ProMail September
The autumn has arrived and it is a good time to reflect on projects we run during summer time. We have been busy bees, so here is our September edition of ProMail - enjoy!
Please feel free to send in anything that you think may be of interest for the next bulletin (October 2007) to darja@promo-cymru.org .
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RuMble - European Soundclash
ProMo Cymru organised a youth exchange project that took place from August 13th to August 20th 2007: RuMble - European Soundclash.
Young unsigned bands, from four European countries came together for one week in Cardiff to share their cultures with each other and local people. Cardiff and surroundings people enjoyed the performances of:
- a Swedish indie rock / pop band, Stripes of Blue Sky,
- an Estonian Jazz / folk band, Külaline,
- a French Gypsy Jazz band, Samgratlorey,
- a Welsh Progressive Shanty band, Fredrick Stanley Star
- and another Welsh band, Johnny and the Bandits (indie/rock).
The performances took place in several venues throughout Cardiff: Buffalo, Callaghan’s, and Cathays Community Centre. On top of that, the project included loads of creative workshops open to everybody, such as African drumming and MCing, instrument making, and juggling (Grassroots and Cathays Community Centre).
To carry through this project, ProMo Cymru created a partnership with three European cultural associations, UNG Vagabond in Sweden, Kandlekoda in Estonia and Presse Purée in France, allowing them to develop their activities and network to a European extent. The project aims to be a pilot for future cooperation between cultural European associations as well as between young European artists.
The EU Programme Youth in Action sponsored the project.
The Sprout is up and running
The Sprout is your online guide to what's on in Cardiff ... but it doesn't stop just there!
Feed the Sprout with your information – news or events (gig, a drumming workshop, dance performance or perhaps your photo exhibition in local cafe) - let everyone know about your event! With the Sprout, it's easy. You choose the news!
Want to get involved? It's easy. Just take 2 minutes to register and you can start to submit your information and news.
We've even taken time to allow you to customise your very own Sprout. Check out the different themes already submitted here. Or if you’re feeling creative, read our quick intro guide and submit your own them today! Coming soon!
The Sprout's very own 'Organisation Directory' is currently under development but will be arriving very shortly. It will contain listings of all types of organisations and services in Cardiff that are there for you to discover new opportunities and also who to contact and who is actually out there for all kinds of help.
If you or anyone in your organisation would like to get more information how they could be involved in the project or need any help in using the website we can come and provide a short simple training to help you get around it!
We are also on the look out for people between 11 and 25 to come and join the Sprout editorial group which involves: reporting, editing, news etc. If you are interested, please contact us on info@thesprout.co.uk
Kristi’s first album - "I’m Just a Girl"
Following on from our first release, ‘Sounds of the Underground – Vol. 1’ we’d like to introduce the debut album of Kristi, “I’m Just a Girl” - a mix of pop and rn'b with a hint of electronica on top. Kristi is a Cardiff-based singer, with a unique voice, and is just what the industry has been waiting for.
Kristi is in the process of booking numerous gigs around the UK but if you can’t wait to see her performing live, make sure you catch her during one of these forthcoming gigs:
6th November 2007 @ Bar Co, Swansea (Acoustic session)
For more info about Kristi click on:
www.myspace.com/kristiofficial or contact Marcus on 07974 074715 / marcus@promo-cymru.org
JLD’s brand new video
JLD [Jenna Louise Dickens], is an amazing 16-year old MC from Cwmbran, who, has just finished filming a fully professional video to promote her brand new single: “Big on the Road”. With this video Jenna takes a step forward in her musical career, working towards her first solo album. Jenna has been receiving support from ProMo, since the age of twelve. The video is due to be aired on ChannelU soon but you can already watch it on-line by clicking here or visiting
www.myspace.com/mcjld
Grooveland’s recent airplays
Grooveland first release: “Sounds of the Underground – Vol. 1” and Liam O’Connol’s breakbeat track “Jump”, have recently received a lot of airplays on various radio stations including: Radio1, Kiss FM and Galaxy FM. Thanks to DJs such as Huw Stephens, Jay Cunning and Rennie Pilgrem music of our talented artists can reach a wider audience around country.
www.myspace.com/groovelandrecords
Review in Buzz Magazine
Our first CD compilation has been reviewed in the latest issue of Buzz Magazine
Here is what they said:
"This is a new Cardiff label promoting (mainly) dance music from the area, across a pretty wide spectrum. Emil from the label suggests concentrating on a couple of faves from this 10-track comp, but then the others will feel left out. It's a tough life, though, so let's hype AP Bolan's Evolver - dubbed-out quasi-d'n'b/techno with a Neil Landstrumm-ish thing going on - and SALO's Basic Function, obese electrohouse the likes of which you might hear in, say, a Justice set. Blud Kunnektion and Dan Marshall also represent ably."
Review by Noel G.
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
ACCESS CULTURAL TRAINING – ACT PROJECTS
Anterior
ProMo clients Anterior have just finished a successful tour of the UK.
The tour, which was the Bands first saw them travel around the country supporting US group The Black Dharlia Murder. These shows, which were supported financially by Promo Cymru, hit major venues in Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff amongst others with London being the obligatory Record Company/Press showcase.
The sold out London show was a huge success with the band signing autographs and doing press interviews before and after the show.
Anterior who released their Debut album worldwide in the summer through Metal Blade Records, have also signed to the agency Avocado Booking Europe and are looking forward to touring Germany, France and Spain this coming Autumn. Promo Cymru continue to work with & support the band and wish them all the best with their future dates.
http://www.myspace.com/anterior
Electrokute
Promo clients Kute who recently signed to Island Records have now changed their name to Electrokute. The group who are currently recording their debut album in London recently appeared in acclaimed industry newsletter A&R Worldwide. The newsletter is disseminated throughout the world to industry movers & shakers and has been pivotal in the careers of many major UK & US recording artists. The full article appears below.
For more information on Electrokute click here
Stardreams Theatre Company
Promo Cymru has started working with a talented Theatre Director on his new project. Robert Edmunds approached ProMo with regards to helping him promote and brand a new musical theatre company here in South Wales. His Project called Stardreams is a new Theatre Company set up to work through out the Rhondda Cynon Taff Area offering & providing an outlet to train, mentor and develop performers of all ages through theatre production.
Stardreams aim is to bring together the very best in natural talent to create a musical theatre company like no other. A company that shares a passion for the complete performance, combining the three vital elements in any stage production - acting, singing and dancing, and delivering a performance that everyone can be proud of, not only as individuals, but as a company
The Stardreams Musical Theatre Concept has been a dream of Robert Edmunds for many, many years, with Robert being a musical director and performer for major theatre companies in South Wales, for over 17 years. We at Promo are looking forward to working with Robert and helping bring the company to fruition.
For more information visit the website at www.stardreams.co.uk
Media and film training
Promo Cymru, in conjunction with Brynmawr Town Partnership and BRFM have now started our joint Media and Film training project. The project, which takes place in Blaenau Gwent will run at BRFM Radio's head quarters and aims to train young people in filming, editing, and story boarding. The finished film, which will concentrate on the historical development of the area, will be available on DVD at the end of the project.
BRFM who were granted a five year licence from Ofcom earlier this year, have recently received a start date to begin broadcasting this September and their outside broadcasting equipment which was funded by the Asda Charitable Trust.
For more information on BRFM, please contact:
Brynmawr Town Partnership on 01495 294172 or
call Julian at Promo on 07970 707209.
.
First Music Trust Fund
Communities First Music Trust Fund is now open to applications. The purpose of the scheme is to support any type of music activity and community music that involves local people, through small community organisations, and promotes social inclusion. A total of £250,000 has been allocated throughout Wales. Priority will be given to young people, especially those who have not had an opportunity to participate in musical activities.
For more information or an application form, please contact the Communities First Helpline on 0800 587 8898 or visit www.communitiesfirst.info
Alternatively, a member of the Cardiff Ethnic Minority Communities Team will be happy to assist. We can be reached on 029 2087 3560.
ProMo-Cymru has a track record of providing workshops, projects and developments to Communities First areas. If you think we may be able to help with applications, advice or delivery of projects please call Julian on 07970 707209 or email julian@promo-cymru.org
To unsubscribe from the ProMo Cymru newsletter 'ProMail' click here
Kristi’s first album - "I’m Just a Girl"
Following on from our first release, ‘Sounds of the Underground – Vol. 1’ we’d like to introduce the debut album of Kristi, “I’m Just a Girl” - a mix of pop and rn'b with a hint of electronica on top. Kristi is a Cardiff-based singer, with a unique voice, and is just what the industry has been waiting for.
Kristi is in the process of booking numerous gigs around the UK but if you can’t wait to see her performing live, make sure you catch her during one of these forthcoming gigs:
6th November 2007 @ Bar Co, Swansea (Acoustic session)
For more info about Kristi click on: www.myspace.com/kristiofficial or contact Marcus on 07974 074715 / marcus@promo-cymru.org
JLD’s brand new video
JLD [Jenna Louise Dickens], is an amazing 16-year old MC from Cwmbran, who, has just finished filming a fully professional video to promote her brand new single: “Big on the Road”. With this video Jenna takes a step forward in her musical career, working towards her first solo album. Jenna has been receiving support from ProMo, since the age of twelve. The video is due to be aired on ChannelU soon but you can already watch it on-line by clicking here or visiting
www.myspace.com/mcjld
Grooveland’s recent airplays
Grooveland first release: “Sounds of the Underground – Vol. 1” and Liam O’Connol’s breakbeat track “Jump”, have recently received a lot of airplays on various radio stations including: Radio1, Kiss FM and Galaxy FM. Thanks to DJs such as Huw Stephens, Jay Cunning and Rennie Pilgrem music of our talented artists can reach a wider audience around country.
www.myspace.com/groovelandrecords
Review in Buzz Magazine
Our first CD compilation has been reviewed in the latest issue of Buzz Magazine
Here is what they said:
"This is a new Cardiff label promoting (mainly) dance music from the area, across a pretty wide spectrum. Emil from the label suggests concentrating on a couple of faves from this 10-track comp, but then the others will feel left out. It's a tough life, though, so let's hype AP Bolan's Evolver - dubbed-out quasi-d'n'b/techno with a Neil Landstrumm-ish thing going on - and SALO's Basic Function, obese electrohouse the likes of which you might hear in, say, a Justice set. Blud Kunnektion and Dan Marshall also represent ably."
Review by Noel G.
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
ACCESS CULTURAL TRAINING – ACT PROJECTS
Anterior
ProMo clients Anterior have just finished a successful tour of the UK.
The tour, which was the Bands first saw them travel around the country supporting US group The Black Dharlia Murder. These shows, which were supported financially by Promo Cymru, hit major venues in Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff amongst others with London being the obligatory Record Company/Press showcase.
The sold out London show was a huge success with the band signing autographs and doing press interviews before and after the show.
Promo clients Kute who recently signed to Island Records have now changed their name to Electrokute. The group who are currently recording their debut album in London recently appeared in acclaimed industry newsletter A&R Worldwide. The newsletter is disseminated throughout the world to industry movers & shakers and has been pivotal in the careers of many major UK & US recording artists. The full article appears below. Promo Cymru has started working with a talented Theatre Director on his new project. Robert Edmunds approached ProMo with regards to helping him promote and brand a new musical theatre company here in South Wales. His Project called Stardreams is a new Theatre Company set up to work through out the Rhondda Cynon Taff Area offering & providing an outlet to train, mentor and develop performers of all ages through theatre production.
Promo Cymru, in conjunction with Brynmawr Town Partnership and BRFM have now started our joint Media and Film training project. The project, which takes place in Blaenau Gwent will run at BRFM Radio's head quarters and aims to train young people in filming, editing, and story boarding. The finished film, which will concentrate on the historical development of the area, will be available on DVD at the end of the project. BRFM who were granted a five year licence from Ofcom earlier this year, have recently received a start date to begin broadcasting this September and their outside broadcasting equipment which was funded by the Asda Charitable Trust. For more information on BRFM, please contact: Communities First Music Trust Fund is now open to applications. The purpose of the scheme is to support any type of music activity and community music that involves local people, through small community organisations, and promotes social inclusion. A total of £250,000 has been allocated throughout Wales. Priority will be given to young people, especially those who have not had an opportunity to participate in musical activities.
Anterior who released their Debut album worldwide in the summer through Metal Blade Records, have also signed to the agency Avocado Booking Europe and are looking forward to touring Germany, France and Spain this coming Autumn. Promo Cymru continue to work with & support the band and wish them all the best with their future dates.
http://www.myspace.com/anterior
Electrokute
For more information on Electrokute click here
Stardreams Theatre Company
Stardreams aim is to bring together the very best in natural talent to create a musical theatre company like no other. A company that shares a passion for the complete performance, combining the three vital elements in any stage production - acting, singing and dancing, and delivering a performance that everyone can be proud of, not only as individuals, but as a company
The Stardreams Musical Theatre Concept has been a dream of Robert Edmunds for many, many years, with Robert being a musical director and performer for major theatre companies in South Wales, for over 17 years. We at Promo are looking forward to working with Robert and helping bring the company to fruition.
For more information visit the website at www.stardreams.co.uk
Media and film training
Brynmawr Town Partnership on 01495 294172 or
call Julian at Promo on 07970 707209.
.
First Music Trust Fund
For more information or an application form, please contact the Communities First Helpline on 0800 587 8898 or visit www.communitiesfirst.info
Alternatively, a member of the Cardiff Ethnic Minority Communities Team will be happy to assist. We can be reached on 029 2087 3560.
ProMo-Cymru has a track record of providing workshops, projects and developments to Communities First areas. If you think we may be able to help with applications, advice or delivery of projects please call Julian on 07970 707209 or email julian@promo-cymru.org
To unsubscribe from the ProMo Cymru newsletter 'ProMail' click here
The Gate Project
Gate Training Ltd Invites 11-18year olds to a Personal Development Programme.
You’ll get the chance to be you, meet new friends, face new challenges, and have fun whilst participating each week.
BBC Wales is producing a programme called Your Wales Today and it is a weekly news programme which has already started on BBC2W.
The Women's Arts Association are running a series of creative workshops on digital story telling in Ely and Butetown, Cardiff. Chapter Arts and Patuá Dance are collaborating in an intensive two week mixed ability dance research project this Autumn (1st to 13th October) and are looking for anyone who would like to take part.
The programme ends with a final presentation at the end of the course.
It’s fun, so come along!
It is free to attend (Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government)
Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm until 9.00pm
Lasts until 31st October 2007
Register now for these Wednesday evenings by calling in at:
The Gate / Keppoch Street (Off City Road), Roath, Cardiff
For more info call 029 2048 3344
Make the news - Your Wales Today
BBC is looking to hear about any news stories in communities around Wales. It might just be tip-offs about stories or it might be a short, news video piece that a community group or individual has put together themselves. It may just be 30 seconds of somebody talking directly to the camera about an issue they feel really strongly about.
Stories can be on a range of subjects from trying to establish a new skate park in a community to bullying, alcoholism or fighting an illness - anything really that tells a really good story and is very personal.
Material used would probably be short, about 30 seconds to two-minutes long, but we can edit it.
To get involved call Kevin on 029 2032 2987 or email kevin.leonard@bbc.co.uk
Journals Community Arts Training Project
The arts workshops take place at the Salvation Army, every Friday 11-3pm from 31st August to 21st September 2007.
To take part call Lucy Lilley on 029 2048 7850 or email projects@womensarts.co.uk
Patua Dance Workshops
Patuá Dance, in collaboration with Chapter, will run a 14 day mixed ability dance research project working with professional and non-professional dancers as well as visual artists and musicians culminating in an open work-in-progress performance.
This project will be a pilot project for future adult mixed ability projects and performances with the ultimate aim of creating a new mixed ability dance-theatre company in Wales resident in Chapter. It will run from the 1st -13th October at Chapter Arts in Cardiff with a work in progress performance on the 13th.
The project it will be led by Patuá's Artistic Director, Fernanda Amaral, who is one the few qualified teachers of DanceAbility in the UK, an inclusive dance technique developed by the Guggenheim fellow Alito Alessi in the USA. Fernanda will also draw freely on her 6 years' experience of running mixed ability community dance projects as well as her Contemporary Dance background and the influences of the popular dances of Brazil that characterise her work.This project will also collaborate with James Tyson, an innovative experimental theatre director.
If you are interested please contact Patua Dance: info@patuadance.co.uk or 029 2022 2189
