Community Post Type: Callouts

Applications are closing soon for the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs!

Don’t miss out on the final FREE resources available to help you submit a stellar application, including financial support from an expert and excellent writing tips.

Open to 18-30 year olds seeking to drive positive impact through creative enterprise. All business stages eligible from idea stage to scaling up. Creative industries specific.

£60k prize fund. £100k worth of tailored business support. 5 winners.

Deadline: March 31, 2022.

Apply via dbace.org

Africa Oyé celebrates 30 years in 2022, with their festival set to take place over the weekend of 18th and 19th June.

Each year, an enormous amount of effort goes into ensuring that the festival takes place and remains free of charge and open to all. Due to the ever-growing popularity of the event, this is becoming increasingly challenging.

The support of volunteers is a crucial part of the festival – the opportunity to meet their audience only comes around once a year. You will be working with them focusing on ensuring the survival and growth of the festival by creating positive relations with our attendees and raising funds to sustain future festivals.

They ask for a minimum of 2 hours of your time during the Festival weekend – to help them:

– Raise donations to ensure the event stays free and open to all
– Distribute important information to Festival attendees
– Support the Audience Development and data capture programme, that is crucial to Africa Oye’s future

No prior training or experience is required and a briefing session will be provided before you commence your Volunteer shift.

The two days are a fantastic celebration of the music and culture of Africa, and volunteering will give you an opportunity to be part of the festivities, to meet a variety of people and help keep the event free for future generations.

How do I apply?

Here is the application form. Please complete in full and press ‘Submit’ at the bottom.

Africa Oyé 2022
Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2022

12:30pm – 9:30pm both days / Admission: FREE

The Flow Project is a not-for-profit community-focused initiative that aims to improve the wellbeing of the local population by encouraging them to play, learn, dance using flow arts.

They plan to keep people flowing and keep the community growing by providing free and accessible gateways into a discipline that combines the benefits of sport and art. They will create space to meet people, be active, experience something new, strengthen self-confidence and rediscover playfulness.

Why they are doing this

They are both passionate flow artists who have felt the lived benefits of fire, flow and circus arts. They’ve seen its transformative power connect people and enrich lives, plus heard countless stories (including each other’s) about how flow has helped people find a purpose or get out of a depression.

What they need money for

They are asking for money to run free sessions that will bring flow arts to the people of Liverpool, develop the local flow community and positively impact the society around them.

1. FREE INDOOR FLOW SESSIONS at the Black-E

They will set up a space at the incredibly inspiring community hub of the Black-E. The Black-E is already the centre for the Youth Circus, where we volunteer to teach children circus skills.

They are looking to create a similar space for adults, something that exists in other cities but that Liverpool is lacking at the moment. They will run these sessions for free every Monday, creating a diverse and inclusive experience for participants, centred around moving, having fun, sharing knowledge and emphasising personal growth and wellbeing.

Admission to this sort of thing is usually ticketed, costing between £10-15 per person. They have decided not to ticket these events and instead keep them free and open. This is because we want to give something back to the community and offer these sessions in the spirit of gift economy. Still, they have to cover the rent to offer this amazing space, and that is why they’re asking for your help.

2. FREE OUTDOOR FIRE SESSIONS

Starting with Sefton Park, they will host monthly fire sessions at outdoor locations in the city, providing a chance for flow artists to meet with local communities and inspire people to engage with the project.

Your money will cover the costs of space rental, consumables and promotion to get the word out about this work and access the people who need it most. They will provide all of the necessary equipment to start this off and create guided sessions to offer a gentle introduction to the benefits of the art.

£500 will cover the costs of running fire and flow sessions for one month

£1000 will allow them to run this for two months

£1500 will cover three months

Any donation that you can make is welcome. The Flow Project is not-for-profit, so you can be sure that all money received will go directly into the running costs. Provided they receive the initial financial support to get this off the ground, they will set this project up to be community-led.

They will gather volunteers who will help to facilitate flow sessions, manage funds, organise events, plus seek further funding for project development.

To donate see here.

If you run a music venue or if you are a promoter who puts on gigs in the city region (Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Sefton, Halton and Knowsley), the Liverpool City Region Music Board would like you to attend this event, running on March 22, 6-9pm at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

The Board would like to meet with you and hear your thoughts and opinions, while also giving you an opportunity to learn about and contribute to the development of a post-pandemic action plan that focuses on ‘safeguarding and protecting local music venues’.

The objectives of the event include mapping the region’s music venue infrastructure (led by Liverpool University), identifying priorities for the sector, opportunities for future planning and guiding future policy-making.

The Board recognises importance of venues as being at the centre of the LCR’s music ecology, and also the significant impact that the various lockdowns have had on all of you. As a Board we have strived to talk to and work with venues across the City Region but we know we haven’t reached everyone. That’s why this meeting is so important to us.

We understand how busy you all are, so we have picked a day and a time that will hopefully allow as many people as possible to attend and have their say. And for those of you who can stay on a bit longer there is a chance to have a drink, catch up with old friends and hopefully make some new useful contacts as well.

We invite you to share your insight and concerns for the sector, which will enable the Board to understand and support wherever possible, and continue to lobby around important you are facing, in order to protect live music locally.

Keeping Liverpool City Region Music Venues on the Map
22 March 2022, 6-9pm

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Hope Street
Liverpool
L1 9BP

Register for this free event here.

Ignite showcases Liverpool’s movers and shakers, creators, thinkers, tinkers, innovators and doers, makers and dreamers in a fast paced format designed to inspire.

Do you want to be inspired? Do you need to get your creative juices flowing? Then Ignite Liverpool is just for you.

They’ve had many different talks on a variety of subjects over 12 years, on topics ranging from Longevity to how the First World War started. What could you talk about in 5 minutes?

Ignite Liverpool is taking place 27th April, upstairs at Leaf Cafe.

Sign up to talk here https://igniteliverpool.com/be-a-speaker/

The wonderful Knowsley Feelgood Festival will be in its 8th year in 2022 and take place on Saturday 6th August from 11am -5pm and their annual Flower Show is back again on Sunday 7th August.

The team are seeking craft stallholders for both events, they deal with bookings on a first come first served basis so to avoid disappointment please apply ASAP.

For an application form email: Katy.McLoughlin@knowsley.gov.uk

See their website here.

As communities unite and come together to provide practical support for the people of Ukraine, Liverpool-based hotelier and entrepreneur Peter Schriewersmann is launching and coordinating an appeal to get vital and much-needed ambulances to the Polish / Ukrainian border, which is a focal point of providing sanctuary and resources to refugees fleeing across the border.

As an adopted Scouser, Peter, co-owner of the hugely popular Hotel Anfield, is  massively passionate about providing support as swiftly as possible. His wife, Joanna, is from Poland and is already involved with the regional Polish relief effort. It was Joanna who inspired him and told him about a shortage of ambulances.

Peter has business and personal contacts across the continent including his cousin, Thomas, from Reitburg in Germany, who works in a closely related industry and has been able to source eleven Mercedes and Volkswagen ambulances up for sale through his own personal contacts.

Peter Schriewersmann, coordinator of the Ukrainian Ambulance Appeal explains: ‘After watching events unfold over the last fortnight in particular, I have never felt so committed to a cause as I do to this one. I am struggling to comprehend what is happening to this proud European country of Ukraine.

Straight away, I felt it was important to act, and in a way that will have a tangible impact. My wife, Joanna, who is working tirelessly, has provided such inspiration for me. When she informed me of the shortage of ambulances. I felt compelled to contact my cousin Thomas, who luckily for us works within the industry and has many useful contacts.

Through his tenacity, we have been able to source these ambulances via a Dutch connection. While some donations of emergency vehicles have been made to the cause, there is much work to do and as a family we feel well placed to provide assistance.

We are also privileged that the vendor of these ambulances has dropped the price for us to £150,000 for all eleven vehicles, which are technically 100% and ready for deployment. This is a saving of £30,000 on the list price. It will then also be down to us to raise enough funds to cover their transfer from the Dutch coast to Poland, including accommodation, food and petrol for a team of drivers – including myself.

After some wonderful initial support from other businesses and key individuals, the logistics for our operation, including all necessary paperwork and route handover, are all mapped out. Our plan is to drive them from Leeuwarden in the Netherlands, to Krakow in Poland, either next week or the week after.

From here, the Polish authorities will take over, and will liaise with their counterparts in Ukraine for a swift handover. 

This is a fundraiser where anyone who donates will be able to see the support they are providing. I will provide regular updates via my personal social media on LinkedIn and the fundraising page. However, it is also important that we raise funds as swiftly as possible, as it is a timely pressure to provide assistance.

I would like to thank everyone in advance for their support. I know that the people of Liverpool are hugely generous and empathetic, as is everyone in the region. Their contributions to this appeal on every level are much needed and so much appreciated. I look forward to us hitting our fundraising target, and providing you all with details of the successful handover of these ambulances. To put it quite simply, any contribution will save the lives of people, just like you and me, who urgently need our help. Us ordinary people have the power to make an extraordinary difference.’

Peter and his team are already working to get this appeal and project underway, and appreciate any support that comes their way.

You can donate directly to this appeal here:

https://app.investorsincommunity.org/charity/25/project/2114

Unity, Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and Alex Ferguson are collaborating to set up a monthly Producers’ Get Together across the city of Liverpool, for producers to network, share and support each other.

This is an open informal space to get to know each other, ask questions, share advice and build a support network of fellow producers. They will look to have broad themes for discussion, and occasional short talks by artists and producers.

This Producers Get Together, they are excited to welcome Stage One, a charity that supports theatre producers, talk about their programmes, bursaries and training opportunities.

This is an informal chat to find out what support is available, how to apply and what may be the best scheme for you. Stage One’s Outreach Leader, Siobhan Walsh, will be joined by Nancy Msiska from Liverpool Everyman to answer all your questions.

This is for producers (and anyone who defines as such) at ALL levels and types, from those just starting out and assistant producing, to freelancer producers and self-producing artists, to senior producers in big organisations.

Sign-up for free here.

The Introduction to Screen Acting Intensive is a five day course which explores the essential skills required for working in Film and TV.

Knock & Nash are an award-winning production team who are passionate about every stage of creative development and delivery. They produce work that brings regional voices and stories to the front line; developing and creating Film, TV and Theatre with the most exciting regional artists. They are dedicated to providing practical, industry-based talent development and making these opportunities accessible to regionally-based creatives through their outreach programme. They are delighted to be returning to Liverpool to offer our Introduction to Screen Acting Intensive.

The course will run from March 21st – 25th offering a drama school style experience that has been designed to reflect the working industry, offering practical talent development rooted in character-led storytelling. They will cover essential onscreen disciplines including: script and story analysis, character in performance, acting methods and techniques, skills behind the camera, and employability in screen business. The course is open to all ages (18+) and abilities.

Time & Location
9 May, 11:00 – 13 May, 17:00
Liverpool Arts Bar, 22 Hope Street, L1 9BY

Altru Drama CIC are now casting for talented, enthusiastic, and committed actors for ‘How to be Happy’ which will tour in May – July 2022

All actors must be aged 18+. They have to prioritise drivers aged 23+. DBS required (they can support this process if you don’t have a DBS)

How to be Happy is a play about looking for happiness and finding your way in the world.

• 45 minute performance
• Performed to Year 8 and 9 pupils
• No workshops
• Touring nationally (31st May – 13th July inclusive of rehearsal)
• 4 week tour

Alex (15):

Struggling with the pressures of teenage life. Moody, anxious and easily overwhelmed. Alex is written to be played by a male identifying actor.

Molly (16):

Desperate to be popular. Insecure and vulnerable. Molly is written to be played by a female identifying actor.

Luca (15):

Has disappeared into a world of computer games. Confident but seems a bit lost. Luca was originated by a male identifying actor through R&D, but we are open to the option of Luca being played by a male, female or non binary identifying actor.

Fee: ITC minimum. (Based on a 6 day contract as there will be weekend travel days, exact amount per week £494.00)

Due to the nature of this project, they do not require applicants to have a North West base and accommodation would be available for the right candidate during rehearsals and the North West portion of the tour.

Applicants must hold a current DBS (issued within the last 12 months) or be willing to apply for one at their own cost.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please email jobs@altru.co.uk to request an application form. Please state clearly which role and project you are interested in. (Please note, the mailbox will be monitored and attended to on a Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday)

You will be sent the application form along with an audition scene which they would like you to record as a self tape.

Please complete everything and return to jobs@altru.co.uk along with your CV or spotlight link.
Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 30th March 2022.

In person auditions on 7th & 8th April 2022 in Liverpool. You will be notified if they would like you to attend the audition on 1st April 2022.

If you are based outside of the North West and cannot travel to audition please let them know – they may be holding How to be Happy auditions in London at a later date.