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General: 2006 Fairs a Great Success!

Young people from across the region with aspirations of forging a career in the arts flocked to this year’s round of Creative Careers Fairs held in Cambridge, Luton and Norwich to find out more about working in the arts. Attendees received access to one-to-one advice on education, training and jobs in the arts and creative industries. A number of inspirational workshops were also on offer and highlights included talks by Harry Potter star Chris Rankin (aka Percy Weasley) and Skids front man, former TV presenter and now successful full-time filmmaker, Richard Jobson.
 
Funded by Arts Council England, East, this is the third consecutive year that the Creative Careers Fairs have run and this year the number of venues increased from two to three with the Hat Factory in Luton coming on board for the first time. 
 
Visitors were able to hone a range of skills, everything from finding out what it’s like to be a TV presenter reading from an autocue to having a go at being a DJ. Contributors available to share their experience at the fairs included: dancers, artists, directors, designers, actors, TV producers, writers, press officers and photographers. In addition, arts organisations such as the BBC and ITV were on hand to give advice along with a number of local arts related colleges and institutions.
 
John Hindle, Senior Craft Editor at ITV Anglia who attended last year said:
 “The Anglia TV team thoroughly enjoyed the Creative Careers Fair. It gave us enormous pleasure exchanging our knowledge and ideas to a wide and receptive group, in the pursuit of nurturing new talent in the rapidly changing world of broadcast.”
 
 
Gina Woods who attended the fair on behalf of Aim Higher Norfolk said: "The fair has been excellent- it's fantastic to meet so many people under one roof to exchange ideas and information- this can only benefit all the individuals and groups we all work with."
 
John Davidson - Acting Director, Arts and Development, Arts Council England, East:
“The creative industries sector is growing faster in the East of England than in the UK as a whole. The fantastic response to this year’s Creative Careers Fairs reinforced the fact that there are a lot of talented young people in our region who are interested in a career in the arts and who need advice and support to help them plan their future”.

Norwich: One to one singing surgeries

Bring a piece that you can sing without backing music and get expert advice to improve your performance from singing guru Elli Chapman. Book in advnace to avoid disappointment info@thegarage.org.uk

Norwich: Bring your work to show the Visual Arts Agony Aunt
Lyndell Phelps will be on hand throughout the day to answer your visual-arts related queries. Bring along some examples of your work for handy hints and advice on careers. Book your slot in advance or sign-up on the day.

Norwich: Harry Potter star to open Norwich event
The Creative Careers Fair in Norwich will be opened by Garage patron and actor Chris Rankin, better known as Percy Weasley from the Harry Potter film series. Don't miss it - 10am Sunday 13 May.

Luton: D.A.I.P.

Come and meet the Diversity Arts Incubation Programme (DAIP) which offers a support system designed to progress the professional development of all Young Emerging Artists, Creative Industry Entrepreneurs and Multidisciplinary Arts Practitioners.

Luton: The art of make-up
Meet Louise Young and discover how to get started as a make-up artist

Luton: The arts of filmmaking
Richard Jobson, former frontman for the Skids, TV presenter and now successful filmmaker will provide an insight into the world of filmmaking.

Luton: Music Production
Join Dave Wooster from Coolworld Studios and find out what is involved in running a music production company

Luton: Why you shouldn't become a Journalist!
Join a workshop and discover what a career in journalism involves from John Francis, group editor of Bedfordshire Newspapers.

Luton: Regional courses and training

Find out about regional courses on offer from: Anglia Ruskin University, Oaklands College, Norwich School of Art & Design, Stageworks, University of Bedfordshire, University of Herts, West Herts College and University of Essex

Luton: Opportunities to make your own films

Sarah Gibson (FDMX Speaker)

Sarah, MA Scriptwriting, is a filmmaker, lecturer and company director of Film Sense, a production company that also specialises in working with schools and young people at risk. In the past, Sarah made informative films for a variety of contexts including cinemas, art galleries, theatres, communities, schools and higher education.

Luton: Shooting Pop Promos and Short Form Video

Tim Sidell (FDMX Speaker)
Tim Sidell originally graduated with a degree in Illustration, but gravitated towards film and video specialising as a Lighting Camera Operator and Director of Photography. Since then Tim has worked on experimental videos and pop promos, and has written a degree course in Film and Video, he also runs summer workshops for the British Film Institute.

Cambridge: Getting into the Games Industry

Chris Joyce (FDMX Speaker)
Having completed a Masters degree in computer animation and special effects, Chris stepped straight into the pandemonium of the games industry. In 2003 he became Head of Content at on-line games giant Jagex, running the creative force for Runescape. Chris is now the Pathway Leader for the Cambridge School of Art's unique new Computer Games & Visual Effects BA (Hons) course.
Chris will be speaking at the Cambridge and Norwich Fairs

Cambridge: Video and Film Editing - How to be good and get work!

Adam Garstone (FDMX Speaker)
Adam Garstone is a picture and sound editor with nearly 20 years experience in production and post-production for film, television and music videos. With a strong background in the technology of post-production, he emphasizes a practical approach to the use of the tools as a means to an end.

Cambridge: Producing graphics for TV

TV Producer - Sue Francis (FDMX Speaker)
Sue Francis started Creative TV Facilities in 1989. The company specialises in producing Computer Graphics, mainly providing reconstructions, title sequences and in-program graphics. Hear Sue speak about her experiences on programmes like Time Team, Meet the Ancestors, Horizon and Time Watch.
Sue will be speaking at the Cambridge and Luton Fairs

General: FDMX Speakers for the Creative Careers Fairs 2007
  FDMX are supporting the Arts Council England’s Creative Careers Fairs in the East of England by supplying a range of speakers who work in Games, Animation, Film and TV.

 

The FDMX speakers will talk about the skills needed to do the jobs they do, and how they got those skills. What kind of job roles and opportunities are there out there? There’ll also be time to answer your burning questions!

Luton: Sculpting Success
Find out about the journey of contemporary sculptor Suresh Dutt from arts student to professional artist

Luton: Performing and Visual Arts in Herts
Meet ActOne ArtsBase, an inclusive organisation who deliver a wide range of activities in Hertfordshire

Luton: Digswell Arts Trust
Discover how the Trust is supporting artists and the community

Luton: Dallow Community TV
Learn how you can get involved in the Dallow Community TV training project

Luton: UK Centre for Carnival Arts
Find out about the exciting new carnival arts centre that's under construction in Luton

Cambridge: Backstage Pass
Enjoy a guided tour of The Junction including the backstage and technical areas

Cambridge: Train your voice
Come and meet a Speech and Vocal Coach and hear what amazing things you can train your voice to do

Cambridge: Dance Workshop
Join a creative dance workshop

Cambridge: BBC
Find out about a career with the BBC

Cambridge: Have you got what it takes to act?

Speak to a Casting Director about what it is they look for in an actor

Cambridge: Regional Courses
Talk to representatives from the University of Bedfordshire, Cambridge Regional College, Norwich School of Art and Design, University Campus Suffolk, Stageworks and Cambridge Arts and Sciences

Cambridge: ITV Anglia
See how live reports are produced in the ITV Anglia Outside Broadcast truck

Cambridge: Music Festivals

Come and quizz the Production Manager of the Cambridge Folk Festival and find out what's involved in putting on a music festival

Cambridge: Skills for the Music Business
A series of workshops will help you get more gigs, release a CD on a budget and get publicity for your band

Norwich: BBC
Find out about a career with the BBC

Norwich: An actor's life
Learn about life as a jobbing actor

Norwich: Anglia TV
Try your hand at being a TV presenter in front of ITV Anglia's green screen

Norwich: Make-up Artist
Take part in a workshop looking at make-up for the stage and screen

General: Arts Awards

Find out more about the young people's Arts Awards at all three Creative Careers Fairs

About the Fairs

Funded by Arts Council England, East, this is the third consecutive year that the Creative Careers Fairs have been run. Last year over 1,000 young people attended the Fairs and received one-to-one advice on education, training and jobs in the arts and creative industries.

The Junction in Cambridge, The Garage in Norwich and The Hat Factory in Luton host the Fairs, with additional contributions from FDMX and the Young People's Arts Award.

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For detailed information about each fair, including the organisations attending and the activities available, please click on the venues logos below.

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Saturday 21 April
The Junction, Cambridge
12pm - 5pm

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Saturday 5 May
The Hat Factory, Luton
12pm - 5pm

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Sunday 13 May
The Garage, Norwich
10am - 4pm

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