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We are seeking funding to support a year round programme of vocal and music workshops for older people based in Bradley. By providing regular positive activity, new connections, safe space and an opportunity to develop skills and express themselves creatively, the project aims to bring about positive change for these isolated older people. We will deliver…
Who are the next generation of artists? Of the 16 Emmett Arts prize winners in previous years, only 3 were women. This project is a response to the need for support for women in the sector including:
- one to one coaching and career planning sessions
- bespoke shadowing opportunities
- 3 x research and development commissions
- Industry platform
Resulting in:
- Stronger industry links for exceptional emerging artists…
To research and develop an autobiographical show about visual impairment and disability rights, with work in progress sharings at 4 venues across the North West and reaching 900+ people through performances, digital events and workshops. A central part of this project is ongoing work with disabled people as consultants for the development and performance of the work and partnerships with inclusive social groups and clubs. Three strands of activity…
“I am going to change the world and you will be left behind, wishing you’d listened.”
Stand Up is a project about writing to save the world. It is part online publication, part debate, part protest. The project is created with and inspired by the student climate activists in our town. They are incredible young people. We joined them for one of their protests and were blown away by their knowledge, conviction, maturity, confidence and energy...
We will deliver an opera project in 5 of the city’s most deprived boroughs, smashing stereotypes about who opera is by and for. 150 children will work alongside professional musicians and a director at the top of their game to create a new work, to be performed for an audience of peers, family and school students. The project will provide access to high quality music and performance, young people will develop new skills and raise their aspirations (see Q3 below for more detail on outcomes).
“I never thought I could do something like this. When we performed, everyone was clapping and my mum was so proud. I wanted to do it again straight away!” - feedback from previous project participant in…