May

15

Space Invaders Transformation

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The Space Invaders were out in force this weekend as a 15 strong team of volunteers descended on the Old Police House in Gateshead. Their mission is to turn the derelict building into a creative space for local young people.
The building is to become a mix of workshop spaces, studios and gallery spaces for young people to create and exhibit their work. Wallpaper was stripped and doors were sanded and lots of junk was taken to the tip. Then, rollers at the ready and the walls were treated to their first coat of fresh white paint as the rooms begin to become blank canvases where the Space Invaders can make their mark.

The exciting work of young people and architecture students caught the attention of the local media. Check out what they had to say…

http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2012/05/14/derelict-gateshead-police-station-set-to-be-transformed-by-youngsters-61634-30961304/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18045320

Space Invaders is part of NE-Generation and funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to create a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the UK.

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May

11

Torch Relay performance auditions this weekend

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Urban Games – Torch Relay Performance Auditions
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 May 2012
1 – 6pm
Eldon Leisure Centre, Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7XY

Urban Games are auditioning young people to perform at the Torch Relay Showcase in Newcastle on Friday June 15th 2012.

The audition process gives young people the chance to show what they can do, so come with a piece prepared and bring music on a CD or ipod.

This is a fantastic opportunity for 15 young people aged 11-25 to form a small performance team to showcase the best emerging talent from across the city.

Urban Games are collaborating with Brighton based Theatre Company Urban Playground to direct and choreograph the performance which will attract audiences of up to 6000 people. Urban Games are looking for talented and dedicated performers who will be doing a combined Dance, Parkour, Free Running, Circus skills theatrical piece lasting 10 minutes.

The performers will be committed to the project including weekend rehearsals through May and June, as well as some evenings. In total approximately 13 full days + 2 days extra time broken down into smaller sessions.

For promotional flyer Click Here.

If you have any questions please contact Monjer monjer@theurbangames.org.uk or 07753822585 or contact Solar Learning Services on 0191 4478808. www.theurbangames.org.uk

 

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May

08

CIF Space Invaders take over

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Space Invaders are transforming the Old Police Station

Tools at the ready…

Young people and architecture graduates are taking over the Old Police House in Gateshead and transforming it into a creative space for other young people to use. This weekend a team began the task of stripping out the old rooms and getting them ready to become exhibition space for the young people to showcase their work.

Space Invaders, gives young people from Gateshead the chance to share their ideas about the local area and influence the way their town is being regenerated. The team will be hosting an interactive event during the Bridges Festival on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August for people to explore the space and share their views.

You can keep up to date with all the progress from Space Invaders as well as other NE-Generation Projects through Facebook (where images are already available) and Twitter.

Space Invaders is a project that is passionate about people and places realising their potential. Space Invaders is part of the Cultural Innovation Fund, a programme that supports emerging creative practitioners to work on exciting new projects with local young people.
Gateshead Council have given Space Invaders the free use of this space through somewhereto_NE.

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May

02

NE-Generation @ The Late Shows

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In just over 2 weeks the museums, galleries and cultural venues of Newcastle will come to life in the night and there will be three opportunities to see the NE-Generation projects in action on Saturday 19 May between 7-10pm.

Young People’s Manifesto – The Boiler Shop

Explore young people’s opinions about Newcastle through a creative installation using fabric, moving image and music. There may even be some food for those brave enough to venture behind Central Station to the exhibtion.

Book Apothecary – Lit & Phil

Books, but not as you know them. All the work in this travelling museum are interactive books, come play, move, pick up and listen to the work of young people and artists from the north east.

Urban Games @ Play Toon – The Holy Biscuit

Young people will host an evening of urban sports and arts sharing their experience of the built environment in Newcastle. This project is inspired by London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information about what is happening at the Late Shows this year, head to the website.

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May

01

NE-Generation Young Photographer

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NE-Generation are really proud of Lucy Bliszko, our young photographer who did her first shoot for us a week ago. Armed with a camera and her initiative, Lucy documented the Urban Games 2012 Launch Event at The Boiler Shop.
Lucy will be taking photos of NE-Generation throughout the summer, helping you to stay involved with all the project activity. NE-Generation is really pleased to be able to work with and support bright young talent like Lucy!
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Apr

24

NE-Generation: Urban Games 2012 Launch

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Thursday 19 April, saw NE-Generation take over The Boiler Shop for the launch of the Urban Games 2012. The warehouse space was filled with young people from across the city and beyond to celebrate the event coming this summer. The launch was a vibrant mix of dance, rapping, parkour and bmx and promises big this year’s games which will be held Friday 17 – Sunday 19 August at Time Square, Discovery Museum and the Monument.

To keep up with the latest Urban Games information check out http://www.solarlearning.org.uk/

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Apr

23

NE-Generation: The Factory Presents…

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Young Mentors from The Factory presented their short film and e-book about their adventures to New York last Friday. Tyneside Cinema played host to an intimate evening sharing experiences and learning that helped formed The Factory as it now is. The Factory is a weekly drop in space for young people to explore film and digital media based art with their peers, working alongside artists in residence and starting their own projects.
The film and e-book marks the end of an era as the group of Young Mentors who pioneers the work with Tyneside Cinema are on the eve of leaving for University and preparing the next round of young people to take the lead with this innovative project.
To find out more about The Factory, head to http://www.thepixelpalace.org/the-factory
To learn more about NE-Generations projects head to www.ne-generation.org.uk or like us on Facebook.
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Apr

04

Volunteer Opportunity

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Yvette is looking for a young volunteer media assistant to work with Book Apothecary in the run up to the cultural olympiad.

You need to be aged 16-25 and have an interest in writing or journalism and artist/books or libraries. The role will entail regular posting on their social media networks, getting involved in publicity for our 2012 programme and writing for the blog. You may also be involved in interviewing artists, documenting events and work in progress as well as helping to compile press releases and other related tasks.

Good english skills are desirable along with an enthusiasm and flexibility with volunteer hours. it is likely that you will be able to do some of the work from home and some from the BA Studio based in Gateshead. Full training is given.

If you’re interested send Yvette an email to let her know info@bookapothecary.co.uk

Please pass onto any interested parties.

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Mar

20

NE-Generation Welcomes Young Photographer

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NE-Generation are pleased to welcome Lucy Bliszko to the NE-Generation team. Lucy is studying photography at Newcastle College and will be volunteering at events and activities over the course of 2012 to capture all the action.
Lucy’s images will be included in publications and press activity for NE-Generation as well as building towards a final exhibition at the end of the summer showcasing all her hard work.
Lucy’s photos will be available to see on the NE-Generation HUB during the course of the next months, keep an eye on what she has been getting up to - www.ne-generation.org.uk
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Mar

19

Participation Training Update

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NE-Generation is committed to equipping the Cultural Sector to work with young people in an more meaningful way and have been offering Participation Training for the Cultural and Youth sector over the past two months. The training is progressing well and meeting the aims of  the participants and NE-Generation.  Evaluations at the end of the sessions and on-line anonymous feedback are very positive and 57 people have taken part across the 4 sessions to date. We have covered Developing as well as Implementing a Youth Participation Strategy.

Coming up in April there is a session on Evaluating a Youth Participation Strategy and in May there is a session on Sustaining a Youth Participation Strategy. To book places on this training please visit - http://negeneration.eventbrite.com/

NE-Generation has also extended an offer to participants to receive a haf day bespoke, more practical training for their  organisations and colleagues.

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