Welcome to the International Youth Arts Festival
Jan 28th
After an incredibly successful first year the International Youth Arts Festival will be back in Kingston between the 2nd – 11th July 2010 with an even bigger programme showcasing the very best in youth arts. This years programme will showcase the very best in youth theatre, dance, music, visual arts, mixed media, carnival, film and a variety of other art forms from around the world.
The festival is created and produced by young people, giving young people opportunities not only as performers, but as event managers, producers, creators and innovators.
Deadline for applications to participate extended to 7th February 2010!
Jan 28th
Applications now open to participate in IYAF 2010!
Dec 23rd
IYAF Patron Chiké Okonkwo with young performers in 2009
Applications are open to any art form involving young people (0yrs – 26yrs). These may involve young people as performers, creators and artists or as producers and event managers. IYAF is also happy to receive applications for adult work which is specifically targeted at young people. The deadline for applications is the 31stJanuary. IYAF is looking to select the highest quality in youth work from around the world and will work with young people in the borough to select the successful applications.
The Application Deadline has now been extended to the 7th February 2010.
SKIVE K TOWN – All ages band night!
Jan 15th
OUR FRIENDS RECORDS in conjunction with the International Youth Arts Festival, will be hosting a brand new monthly all ages band night named SKIVE K TOWN starting on 12th February 2010.
The monthly night will feature the best young up and coming bands and will help us discover the very best, who will perform at ‘The Big Gig’ during the 2010 International Youth Arts Festival.
The night is open to gig lovers of all ages and bands age 26 and under.
First Dates Announced – SKIVE will kick off on February 12th, followed by nights on the 27th March & 30th April @ The Arthur Cotterell Theatre, Kingston College.
If you want to the opportunity to play at SKIVE please contact OURFRIENDSRECORDS@HOTMAIL.COM
More information available at http://www.facebook.com/OURFRIENDSRECORDS or http://www.myspace.com/OURFRIENDSRECORDS
Search Facebook for: ‘IYAF KINGSTON’ // ‘SKIVE KTOWN’ // ‘OUR FRIENDS RECORDS’
https://twitter.com/OURFRNDSRCRDS
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!
Line up announced for 12th February….
TEA
(Facemelting.)
http://www.myspace.com/teatheband
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YOUR KIDS
(Bluesjangling.)
http://www.myspace.com/yourkids
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Loki’s Motif
(Tootleparping.)
http://www.myspace.com/lokismotif
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Doors at 7.30
Music starts at 8pm sharp. (Sharper than Sean Bean.)
Night ends at 10.30
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£3 entry
Wristbands given to all entrants.
*** BRING ID IF YOU WANT TO DRINK ALCOHOL! NO EXCEPTIONS! ***
£2 cans of beer/cider
£2 glass of red/white wine
£1 soft drink
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The Seething Festival and the Legend of Lefi Ganderson
Jan 11th
IYAF is delighted to announce that it will be working in partnership with many different community groups and organisations to bring back to life the historical Seething Festival.
The tale of Lefi Ganderson and his battle with the Giant has passed through the ages. Its core narrative appears in many folk tales such as ‘Jack and Beanstalk’ and the classic Norwegian legend ‘De Baby og de Gigantiske’.
But for many scholars the classic tale is still ‘The Goat Boy of Seething’. Unfortunately the telling of the legend stopped in 1927. This was also the last year of the associated ‘Seething Festival’.
It is however hoped that the Seething Festival and community play will take place again in 2010 over the weekend of the 27th and 28th February.
To find out more go to http://resourcehome.org/Lefi.html or email lefithegoatboy@yahoo.co.uk
Join the Facebook Group – Lefi Ganderson – the Legend begins
Audition Opportunity
Jan 11th
AUDITION FOR A PLAY AT THE ROSE THEATRE!
“None But Friends” is a play about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. It
will be presented in modern dress at The Rose Theatre as part of the
International Youth Arts Festival in July 2010.
The play is written by Allan Swift and Bob Tomson. Allan has written
for Hollyoaks, Casualty, EastEnders and The Bill and has directed
numerous plays in London theatres; he is currently lecturing on the
Screenwriting module at Kingston University. Bob Tomson is one the
West End’s most successful/leading directors; he currently has two hit
shows in London: Blood Brothers (which has been running for over
twenty years) and Dreamboats and Petticoats and he’s about to direct
the world tour of Evita; he also directs for The Bill and Doctors.
Bob will attend rehearsals of None But Friends so this is a great
opportunity for the cast to benefit from the wealth of his experience.
We are looking for a boy aged between twelve and fourteen to play
Richard II, who was King of England at the time. The character is
central to two scenes and has a small but crucial speaking part.
There are also two crowd scenes (and small parts) open to those aged
16 and above; an ability to sing will be an advantage.
The play will be directed by Allan Swift with Tanju Duncan as
Assistant Director.
Those wishing to audition must have have parental consent.
Interested parties please contact: allanswift741@googlemail.com
Our Kingston Our Future…
Jan 11th
IYAF is delighted to be working as an adivsor to Artgym on an exciting project that will explore the relationship we all have with Kingston upon Thames: past, present & future.
Using the creative arts and media, residents of Kingston-Upon-Thames are invited to remember the past, explore the present and imagine the future. This project will explore two different generations’ relationship with their environment through the exchange of experiences, stories, ideas and learning between 300 people across two generations: young residents between the ages of 19-25 and older residents over 55 years.
The project will run on the 20th & 21st March 2010. For more information Click Here
Artsgym are also seeking a Marketing intern to work with the company in the run up to this project. For details on this position and how to apply please Click Here
Audition Opportunity
Jan 11th
The Kingston Music Theatre Company for Youth
is proud to announce
AUDITIONS
For boys aged 10 –18
who love acting and singing for a proposed new production of the award-winning musical
The Ballad of Salomon Pavey
an Elizabethan Ballad Opera to be directed by
JEREMY JAMES TAYLOR
founder of the National Youth Music Theatre
Musical Director DOMINIC STICHBURY
to be presented as part of the
2010 International Youth Arts Festival
at
THE ROSE THEATRE
AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT
SHREWSBURY HOUSE SCHOOL, SURBITON
on
January 31st and February 6th
With re-calls on Feb 7th
FOR INFORMATION AND AUDITION DETAILS PLEASE APPLY BY EMAIL
jeremyjamestaylor@blueyonder.co.uk
All rehearsals, commencing in February, will take place during the school/college holidays or at weekends. There will be a course fee in the region of £300.00 payable by all successful auditionees to cover production and administrative costs.
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2010
Dec 23rd
IYAF showcases the very best of young people from around the UK and further afield. IYAF takes over buildings, parks, outdoor spaces, the internet and the airwaves for 10 whole days!
We are always open to discussing sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Please contact the Festival Director on aniela@iyafestival.org.uk or on 0208 547 6909 for more information.
Martha Tilston fundraiser announced for IYAF!
Dec 11th
24TH JANUARY 2010 – ROSE THEATRE
Martha Tilston has been creating a storm within the ‘new-folk’ and festival scene in recent years. She is a legend to many in the Kingston area, where she grew up, and now enjoys a large following throughout the UK and beyond.
As her 2008 gig at the Rose showed, her concerts leave audiences spellbound by her magical voice and lyrics. Her most recent album ‘Of Milkmaids and Architects’ received glowing reviews in the national press and she is currently working on her third official album.
All proceeds from this concert will be donated to the International Youth Arts Festival.
Tickets available from www.rosetheatrekingston.org
