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Exciting opportunity coming up…WRITING FOR TV📺

Led by WoWFest’s Project Coordinator, Lyn, who has a wealth of experience in writing for television, this new course will give participants first-hand knowledge of writing for TV. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course will help you to gain insights into the TV industry and build confidence in your writing with the help of special guests.

Please note that you must be 18+, economically inactive, and living in Liverpool City Region

Pre Register 👉
https://ow.ly/Ef2w50TOwXE

As the retail environment on the high street has become much tougher, the Bluecoat Display Centre have experienced reduced sales and a huge increase in their cost base. They need your support more than ever.

The past year has been increasingly challenging for them as a small independent charity that relies on the sales of their brilliant makers’ work to cover all the charity’s costs and enables them to do their much-valued charitable work. They have short term challenges that they need to get through and longer-term issues that with a more buoyant economy and your targeted support, they are hopeful that they can manage.

They would not ask for your help if they did not need it.

A total of £30,000 raised could help them to keep going until Spring when they must think again. They are seeking not only this bridge to a slightly safer haven, but permanent long-term capital.

They are appealing for straightforward donations. They can enhance them with Gift Aid where applicable, which will give an extra 25p for every £1 donated where the circumstances fit.

The Bluecoat Display Centre closing would be a huge loss. They have contributed to Liverpool’s / NW region’s cultural offer for 65 years:

• Representing leading applied artists from across the UK for Liverpool/NW audiences – historically, supported makers who have become internationally renowned.
• Recognition of the support and vital income through the high-quality exhibition/sales platform we have offered to thousands of craft makers across all disciplines, at every career stage.
• They have long supported early career makers offering regular graduate exhibition awards (at that vital stage when they emerge from courses and have ambitions to become studio-based makers but need opportunities) in partnership with NW higher education partners Liverpool Hope University and Manchester School of Art.
• Supporting the health, wellbeing, and cohesion of our communities: Health and social care partners over past 12 years include Liverpool Wellbeing Centres under the PSS (Person Shaped Support) umbrella, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool, The Life Rooms – NHS Merseyside, Heys Court – Garston, Clock View hospital – Walton, The Walton Centre, the Royal Liverpool University & Broadgreen Hospitals and Maggie’s Wirral. All this work is realised through their own fundraising efforts supported by their partners.

Please do support us if you can.

The most direct way is via the Donate button on their website homepage – you can just follow the link here

Or, if you prefer, donate via a transfer direct to their charity bank account, using the
reference Fundraiser 2024, which is:

Bluecoat Display Centre Ltd
The cooperative bank
Sort code 089299
Account number 65639979

Ever wanted to work in the costume department in film & TV?

Liverpool Film Office recently launched applications for their costume introduction course for Action! trainees. The one-day course, made possible through support from @Britishfilminstitute #NationalLottery funding, will cover set etiquette, continuity, quick fixes on set, corsets plus much more!

To register, visit here

DaDa’s FREE Ignite workshops are in full swing – don’t miss out on catching ‘Making Affordable Digital Theatre’ with Chronic Insanity.

Not sure what to expect? 💭

DaDa Alumni @chronicinsanitytheatre will share their expertise around creating digital theatre, and ways to keep it affordable. 🥳

Chronic Insanity make accessible, affordable, sustainable, and inclusive work. They seek to change the definition of what theatre can be by playing with form, genre, medium, and technology. 🎨

For free tickets head to the link here.

Held online, 28 October and 5 November, 7pm.

There are 7 weeks left to submit your Entry Form and be part of Knowsley’s 21st Open Art Exhibition at Kirkby Gallery!

If you live, work, study or volunteer somewhere in the Borough of Knowsley, you are eligible to enter.

Find out more (and even submit your entry form online) here: https://www.prescotmuseum.org.uk/knowsley-open-art

Closing date: 6 December

Open call by Obscurefilm for short films from trans and non-binary filmmakers!

Submissions are open to trans and non-binary filmmakers to screen work at a symposium taking place at Edge Hill University on the 13th of November, 2024. There is also the opportunity to contribute to panels and conversations.
You will hear back by the 8th of November.

There are no screening or submission fees, and films can have been made at any time as long as they have been completed in the 2020s!

Questions can be emailed to: Sammy Holden, 23875569@edgehill.ac.uk Edge Hill University, UK

Link to the submission form here 🎬 Any and all genres welcome, especially multi-genre films!

The team behind Leap Dance Festival are back with plans to bring the city region to life in April and May 2025 with the return of the much loved event.

2024 saw Leap return to theatres, venues and public spaces across Liverpool City Centre with 781 performers taking part in 165 individual performances across 15 days. The festival was enjoyed by over 37,000 people who watched the live performances, as well as a series of commissioned films, available to enjoy remotely.

For 2025, the team are aiming to spread activity across Liverpool City Region continuing to focus on youth, communities and professional artists from our local area whilst bringing the best artists and companies from across North West England to perform in the city.

Paul Doyle, Director of Leap Dance Festival said “We are super proud of what we achieved in 2024 and are committed to ensuring dance has a place in the cultural calendar of our region. We want to deliver a festival for the people of Liverpool City Region that is ambitious, dynamic and celebrates our part of the world in a unique manner. What we can achieve next year relies heavily on the support of our followers and their generous donations.”

Leap Dance Festival’s Crowdfunder runs until 7th November 2024 and there are great rewards available, including pre-sale ticket deals.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/leap-dance-festival-2025

www.leapfestival.co.uk

Apply To Play is now open! At the heart of Sound City is the belief that the most exciting new music comes from artists from diverse backgrounds and cutting across genres.

Artists are family to them – they’d be nothing without you. So, they listen to every single track that’s submitted and each applicant gets feedback.

Head to this link and submit your music to Apply To Play.

Application deadline: Monday 27th January 2025. Please email support@amplead.com if you face any issues.

Liverpool ONE is looking for an attractive, sustainable alternative to the astroturf they install on the Sugar House Steps for spring 2025.

The steps are an iconic landmark in Liverpool which are frequently used by locals and visitors to enjoy milder weather throughout spring and summer, watch performances, and take a lunch break from shopping.

For many years they have installed astroturf each March and removed it in October as it reaches the end of its lifespan with heavy use. For 2025 they need a sustainable way to dress these steps which meets the criteria set out on the next page.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4qENuvXB4qymogYx9

Requirements for Dressing the Steps

Installation should be complete by mid-March 2025.

The dressing could remain in place permanently but allow for changes through the seasons, or be removeable in October as they look for a more permanent solution for 2026 onwards.

The dressing should provide photo opportunities. Lots of people love creating videos and photos on the stairs. The installation should signify the start of spring. They are renowned in Liverpool for marking the start of spring by installing astroturf, with many positive comments on social media.

Any materials and structures installed should:

• Be weather resistant and durable enough to last for a minimum of 8 months
March to October 2025 if a temporary solution. It can be repaired/topped
up/refurbished seasonally within this period but the overall installation
should last 8 months. Or if the installation is intended to last for a number of
years reflective of the budget, it could be a (semi)permanent installation.

• Be manufactured off site and able to be installed quickly rather than a
lengthy process on site. If artwork is to be painted directly onto the stairs
this can take as long as is necessary however the paint must be removable
at the end of a designated period.

• Be quick drying from rain so that people can sit on any materials as part of
the installation as soon as possible after rain

• Have proof of slip testing

• Not have any trip hazards, people will walk on the stairs while this
seating/dressing is in place.

• Not feature anything that can be climbed or moved/pushed down the stairs

• Be washable for food and drink spillages, bird droppings, and general dirt

• Have a suitable level of fire retardancy/resistance depending on the material

• Be repairable. If part is damaged we need to be able to replace only that
section or repair it rather than having to remove the whole installation

• Be semi-permanent so that it does not need to be removed or barriered off
each night for security reasons

• Not require any supervision during its use

• Provide a comfortable seating option which will increase dwell time, and
provide a seated viewing area for performances which take place facing the
steps

• Be manufactured and eventually disposed of sustainably or reused

• Be mindful in its manufacture, transportation, and installation of the
embodied carbon footprint.

How you’ll work with Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE’s Head of Sustainability and Head of Technical Services will work with the appointed artist or company to agree materials and an installation method. The Place Strategy Team will be involved in the creative side of the proposal.

Fixings

It is possible to fix into the stone stairs however it’s preferable due to trip hazards when any items are removed to only fix into the vertical sides of the stairs. Ideally there would not be new holes each time/year a structure is installed, and instead
there would be pre-drilled ground anchor point fixings which remain in the stairs for the next time.

Timescales

Please submit an initial proposal by 1 November 2024

This should include images and an idea of cost, materials, fixings, and how the proposal meets the criteria.

Detailed proposal by 22 November 2024

Liverpool ONE will choose one or more proposals to be considered in detail for the company/artist to finalise all the costs, design, quantities, materials and fixings.

This detailed proposal should be provided by 22 November 2024.

Meetings W/C 2 December 2024

They plan to meet with the preferred company/artist to finalise the installation W/C 2 December 2024. Following this we may need further costings or investigations before a final installation is agreed.

Sign off by 13 December 2024

Liverpool ONE’s Technical Services team, Sustainability Team and Place Strategy Team will sign off the proposals and give the go ahead for ordering and manufacture by 13 December 2024.

Ordering and manufacturing period January to mid-March 2025 Installation mid-March 2025

Costs

An overall budget has not been set. They require an idea of costs with your initial proposal, followed by a fully-costed submission for the next stage.

Please submit any questions or initial ideas to: melody@liverpool-one.com