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The Edinburgh Mela Festival 2014
is looking for volunteers…
Friday 29th August – Sunday 31st August
http://www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk/
A carnival atmosphere with a vibrant and exciting mix of dance, music, street art and theatre, The Edinburgh Mela Festival is a lively, colourful event for all the family.
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join the Festival team, so if you are looking for a fun, summer experience then this is the opportunity for you…
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Artist Liaison, Audience Services, Market Stalls, Kids and family area, Green Recycling Team and Marketing.
We provide:
Ø A volunteer training session, which will give you a chance to meet your volunteer colleagues
Ø Travel expenses to and from the Festival
Ø A meal per shift plus refreshments from our hospitality area
Ø 2 complimentary day tickets
Ø A limited edition Mela t-shirt
Ø You will be able to ask for a reference on successful completion of your volunteer post
You will be asked to attend a short, informal interview and training session.
To find out more, please contact Antonia Dickson on 07870621086 or email volunteer@edinburgh-mela.co.uk; alternatively write to The Edinburgh Mela, Unit 14, Abbeymount Techbase, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AN
The deadline for all opportunities is Sunday 10th August 2014.
New Performance Triathlon Training Squad launching in Edinburgh:
Edinburgh based triathlon coach and sport nutrition expert Joel Enoch is set to launch a new Performance Triathlon Squad in Scotland with the explicit aim of developing new talent and providing a fully professional training set-up for triathletes aged 16+.
Since the unparalleled success of London 2012 participation in triathlon across the UK has grown beyond all expectations; this trend is set to continue following the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the launch of this exciting new squad will capitalise on both the growth in, and support of, the sport.
Following consultation with the Edinburgh Club Forum, organised by triathlonscotland, the squad has been established to support the fantastic work of clubs across Edinburgh and the Lothians’ providing their athletes with an elite squad style set-up, designed with the following aims:
· To develop the skills and knowledge young athletes need to compete at elite level.
· To give top age-group triathletes access to elite squad style training and education.
· To support student Triathlon in the Edinburgh area where it is not otherwise supported.
Squad recruiting now: Two training/info days are being organised on 19th July and 9th August at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre in Edinburgh. These are for ANY athletes who are interested in finding out more about joining this exciting new venture.
For further information see the attached leaflet and visit: http://www1.joelenoch.com/
LIGHTS OUT
Everyone in the UK is invited to take part in LIGHTS OUT by turning off their lights from 10pm to 11pm on 4 August, leaving on a single light or candle for a shared moment of reflection. People can take part in whatever way they chose, marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War either individually or by attending one of the many events being organised around the country for a collective experience.
LIGHTS OUT is the headline project of 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme for the First World War Centenary Commemorations.
The inspiration for LIGHTS OUT comes from a famous remark made on the eve of the outbreak of war by the then Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey: “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time”. Britain declared war on Germany at 11pm on 4 August 1914 ushering in one of the darkest periods in our history.
Millions of people are expected to participate in LIGHTS OUT and hundreds of local authorities, iconic buildings, national organisations including the BBC and The Royal British Legion, parish councils and places of worship have already pledged their support. Iconic buildings such as Blackpool Illuminations, the Houses of Parliament, Eden Project, the Imperial War Museums and Tower Bridge will turn off their lights; the Royal British Legion has launched a campaign for at least one million candles to be lit across the UK and theatre productions including those of the National Theatre’s War Horse, both nationally and internationally, will invite their audiences to take part in LIGHTS OUT after their curtain calls.
Four leading international artists have been commissioned by 14-18 NOW to create striking public artworks in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, as LIGHTS OUT focal points for each of the UK’s four nations. Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller has created an original LIGHTS OUT digital artwork in the form of an app, which anyone can download for free.
For details about LIGHTS OUT events in your area you can search the LIGHTS OUT map at: www.1418NOW.org.uk/lightsout
Unleash your sporty side
The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) has now arrived in Scotland and the 2014 Commonwealth Games are just around the corner. It’s going to be a busy and exciting summer of sport. And all this activity presents Scotland’s biggest opportunity to profile sport.
sportscotland – the national agency for sport – is leading a campaign called ‘Unleash your sporty side’. It is designed to capitalise on the excitement and enthusiasm for sport which the QBR and Games will create and help those audiences find opportunities to play, coach and volunteer in sport at a dedicated website: www.sportscotland.org.uk/unleash
This website holds information on sporting opportunities in all local authorities and across a variety of sports. Please find attached more information to pass onto your networks.
#sportyside
Council Consultations
Current Council Consultations: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20029/consultations_and_participation
The Martyn Bennett Prize for traditional music composition 2014
The Queen’s Hall and the Traditional Music Forum are inviting submissions for the 2014 Martyn Bennett Prize, a compositional prize for new work that takes its inspiration from Scottish traditional music. Named in honour of the acclaimed composer/multi instrumentalist Martyn Bennett, and supported by funding from Creative Scotland, applications are open to all composers and musicians aged 16+ based in Scotland whose work and practice evidences the influence of Scottish traditional music.
To find out more visit about the prize: http://themartynbennettprize.com/about/
Call for Applications open: Apply until 12 September 2014!
Are you part of the next generation of artistic festival directors? Do you want to broaden your programming skills and be inspired by colleagues and experienced leaders in the field? Do you want to join a new network of future festival leaders worldwide?
The Festival Academy, an initiative of the European Festivals Association (EFA), and the Beiteddine Art Festival are delighted to confirm the final dates of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Beirut, Lebanon: it will take place from 21-27 March 2015.
The Atelier for Young Festival Managers is an intensive 7-day training programme bringing together different generations of festival makers, some 45 participants and ten renowned festival leaders. It allows its participants to gain knowledge and skills in the field of artistic festival management
The application deadline is Friday 12 September 2013
To find out more visit: http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/activities/atelier/
Call for Ideas for 2015 Science Festival
Got some fascinating concepts to communicate and an exciting way of doing it? Want to contribute to Edinburgh’s cultural richness? If so, the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2015 wants to hear from you.
This is an open call offering you the chance to be part of the 2015 Festival, which will run from 4-19 April 2015. Our call out is open to anyone – individuals, groups or organisations – with bright ideas and a passion for communicating them.
In 2015 we will celebrate the role of the Science Festival as a hub for ideas, information, innovation and inspiration. For two weeks in April the halls, galleries, theatres and gardens of Edinburgh will transform into the Ideas Factory. Within this theme, we will have a specific focus on the areas of ‘Light and Enlightenment’, ‘Brain, Mind and Consciousness’, ‘Energy and Environment’, ‘Numbers and Data’ and ‘Food and Drink’.
What are we looking for?
We specialise in bringing together those working in diverse fields from across the sciences, arts and cultural sectors. From fabulous shows that enthral people of all ages, to inspiring presentations, fascinating conversations, thought-provoking discussions, interactive events/performances, exhibitions and workshops that bring science to life for a wide range of audiences, we are open to all suggestions.
How do I get involved?
So get your thinking caps on and, if you have an event that might fit the bill, share the details with us for your chance to be a part of one of the world’s best science festivals.
Simply go to our website read the Guide for external event organisers and our handy Tips on developing and delivering an event and then complete the External Event Proposal form, by 5pm Monday 1 September 2014 for your chance to be part of our Festival family.
For further information, please contact eilidh@scifest.co.uk (Eilidh Dunnet), or visit http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/about-us/your-call
The deadline is Monday 01 September 2014 at 17:00.
Aesthetica Art Prize: Call for Entries
The Aesthetica Art Prize has launched its call for entries, offering both budding and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to new international audiences and further their engagement with the international art world. Categories for entry are: Photographic & Digital Art, Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, Painting & Drawing and Video, Installation & Performance.
Prizes include £5,000 for the Main Prize winner; £1,000 for the Student Prize winner; group exhibition for shortlisted artists; editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine (168,000 readership worldwide); publication in the Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology distributed in UK galleries and online internationally; up to £250 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Winsor & Newton and five art books courtesy of Prestel.
Entry is £15 and permits the submission of two works into any one category.
Entries close 31 August 2014. For more information and to submit visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize.
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