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How we found our Fellow
Genny Cotroneo
Still getting get your head around how to find a possible PAF Fellow? We asked Ric Watts, Producer with Unlimited Theatre, to talk us through their selection process for last year's Theatre Fellowship.
The 2014 BBC Performing Arts Fellowship Scheme
Miriam O'Keeffe
This year we are excited to announce a new version of the Fellowship scheme.
Meet the Winners: ReSound Community Choir
Genny Cotroneo
ReSound Community Choir are a group of singers in the North West of England that formed to provide an opportunity to meet and sing together. Their Community Music grant was put towards staging a war-time themed performance at their local Civic Hall with audience invited from homes for the elderl...
Meet the Winners: Dacorum Community Choir
Catherine De Val
Dacorum Community Choir already has a 70-strong membership since founding in 2009 who meet in Hertfordshire.
Meet the Winners: Stranraer African Drumming Group
Catherine De Val
Stranraer African Drumming Group, based in Scotland, is an inclusive and informal group of drummers who put their Community Music grant towards workshops that would provide a range of experiences to suit all members.
Meet the Winners: Wonderbrass
Catherine De Val
Internationally acclaimed 25 piece Soul and Funk, band Wonderbrass have used their Community Music grant towards a commission, expanding their highly eclectic repertoire.
Meet the Winners: The Pink Singers
Catherine De Val
The Pink Singers are celebrating their 30th Birthday this year and have used their Community Music grant towards a commission and a day of festivity. Written and composed by Richard Thomas, ‘The Great Choir of London’ receives its world premiere during the evening performance on the 13th July.
Meet the Winners: VoiceMale Folk Choir
Catherine De Val
VoiceMale are using their Community Music grant for a vocal development project along with women’s choir Werca’s Folk. ‘The Coble, The Kye & The Coal’ is a music collection that reflects various aspects of Northumberland’s culture – be it rural, maritime or industrial.
Meet the Winners: Friends of Wighton
Catherine De Val
Friends of Wighton are due to hold a Community Music Day on Saturday 22nd June at Bonar Hall in Dundee. There will be several concerts and workshops throughout the day as well as a traditional ceilidh in the evening. Here’s a little more insight into what the group get up to.
Fundraising in a 10 point tip list
Catherine De Val
In these straitened times, there is more focus on raising money for work, whether from sponsors, trusts and foundations, individuals or public bodies such as the Arts Council or Local Authorities. We asked Julia Payne, who has nearly 20 years fundraising experience and worked with us to develop ...
