts Council of Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1099
Team Co-ordinator (Night Out) 15 hours a week
(Arts Council of Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1098
TREFNYDD CENEDLAETHOL CYMRU A THREFNYDD
RHANBARTHOL DE ORLLEWIN LLOEGR
(Equity)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1097
NATIONAL ORGANISER FOR WALES AND
AREA ORGANISER FOR THE SOUTH WEST
(Equity)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1096
PRESS OFFICER
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1095
Corporate Development Manager
(Welsh National Opera)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1094
Actors Wanted for 2012 Panto........
(Coliseum Theatre)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1101
Rehearsal Director vacancy at
National Dance Company Wales
(National Dance Company Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1100
Cydlynydd Tîm (Noson Allan) 15 awr yr wythnos
(Arts Council of Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1099
Team Co-ordinator (Night Out) 15 hours a week
(Arts Council of Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1098
DIGITAL ASSOCIATE
(National Theatre Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1103
Actors Wanted for 2012 Panto........
(Coliseum Theatre)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1101
Rehearsal Director vacancy at
National Dance Company Wales
(National Dance Company Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1100
DIGITAL ASSOCIATE
(National Theatre Wales)
http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/
adverts/adverts_details.asp?ad_ID=1103
Keith MorrisTheatre in Wales web site
editorwww.theatre-wales.co.uk
In association with New Welsh Review, Barn
and Planet Magazine...
Meic Updates
Earlier this month, Gavin Thomas, Helpline
Coordinator, represented Meic at the National
Eisteddod in Wrexham. The Maes was very busy
despite the gloomy weather and Gavin braved the
rain to meet with people from all over Wales and
some as far afield as Australia. Those that knew
of Meic were very enthusiastic and complimentary
and those that didn’t… do now!
As the universities prepare for their intake of
new students, Meic staff will be out and about
attending as many Freshers’ Fairs as they can
during September and October.
Meic is receiving an increasing number of calls
around mental health.
As such, all staff have completed training in
Youth Mental Health First Aid and some have
taken it to the next level to complete Applied
Suicide Intervention Skills Training to further
meet the needs of those who contact the service.
ProMail
Almost 4,000 children and young people throughout
Wales have contacted the 'meic' helpline since
it was launched in May 2010. Due to this success
we are now extending the opening hours to
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as of now.
The service will continue to provide a single
point of contact via telephone, text or instant
messaging for comprehensive information and will
signpost to other services and provide access to
independent professional advocates as & when required..
Contact ProMo-Cymru
tel / ffôn: 029 2046 2222
www.promo-cymru.org
twitter.com/promocymru
Contact ProMo Cymru
ProMo Cymru | Unit 13, Royal Stuart Workshops,
Adelaide Place, Cardiff, CF10 5BR
Pat Green | 029 2046 2222 | pat@promo-cymru.org
EVI | Church Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BE
Samantha James | 07977 810 397 | Sam@create-at-evi.org
ProMail
On Tuesday 21st February, CLIC attended an all-
day event held at Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
The event entitled ‘It's All About YOUth’
was attended by many organisations providing
services to young people including WICID,
Dynamix, Careers Wales, Job Centre Plus and
RCT Services for Young People.
The aim of the event was to ensure young people
were able to become more informed about the
issues that matter to them.
Lots of CLIC goodies were given out to young
people who popped by our stand to find out
what CLIC was all about!
New UNCRC resources available for download
Dynamix, ProMo-Cymru and Dr Sue Lyle have worked
in partnership to compile and develop a range
of over 60 resources for the Welsh Government
to raise awareness of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
for children and young people in Wales.
Working with existing materials and developing
new ones, the project has involved a variety of
professionals and young people to put together
these exciting new resources which 0 – 25 year-
olds will find easy to use and relate to.
These resources can be used in both educational
and non-educational settings and are free to
downloaded from the UNCRC Let's Get It Right website.
The website includes resources such as
activities, games, downloads, discussion tools
and lesson plans for exploring children's rights
with clear links to the curriculum and the PSE
framework where relevant.
Highlights of the resources available include:
'Right Words, Wrong Order' Video
An interesting short film that shows how the
power of words can make a big difference when
changing attitudes towards the UNCRC.
Suitable for children and young adults.
'For Every Child, A Better World' by Kermit the Frog
A beautifully illustrated storybook with Kermit
explaining children’s rights in an easy to
understand manner. Suitable for children.
Colouring and Doodle Books
These colouring and doodling books encourage
children to express themselves and promotes
a better understanding of children’s rights
in a fun and engaging way. Suitable for
children and younger teens.
Interactive Web Game
This interactive web game which allows the user
to create their own drawings will appeal to
teenagers and young adults. Finished drawings
can be saved and emailed to friends.
Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
These educational materials were developed for
teachers so they can introduce the UNCRC in
class through a variety of interesting
activities. Examples include a guide on how to
make an animation video and a specially produced
photo pack to encourage discussion on children’s
rights. Suitable for primary & secondary school teachers.
Poster Packs
A series of posters highlighting children’s
rights which can be easily printed and
displayed in educational and non-educational
settings. Suitable for teachers & youth work pros.
The UNCRC was given prominence in Wales when it
was adopted by the Welsh Government in 2004 for
all its policy-making. These resources and
materials were collated and developed to convey
this important message to a variety of ages.
During this project’s development, the Rights of
Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure was
approved by Her Majesty in Council and became
a part of Welsh law.
In March 2011, Wales became the first country
in the UK to make the UNCRC a measure for
domestic law making.
The Measure contains a number of provisions
that will strengthen and build on the existing
rights-based approach of the Welsh Assembly
Government towards policy for children and
young people aged 0-25, and also strengthen
children & young people’s position in Welsh society.
All departments of the Welsh Government will now
make their policies upholding young people
rights in the various services and activities
provided for them and for the public in general.
For more information on this project,
please contact Cindy Chen,
Development Officer, ProMo-Cymru at
02920 462222
cindy@promo-cymru.org
For Dynamix related training, consultation,
facilitation and new resource development,
please contact Ant Flanagan at
01792 466231
info@dynamix.ltd.uk
To contact Dr Sue Lyle:
sue.marilyn.lyle@gmail.com
07817 656623.
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Social Media Training
Are you keen to find out how social networking
sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Bebo, MySpace
can promote & support your organisation's projects?
ProMo-Cymru has developed a social media training
programme to support organisations in understanding
and using this new media. This can be a full
or half day training workshop, according to
your organisation’s needs and requirements.
If you want to find out more, contact Rachel
Burton, Training and Accreditation Officer, at
rachel@cliconline.co.uk
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CLIC Training & Accreditation Packages
CLIC has developed a range of CLIC training
and accreditation packages for professionals
and young people.
Through our partnership with YMCA Community
College, we have developed a bespoke training
package in how to use the CLIC website. These
are available in Agored Unit levels of 1,2 & 3.
This training is being piloted this summer and
then rolled out across voluntary and maintained
sectors this autumn.
We have also developed accredited training for
young people to help them express their views
and opinions on CLIC and their local websites.
These are units in creative writing, creative
writing & poetry, picture diaries and video
stories. These will be available on the ProMo-
Cymru website under the resources section. We
can support the moderation of these modules to
ensure your young people gain the accreditation
this training offers.
If you wish to learn more about these training
and accreditation packages, please contact Rachel
Burton, Training and Accreditation Officer, at
rachel@cliconline.co.uk
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CLIC PSE Lesson Plans
The CLIC PSE lessons plans are now available on
the ProMo-Cymru website under the resources section.
There are in total ten lesson plans: five for Key
Stage 3 and five for Key Stage 4. These detailed
lessons plans comply with the All Wales PSE
Framework and use the CLIC website as a tool to
explore topics within the PSE curriculum.
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Substance Misuse Project
The name for the new substance misuse website
for young people in Cardiff has been decided.
The name suggested by a young person from
Cantonian High School is Red Button (Eng)
/ Botwm Coch (Welsh).
Work has already started on the Red Button site
to get it ready for the launch in October.
A steering group of young people has been set
up to lead the process.
If any young people you know are interested in
joining this group, contact Arielle Tye at
arielle@thesprout.co.uk
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It Only Takes One Project
The It Only Takes One media campaign for
Safer Capital is now in full swing.
Posters highlighting the risks of alcohol-related
violent crime will be placed all over Cardiff
city centre for two months from mid July.
Look out for the big red posters titled
'One too many?' in key places throughout Cardiff.
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CLIC county development updates
There are currently ten live CLIC sites
(including the national site)
with six more under development.
With the support of the CLIC Counties and Design
Team, these local sites are gaining more
readership and young people’s involvement.
Here are some developmental updates of two of
the
local sites: Defaid in Anglesey and theSprout in Cardiff.
Defaid
The Editorial Group is focused on increasing usage and contributions to the site and looking into ways of doing this. They are keen to form sub-editorial groups represented by young people from secondary schools and Coleg Menai so that they can be responsible for submitting news from their schools and areas.
The editor of Defaid has met with Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern to discuss how this can be achieved and ten students from the school have shown a big interest in being a part of the group. These groups will start in September, at the beginning of the new school term.
The Editorial Group is also keen to have a presence at the Anglesey Agricultural Show and will be promoting Defaid at the event.
Two members of the Editorial Group joined the
CLIC team at the National Eisteddfod to hand out
freebies, raise awareness of CLIC and Defaid and
blog about their experience.
TheSprout
The first theSprout Saturday training session held on 2 July was a success. Local author Jaque Thay ran a free session on Creative Writing for 11-25 year-olds at Cardiff Central Library.
It was the first of theSprout Saturday sessions, which are a series of workshops that aims to develop skills in creative writing, photography, film and improvisational theatre.
All of the work created will be published on theSprout website and young people will also have the opportunity to gain OCN accreditations.
For more information, contact Arielle Tye,
theSprout Editor, at
arielle@thesprout.co.uk
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ProMo's Services
ProMo-Cymru is able to offer a wide array
of products and services to suit your
organisation's needs and requirements.
We can provide and lead advisory services, youth
consultations, audio and visual productions,
event and project management, web development
and marketing communication services.
Our clients include the Welsh Government,
BBC and Safer Capital. If you are keen to learn
more about us and what we can offer, go here:
Pat Green | 029 2046 2222 | pat@promo-cymru.org
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Promote your services to young people!
ProMo-Cymru distributes CLICzine three times a
year to young people (11-25) in Wales. If you
are keen to promote your services to young people
of this age group, ProMo-Cymru is able to include
your promotional materials as inserts within the
CLICzines for delivery to schools, libraries, GP
surgeries, universities and colleges, leisure
centres, job centres, info shops, youth clubs etc
in our database at a competitive rate.
Please get in touch with Cindy Chen at
cindy@cliconline.co.uk
to find out more about our distribution services.
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CLICZine #4
CLICzine issue #4 is being distributed
across Wales this month.
This issue is unique as it has 2 different covers:
one for the Welsh cover and one for the English.
The Welsh cover features a collage of the CLIC
National Editorial Group on their residential
in Anglesey earlier this year, while the English
side features rock band The Blackout, who are
headlining Merthyr Rock in September. The winner
of this year's CLIC Battle Of The Bands will get
to share the main stage with them. Look out for
the zine at your local youth info shop, and for
more details on the battle visit
www.CLIConline.co.uk
Contact ProMo Cymru
ProMo Cymru | Unit 13, Royal Stuart Workshops,
Adelaide Place, Cardiff, CF10 5BR
Pat Green | 029 2046 2222 | pat@promo-cymru.org
EVI | Church Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BE
Samantha James | 07977 810 397 | Sam@create-at-evi.org
Workshop Program Spring 2012...
EVi Cultural Centre
Please register your interest, or reserve
your place by contacting:
EVI Cultural Centre
Ebbw Vale Institute
Church Street
Ebbw Vale
Blaenau Gwent
NP23 6BE
Ebbw Vale Institute is a regenerated building
full of story and culture. For a long time it
existed to promote cultural exchange in the
neighbourhood; now EVi's doors are open again,
with a wide variety of cultural events and
activities on offer for all ages and interests..
EVi Rehearsal Space - now open!
Rehearsal space for bands and dance groups is
now available at EVi - contact us for details
EVi Bar - Main Hall
Licensed until midnight, soft and alcoholic
drinks are available throughout evening events;
also available for hire during private functions
& events, please contact us for further info
EVi Cultural Cafe
Refreshments & Light snacks are available
throughout the day and evenings, with fairtrade
goods and free WIFI service.
Professional catering services are available
for conferences, training events & private functions.
The Cafe workspace is also available free of
charge to the public and local organisations
for informal meetings & coffee mornings.
Training / Conference / Meeting Facilities
EVi offers training, conference, and meeting
space in a historical, creative setting;
catering and audio/visual facilities available,
contact us for further details.
Feedback
We welcome comments and suggestions, so
please let us know about your experiences
at the EVi Cultural Centre.
Spread the Word
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May
CLIConline Introduction to Creative Writing:
16th May
Times: 10am- 3pm,
[Level 1], 1 day course
Introduction to Creative Writing is a short
course to support you to be able to produce
3 short pieces of creative writing. It will
give you time to consider what a story is
and also support you in creating those stories.
You will then gain experience of how to
upload these stories onto the CLIC website.
ProMo-Cymru offers a wide range of youth
development, creative and business workshops,
with extensive knowledge and experience of
the creative industries.
To book your place, contact Sam on 01495 708022
WEA Health & Safety Level 1:
21st June 12
Times: 10am - 3.30pm,
1 day course
The WEA will provide a taster session on
Health & Safety which will give you an
overview of manual handling, first aid
and other safety issues.
To book your place, please contact Gail
or Claire on 01495 791128 or email:
courseenquiryeast@weasouthwales.org.uk
WEA Food Hygiene Course Level 2 -
28th June 12
Time: 9.30 - 3.30pm,
1 day course
This one day course offers a qualification
recognised by employers. It is suitable
for the professional and domestic kitchen,
whether you are preparing food from scratch
or serving pre-prepared refreshments.
Visit the WEA website for further courses
To book your place, please contact Gail
or Claire on 01495 791128 or email:
courseenquiryeast@weasouthwales.org.uk
WEA First Aid Course:
20th July
Times: 10am - 3:30pm,
1 day course
This one day course gives an overview
and understandiing of the role and
responsibilities of an emergency first aider.
Visit the WEA website for further courses
To book your place, please contact Gail
or Claire on 01495 791128 or
email:courseenquiryeast@weasouthwales.org.uk
Coming Soon! Desktop Music Production [11-19yrs]
Promo Cymru in conjuncion with Head For Arts are
running Ableton Live, desk top music production
workshops at the EVi media suite. The tutorials
will run one day per week for six weeks and
incorporate in depth three hour sessions.
You'll gain all the knowledge you need to
produce great-sounding beats, songs and
instrumentals. You can begin this course with
little or no understanding of desktop production
and you'll end it with a knowledge of producing
beats and tracks and gaining a qualification
with 'Ableton Live'
Please register your interest by contacting
Julian on 01495 708022
Coming Soon! Introduction to
Live Sound & Stage Lighting [11-19yrs]
This course aims to introduce the beginner
to the principles and equipment behind sound
reinforcement and lighting used in a live
situation. These workshops will be run by
audio professionals who work in this practical
field of music on an every day basis.
The tutorials will look in depth at all the
common equipment used in sound and lighting
systems and how each section relates to
live performance situations.
Please register your interest
by contacting Julian on
01495 708022
Welcome to the New Look Cyfle Newsletter!
We have a new website too! Come over
and take a look, see what you think:
http://www.cyfle.co.uk/
WORKSHOP IN ONLINE ADVERTISING
NEW COURSE!
17 May 2012 - (Cardiff)
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WORKSHOP IN DIGITAL ADVERTISING
NEW COURSE! Only one space left in Caernarfon
15 of May 2012 (Caernarfon)
18 of May 2012 (Cardiff)
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SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
NEW COURSE! Only one space left in Caernarfon
14+15 of May 2012 (Cardiff)
17+18 of May 2012 (Caernarfon)
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WORKSHOP IN MONETISATION
NEW COURSE! Only one space left in Caernarfon
23-25 of May 2012 (Caernarfon)
28-30 of May 2012 (Cardiff)
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FINAL CUT PRO 7
A beginners course for those living/working
in ESF areas.
28+29 May - Aberystwyth
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NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION
An NSPCC course for those responsible for
children and young people on productions.
27 June 2012 - INITIAL TRAINING
28 June 2012 - REFRESHER
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A BOUNCING BABY BOY!
A huge congratulations to Rhian (Cyfle's
Training and Marketing Co-ordinator) and Robbie
Brewster on the birth of their second son.
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ARCHIVE MASH-UP
6 new trainees delve into the fascinating world of Archive!
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - STARTER & REFRESHER COURSES
New Dates in June
18+19 June 2012 - STARTER
20 June 2012 - REFRESHER
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CYFLE OFFERS TRAINING TO THE
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN GWYNEDD
Cyfle will be working alongside Gwynedd Council
and Gwynedd Arts Forum as part of an exciting
new partnership to deliver a bespoke training
programme in social and digital media for
artists and creative companies in Gwynedd
CYFLE OPENS A DOOR TO THE FUTURE
Cyfle works with Gyrfa Cymru and Gwynedd
Secondary Schools on offering Apps courses.
David Ellis Jones Retires from Cyfle
After working for Cyfle for 13 years, David
Ellis Jones has decided that the time has come
to hang up his working boots and retire from
his role as Qualifications and Resources
Coordinator with the company.
Music Industry Development Fund Guidelines
New Funding Guidelines for 2012/13
can be downloaded from:
Includes links to Funding Guidelines for
Organisations, Funding Guidelines for
Individuals and Funding Guidelines for
the International Opportunities Fund.
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REMINDER : Call for WOMEX 12 Showcase,
Conference and Film Proposals
Womex will be coming to Cardiff in 2013
but if you’re serious about taking your music
to an international audience, you should be
looking at Thessaloniki, Greece this year.
WOMEX has put out its annual call for proposals,
inviting you - the best artists, speakers and
films from every corner of the globe - to enrich
the programme of the most important world music
industry event of the year...
It's time to submit your proposals for WOMEX 12
in Thessaloniki, Greece,
from Wednesday, 17 to Sunday, 21 October 2012.
World Music Artists and DJs
Showcase your talent at the top international
gathering of world music professionals. The
selected acts will play in front of the largest
audience anywhere of international world music
concert and festival bookers (around 700 last
year), agents, labels, distributors, innumerable
journalists... in short, everyone you could
possibly need to help kickstart, nurture and
nourish your career.
The Showcase (and Conference) selection is taken
on by the WOMEX Jury - the famous 7 Samurai -
each year consisting of a brand new panel of
international music biz experts. In 2011 WOMEX
received over 750 artist proposals for about 35 slots.
More information here:
http://www.womex.com/lnk/how-to-propose#showcase
*Should you be successfully selected to showcase,
there is support available through Cerdd Cymru: Music Wales*
Conference speakers & mentors
Speakers
Share your experience and shed light on the
latest trends and greatest innovations in
the music industry. In particular, WOMEX is
welcoming proposals around the ongoing
jazz & world focus at WOMEX, as well as those
exploring the local Southeastern European music
industry of the new host region.
Mentors
Dispense your valuable advice and give feedback
to your fellow delegates. Mentoring Sessions
are a regular feature of the WOMEX Conference,
offering delegates private 15-min consultations
free of charge with special mentors from
various areas of expertise.
Come show your work at the IMZ Film Screenings
at WOMEX - your No. 1 platform for world music
in audio-visual media.
WOMEX's long-time partner for the Film
Screenings IMZ, the International Music + Media
Centre in Vienna, will jury the film proposals
independently. Last year they received around
30 submissions for 13 screening slots.
Here's a complete list of all the films
submitted and the ones presented at WOMEX 11:
http://www.worldmusicfilms.com/index.php?id=771
The films from the screening selection can also
become part of the World Music Films On Tour
programme, a non-profit distribution project
aimed at bringing musical diversity in film
and video to a wider public.
More information here:
http://www.womex.com/lnk/how-to-propose#film
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All forms and information about how to submit
Film, Conference and Showcase proposals for
WOMEX 12 are available online at:
Please find details below
that we've been asked to pass on.
(Disclaimer: This is not a WMF advert.
If you seek any further information,
please contact the organisers directly).
AIM/UKTI Music Trade Mission to Digital Matters
& Music Matters – 22nd-25th May 2012/Singapore
We are looking for expressions of interest in a
mission to attend Digital and Music Matters in
Singapore in May. This is an ideal way to
explore the business opportunities in the
Asian music markets.
The mission delegation is looking to attend both
the Digital Matters & Music Matters conference
programme. Included in the programme will be
market updates on Japan, Korea, China and India.
In addition to this, We/Music Matters will
organise a bespoke session with domestic
business leaders designed to give a fast track
update to six key Asian power markets including:
Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea, China and
Taiwan. Plus a networking event to facilitate
connecting with international music industry
contacts from across Australasia.
For more information about Digital Matters
& Music Matter visit
www.asiamatters.com
Discounted Registration Rates For Mission Group:
- Music Matters: USD$ 769 (Regular USD$ 1,399)
- Digital Matters: USD$ 769 (Regular USD$ 1,399)
- Both Events: USD$ 1,119 (Regular USD$ 1,999)
Hotel Special Rate For Mission Group:
The conference organisers have secured a special
rate at the Studio M, please see below for the
rates (subject to availability):
- Studio Loft approx. USD$ 166+
+ inc complimentary WIFI*
- Premier Loft approx. USD$ 190+
+ inc complimentary WIFI*
*Daily breakfast can be arranged at a discounted
rate approx. USD$16++ p/person p/night
If you are interested please email
judith@musicindie.com
with ‘Music & Digital Matters Mission’
in the subject line by Tuesday 17th April.
The AIM/UKTI Digital Music Mission offers
established music businesses an unparalleled
opportunity to keep their knowledge/skill set
ahead of the curve, and look forward to the
growth and market development of digital, plus
meet with the 'movers and shakers' of the new
tech generation. The bespoke Mission Programme
(Mon) includes master classes, case studies and
panel sessions with top-level digital specialists/
speakers/panellists from across the US music
industry. In addition we will host B2B 1:1
speed meetings and a networking reception with
US industry guests enabling delegates to
forge new contacts.
Delegates will be able to access A2IM’s Indie
Week conference (Tue-Thu), which attracts
around three hundred delegates from across the
US music industry. There will also be 1:1 speed
meetings and a networking reception with A2IM
members and US industry guests.
AIM chairman and chief executive Alison Wenham
says, “The US music market has always been
hugely important and influential. And now that
music has become firmly established as a
digital format, it becomes even more important
to understand how to make the best of the US
digital market. Introducing UK indie companies
to their American counterparts, to share in that
inspirational ‘Can Do’ attitude that is so
synonymous with them will lead to some firm new
business opportunities.”
2011 Delegate Quotes: Simon Scott
(Push Entertainment) – “The mission was very
successful for us and we found some new partners
that will contribute to our growth over the next year.”
Martin Rigby (Psonar Ltd) – “An absolutely
fantastic programme - I met some great people
and the week was one of the most productive
I've had since starting Psonar.”
Chris Goss (Hospital Records) – “The most
important aspect of the mission programme was
gaining a more current understanding of the
current US market, being able to have 'face
time' with some existing partners and the
networking opportunities.”
For further information
and the link to the online application form
please visit the Events Section of the AIM Website:
Cardiff is pleased to have been selected as
the city to host WOMEX, the leading world music
expo, in 2013. The announcement comes at the
end of a year-long campaign by the Cerdd Cymru:
Music Wales partners to bring the industry
showcase and conference to Wales. The event
will see around 60 showcases featuring some 300
musicians over four days, a trade fair with
around 2500 music industry professionals from
over 90 countries, 500 press and media reps,
film screenings, seminars and panels, an award
ceremony and opening concert.
This is the core of WOMEX, but it’s up to all
of us to build on this foundation to create
something that reaches beyond this, across the
rest of Cardiff, across the music sector, felt
through Wales. We want WOMEX to drive and
accelerate the music sector, culture sector
and links with business.
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Music Forum
WMF are researching and compiling information
on the live scene in Wales with the overall
objective to develop a long-term strategy
to ensure the future of a successful and
economically viable live music sector.
If you’re involved in live music in Wales,
please offer your views and insights.
Live Music: What Needs to Change?
Share any opinions, barriers you may have faced
locally or nationally and any thoughts on how
the live scene could work more effectively.
Contribute to the research online
by completing a short questionnaire, here:
https://www.survey.glam.ac.uk/livemusicwales
This survey has been devised by Dr Paul Carr
(The ATRiuM, University of Glamorgan) in
conjunction with The Welsh Music Foundation.
Your time will not be wasted, all responses
will be taken seriously and play a significant
part in helping to shape the future of the live
music industry in Wales.
Foundation Degree in Music Industry Entrepreneurship
Please find details below that
we've been asked to pass on.
(Disclaimer: This is not a WMF advert.
If you seek any further information,
please contact the organisers directly).
Gofynnwyd i ni basio ymlaen y manylion isod.
(Ymwadiad: Nid hysbyseb SCG mo hwn. Os ydych
angen rhagor o wybodaeth, yna cysylltwch â'r
trefnwyr yn uniongyrchol).
I'm writing to let you know about the development
of an exciting new Foundation Degree that will be
starting at the University of Glamorgan ATRiuM
campus, in September 2011.
The Foundation Degree in Music Industry Entrepreneurship
is a qualification which is financed via support
from the European Social Fund, meaning that all
places are fully financed, providing entrants
live and/or work in a Convergence Area within
Wales, and comply with other eligibility criteria
as published on our Music Academy Website.
The Foundation Degree is the first of its kind in
the UK, and enables attendees to gain up to half
of the qualification based on their previous
experiences. It also enables those undertaking
the course to gain academic credits from
achievements in the workplace.
The award is delivered through a combination of
face-to-face teaching and distance learning, and
takes around eighteen months to complete. Upon
successful completion of the Foundation Degree
(which is equivalent to the first two years of a
Degree), participants will also have the option
of progressing onto the final year of an Honours
Degree, should they wish.
Aimed at both self-employed and micro business
employees, this is an excellent opportunity for
those wishing to gain academic credit for their
past and current professional experience, in
addition to learning new ways to exploit their
existing knowledge. There are currently places
available for practitioners in South Wales
starting in September 2011, 2012 and 2013,
with places in the West and North of Wales
available for a September 2012 start.
I would appreciate it if you would forward this
message to anyone you think would benefit from
this qualification. In the meantime, if you have
any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind Regards,
Paul Carr
Head of Music Academy
University of Glamorgan
The Music Academy
Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries
ATRiuM
86-88 Adam Street
Cardiff
CF24 2FN
