MYAN E-Bulletin : Issue 12: Autumn 2007

1. MYAN News / Other News

MYAN NEWS ITEMS

Vote for Zion!

MYAN member, Zion Arts Centre is delighted to be a finalist in the People's Millions 2007 by ITV and the Big Lottery Fund.

On Wednesday 28 November at 9am, phone lines open and YOU CAN HELP Zion Arts Centre to win approximately £80,000 to run an extensive summer programme of creative activity for young people and to make much needed improvements to 3 crucial Zion Arts Centre spaces (dance, gallery and studio).

Put Wednesday 28 November in your diary to support your local project in this competition. Please check for the voting phone number to ring nearer the time at: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/peoplesmillions
www.myspace.com/zion Zion Arts Centre Reception: 0161 226 1912.”

New youth theatre for Chorlton

Chorlton Youth Theatre opened this September at Brookburn School and is currently taking on new members. It is open to children and young people, aged 5-17. Come along for a trial session, Saturdays, 10am – 1pm. For more information contact Nick Campbell on nickcampbell62@btinternet.com / 0161 881 3772 / 07951 761267.

Are you a young classical musician or singer?

The Hallé Youth Orchestra and Youth Choir will soon be recruiting for the 2007-2008 season. Entry is by audition for young musicians under the age of 19 who are of Associated Board Grade 6 standard or above. To register your interest in finding out more please contact the Choral/Youth Orchestra Administrator Jessica Reid, at hyo@halle.co.uk or on 0161 907 9031.

New web profiles required / update your activity / e-bulletin feedback

Please give us your feedback on your MYA e-bulletin. What do you think about the format and content? Has it helped you find jobs, funding, events or contacts? What changes would you like to see?

If you are a MYAN web registered organisation, please update your Autumn / Winter activities and news by logging on at:

http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/providers_admin/login.asp

If you have forgotten your login email a.robinson@manchester.gov.uk for a reminder.

If you're not already a member please register as an organisation
http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/register.asp

or as an artist
http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/artists_register.asp

We are currently looking for more Young People to showcase on the MYA website. Are there any that you work with that would like to have a sort interview and have their photo taken and put up on the website? Have a look at our current profiles for a flavour of what to expect: http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/interviews.asp Please email a.robinson@manchester.gov.uk with any suggestions.

OTHER NEWS ITEMS

GMMAZ are on top of the world

On a summer's evening this July, the diversity of the city's youth was demonstrated through a spectacular musical and multi-media production. Greater Manchester Music Action Zone's (GMMAZ) On Top Of The World final performance took place at the Lowry against the backdrop of another night of shootings and fatalities involving young people in Manchester.

In a media age where young people are demonised on a daily basis, almost 100 came together from Wythenshawe, Cheetham Hill, Harpurhey, Moston, Tameside, Salford and Bolton. For one week of rehearsals, the young people collaborated, created and supported one another to bring together the previous 12 months of work.

Fusing classical pieces with pop, R'n'B, dubstep, hip hop and beat boxing, the musical experience was backed up by a large-scale multi-media production that highlighted a theatrical and visual quality.

Led by a variety of high profile artists such as JSD & Nika D from Virus Syndicate, Strategy of Broke 'n' English to RNCM players, the young people gave an insight into growing up and living in a modern, 21st century city.

Whilst the main focus is always going to be on the final performance, the artistic and social impact of the programme has been felt by the partners.

Don Entwistle, Senior Youth Worker for Tameside commented: 'That is the hardest estate I have ever worked on and to see so many young people from there engaged and performing is phenomenal.'

Sarah Hehir, Head of Music and Parklands School, Wythenshawe said: 'I can't believe how much confidence has grown in my group of young people!'

But to leave the final words to one of the young people, Scott Owens, from the Ridge Hill Estate in Stalybridge: 'Don't speak to me or I'll cry' (Before) 'I didn't mess up! I didn't mess up!' (After) 'I know now that drums are my lifeline.' (After).

Young people getting crafty

MYAN member, Samantha Mills, a contemporary jeweller has devised a program to work with Rochdale Sure Start youths for a better understanding on working within a professional crafts practice, to fit with their arts & crafts sessions. The young people are on a 6-week program, which includes:

Health & safety within a workshop environment; tours around various professional arts practices within the Woodend Mill, Mossley where resident artists can be asked questions on their work, training and background.

The aim is to empower and give a greater understanding of the diversity within professional arts & crafts practices. The workshop brief with the young people is to create a keyring or pendant based on a symbol that is personal to them and that they relate to, using hand tools, piercing techniques and finishing within metal.

The participants also write a statement on their piece and are taken through the submission and marketing processes that a professional designer would have to do in order to exhibit. For more information you can contact Samantha on 07932 509622 / Sjmillsdesigns@aol.com.

Voluntary Arts Network on Facebook

The Voluntary Arts Network has set up a number of groups on Facebook including Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults and the Arts, a space for people who work with children and/or vulnerable adults to post questions, find answers and to share knowledge, resources and information on legislation and good practice in keeping within the law relating to children and vulnerable adults.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6218187658

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