ProMail July
Here is our July issue of ProMail. We have been working especially hard this month to bring you more exciting news - it is full of launches, festivals and plenty of other events that you should definitely take part in. The summer is here, so take your wellies and make sure you miss none!
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ProMo proudly presents: Sprout TV
The launch is coming really soon. It is taking place at 4 p.m. Thursday, 12th July at the Senedd building of the National Assembly of Wales. theSprout TV (powered by PixilVision) has collected the heart and soul of young people's produced videos from across Cardiff, which will be projected at the launch.
Speakers:
- Lorrainne Barrett, AM
- Marco Gil Cervantes
- Kaveh Azarhoosh and Sarah Parker (Grassroots)
PixilVision software can hold more that 500 hours of content, it will be at the Senedd for a few days to give people the opportunity of trying it out themselves and after it will travel around various youth accessible locations throughout Cardiff.
This project is supported by Ifanc and National Assembly for Wales.
Click here to download official invitation
Grooveland Records first release
It was back in 2006 when Grooveland Records, an independent record label was brought to life by two DJs and producers: Emil Falek a.k.a Emmo and Marcus Simpson.
As an integral part of ProMo Cymru, Grooveland Records aim is to promote and release quality electronic music, as well as creating networks between aspiring producers and musicians.
Our first release is out. “Grooveland Records – Volume One”, a promotional CD compilation that presents current trends of electronic music in South Wales.
Amongst the 10 tracks, you will find everything from dnb, breakbeat, house, techno to rnb. Some of the artists include: DJ Keltech, Dan Marshall, Liam O'Connol, Triflesky and others.
You can listen to the tracks on http://www.promocymru.org/media_players/grooveland/index.html as well as on Grooveland’s Myspace.
To get more info of any of the above or to get involved with Grooveland, contact Emil on 07783 363959 or e-mail info@groovelandrecords.co.uk www.myspace.com/groovelandrecords ProMo is supporting Summer Sounds festival organised by TLC Youth in aid of the NSPCC that will take place at Ty-Sign Playing field in Risca on July 21. Lots of entertainment awaits people of all ages: live music, dancing, various fun stalls, games, workshops and more… Everyone around the area is welcomed to come along and spend a fun day together with their friends and family. For more information contact events manager Jamie 07724 707788 Click here to download the poster. Calling all freelance workshop tutors with professional background, highly experienced in their particular fields. Please forward your cvs if you are able to facilitate in the following workshop areas?
email/snail mail or fax your details to: We will then get in touch to initially meet up and then check out the possibilities of working together in the future! Wednesday 18th July 2007, 11am - 4pm, City Hall Each year in October, a new European volunteer arrives at ProMo Cymru. This year we are pleased to host Vaida, a 23-year old Lithuanian girl, who has just graduated from Vilnius University with a diploma in cultural management. She describes herself as an expressive and hot-tempered team work driven person. Her experience as Vice President for external relations of international non-governmental organization AIESEC, as well as her passion for dancing, makes us believe that Vaida is going to be a great and valuable team member! Promo Cymru, in conjunction with Brynmawr Town Partnership and BRFM have a new confirmed start date our joint Media and Film training project, which takes place in Blaenau Gwent this August. The project will take place BRFM Radio's headquarters and aims to train young people in filming, editing, and story boarding. The finished film which will concentrating on the historical development of the area will be available on DVD at the end of the project. The Start Date for the workshops is Tuesday the 7th of August and participation is free. To take part or, for more information please contact Brynmawr Town Partnership on 01495 294172 or Promo (Julian) 07970 707209 / julian@promo-cymru.org Anterior, the Tredegar based band who have worked with and received support from ProMo over the past three years have their album reviewed in this months Metal Hammer Magazine. The magazine has also put one of the bands tracks on the cover mount CD. Metal Hammer has a European readership of around 2 million people, and is widely respected as one of the UK's premier rock magazines, so the guys should get great exposure from being featured in the publication. Anterior were also reviewed in Kerrang last month, which is the UK's biggest selling weekly music magazine. The Bands debut album This Age Of Silence is out now on Metal Blade Records. ProMo-Cymru will be providing Bands, stage management and workshops for this years Yeti in the Park, which takes place in Abertillery on Wednesday the 25th of July. ProMo Client Robert Westal embarks on his first live solo performances this month. The debut shows will be his first major activity since recording his debut EP with the help of ProMo. Rhondda Cynon Taff Council have asked Promo to become involved with the borough's Interskills Project. This Project helps young people interested in Social Enterprise within the creative industries. ProMo-Cymru will be providing Training and mentoring for the project over the coming months and looks forward to the opportunity of working with the team at RCT and the talented individuals who have signed up for the project.
ProMo Cymru is looking for young people aged 16 - 30 in Neath and Port Talbot developing enterprising ideas and projects in the media, arts and music. We would like to talk with you about your creative needs and ideas and give you the required training and support to develop those ideas. If you have an organisation and have a young group of people you think we could work with, give us a call. It seems like anyone can become a star these days, whatever your background is. But with a little training from ProMo Cymru you’re a step ahead of all those others. In July and August we are running PopIdol workshops with Communities First areas Six Bells and Llanilleth. The workshops will take place over a period of 12 weeks and will focus on vocals, dance, guitar and drums. ProMo has consulted several groups of young people on the design and the content of the website and it is now mid construction, due for a launch date in June. The new website, which is funded by Ifanc – Cardiff Young Peoples Partnership, will be maintained by young people, so this is your chance to get involved. Working for the website will offer you the opportunity to learn how the site has been constructed, and ProMo can even offer you training in web design, reporting, photography and video making. If you’re interested in being part of the editorial team, drop us a line at audrey@promo-cymru.org or call 029 2046 2222! Workshops have so far already been a great success in Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouth areas and Gilfach Goch. If you would like to discuss the free workshops please contact Marco on 029 2046 2222 or email marco@promo-cymru.org. We are putting together a report to let funders, the council and other organisations know what you think. We will also be providing ideas and helping to create links between people who want to do similar things. As part of this research we will be organising Carnival African drumming taster workshops in every Communities First area in Merthyr. To find our more and to let us know what you think please contact:
Sarah Vaughan 029 2046 2222 / sarah@promo-cymru.org To unsubscribe from the ProMo Cymru newsletter 'ProMail' click here
Summer Sounds
Calling All Tutors
• African Drumming & Percussion
• Rock & Pop
• Composition
• Digital music
• DJ / MC
• Events management
• Magazine publication
• Photography
• Photoshop
• Carnival bands
• Digital film recording
• Vocal coaching
sarah@promo-cymru.org
ProMo Cymru
Unit 13
Royal Stuart Workshops
Adelaide Place
Cardiff
CF10 5BR
www.promo-cymru.org
t. 029 2046 2222 / f. 029 2048 1331
Compact Annual Meeting & Voluntary Sector Showcasing Event
(Compact Annual Meeting 11am - 12 noon, drop-in event 12 noon - 4pm)
FREE event to highlight & celebrate the contribution of the Voluntary Sector in Cardiff
ProMo-Cymru will be there among to showcast our latest developments including theSprout.co.uk, SproutTV (powered by Pixil Vision), Grooveland Records and more. Organisations and young people can also bring news stories, photos and even small videos on the day either on a memory stick or cd rom to upload on the day.
Enjoy:
• Colourful performances, demonstrations and activities
• Photographs, art work and digital projections about the voluntary sector
• Afternoon tea and networking!!
Participate:
• Add your patch to ‘The Fabric Of Community Life’ Art Installation
• Add your profile to the ‘Cardiff Castle Wall of Volunteering Activity’
• Calculate ‘The Economic Value’ of your voluntary organisation
• Shout about your innovative projects and services at your information stall
Learn about:
• The achievements of the Cardiff Compact
• Community and health strategies that may affect your organisation
• The diversity and value of the Cardiff voluntary sector
Who’s invited?
Anyone with an interest in the voluntary sector in Cardiff, including: voluntary and community organisations; volunteers; service users; individuals from Cardiff Council, the Local Health Board, NHS Trusts; Local Businesses; the General Public (children are welcome, but if you require crèche facilities please let us know 2 weeks before the event)
If you would like to attend or get more info please contact Dionne Widgerey, e: dionne.w@vacardiff.org.uk, t: 029 2048 5722 www.vacardiff.org.uk
New EVS Volunteer coming soon
Media and Film training project
Anterior album gets noticed
Visit their space: http://www.myspace.com/anterior
Workshops in Abertillery
For for information on the event please contact Leslie Legg at Communities First Abertillery on - 07890 560958
Rob Westal’s solo performances
The dates are as follows -
7th of July 8:00PM @ Nevill Hall Social Club, Abergavenny (supporting The Heights)
11th of July 9:00PM @ Bar Co, Swansea
15th of July 8:00PM @ The Malthouse, Abergavenny
19th of July @ Cardiff
Rob is also in negotiations with several record labels including Rough Trade, who are interested in developing Rob and releasing his EP.
Interskills training
For more information on Interskills please contact Stuart Blythe on 01443 744300.
ACT Project Neath and Port Talbot
Ring Julian on 079 7070 7209 or e-mail julian@promo-cymru.org
PopIdol workshops
To sign up or to get more information, call Julian at 079 7070 7209 or e-mail julian@promo-cymru.org
Young reporters needed
ProMo launches a new website – the Sprout – with the latest events, a database of services and the hottest local bands around. Young people and organisations will be able to input information on events directly onto the site.
Your Voice Your Choice workshops
To inspire young people to become actively involved in decision-making, ProMo Cymru helped setting up the Your Voice Your Choice workshop. It provides information on where and how young people can become involved in youth forums and school’s councils. Funded by the National Assembly for Wales and ESF, the project is a partnership between ProMo Cymru and Casbah/Working Word PR.
Delivering across Wales, the project facilitates young people’s participation from a broad range of social backgrounds and abilities.
Merthyr Moves
What arts and cultural activities would you like to develop in your local area?
Click here to download the flyer
Cycling Project in Blaenau Gwent
Are you aged 16-25? Unemployed and come from around Blaenau Gwent area? Are you interested in taking part In a Cycling Project starting in September for 12 weeks?
This scheme provides awards from £250-£5,000 together with practical support to young people aged 11-21 who have innovative sport-related and recreation-based project ideas for uniting people and communities experiencing conflict or who are divided by background or culture.
Training Scheme for New Entrants in Production
If so then bring your bike along to Bryn Bach Park on 1st August between 11am and 4pm for a free health check and cycle ride.
Bikes are available if you haven't got one!
The project will include things like:
- Bicycle maintenance
- Leadership Skills
- Health and Safety
This project could lead to you opening a community cycle hire and repair outlet!
Contact us on: 01495 309694
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards
Further information from Mandi Everson, Sport Relief Development
Manager, UnLtd, Fourth Floor, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff
CF10 5FH.
tel: 029 2048 4811 fax: 029 2048 4833
www.unltd.org.uk/sportreliefawards
CYFLE Broadcast Training Scheme
Recruitment period: 5 - 26 JULY 2007
This exciting Cardiff based training scheme is targeted towards
people of Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
For more information click here to view our flyer or visit www.cyfle.co.uk
