Birmingham Museums Trust Youth Engagement Structure consultancy
Young people of colour need to be given autonomy to shape their OWN future, and this is why Don’t Settle is creating a Youth Engagement Structure (Y.E.S.) for Birmingham Museums Trust. The initiative aims to give young people a chance to be consultants and Participate in ideas generation, providing input into the design of a […]
Lost Dreams
The past few months have been somewhat of a whirlwind for most of us, with canceled plans, delayed schedules, and social distanced everything. It seems that sanitizers and face masks have trumped car keys and wallets as essentials. Our routine has been disrupted and flipped upside down and the theatre and arts sector has been […]
2 Metres Closer to my Goals
4 WAYS TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN PRODUCING YOUR FIRST EVENT Have you often wondered, if there is any advice that will get me those extra 2 Metres Closer to Goals? Well, wonder no more. Will Amott shares the 4 ways to ensure success in producing your first event. Hey, I’m Will. I am a producer […]
Remani, The Filmmaker Who Cares
One person who is doing this is Remani Love, an up and coming powerhouse who has a passion for social change and uses her creative flair to do so. She released her BBC documentary, featuring Sir Lenny Henry, that posed the question ‘Is higher education failing black British students?’.
Why Bother Championing Neglected Stories?
Think of all the stories you’ve been told. Now think of the potential stories you don’t know about. What explains the difference? Power lies in what we’re allowed to know.
What Does It Mean To Be A Politician In This Day And Age?
People feel that politics is another language or an activity for an extremely privileged few to be “involved in” people just felt alienated by the whole process.
Should All Theatre Be ‘Pay What You Decide’?
I think it’s so powerful to put ownership back to audiences with the concept and practical application of pay what you decide.
Why It’s Important For Young People To See Art
In an ideal world, every theatre would provide accessible tickets for young people who have never been.
The Importance Of Cultural History: Kashmir – A Fragmented Land
Like a lot of young people descended from immigrants, I found myself feeling increasingly confused regarding my identity.
Proud to be Brummie – The 10 B’s Of Birmingham
From the Bullring to Birmingham’s Art Scene, here is a rundown of 10 of the best things to come from Birmingham.