Sensoria 2010

AMPLIFIED TSHIRT SPONSORS

The lovely people at Amplified/Sugarbullets are on board as a Sensoria supporter for the first time. In celebration of our new found friendship we are offering a free t-shirt (value £20 -£30) each to the first 75 delegates to sign up for SensoriaPro – so don’t delay – a good few have been allocated already………..

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‘2WEEKS 2MAKE IT’ 2010 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Applications for 2Weeks 2Make It 2010, the North’s most exciting music video competition, are now open. Deadline is 29 March with the awards ceremony taking place on Wed 28 April as part of Sensoria.

Visit the SYFN website for full details.

BRITISH SEA POWER LIVE SOUNDTRACK TO MAN OF ARAN

Sensoria is delighted to welcome special guests British Sea Power to perform their live soundtrack to Man of Aran for the festival’s closing night celebrations. Man of Aran is a powerful and provocative dramatised documentary from the late American filmmaker Robert J Flaherty. In a series of startling black-and-white sequences the film presents daily life on the inhospitable Aran islands on the west coast of Ireland. But Man Of Aran isn’t a straightforward documentary, it provides a blend of reality and staged elements.The fishing expedition for basking sharks, which forms the film’s dramatic heart, was based around methods that hadn’t been employed on the Aran Islands for decades. Pauline Kael described it as, “The greatest film tribute to man’s struggle against a hostile nature.”

“It’s a wonderful film,” says BSP guitarist Noble. “The images vary between huge drama and a brilliant kind of ridiculousness – check out the amazing foot-wide bobbled berets that the fishermen wear. It’s a great look, like a 1930s Irish version of Jack White or Kraftwerk. It’s a film that’s also relevant to the current era – a time when the idea of living a simpler life is in the air. The film shows something I’d like to think I could do, but know I never will.”

Tickets available ONLINE or from Showroom Box Office 0114 275 7727

SensoriaPro: 29th April 2010

SensoriaPro delivers exciting, ongoing activity for professionals and emerging talent within the music and film industry.

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MUSIC FOR REAL AIRPORTS

Music For Real Airports is a live art event, a unique audio and visual collaboration between musicians The Black Dog and Human design studio. Music For Real Airports responds to the reality of occupying the semi public space of an airport – and is a contemporary reply to Brian Eno’s seminal work in the 70s.

The Black Dog have developed the project from over 200 hours of field recordings from airports in an effort to explore the ideas and associations that people have with them today.Previously associated with club appearances/performances, The Black Dog will now bring a new live event to an art gallery environment.

This is a world premiere event on Saturday 24 April at Millennium Galleries and will then tour to art galleries around the world.

UPDATE – the legendary Richard H. Kirk (Cabaret Voltaire) will be Guest DJ at this event.

Tickets on sale HERE.

JAIL GUITAR DOORS Fundraising Tour

We’re pleased to say that the fundraising tour for Jail Guitar Doors got off to a cracking sell out start in Sheffield.

BREAKING ROCKS TOUR

Breaking Rocks is an inspiring documentary that tells the story of Jail Guitar Doors, an initiative set up by Billy Bragg in commemoration of Clash musician Joe Strummer.  The project provides musical instruments to prison inmates to help facilitate rehabilitation and prevent re-offending.

The film features performances by ‘graduates’ from Jail Guitar Doors as well as from many of the artists that have supported the programme including Mick Jones (The Clash), Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Sam Duckworth (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) and Billy Bragg himself.

18 Feb Sheffield Showroom
19 Feb Newcastle Tyneside
20 Feb Derby Quad
21 Feb Nottingham Broadway
25 Feb Southampton Harbour Lights
26 Feb Bristol Cube
27 Feb Cardiff Chapter
28 Feb London Prince Charles

12 X BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR SENSORIAPRO INDUSTRY DAY

Sensoria is delighted to announce 12 bursaries for free admission to SensoriaPro Industry Day. SensoriaPro is a gathering of composers, filmmakers, music publishers, music supervisors, record labels and festivals all under one roof to discuss the latest innovations in music and the moving image. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from a stunning line up of speakers, direct access to international buyers and informal, friendly networking. Guests include Scott Cohen (The Orchard), Sam Diaz (CBS TV Studios), Barry Adamson (Magazine/Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) and many more..

The day takes place on Thursday 29 April from 10am at Showroom Cinema, Sheffield (directly opposite the train station).

Sensoria is keen to tackle disadvantage and address under representation in the music industry. These bursaries are aimed at new entrants (of any age) to the music industry who would not otherwise have the opportunity, sense of entitlement or financial resources to benefit from the day. Eight Yorkshire-based musicians will be selected and four from across the UK. Reasonable travel expenses will also be covered.

Please submit a short application including name, address, contact telephone and email, plus a statement of no more than 750 words stating how you could benefit from the Pro Day and how you will use the day to progress your knowledge-base, contacts and music career. The selection will be made by Sensoria staff working with an independent music industry professional. Deadline for applications is 19 March 2010.

We are also happy to take short video clips or nominations from colleagues/peers of individuals with talent but who perhaps aren’t great at form filling.

The successful candidates must be committed to attending on the day, throughout the day and to report back on the event to Sensoria staff.

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The bursaries were made possible thanks to support from the Church Burgesses Trust.

All applicants will be notified whether they have been selected but Sensoria will not be in a position to enter into any further dialogue other than feedback given on the letter or email.

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