free youth arts in february
www.discoveryounghackney.com
Bedroom grime Friends’ fashion Living room soa Develop your talent at Discover Young Hackney. You’ll get to work with creative industry professionals, gain experience for your CV and make great contacts – all for free!
festival calendar 09 January C-12 Dance Theatre Rehearsals start – pg18
14 January Alter Ego Auditions – pg 07
15 February Artist Training starts for BBC Hackney Weekend – pg 17
3 February Alter Ego Talent Finals – pg 07
4 February London College of Fashion Jewellery Workshop Part 1 – pg 22
11 February London College of Fashion Jewellery Workshop Part 2 – pg 22
13 - 18 February shoot your own music video – pg 30
14 - 17 February Professional T-shirt Designing – pg 21
16 & 17 February Interactive theatre sessions – pg 13
23 February Arcola Academy starts – pg11
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artist? consultant? p star?
1 January Short Documentary Competition Open till 6 February – pg 27
2 January Autism and Special Needs Friendly Screenings (every Monday) – pg 29
26 January Turkish Musical Rehearsals start – pg 10
1 February Music Manager Training starts – pg 17
4 February Youth Take Over Weekend – pg 06
4 February Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School starts (every Saturday till 3 Mar) – pg 09
13 - 16 February Threads Fashion Intensive – pg 23
13 - 16 February TV Production workshops – pg 32
15 February Your short Documentary screened at Hackney Picturehouse – pg 27
15 February One day video challenge – pg 28
25 February One day film making workshop – pg31
25 February Festival closing party – pg34/35
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welcome from the mayor 2012 is a huge year for Hackney. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are just around the corner and there will be a summer of celebration events as well as the sporting competitions. Discover Young Hackney is the first festival of 2012 and is all about showing the world the skills and talents of young people in the borough. Now in its sixth year, the Discover Young Hackney festival has shown it can last the distance and we’re proud to be able to offer sustainable opportunities for creative young people in our borough. Through this festival you get to build your skills, challenge yourself and network with arts industry professionals. You get accreditation, more confidence and a platform to showcase your talents. This is what you’ve asked for – and we’ve responded with more opportunities than ever in 2012. Of course, Discover Young Hackney has always been about young people taking the lead, and for the third year the festival has been
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awarded the Inspire Mark by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking it as part of the big celebrations this year. This is a great achievement but a source of even more pride is that young people have been involved in every aspect of its production, from designing this programme to planning the events themselves. We wouldn’t have achieved it, however, without the cultural and creative organisations that have shown continued commitment and enthusiasm for putting youth arts at the heart of our community. Hackney’s Youth Arts Cluster offers real and lasting creative opportunities for young people and I warmly thank the organisations involved. So, over to you. This festival is designed by young people for young people and I’m looking forward to seeing your energy and talent shape Hackney’s first big cultural programme of 2012.
Young creatives get behind the scenes Hackney is full of creative opportunities and we want to make sure you can get your hands on them. As Cultural and Media Ambassadors we’re here to point you in the right direction. As Media Ambassadors we’ve formed our own creative agency, working with YH World to set the direction for publicity materials. The Cultural Ambassadors, with help from Hoxton Hall, have been checking out the venues and getting involved in the festival event management. Lydia Noura, 15, is a Media Ambassador and will be official photographer for the festival this year.
Photo by: Agenda Photography
I went to the Discover Young Hackney workshops on photography last year. I definitely feel more confident that photography is something I could get into as a career and getting involved in Discover Young Hackney has already given me a head start. I would say do something different, you never know where it may lead.
www.discoveryounghackney.com
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youth take over
ONe weekend of live music, workshops, PERFORMANCE and creative INDUSTRY advice
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Alter Ego
The search is on for Hackney’s untapped talent Auditions 14 January 2012 Finals 3 February 2012
Do you know someone who can Dance // Sing // Act // Rap // Tap Juggle // Balance //Contort Perform A Trick // Get A Laugh Fly through the air Make People Go Oooooh Or AaaaaH? Hang onto this flyer to get 3 for 2 entry to the big night for you and your friends. Keep an eye on www.discoveryounghackney.com for updates and ticket info. Auditions 14 January 2012 Book your audition slot now: project@hackneyempire.co.uk 020 8510 4396 Submit a video and vote online at www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
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Age Range
13 19
Dancer or diva? Get your big break Anna Fiorentini
Dance, drama and singing – your thing?. Then work with top performing arts professionals over a month to develop your talent. Past students have ended up on Eastenders, been on Brit flicks and appeared on the west end stage.
When Every Saturday, 4 February to 3 March, 2.30 – 5.30pm
Where Almack Road, Hackney, E5 0RB
Sign up now!
Contact Amy on 020 7682 1403, or email amy@annafiorentini.com www.annafiorentini.com www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Range 13 19 Age
Performing artS
Music and drama from Turkey Alevi Music and Drama
Explore music and drama with a Turkish twist and put on a performance for friends and family. You don’t have to be Turkish to be part of this 10-session cultural programme.
When Tuesdays & Thursdays, 26 January – 29 February, 5 – 7pm
Sign up now!
Where Alevi Cultural Centre & Cemevi, 89 Ridley Road, Hackney E8 2NH
Contact Guluzar on 020 7241 6285 or email cemevi@live.co.uk www.alevinet.org PAGE 10
Age Range
Performing artS
16 19
The Big Top comes to Dalston Arcola Academy
Over two weeks in the Summer of 2012, young people from across Hackney will be staging exciting new productions inside a Big Top Circus Tent in the heart of Dalston. This Festival of Youth Theatre will feature three plays including a new play by Natasha Sutton Williams, written especially for Discover Young Hackney.
When 4-7 July 2012
Where Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston E8 3DL
Sign up now!
Contact Arcola Creative Learning on 0207 503 1645, or email creativelearning@arcolatheatre.com www.arcolatheatre.com www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
Vietnamese contemporary culture exchange
Sang - Song
Traditional Vietnamese culture combines with contemporary dance and fashion in a collaborative performance that will be part of Hackney’s celebrations to welcome the London 2012 Games in July. Young people from Hackney’s Vietnamese community have teamed up with Tropical Isles carnival group to produce Sang –Song, which means cross river, mirroring the cross-cultural lifestyle of Hackney’s young Vietnamese.
Find out more on
www.discoveryounghackney.com Partners: Hackney Family Action Step Out Arts Tropical Isles
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ALL AGES
Age Range
Performing artS
Immediate Theatre
Get the Greedy
Immediate Theatre’s Advanced Youth Theatre group are staging an interactive experience exploring cultural identity. This is the world premiere of a brand new show.
When 16 and 17 February Thursday and Friday
Where Arcola Tent, 2 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL
Get your tickets now
Contact Rachel on 020 7923 8180 or email rachel.drew@immediate-theatre.com www.immediate-theatre.com www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
My voice
Writers, poets, journalists and activists – My Voice needs you to make Hackney’s libraries your own. Motivational and personal development expert Action Jackson has inspired people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and live their dreams. He will be at the new C.L.R. James Dalston Library to help you turn your aspirations into reality.
Sign up for the My Voice programme at www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
Age Range
13 19
Congolese Youth Theatre Project Local Congolese young people will devise, design and stage-manage a theatre production, gaining skills in acting and technical theatre in a series of workshops. Over eight weeks they will have the chance to tell their personal story and start a discussion with their parents about immigration, life in Hackney and what it means for them to be part of the community.
MORE INFO:
lydie.cacoujat@family-action.org.uk, 020 7241 4022 Family Action BME Well Family Service
www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
The Bam Jam! Huddleston Centre
Rehearsing, jamming and then performing in Arcola’s big-top tent as part of the Headstart House Weekender. Young people with disabilities have formed their own band, proving that there are no limits when it comes to creative talent.
When Performance Saturday 25th February
Find out more on
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Performing artS
Music Manager and Artist Traineeships Rising Tide
Do you have an ear for talent? This is your chance to train with professionals from major record labels and top radio DJs in music and artist management. You’ll be managing a local artist who will perform as part of the BBC Hackney Weekend 2012. Artists looking for professional development and a chance to perform should get in touch now.
When Weekly: Feb -Mar Monthly: Apr-July
Where 270 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1HE
Places are limited so sign up now.
Contact Gabin, 020 8986 3222 or email gabin@rising-tide.co.uk www.rising-tide.co.uk www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Performing artS
C-12 Dance Theatre C-12 Dance Theatre creates high quality professional touring dance theatre work that engages and inspires the community and commercial sectors. Partnering up with Bridge Academy, participants will be performing at the Discover Young Hackney Youth Take Over at Hackney Empire.
When Rehearsals start 9 January, Monday Performance 3 February, Friday
Contact adam
Where Bridge Academy Laburnum street E2 8BA
07782 251 816, adam@c – 12dancetheatre.com www.discoveryounghackney.com PAGE 18
Performing artS
Photo by: M.A.D. Photography
Top Boy
Xavien Russell Xavien Russell, 12, played Michael in the hit Channel 4 series Top Boy and trained in acting with Anna Fiorentini Performing Arts School. Anna will be running workshops as part of Discover Young Hackney 2012. How did you get into acting? “I signed up to drama school and I’ve been there for like four years now. I’ve been performing at the Hackney Empire every year doing dancing, singing, all rounders. How do you think being part of your drama school has help you? “It’s something for me to do, so I don’t waste my time doing bad or stuff like that. It’s a great experience.”
By Simone Barclay and Shannique Smith
What did you enjoy about being on top boy? “I like the filming, when we were off set just cracking jokes and stuff and talking it’s a lot of fun, it wasn’t boring.” What can young people learn from R’nell? “Don’t do drugs, don’t sell it, stay away from anyone who is trying to put you into it, and just do school, be good at it and stuff like that.” What would you tell other young people who want to go down a creative route? “If you are doing acting or dancing keep on doing that, don’t go and start messing about, keep yourself to yourself and enjoy life.”
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fashion and design
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Age Range
16 19
OurSpace... in the fashion industry
Art Against Knives
Design your own t-shirt that expresses your life and surroundings. Starting with a research trip to a design studio, industry professionals will guide you from planning to printing. The top three designs will feature in a photo shoot and could end up for sale in the AAK shop in BoxPark.
When 14 – 17 of February (Half Term), 11am – 5pm
Where Unit 55 Boxpark, Bethnal Green Road E1 6JJ
Sign up now!
Contact Kirsty on 07535 446 160 or email ourspace@artagainstknives.com www.artagainstknives.com www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Range 16 19 Age
fashion and design
London College of Fashion
Design and Shine
Develop your designing skills with a range of materials to make sculptural fashion jewellery and accessories. You’ll work in a professional studio, produce sketchbook ideas and learn more about life as student at London College of Fashion.
When 4 and 11 February, 10am – 4pm Saturday
Sign up noW!
Where Workshop B107, London College of Fashion, 182 Mare Street, E8 3RE
Contact Lesley on 020 7514 9350 or email l.raven@fashion.arts.ac.uk www.fashion.arts.ac.uk PAGE 22
Age Range
fashion and design
13 19 Girls only
Threads Fashion Intensive The Peabody Trust
Try your hand at designing and making a garment in just four days. You’ll learn to research, design, cut and stitch your ideas from the page to the catwalk. Your creation will be exhibited in a mini-showcase and fashion shoot giving you photographs you can use to kick-start your portfolio.
When 13 – 16 of February (Half Term), 11am – 4pm
Where Pembury Youth Club, Shellness Road, Hackney, E5 8JU
Sign up noW!
Contact Natalie on 07713 083 995 or email Natalie.bell@peabody.org.uk www.peabody.org.uk/living/projects/threads www.discoveryounghackney.com
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fashion and design
Hackney Young Designers and Makers Discover Young Hackney have teamed up with YH World, Tropical Isles and Art Against Knives to create a new opportunity for young designers and makers to sell their wares at markets in Hoxton market. Art Against Knives will be taking professionals from the design industry into schools and youth groups across the borough to talk about the highs and lows of making it big. Suported by Lady Gaga’s stylist, Anna Trevelyan
find out more
Contact Kate on 020 8356 7209, or email kate.sullivan@hackney.gov.uk
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fashion and design
Somali Visual Arts workshops
Boundaries will be explored through visual art when local Somali young people work with an art therapist in workshops run in partnership with Off Centre.
Sign up noW!
Zaynab.Hassan@family-action.org.uk, 020 7249 8109 Partners: Family Action BME Well Family Service
Off Centre
Victoria and Albert Museum
Create! the V&A’s programme for 11 to 21 year olds, offers an exciting mix of workshops, courses and free events in Fashion, Digital and Graphic Design. Learn from professionals in the creative industries, join CreateVoice and explore the V&A’s extensive collections. www.vam.ac.uk/create
Step by Step
Purim, the Jewish festival of fruits will be the inspiration for an exhibition of works from 15 young people with moderate to severe disabilities who are part of Hackney’s Orthodox Jewish community. They’ll learn new designing and making skills and their work will be displayed as part of an exhibition in February.
More information:
jschaechter@stepbystepkids.org.uk, www.stepbystepkids.org.uk www.discoveryounghackney.com
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MEDIA
Photo by: Agenda Photography
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Age Range
13 19
DocScreen: Short Doc Festival You make a short doc - we show it on the big screen. Whatever your experience, and whether you make a new film from start to finish or submit something you’ve already made, if it fits the brief on our website then it could be shown at this year’s festival.
When Submission deadline 6 February Screening – 16 Febuary
Where Screening at Hackney Picturehouse, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1EH
Sign up now!
Contact The DFG Team on 020 7249 6600, or email docscreen@thedfg.org www.thedfg.org www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Range 13 19 Age
media
Press play: One-day video challenge Poached Creative
Plan, shoot, edit and promote a video all in one day. Become a festival reporter as you get behind the scenes at an event. Find out how to make a video that your friends will want to watch, and that will raise your profile on YouTube.
When 15 February 10 – 4pm, Wednesday
Sign up now!
Where Space Studios, 129 -131 Mare St, E8 3RH
Contact Jess on 020 3556 5772 or email jess@poachedcreative.org.uk www.poachedcreative.org.uk PAGE 28
media
Roundhouse
Roundhouse’s media and broadcasting team will be heading to Hackney to train young people in radio and recording skills. The young people will then use these skills to cover the action at The Alter ego finals www.roundhouse.org.uk /radio
Picturehouse Hackney Picturehouse is offering screenings especially for young people on the autistic spectrum or with special needs. During screenings we keep the lights on low and turn down the volume. You can move around, make noise or take a break. Every Monday
Discover Young Hackney is giving away 10 free tickets during February 2012.
To apply
www.discoveryounghackney.com dyh@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 7209. www.discoveryounghackney.com
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Range 13 19 Age
media
Shoot your own music video Village Underground
Learn the basics of filming and editing in these live music film production workshops. Create a music video, then discover how to launch it on the web and get the social media buzzing. You’ll be working with some of East London’s most exciting creatives at the legendary Village Underground studios.
When 13 – 18 February (Half Term), 9.30am – 5pm
Sign up now!
Where Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane, EC1A 3PQ
Contact Amelie on 020 7422 7505, or email amelie@villageunderground.co.uk www.villageunderground.co.uk PAGE 30
Age Range
media
12 15
Discover Film Rio Cinema
Make a short film, from the drawing board to DVD in just one day. Working in a group you will write, act, direct, shoot and edit. Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience, and at the end of the day you’ll take home a copy of your very own film.
When Saturday 25 February, 10am – 6pm
Where Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB
Sign up now!
Contact Sara on 020 7241 9419 or email sara@riocinema.org.uk www.riocinemaeducation.org.uk Partner: Chocolate Films
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Range 13 19 Age
media
Strait Talk
Youth Skills Network
Got something to say? Strait Talk is a live broadcast TV chat show that gives young people a voice. This is your chance to create and produce your own episode in a fully equipped HD broadcast studio.
When 13 – 16 February (Half Term), 12 – 4pm
Sign up now!
Where Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, E8 3ND
Contact Andy on 020 7923 0022 or email Andrew@ysn.org.uk www.ysn.org.uk Partner: Tomlinson Centre
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Age Range
media
16 19
Interview with pantha
Pantha (aka Aaron Cowan) 21, is an up and coming music producer who has been involved with the music charity Rising Tide and the Hackney music scene since he was 12. He has just signed a publishing deal BMG. How did you get into music? “I started writing poetry when I was about 12, that evolved into writing lyrics, which evolved into writing songs. And when I couldn’t get any backing tracks for the songs I started producing.” What’s your involvement been with Rising Tide? Can you explain what Rising Tide do? “I started as a student about 5 or 6 years ago and then moved into mentoring.
Rising Tide is a music education charity which helps young people realise their dreams in music, and at the same time…gives them a root into the industry. I’m happy to help any young person who is focused and determined to reach their goals.” What are your goals for the future “Learning! Just learning more, keeping my head down, learning more, creating more, increasing my output.” What message would you give to young people in Hackney who want to get involved in this field? “Into music? Um…focus, to keep an open mind is very important, practice and determination.”
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Range 13 19 Age
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media
Headstart House Weekender
A pop-up pitstop celebrating the best of Discover Young Hackney 2012. One day of exhibitions, performances and workshops showcasing arts and culture across East London, for young people, by young people.
When 25 February, 3-9pm Saturday
Where Arcola Tent, 2 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL
Sign up now!
Contact April for more info 020 8536 5381 april.brown@anewdirection.org.uk www.anewdirection.org.uk/headstart www.discoveryounghackney.com
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ACCESS ALL AREAS Hoxton Hall Cultural Ambassadors
Everyone should be able to access these activities and we’re here to make sure that’s possible. If you need some kind of support so that you can take part, use the contacts named for each event. All contacts can answer your questions and help you get what you need. You can even get this programme in Braille, audio-tape or disc if you need it - just ask. Graeae Theatre champions accessibility and provides a platform for new generations of Deaf and disabled talent.They have been working with our Cultural Ambassador team to make sure Discover Young Hackney is open to everyone, regardless of their needs. www.graeae.org
TELL THE WORLD YH! World Media Ambassadors
Hackney is home to some of the best creative and cultural talent in the world and we’re sure you want to hear about the opportunties on offer to learn from them. That’s why we’ve taken charge of marketing and communication about the festival, making sure it will appeal to young people like us. Give us a hand and tell your friends about it.
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WE’RE EVERYWHERE Find us on Facebook
watch us on YouTube
see us on Flickr
It’s simple. Visit
www.discoveryounghackney.com and follow the links. We’ll keep you up to date with festival news, interviews, programme updates and more.
WANT
MORE? Discover Young Hackney is a free youth arts event where you and your friends can develop your talent or try something new – from design to media to performance. For more details, contact Kate or Naleni Phone: 020 8356 7209 Email: dyh@hackney.gov.uk Web: www.discoveryounghackney.com Design The Surgery Illustrations Kezia Levitas/The Surgery Words Poached Creative Interviews YH World
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Phone: 020 8356 7209 Email: dyh@hackney.gov.uk Web: www.discoveryounghackney.com