As part of our commiment to helping you access the arts we thought we should give you an idea as to how the festival is planned and produced. So the first thing you might be wondering is how do we select and programme the events?
DYH works on a commissioning basis: this means that we fund, provide money for (by way of small grants), arts organisations from all over Hackney to provide free taster sessions for young people. These organisations are already working really hard to bring arts to young people, all year round. DYH is here to celebrate that work and tell even more young people about what is out there for them.
The applications are in: after we received the applications for these small grants we took them to the young people at Hackney’s Youth Opportunities Fund, they then made skilled decisions and gave valuable recommendations on events they thought we should include. They looked at the health and safety of the events, how appropriate the events were for different ages of young people, whether we should charge money for events and how we should go about advertising the events. After speaking to them we were better informed as to which events we should fund, their contribution has been nothing short of priceless... so we want to offer them a big thank you for all their invaluable input.
The good news: after that meeting we went back to the office and gave the good news to the arts organisations we were able to fund and include in the programme.
Keep posted for more updates and insights on how a festival like DYH '09 is produced including how we came up with the design of the brochure....
22/12/2008
19/12/2008
MEET THE TRAINEE PRODUCERS.... and get ready for the Launch!
Discover Young Hackney is getting ready to return to the Hackney Empire for the launch of DYH '09!
I’M IN – Don’t chase the competition, chase the dream....is back
Friday 23 January 2009, 7 - 9pm
11–19 year olds (under-14s must be accompanied by an adult*)
£1.50 in advance, £4 on the door, 020 8985 2424
Building on their success from the launch of DYH '08, trainee producers Renell Shaw and Mekel Edwards (of Shaw & Edwards fame) have been commissioned once again to deliver the sell out talent contest that marks the start of the DYH celebrations. If you weren't there last year here's your chance to be part of something special. For one night only Hackney Empire will be packed with young people who know how talented Hackney is... and aren't afraid to shout about it.
The whole event is British Sign Language Interpreted
Hosted by Choice FM's Kat B, 'I'm In' is a talent contest supported by special guest acts.... you'll hear it here first as they are announced...
I'm going to the auditions this Saturday and will be reporting back to you live from the Hackney Empire so keep watching this space....
Wanna meet the Trainee Producers? Watch this space to hear them talking about how it all happened:
Like what you hear? They'll be back in the next week to tell you how things are going for this year's launch... that's if I can get hold of them... you can imagine how busy they are right now.... we're counting down the days till the Launch!
Disability Access - One Festival for Everyone
Disability Access - One Festival for Everyone
Discover Young Hackney aims to make it easier for young people between 11 and 19 to access and participate in local arts and cultural activities by removing physical, social, cultural and financial barriers.
DYH '09 have been talking to Shape, the national disability arts organisation, to help remove barriers that prevent deaf or disabled people from taking part in all kinds of arts activities. We'd like to thank Shape for all their advice and guidance, www.shapearts.org.uk
Access Champions: We want to make sure that we are as honest and helpful as possible for all your access requirements. That's why, this year, we have introduced 'Access Champions' for each event, so if you think you might need help to attend please contact them and they will talk through anything that you might be worried about.
Last week Shape provided a training session for all of the organisations offering free events for DYH '09. This is so that they can be better prepared to help you take part.
Look out for DYH '09 events that are specifically designed to be inclusive and accessible events:
- ‘I’m In’ – DYH launch event at the Hackney Empire, BSL interpreted.
- Stories of a London Township led by SPACE, BSL interpreted.
- Wet Sounds led by Newtoy, open to everyone.
- Play in a Day led by Hackney Shed Youth Theatre, open to everyone.
This does not mean that other events are not accessible, we understand that there could be all sorts of reasons why you might be worried about taking part. Please contact the Access Champion for any event you are interested in. They are there for you and will do their best to help.
Or contact Kate, kate.sullivan@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 7209
Discover Young Hackney aims to make it easier for young people between 11 and 19 to access and participate in local arts and cultural activities by removing physical, social, cultural and financial barriers.
DYH '09 have been talking to Shape, the national disability arts organisation, to help remove barriers that prevent deaf or disabled people from taking part in all kinds of arts activities. We'd like to thank Shape for all their advice and guidance, www.shapearts.org.uk
Access Champions: We want to make sure that we are as honest and helpful as possible for all your access requirements. That's why, this year, we have introduced 'Access Champions' for each event, so if you think you might need help to attend please contact them and they will talk through anything that you might be worried about.
Last week Shape provided a training session for all of the organisations offering free events for DYH '09. This is so that they can be better prepared to help you take part.
Look out for DYH '09 events that are specifically designed to be inclusive and accessible events:
- ‘I’m In’ – DYH launch event at the Hackney Empire, BSL interpreted.
- Stories of a London Township led by SPACE, BSL interpreted.
- Wet Sounds led by Newtoy, open to everyone.
- Play in a Day led by Hackney Shed Youth Theatre, open to everyone.
This does not mean that other events are not accessible, we understand that there could be all sorts of reasons why you might be worried about taking part. Please contact the Access Champion for any event you are interested in. They are there for you and will do their best to help.
Or contact Kate, kate.sullivan@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 7209
17/12/2008
Discover Young Hackney is back!
January 23 – March 14 ‘09
Hackney’s youth arts festival is back again giving you the opportunity to show off your talent or try out something new within the arts. The festival is even bigger this year and we are giving you the opportunity to get involved and let us know what you think using this blog.
The line-up will see events across the borough in music, dance, arts, film, theatre, storytelling, media, fashion and design – with two main themes: internationalism and disability arts. All of these events are free and open to everyone. There are so many organisations out there offering you the chance to excel in the art form that inspires you, so get involved!
Here you’ll find news, events, photos and videos, including video trailers from the organisations offering FREE events in February and March ’09.
Keep watching to see events unfold and let us know what you think along the way.
We’d also love to hear what you’re up to as a member of any group or organisation. Post reviews, ideas, photos and videos. You could also promote your own events.
So, if you’re part of a dance, music or film group, or you’re excited about your future in the arts, just let us know. Get involved. Get your friends involved.
Contact: kate.sullivan@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 7209
Hackney’s youth arts festival is back again giving you the opportunity to show off your talent or try out something new within the arts. The festival is even bigger this year and we are giving you the opportunity to get involved and let us know what you think using this blog.
The line-up will see events across the borough in music, dance, arts, film, theatre, storytelling, media, fashion and design – with two main themes: internationalism and disability arts. All of these events are free and open to everyone. There are so many organisations out there offering you the chance to excel in the art form that inspires you, so get involved!
Here you’ll find news, events, photos and videos, including video trailers from the organisations offering FREE events in February and March ’09.
Keep watching to see events unfold and let us know what you think along the way.
We’d also love to hear what you’re up to as a member of any group or organisation. Post reviews, ideas, photos and videos. You could also promote your own events.
So, if you’re part of a dance, music or film group, or you’re excited about your future in the arts, just let us know. Get involved. Get your friends involved.
Contact: kate.sullivan@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 7209
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
