http://www.watersideartscentre.co.uk/Immerse.asp Find out whats on in the borough in the arts, theatre and much more en-gb Copyright Trafford Council Tue, 06 May 2008 11:14:27 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1898Make It Break It is a unique songwriting and enterprise scheme for 14-19 year olds aimed at encouraging and uncovering fresh creative talent. As well as receiving £1000's worth of musical equipment, this year's winners will be offered recording sessions and a showcase gig at Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts. Judges include Coldplay's Chris Martin and DJ Mark Radcliffe. The Make It Break It website is currently under construction (http://www.makeitbreakit.org) so for more information e-mail mailto:mibi@lipa.ac.uk. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:14:2 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1897Spearfish proudly presents Eurocultured, the street festival that brings you muchos treats from the continent and celebrates the diversity of European culture via live art, dance, food and drink, music and performance. This is the festival's fifth year and it's bigger than ever with two streets, seven venues, two stages and a new arts market. There will be live appearances from over 150 artists, dancers, performers, bands and DJs, all packed into a unique city centre space. For two days expect everything from breakdance to can can, Balkan beats to French pop, live street art to cabaret, from top performers from 14 different European countries. As there are no specific activities for children, we recommend this for ages 12 and over. Location: Underneath Oxford Road Train Station and venues around Wakefieled Street, Manchester. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:06:0 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1860The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching The Manchester Poetry Prize - a new literary competition celebrating excellence in creative writing. The Manchester Poetry Prize is open to writers internationally, and will award a cash prize of GBP10,000 to the writer of the best portfolio of poems submitted. In addition, a bursary for study at MMU will be awarded to an entrant aged 18-25 as part of the Manchester Young Writer of the Year Award. Entrants are asked to submit a portfolio of poetry (three to five poems; the total length of the portfolio should not exceed 120 lines). The poems can be on any subject but must be new work, not published elsewhere. The Manchester Poetry Prize celebrates the substantial cultural and literary achievements of Manchester building on the work of MMU's Writing School and enhancing the city's reputation as one of Europe's most adventurous and creative spaces. The Writing School will be launching The Manchester Fiction Prize in 2009. Entrants can submit work via the competition website: (http://www.manchesterwritingcompetition.co.uk), or by post using an entry form. If you have any queries, or would like a printed entry pack, please contact: James Draper, Project Manager: Writing School, Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester, United Kingdom Telephone : +44 (0) 161 247 1787 Email : j.draper@mmu.ac.uk Writing School website: http://www.hlss.mmu.ac.uk/english/writingschool Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:35:5 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1849Are you aged between 18 and 25? Are you interested in performing? Do you want to be a driving force for change? Are you ready to shake things up and become part of a global movement - all from the seat of your bicycle? Then why not get involved with the Otesha Project. At the heart of the Otesha Project you'll find a two-wheeled revolution that's taking place in Canada, Australia, the Philippines and, of course, the UK. All over the place, people are hopping on their bikes and traveling across their countries, stopping at schools, festivals and communities along the way to give inspiring, thought-provoking presentations about the impacts of our everyday actions. Over the past 5 years, about 400 people have participated in Otesha Canada cycle tours and over 60,000 more have been part of an Otesha presentation. The very first Otesha UK cycle tours will be happening next summer. From June to August 2008 two Otesha teams will meet up, cycle to different places around the UK, share really practical environmental actions, challenge people to do something in their own lives, and then move on to the next place. We're already hard at work contacting schools, festivals and communities to arrange presentations, and starting this autumn we'll be building two teams of cycling, performing, ruckus-causing tour members to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over the course of six weeks, Otesha teams will travel around the UK in two-wheeled communities, sharing a unique brand of theatre, humour and DIY ethos. Tour members will get to demonstrate that living sustainably is as easy as reconsidering the simple choices that we all make from day to day. We'll also showcase the Otesha play, facilitate interactive workshops on specific issues like climate change or fair trade, and invite people to participate in hands-on sessions on bike repairs, do-it-yourself media and more. If you want to join up with other people and actually do something to create change, then come ride with us. Log onto: www.otesha.org.uk to find out more. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:48:4 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1847Five Young Men Required for New Record and TV Project Deadline: ASAP. Auditions: Not specified. Contract: Must Sign Exclusively to Record Label and Management Company. I am a Casting Director from Manchester looking for five fit, attractive lads aged 16-21, who can either sing or dance well for a major new record and TV project. We are particularly keen to see kids from inner city schools or lads who for one reason or another have made a few bad decisions in life and are looking for the chance to get on the right ladder. We are especially interested to see unemployed youths or teens from disadvantaged backgrounds of any ethnicity. The right candidates will have great personalities and a positive attitude and a good sense of humour. If all goes well this new group of lads will be working together for some time so we want to see people who are used to working as part of a team. For this reason we would like to see amateur sportsmen. Vocal coaches and dancing teachers will work with the successful candidateswho will be expected to sign exclusively to a management company and record label. IF ANYBODY IS INTERESTED IN THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CONTACT LOREN ASAP ON: 07875380422 Michelle Smith Casting Director Tel: 0161 439 6825 Fax: 0161 439 0622 Email: michelle.smith18@btinternet.com Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:11:0 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1841Suitable for ages 8+ 1.30pm Audio Described, 3.30pm: BSL, This promenade performance around the Museum explores the Trans-Atlantic slave trade through the eyes of the people who were there. The performance explores the issues as seen by abolitionists and traders, slavers and slaves, revealing histories of both artefacts and individuals. This performance is part of the Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery project. If you require a one-to-one signer it would be helpful if you could let them know in advance. Please ring Tim on 0161 275 2726,Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:03:1 http://www.trafford.gov.uk/content/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1826Gorse Hill Studios Monday 31st March, Tuesday 1st April, Wednesday 2nd April Street and Contemporary Dance with the option of Multi-media or Fashion, including a performance opportunity. Age 9 - 12: 12.30 - 5pm Age 13+ 2 - 6.30pm £3.50 for three days Following the 3day dance workshops there will be regualr Street Dance sessions on Monday evenings: Age 9-12: 5 - 6pm Age 13+ 6 - 7.30pm 50p per session For more information on these sessions please contact Louise Russell on 0161 912 5251 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:31:5