Creative Times - Recently Updated Profiles

CIDS

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:51:13 +0000

The Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) works to help new and established creative businesses in Greater Manchester.

We also produce this website

Fudge

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:23:20 +0100

**Creatively**

Paul Arden was executive creative director of Saatchi and Saatchi when they were recreating British advertising. Today
he is a best selling author producing books that take about ten minutes to read, but contain a lifetime of wisdom. His first book
is entitled "It's not how good you are, it's how good you want
to be". This expresses perfectly our approach to our creative product. However good it is today we want it to be as good as
it can possibly be and then some.

**Technically**

Bill Shankly once said "It's not a question of life and death, it's far more important than that". This attitude completely sums up our dedication to our digital work. Our creatives frequently come up with ideas for sites and some techies would say 'It can't be done'.
We say 'How could it be done?' and then spend all of our waking hours making it happen.

**Emotionally**

What seperates agencies? The answer, in a word, is emotion. Some call it passion, others call it commitment. But whatever you call it, it means caring as much about your client's business as they do. At Fudge we are emotionally involved with each and every client. If things don't go perfectly, we take it personally.
So we make sure they do.

Manchester Digital Development Agency

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:44:04 +0000

Manchester Digital Development Agency works across a wide range of projects with a large number of different partners from the government, business, education and community sectors.

Delivering our services at a local and regional level, MDDA supports a range of initiatives that include:

The development of new software tools, including a new suite of communications tools for use across the public sector

Collaborating with local authorities across Greater Manchester to share good practice and work together on joint projects
Working with communities to use new technologies to ensure better access to local services.

Providing business support to enable small businesses to benefit from broadband technologies through working with partners.

Developing the digital industries in Greater Manchester through support of the trade association Manchester Digital.

Working with learning providers to develop e-learning materials for lifelong learning.

Collaborating with innovative arts projects, such as Arts Magnet and Let’s Go Global on their use of new technologies.

Supporting community websites such as Eastserve, MyManchester and WythIT in their adoption and use of ICT.

Research and development collaboration with the University of Salford, 17 European cities, 20 ICT companies (including Nokia and CISCO) and 36 research groups in order to prepare the blueprint for the digital knowledge environment of tomorrow through the IntelCities project.

Developing projects in collaboration with other European city partners through the TeleCities network.

The digital imperative
ICT is essential for the well-being and prosperity of all individuals. Only by learning how to seize on the opportunities afforded by digital technologies will Manchester be able to maintain its position as a global commercial centre and a place that offers the best opportunities for all its citizens.

The MDDA plays an important role in developing this future, in continuing the city’s history of innovation, and in ensuring that the people of Manchester have a powerful voice in the new digital world.

Want to know more?
Contact MDDA to find out how we can help you.

Castlefield Gallery

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:30:59 +0000

Established in 1984, Castlefield Gallery is an artist-initiated gallery that plays a strategic role in the development of contemporary art. It does so by supporting the professional careers of artists and curators through research, production, presentation and interpretation. Castlefield Gallery currently has 3 main strands of work – a) an exhibition and events programme, b) Project Space, a mentoring and professional development scheme, and c) PureScreen, a platform for promoting artists’ film and video. In all its activities it aims to engage new audiences by working with partners - regionally, nationally and internationally.

Merseyside ACME

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0100

Merseyside ACME exists to support and develop the Creative Industries Sector on Merseyside.

On the Merseyside ACME website you'll find information on the range of FREE services we provide. These include; networking, professional development opportunities and evaluation services.

You can also access information about other support available in the region, sector specific research in easy-to-download formats and information about ACME publications.

To keep you up to date with sector news, you'll also find a sign up facility for our free e-News bulletin which is compiled on a daily basis and includes stories provided by the sector, providing information which is both current and relevant.

NOISE Festival

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:43:46 +0000

NOISE, the UK’s first ‘virtual’ talent festival for artists aged 25 and under, returns in October 2008.

Launched in the UK in 2006 and funded by the Arts Council, the NOISE Festival showcases young talent across a range of disciplines, including visual art, graphic design, photography, fashion and music.

The best work is then judged and short-listed by a panel of industry heavyweights, with the aim of giving the next generation the exposure and boost they need to break into the creative industries.

This year’s ‘NOISE Curators’ include Mercury Prize-winning artist Badly Drawn Boy for Music, acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid for Architecture, eco-chic designer Noki for Fashion, Habitat’s Tom Dixon for Product Design, former head of exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Art Norman Rosenthal for Fine Art, and Attik Design’s James Sommerville for Graphics, New Media and Advertising.

The very best work on offer will be showcased at www.noisefestival.com throughout October.

And in year two of the Festival, the NOISE website will work as a professional network – think two parts Facebook social networking and one part Linkdin professional profiling, with a dash of MySpace’s musician-friendly approach thrown in for good measure – where artists can get in touch, viewing people’s profiles and portfolios. So, by joining the NOISE network, a graphic designer can link up with a band to produce cover art for a demo, while a fashion designer can attract a hungry young photographer to create eye-catching pictures for a portfolio.

The NOISE Dream Jobs project is another way talented young people can break into the creative industries, offering the best of NOISE hands-on experience and the chance to work with a company at the top of its game. Previous dream jobs have included placements at MTV Brazil, Wayne Hemingway’s Hemingway Design and MacKinnon & Saunders, model makers for Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Placements for NOISE Festival 2008 include Zaha Hadid Architects, James Sommerville’s Attik Design and ‘mentorships’ at the BBC.

Check out the website for the very best of NOISE 2008. And while you’re at it, why not register yourself for a chance to show off your work and link up with like-minded people? Just go to the NOISE website, create a profile and upload your work. It’s that simple.

So what are you waiting for? Go to www.noisefestival.com – and make some NOISE!

PANDA

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:53:49 +0100

Performing Arts Network and Development Agency (PANDA) supports and nurtures emerging performing arts companies and individuals within the North West with a focus on Greater Manchester, creating an environment for business development and growth.

PANDA offer a range of services to anyone working or interested in theatre, dance, street theatre, music theatre, live art, multi-disciplinary arts or writing for stage.

Community Arts North West

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0100

Based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester City Centre, we are an arts development organisation working in partnership with voluntary sector communities, agencies and artists to encourage, develop, create, produce and promote cultural programmes of work.

oube

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0100

oube aims to engage as wide an audience as possible in observing, exploring, discussing architecture; not just architects and the related professions, but the general public... we all live and work in and around buildings... we should therefore all play a greater part in understanding and contributing to our built environment.

FKDA architecture|design

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:36:35 +0000

FKDA is an architectural / design practice based in Manchester (RIBA Chartered). The practice is design led and aims to achieve beautifully detailed projects of the highest standards by employing simplicity and sensitivity. We place a strong emphasis on the creative use of building materials, the qualities of light and the relationship between building and context, considering these issues to be of primary importance, as opposed to adopting a prescribed style and response. Ultimately our aim is for each project to reflect an informed and original interpretation of the client, site, brief and budget.

Our practice does not specialise in particular building types. We strive on the diversity of the projects we have undertaken and continue to be involved with; from school projects, community buildings, housing, private residential houses to small scale office developments.

For each project, irrespective of its size, we develop strong working relationships with the client, other consultants and the building contractor.

We're architects that are passionate about design. We also enjoy our work, and believe it shows in the results...

Design Initiative

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:26:38 +0000

Design Initiative is a specialist regional agency that works directly with practitioners, industry partners and commissioners to expand the market for quality design in the North West and to make the region a place known nationally and internationally for quality design practice and innovation.

Originally set up as the Liverpool Design Initiative in 1992, Design Initiative became one of the first Creative Industry Agencies to beestablished in the North West and has supported and grown themarket for contemporary designers ever since.

It is a cross-sector, design focused, publicly facing, publicly invested organisation operating within and beyond the region. It delivers a range of public and private sector programmes of support and development activity for designers, public agencies
and commissioners.

It has a significant 15-year track record of:

• Informing and advising those working in and beyond the design sector of the value of contemporary design to company growth
and competitiveness

• Initiating and delivering programmes of appropriate activity independently or in partnership with others to increase the profile and exposure of contemporary designers from the North West to a range of markets within the UK and Internationally

• Responding to the continuing professional development needs of the design sector by initiating and delivering sub-sector specific skills programmes which are industry focused and which lead to
sustainable growth and profitability for all those who engage with and benefit from the programmes.

• Providing industry specific intelligence on the needs of the sector to those operating within the public sector and who are remitted to support the creative industries.

Information, advice and guidance:
We provide practical advice and specialist information to commissioners, purchasers and producers of design

For creative professionals - Design Initiative offers one-to-one advice sessions for creative professionals on enterprise development, including portfolio critiques, guidance on business support and a range of market opportunities

For commissioners and clients - We offer an impartial matchmaking service to help purchasers, commissioners and exhibitors of design identify the right practitioner for their project. We also offer professional advice on all aspects of the commissioning process from writing briefs and selection processes to managing final implementation.

Visit the www.designinit.org.uk to register for news bulletins and access our 'Find A Creative' area of mini portfolios of many of the region’s creative professionals.

Redeye

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:01:15 +0000

Redeye, the Photography Network, is based in North West England. It aims to make life easier for photographers and photography in the region and beyond, by providing information, opportunities, events, training and professional development. It is a voluntary sector non profit company. Anyone can become a subscriber free of charge.

Creative Times

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0100

Manchester Fashion Network

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:39 +0100

AWOL Studios

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:49:56 +0000

Arts Studios and Workspaces in Manchester

urbanite.co.uk

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0100

Fat Northerner Records Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:32 +0100

Fat Northerner is an independent record label based in Manchester, England. In the proud tradition of great British indies such as 4AD, Warp, Creation and of course Factory, we only release music we believe in…

360Spin.co.uk

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:30 +0100

360 Spin Virtual Tour Photography allows users to tour property or locations with complete 360 degree vision.

Allowing potential customers or clients to clearly see why they should visit and use your services!

Virtual Tours are now delivered in Flash!
The main benefit of Flash is that a far wider audience of users have Flash 9 (over 97%)

Virtual Tour Stats:
Virtual tours reduce the amount of wasted viewings by 40% (source: Property Week)

The estimated Return on Investment (ROI) for a Hotel Virtual Tour is less than 4 week.

Hotel Virtual Tours increase on-line bookings by up to 85%

Please feel free to call us on 0845 2222 360 to discuss how virtual tours can help you...

Bec Garland

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:45:27 +0000

Bec Garland specialises in photo-documentary images of projects and events. Clients have included The Whitworth Art Gallery, Urbis, Manchester Metropolitan University and a number of regional City Councils. The photodocumentary package provides organisations with a visual record of all aspects of the event from portraiture of attendees to an overview of the day. Clients have chosen to have their event recorded in this way as the images provide a considered, creative and aesthetic account which can be used for promotion or archiving.

Bec Garland also works on drawing/illustative commissions please see www.becgarland.com for further details and contact

Stark Photographic

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:34 +0100

Manchester based Photographer Brian Stark specializes in Portrait, Landscape and Still life. However in his approach to photography he conveys dedication, enthusiasm and great attention to detail in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Brian is a self taught photographer whose interest in photography started in 1993, however, over the years he has built up an extensive portfolio of work.

Brian studied web design at Manchester College of Art and Technology(MANCAT) and is qualified in using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash.
Brian is currently working on a photo documentary of the regeneration of East Manchester as a personal project.

Acting for Fun

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:15 +0100

Richard Sinnott is a professional actor of twenty three years experience. He regularly appears on television in programmes such as Life On Mars, Coronation Street and Emmerdale and has also appeared in the film The Parole Officer with Steve Coogan.

N.B. CLASSES RUN TWICE YEARLY, EVERY SPRING & AUTUMN. AND BEING IMPROVISATION MEANS YOU CAN JOIN ONE AT ANY TIME OR ELSE BOOK NICE AND EARLY FOR THE NEXT. CALL ME!

Class venue: church hall off School Lane, Didsbury Village, South Manchester.

Cost: £12.00 per week, payable fortnightly in cash ( no cheques ) and there's a discount rate of £140.00 if all fourteen weeks are paid in advance. This then becomes a sliding discount as the weeks go by.

Clothes and footwear: casual! The sort of stuff in which you can sit down on the floor.

Course aims: learn to improvise, build confidence, develop group skills, have fun!

1) We start off with a warm-up of fun theatre games and then you're split into groups and given themes - comic or serious - upon which to improvise, rehearse and then perform various sketches throughout the evening.

2) Halfway through we have a 15 minute break and I'll provide tea, coffee, milk, sugar, Robinson's cordial and cups. These are free and you can have as many as you wish throughout the evening.

3) Also woven into the course are glimpses at what it is like to present a typical commercial and tips on approaching an audition or interview.

4) Those aims again? To help you enjoy building confidence and developing group skills. No-one will ever be made to do something they don't want to do and no-one will ever be left sitting around growing bored. Which is why I call it 'Acting for Fun'.

5) Then a nice tradition is for the group to stroll to the pub for a drink. It's only 50 metres from the church and it's a great way to end the evening and get to know the group socially.

6) Those who have done the Beginners course are then eligible to return for my Intermediate Course, although no-one is obliged to do so. This then leads to my Advanced Course.

7) P.S: The hall is heated but if the weather turns parky then please wear warmer ( casual ) clothes.

PLEASE NOTE:

YOU MUST BOOK, as each week is designed around the numbers I am expecting to arrive. My number is: 0161 - 438 - 0363.

44media

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:15 +0100

44media is a multi-disciplinary graphic design agency based in Manchester, with a reputation for producing creative and insightful visual design.
By nature we are independent, creative and small in size which allows us total control of our approach and delivery.

We are a agency that believes in the strength of design, and pride ourselves on being able to apply our creativity to a client's brief, with the right message.
We place an emphasis on giving each job our collective commitment, and on working closely with our clients to build relationships and meet their objectives.

With a combination of creativity and experience, 44media can understand your needs and deliver creative solutions that will exceed your expectations

fletcher fernie photography

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:17 +0100

T-Shirts and Suits Ltd

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:17:19 +0000

T-Shirts and Suits is David Parrish's brand for his work as a creative industries business adviser, trainer and author.

His book is called 'T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity'.

T-Shirts and Suits is all about bringing together creative entrepreneurs with smart business thinking.

The T-Shirts and Suits blog publishes information and ideas for creative people in business:
http://www.t-shirtsandsuits.com

For more information about David Parrish see:
http://www.davidparrish.com

Vanilla Storm Limited

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:13:49 +0000

Vanilla Storm provides professional and affordable web site design services. Working mainly with small businesses, we help them to gain a web presence and to promote their products and services to a global audience.

Over the years we have worked with a number of fashion and creative companies and our combined knowledge places us as one of the top web design companies serving this sector.

We would be delighted to discuss your project with you. We don’t talk ‘techie’ and we’re always happy to help.

We offer a range of packages to suit all budgets.

Gavin Parry

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:52:09 +0000

Freelance photographer, working with magazines, design and advertising companies. As well as collaborating with above, also interested in exhibition /public spaces: and the curating and sequencing work within gallery and non-gallery sites.

Recent commissions have been for Creative Concern (Manchester City Council)/ Bolton at Home/ London Sinfonia/ Quarantine /Jasmin Vardimon Dance company / Mid-Pennine Arts/ Corporation Pop.

Approach to all commissioned work is strongly in the spirit of collaboration and dialogue (between the designer/client and the subject). I see all commissioned work as being underpinned by self initiated project work. The reoccurring general themes around this work explore: The photograph’s relationship with the real; the relationship between the consumerism and identity- actually it is hard to summarise without it all sounding a bit grand- best to look at the work…….

Selected exhibition:
2008: ‘Spaces of Enclosure” London Gallery West. 2007 : ‘How We Are Now’ Selected work group exhibition.Tate Britain. ‘Reconstruction’ (publication) Impressions Gallery Bradford; ‘Sick Buildings’ Artefact at FACT Liverpool.‘ Not just another Story’ (publication)/ ‘Hotel Europa’ KulturBraurei Berlin / ‘Work’ Fotogallerie in der Brotfabrik. Berlin

Reform Creative Limited

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:12:03 +0000

Effective design enhances business performance. Marketing processes in particular benefit from the confidence generated by an attractive logo, marketing collateral, exhibition stands, websites and so on.

‘The Reform Experience’ is based on taking a long, hard look at every aspect of a company’s operations that could benefit from fresh design ideas. In short, it means ‘re-forming’ or re-shaping an entire business approach. That includes the corporate image a company’s products, services and the way everything functions together. Design that’s in harmony with all business values is an investment that will always pay dividends.

Northern Film Network

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:41 +0100

Northern Film Network (NFN) is a dynamic, creative organisation that provides accessible support and encouragement to emerging filmmakers, increasing their awareness of, and access to, the film/media industry and exposing them to new ideas and opportunities.

Daylight Moving Image Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:48 +0100

Daylight is an award winning creative moving image company based in the northern quarter of central Manchester.

Established in 2004 with a collective background in video production and design our small team can take any screen based brief from concept to completion. We work in a diverse range of moving image but specialise in motion graphics, film and animation.

We like working in natural light.

Smoothe Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:17:33 +0100

Smoothe Manchester are a creative studio that specialises in motion graphics, 3D and VFX. We continually strive to deliver high-quality, engaging work that stimulates and informs audiences. We approach each project with fresh eyes and new ideas. We're friendly, professional and passionate about what we do. We can be involved in as little or as much of the creative process as you need us to be and always happy to offer our expertise.

The Market Creative Consultants

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:53 +0100

Contact Digital Limited

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:53 +0100

Contact Digital is a modern photographic agency based in central Manchester and working throughout the UK. As our name suggests we only shoot digital images and use the latest Canon cameras to do so.

We have a proven track record in different sectors, from PR to Publishing, Advertising to Architecture, shooting eye catching digital images on location or in the studio.

Our clients include large and small businesses, from multinational banks and consumer brands to smaller local companies. We apply the same level of commitment for all our clients to produce Photography of the highest creative and technical standard.

Contact Digital uses a great team of Photographers, Hair and Make-up Artists, Photo-Assistants, Set-Builders, Administrators and even Videographers enabling us to project manage your shoot from start to finish.

The image opposite for example was commissioned for a Billboard Campaign to publicise Chester's Christmas Shopping Experience - a great shoot to work on, and yes the Fire-Eater is real !

Basically, we believe we offer a great service with competitive prices, please contact us to find out more...

Creative Lancashire

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:48:13 +0100

Creative Lancashire is on a mission to realise the combination of creative and commercial potential that we have in Lancashire and the Northwest. Our aim is to put Lancashire on the map as a centre of innovation excellence, to take the appeal of your work and the talent of your teams deep into the business community.

Creative Lancashire is a public private partnership and works in partnership with other agencies to develop the creative and digital industries landscape across Lancashire.

For full information on Creative Lancashire see
www.creativelancashire.org

Creative Lancashire supports the following networks:

Grouphub www.grouphub.org
Creative community for commercial creatives. Grouphub meets bi-monthly in Preston and is a platform on which Lancashire’s creative community can get together, exchange perspectives and develop as professionals.

Sizzle www.sizzlenetwork.org
Creative and digital industries network on the Fylde Coast and Lancashire.

Hyphen www.creativelancashire.org/hyphen
Hyphen is a chain of interactive events in 2008 designed to help creative businesses exploit new technologies.

Hive - Creative Industries network in Pennine Lancashire

Peter Corcoran Photography

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:58 +0100

Freelance photographer specialising in architecture, interiors, documentary and portraiture.

Wide range of clients in PR, Marketing, Design, Architectural, Public Sector, Property Development and Travel.

BPPA Qualified Member.

Duroc Design

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:02 +0100

Duroc Design specialises in design for print and branding for outstanding results to add the x factor to your business.

24:7 Theatre Arts Network Ltd

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:12:40 +0000

The main function of the company is to develop and promote Manchester's annual 24:7 Theatre Festival, a showcase for new writing, performed in non-theatre spaces in the city centre.

Sizzle Media Limited

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:22:30 +0000

Sizzle Media was formed to help Manchester’s small to medium-sized businesses become online successes, without breaking the bank.

We create static, dynamic, and e-commerce websites through a ‘pay monthly’ package system. This unique financing system gives businesses the ability to quickly get a high-quality online presence up-and-running without any overwhelming set-up fees.

AHD Imaging

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:00 +0100

Polarity Marketing Ltd

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:10:14 +0000

Growing freelance marketing consultancy offering independent and objective research, copywriting (inc. editing and proofreading), planning, business development and training services to small and large clients within B2B, Professional Services, Leisure, Education, Public and Agency / Production sectors. Clients include Greater Manchester Probation, National Computing Centre (Accredit UK), Business Post and Pearson VUE alongside numerous local SMEs. Think Cool, Calm and Collected Consultancy!

Phil Turner Freelance Designer

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:08:53 +0100

Phil Turner is a freelance art director providing art direction, concepts and graphic design services to agencies, available for short or long term contracts, I work remotely or in-house, fully mac'd up, I like to supply scribbles before working up ideas, I can team up with writers or brief me and I just get on with it. There are some work samples on my website if you need to know more please call or e-mail me.

http://www.philturner-uk.com

christopher rainham

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:00 +0100

christopher rainham is a freelance illustrator and fine artist working in traditional media
he has been exhibiting and selling his paintings since 1990 from whitworth street west to seattle.
he also makes a great rhubarb crumble cake

Loaf Creative

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:53:04 +0000

passion. ambition. drive.

Loaf Creative is a collective of extremely dedicated and talented branding experts.

We provide unique solutions and fresh ways for our clients to connect with audiences.

Through marketing knowledge, design, advertising and interactive media we help our clients realise their brands and become more successful.

we are designers born and bred.

Member of The Marketeer Association.

Recommended Agency Accreditation (RAR) 2008.

The Neighbourhood

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:51:08 +0100

The Neighbourhood is a creative community of people who share a fascination with design, animation, architecture, contemporary culture, and science.

Other than that we hope in a ‘good' way to defy definition; we like to think we exist in an elusive neck of the woods all of our own.

Come up and see us we think you’ll like it here.

Inner City Music

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:53:11 +0000

Wonder Associates

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:32:36 +0000

Wonder Associates is a design consultancy working exclusively for Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Leisure. Whether it’s about attracting more visitors, strategic branding, selling more stuff or bringing your marketing campaign to life; we can help you connect with your target audience.

We’re obsessed with smart thinking, brilliant ideas, and damn good brand and marketing design to deliver our clients real success. We don’t do bland, boring or mediocre. We push boundaries; stimulate emotions and guarantee phenomenal end results. This is all packaged up with passionate, outstanding client service.

For news and pictures check out; www.wonderassociates.com

Bassmedia.net

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:29:31 +0100

CMS based websites for small businesses.
Photography and vr tours. Please see www.bassmedia.net for details and portfolio!

Sherwen Studios Ltd.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:09 +0100

Sherwen Studios Ltd – A small but perfectly formed North West (UK) based new media and photographic company offering a wide range of bespoke creative and technical solutions.

We’ve been designing, creating and evolving for over 25 years taking clients initial ideas and turning them into reality.

Whether you’re an international brand or a small local company we can be as large or as small as you want us to be, offering a personalised, friendly service to produce innovative work which is on time, on budget and most importantly creates a positive impact on the people you want to talk to.

PRWD

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:34:25 +0000

A highly experienced usability and software development agency, specialising in delivering User Centered Design processes for e-commerce stores, marketing platforms and ERP systems.

UCDcommerce is our flagship e-commerce platform, built around 8 years of blue chip retailing experience and aimed at serious online retailers who recognise the importance of user experience.

Clients include JD Williams, Additions, The Cotswold Company and award winning digital agency Fast Web Media

Great Northern Events

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:12 +0100

KHPR

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:03:35 +0100

I am PR consultant to:
Brazen
Code Computerlove
Clear Marketing Communications
Touchpoint

Creative Lynx

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:14 +0100

Creative Lynx is one of the UK's leading design and digital marketing agencies. Since we began in 1986 we've developed a unique set of specialisms, focusing on sectors that we know inside it. We work in the pharmaceutical, public sector, education, culture and professional services sectors devloping branding, marketing and advertising across multiple channels for our clients.

We have won awards for effectiveness and innovation demonstrating our approach to seeking out new ways to communicate and making your messages work for you.

Transmission Creative

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:15 +0100

Transmission Creative

Formed by Grant Mitchell (formerly of The Chase, Graphic Partners and Creative Lynx) in 2007, Transmission was created with a simple manifesto. To listen, think, create and deliver.

Grant explains "I really wanted to create a clear illustration of where good design stems from and to cut out all the superfluous nonsense that seems to be attached to design these days. These four words provide an ethos upon which Transmission is built, whilst also equipping clients with a tangible process they can easily identify with.

I think it's really important that design has substance to it, that it's informed, that it resonates with the audience for which it is intended. Design which has meaning and purpose and which clients can see real benefits from investing in.

It's Transmission's genuine belief that creative thinking and intelligent design can have a tremendously positive influence on individuals, companies and organisations of all shapes and sizes.

And it's equally as significant that designer and client get direct interaction with each other, as it is from here that the most compelling results are achieved and the most potent relationships formed, consequently the aim is to retain a compact, friendly and approachable design studio which has all the experience and knowledge of a much larger outfit."

Moo Marketing

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:32:28 +0100

Dubbed Creative

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:15 +0100

Dubbed Creative was setup as a full service design consultancy by Ketan Mistry in 2007 with the approach of creating clean, attractive and effective websites that are user friendly and search engine friendly, beautifully designed print work such as brochures, handbooks and product packaging and resilient brand designs.

With over nine years experience in the graphic and Web industry, Dubbed Creative have the necessary expertise to work with you on your Web or print projects from initial concept stage to final output.

"Dubbed Creative was setup to provide a complete Web and graphic design service. In this day and age, companies want a design studio that is capable of outputting consistent, high quality designs for both Web and print mediums.

"It’s all about design perfection and accuracy. We provide professional, creative design that is not only pleasing to the eye, but is usable and well built.

"All of our designs are perfectly aligned to ensure that the final piece is displayed as intended. That is the quality and high standards that Dubbed Creative works to for any project, whether it be large or small.

"And, we always put that little bit extra into our work, because we are extremely passionate about design."

CUBE

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:18 +0100

Sohnar Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:16 +0100

Sohnar’s Traffic system is an award-winning management system specifically designed for the creative industry.

Traffic manages all aspects of a creative business; from estimating to time recording, job progress and billing – giving you insight into the performance of your staff, clients and business. And most importantly, it gives you more time to be creative.

Traffic is used by over 4,000 creatives, tracking 76,000 jobs across 9 countries.

Mooch Art

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:54:26 +0000

Mooch art is a gallery on Oldham street in the northern quarter in Manchester.
Selling original art and limited edition prints mooch focuses on emerging talent which is rotated in exhibitions every 5 weeks. The gallery prides itself on offering artwork that people won't have seen before and providing opportunities for local talent.

Academy Class

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:05:18 +0000

Academy Class is the UK's premier digital media training centre, providing manufacturer-authorised training in all areas of digital media including Print & Design, Web Design and Development, 3D & CAD, Web Marketing, Digital Video and Apple and Adobe Certification. Academy Class is an authorised training provider for Adobe, Autodesk, Apple and Quark. Academy Class operates training facilities in Central London, Manchester, Devon, Glasgow and Leeds and offers on-site training UK and worldwide.

Popular courses include Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flex, After Effects, Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, AutoCAD, Revit, Apple Final Cut pro, Motion, Logic, Color, DVD Studio Pro. Other - PPC/ SEO, Ajax, Quark Xpress, Sketch Up, Cinema 4d, XML, Email Marketing, Accessibility, and Web Usability

Northwest Vision and Media

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:18 +0100

Northwest Vision and Media work on behalf of the TV, film, radio, games and digital content industries to grow a world-class media economy in England's Northwest, and it's our ambition to create something extraordinary in the region.

We want an industry that is a magnet for talent, is truly diverse and creates opportunities for all.

Broadstone Mill

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:54:38 +0000

Broadstone Mill is rapidly gaining credibility and kudos as a key employment site for new and fast growing businesses in the creative sectors.

Broadstone Mill has been a landmark building in Stockport for over 100 years. Today it has a new lease of life and is being transformed to accommodate a range of commercial space from managed workspace, incubation and studio based accommodation to retail and industrial space. Units provide competitively priced, serviced office accommodation within a professional, well managed environment.

Broadstone Mill is the ideal location for emerging businesses in the knowledge and creative sectors, with fully-serviced offices, parking and good transport links. The mill provides a structured company benefit and support package, designed especially for those at the start-up and developing business level.

Business services are available on-site and part-time support is accessible through UMIC, Stockport Council and appropriate private business and professional services. Broadstone Mill business facilities include breakout and conference rooms, administrative support, computing services and catering and leisure facilities.

Our rates are highly cost-effective, with flexible license periods and space ranging from 140–5000ft².

Chapel Street Business Group

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:56:40 +0000

The Chapel Street Business Group was formed in 1999 and boasts over 550 members to date. We provide a network of support for local businesses throughout Salford.

Dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive, the Chapel Street Business Group is one of the key driving forces behind the economic development of the historic core of Salford in line with the strategic aims of the regeneration strategy. Sweeping from the upper Crescent to lower Chapel Street and encompassing all the areas in-between, Chapel Street Business Group is one of the largest and longest running Business Groups in the North West.

Run by businesses for businesses, CSBG has been instrumental in encouraging inward investment to the area in addition to addressing member issues through the provision of a dedicated communal voice to decision makers. Membership is diverse and represents a wide range of sectors, from professional services to creative industries; allowing members to network and explore mutual business opportunities between themselves.

Chapel Street Business Group can support your business in a number of different ways. A regular programme of events provides members with important information on key aspects of running their business. Focused seminars are designed to cover areas where your business will benefit from expert advice on issues ranging from taxation to employment law, public relations and marketing right through to web development. Chapel Street Business Group meets regularly to discuss topical issues affecting businesses in the area; these regularly include planning applications, developments, events and new opportunities.

Membership is free.

Courses for the Public

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:22 +0100

Ever wondered where you could find an accessible, adult-friendly course on the latest medical research? Why not try Frontiers of medicine where leading researchers from Manchester University give highly informed insights into recent breakthroughs in medicine?* Want to work with an experienced practitioner to learn how to write scripts for comedy – or get started in stand-up? How about Jenny Roche’s Writing Situation Comedy? Would you like to meet with others to analyse and discuss the work of Hitchcock? Maybe "Monsters to Madmen- An Introduction to the Horror Movie" would suit you. Perhaps you want to learn how to read music – or Latin? There are courses for both. All these – and much more – are available in the current programme of Courses for the Public at the University of Manchester.

We offer a varied and changing programme across a range of disciplines: art and architecture, history and archaeology, film and media, literature and language, music, philosophy and religion, psychology and self-development, science, social and political studies. All our courses are delivered by scholars, researchers and experienced practitioners from the University and elsewhere, giving access to the latest development and good practice in their field.

The emphasis is on learning for pleasure – and for personal or professional development – in a friendly and stimulating environment.

In addition to day and evening courses which run for between 6 and 12 weekly sessions, we also offer day-schools and short study visits. We are also happy to negotiate tailor-made courses for interested groups and organisations.

Our programme changes every term so for full and up-to-date listings – or to request a brochure – please see our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/coursespublic

UHC

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:01 +0100

Littlestar Media Production Ltd

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:23:28 +0000

Littlestar creates a variety of media content for distribution across many different platforms. From Podcasting through to full HD resolution post production and grading. We produce imagery and events for both arts and corporate organisations.

Go Creative Design

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:59:25 +0000

Go Creative Design is an award winning creative design and web development agency, part of the AWA Group. Clients include Connexions, GovNet Communications, Salford College, Pets At Home, Novotel, Radisson SAS, Radisson Edwardian, Shepherds Friendly, Waring & Co Solicitors and Cowgill Holloway.

Go specialise in below the line activities requiring a quick turnaround time. Work includes corporate branding, leaflets, flyers, brochures, magazines, promotional mailers, posters, advertising campaigns, display stands, signage, presentations, desktop backgrounds, screensavers.

Go also has the ability to print manage large scale print runs inhouse due to a dedicated production management team. All quotes are pre-quoted and print quotes are sourced to at least 3 different printers with the best possible price being passed on to the customer.

Go has a dedicated web development division called E-GO. E-GO have the ability to deal with all aspects of e-marketing including website design, search engine optimization including natural search copywriting, link and pay per click campaigns, content management systems, log in areas, e-commerce, banner advertising and e-shot design and campaigns all available.

Andy Wood 0161 905 8836
http://www.gocreativedesign.co.uk

Lynda Booth Freelance Designer

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:22 +0100

I am a freelance graphic designer based in Manchester, with over 9 years experience working with major clients from the the Arts, Music, Education, Charity and Corporate sectors.

I usually work from home, but am available to work in-house, on long or short term projects, from concepts through to artwork.

Check my website for more examples, or don't be shy and drop me a line.

www.decafnomilk.com

Life Websites Ltd.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:24 +0100

Avocado Design Communications

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:25 +0100

Jonathan Hill

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:20:22 +0000

I work as a spatial designer producing creative led ideas across
architecture, interiors and the public art sectors. I also specialise in custom made letter forms, typography and graphics for the built environment.

Other facilities include: photo-realistic visualisation, space planning, design detailing, material specification, client liaison and on-site surveys.

liquid

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:11:22 +0000

Liquid offers bespoke design and marketing services to a number of celebrated clients nationwide including Radley, Fujifilm, Staples, Medicash and Lloyds TSB. We are committed to truly understanding your brand and communicating a consistent and appealing voice across all media.

Incorporating the channels of branding and advertising together with direct and online marketing, we’re experts at developing creative solutions that will effectively communicate the power and personality of your brand.

Our blend of flair, imagination and expertise allows us to provide a unique and memorable service. We pride ourselves on our professional and dynamic approach and are committed to thinking creatively in order to produce the best possible results for our clients.

We deliver the highest standard of service in everything we do, across the whole branding and design process. Our enthusiasm for taking on formidable challenges and coming up with highly effective, innovative and creative solutions will provide you with the competitive advantage you need to make your brand stand out from the crowd.

Just-b. Productions

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:50:35 +0100

Laura

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:22:27 +0100

StandardSpace

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

StandardSpace specialises in building websites for artists and crafts people. Have a look under the portfolio tab above to see some recent examples or go to

Girls on Film

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:25:20 +0000

Not content with putting on just another film night, Girls on Film showcase work by women artists of all kinds; filmmakers, musicians, DJs, visual artists, photographers, painters, dancers, performance artists, actors, poets, whatever you can think of that is made by women or promotes women, from around the UK and beyond!

Since 2005, Girls on Film have held multimedia events in Manchester. The Girls have showcased talent from all over the world and have partnered with, amongst others, Birds Eye View Film Festival, Salford Film Festival and The Not Part of Festival. These unique events have attracted media coverage from The Guardian, BBC Radio Manchester, Channel M, Metro, Manchester Evening News and Let's Go Global.

Seabrook Associates

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Seabrook Associates is an Independent Design Consultancy, who specialise in providing a range of Graphic Design, Website Design and Full Colour Print solutions.

We choose to work with clients ranging from small to medium sized businesses, colleges and universities, and also clients working within the creative industries.

Reading Room

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:12:12 +0000

Reading Room is an award-winning, full service digital communications agency, equally adept at sensational creative, smart digital strategy and cutting edge technology.

We have more than 150 staff working from offices in Manchester and London in the UK, and in Sydney and Canberra in Australia. We stand at the forefront of the rapid evolution of digital media, and we lead the field in our development of creative, innovative and intelligent strategies for clients including Royal Mail, Škoda and YHA.

Our wide range of integrated services includes strategy, design, Content Management Systems (CMS) and online marketing.

In 2007 we were voted Digital Marketing Agency of the Year at the Impact Awards, which not only assess financial performance but are also judged by leading brand owners including marketing managers and directors from major blue chip companies including Proctor and Gamble and Honda.

We are also the fastest growing independent digital communications agency in the UK, showing that it’s not just us who believe we are doing all the right things – but our clients as well.

FIRE Creative

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:16:38 +0000

FIRE Creative is a multi-discipline design consortium that brings the heads of highly skilled creative individuals together to produce business winning brand and marketing communications.

With over 15 years experience working across both public and private business sectors.

Let us inspire and ignite life back into your brands and campaigns.

Stan

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:50:06 +0000

Stan | PR and digital for people and robots

For your customers to find you, Google, Yahoo! and MSN must find your business first. Awareness is not just about public relations or simply having a website.

Stan is a PR and digital creative agency. From creative geek to online strategist and copywriter, Stan has a talented and experienced team. Through targeted editorial, public relations, SEO, web apps, websites and digital campaigns we help businesses build awareness, drive traffic and increase revenue.

Secondnature

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Secondnature cross the boundaries of art and design to create innovative and distinctive abstract sculpture.

Their unconventional approach combines a graphic designer’s eye for line and pattern with a fine artist’s feel for materials and texture.

The work is inspired by the wilder side of nature. Elements of chance and play are used to digitally create organic shapes which are then refined, developed and cut into edgy, dynamic, abstract sculptural forms.

Matt Booth - flashtemple

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

In early 2007 after spending the last 14 years in the design industry (the last 8 of which in new media design and Flash development), I decided to jump into the big bad world of freelance.

It's been a great year working with people such as Love Creative, Magnetic North, Tak!, Tonic, Bloc and Poke as well as for ESPN directly in New York, on brands such as Orange, Subaru, Dr Martens, BBC and Sony.

That first year in freelance has just had a great ending too with winning the Best Freelancer category in this years Big Chip Awards as well as being featured in July's Web Design issue of Computer Arts Projects.

Here's to another great year.

West Cheshire College

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

West Cheshire College is a specialist vocational college. Our strategic plan states

"The College will further develop an integrated approach to its vocational work so that the engagement of employers is reflected in all that it does as a specialist vocational college".

This means that what, when, how and where we deliver learning reflects the needs of employers as well as individuals. It also means that as a College we actively welcome applicants from the industries and sectors we serve as well as those with an education background. We are one team recognising that support services are as important to our learners and our business as delivery teams.

We aim for learners to be employable and work ready and to support employers in achieving their business aims and improving their productivity. The College is one of only 26 in the country with the new standard which recognises its excellence in employer training and responsiveness and one of only three with the additional award for engineering. It has three Centres of Vocational Excellence in Health and Social Care, Automotive Manufacturing and Logistics. Innovation and initiative are encouraged. We aim to be the leader in the field of vocational learning.

The College has around 22,000 learners every year. These include:
* 14 -16 year olds who learn part time in the College
* 16 -18 year olds who are mainly full time in the College
* Apprentices who learn in the College and in the workplace
* Adults who are mainly part time and learn in the College
* Employees learning in their work place
* Adults learning in the community.

The College offers provision for the technological, creative and service industries. The only area it does not currently offer learning in is the land-based sector. The College offers learning routes from entry level to Higher Education. All full time and substantial part time learners are supported to achieve the English and Maths skills they will need to be employable.

We employ the equivalent of 440 full time permanent staff and a further 320 under hourly paid contracts. The College is one of the biggest employers in West Cheshire. There is a comprehensive development programme for all staff including individual support to achieve qualifications such as literacy, numeracy, certificates in education and ITQ. There are regular training and briefing events culminating each year in a week long staff conference. Staff are also encouraged and supported in keeping their skills and knowledge of industries up to date through visits, placements and shadowing schemes. There is an aspiring leaders’ course and a management development programme.

The College has a turnover of around £22 million a year. It is financially sound and has paid above the national recommendation for salary increases in the last three years. It has an innovative scheme to allow access to additional parts of the pay scale for many staff. The College has a contributory final salary pension scheme, preferential rates for BUPA health care, a child care voucher scheme and ‘golden hellos’ for teachers in shortage areas. The largest proportion of its income comes from the Learning and Skills Council for whom it delivers learning for younger learners, individual adults and employers. The College is the largest provider of Train to Gain (training for employers) in Cheshire and Warrington and is one of its largest providers of Apprenticeships. Non-publicly funded work is growing. The College also provides vocational Higher Education through it Associate College status with the University of Chester and delivers Personal Development and Community Learning for Cheshire County Council.

The College is embarking on an exciting and innovative capital project worth c£70 million which will produce two high quality campuses in Chester and Ellesmere Port based on real work environments and personalised and vicarious learning. For further information on this project and other aspects of our work please visit www.West-Cheshire.ac.uk

Rags to Bitches

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

We are an award winning boutique that offers vintage and vintage inspired clothing. We make our own label in our basement studio and also provide a made to measure service and dressmaking courses.
Due to the demand we are always on the lookout for new people to teach on our dressmaking courses. So if you have the skills get in touch!

I-COM

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

I-COM design, develop and market brands and websites with supporting printed collateral for a growing number of clients in the Manchester area and nationally.
We design primarily for the web and with search engine optimisation in mind.
When our sites go live, they're already search engine ready.
For further information visit our website.

Mitooshi

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

We are specialists in 3D visualisation, interactive 3D for the web and 3D virtual worlds.

We use the latest technologies to deliver interactive visualisations, demonstrations, virtual environments and product configuration tools. Our work is particularly useful in the advertising, property development, engineering and urban regeneration sectors.

Recent work includes architectural visualisation, interactive property brochures, product demonstrations, virtual environments, animated fly-throughs, exhibition stand visuals and product configuration tools.

Orixas Group

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

the Orixás Group presents
Global Grooves

An exciting programme of weekend workshops specially
selected for the UK s percussion and dance community
http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

Bloco de Carnaval
Sat 14 & Sun 15 June

An intensive course in percussion, song and dance that
draws upon the African heritage of Brazil and Cuba in a
series of separate and combined workshops culminating
in a full performance with costume from the workshop
group. Presented in association with One Voice Music
www.ovm.co.uk

Tutors
Percussion – Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya
Dance – Marcia Magliari

Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience
(not complete beginners).
Intermediate - advanced players welcome.

Dancers – Some dance experience required
(not complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced
dancers welcome.

This workshop mixes elements of Afrocuban and Afrobrazilian
rhythms for the bateria and creatively arranges them to
produce exciting dance grooves. The music is a fusion of
ideas, drawn from a wide range of rhythms that include
Candomblé, Samba, Samba Reggae and Ijexá from Brazil, and
from the Cuban styles of Bata, Rumba and other folkloric
traditions. The dance choreography will draw upon different
aspects of traditional and modern dance from Brazil.

Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás
Sat 12 & Sun 13 July

Afro-Cuban dances of Santeria combined with the songs
and rhythms of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé, in an intensive
weekend study culminating in a performance from the
workshop group. Presented in association with Grupo Ilu
Axé / www.myspace.com/iluaxe

Tutors
Percussion and Songs – Jon Hardeman
Dance – Alain Hernandez

Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience (not
complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced welcome.

Dancers – some dance experience required (not complete
beginners). Intermediate - advanced dancers welcome.

Singers – must have some singing experience and an
understanding of rhythm.

The deities, or Orixás, of Candomblé and Santeria are
celebrated with a dynamic, powerful and very beautiful
combination of songs, rhythms and dances; the roots of
nearly all the folkloric and popular music and dance of
Brazil and Cuba. The weekend will focus on the music
and dance of several of the Orixás, with space and time to
study the three disciplines separately, before fusing them
for the final sessions and performance.

Drummers will learn the bell, support drum patterns,
lead drum technique and sequences for the Brazilian
Orixás. Singers will learn some of the Orixá call and
response songs, with the accompaniment of the
drummers. Dancers will learn the movements, sequences
and language of some of the Cuban Orisha dances.

This is an opportunity for drummers, singers and dancers
to focus on the African rooted musical and movemental
expressions that continue to inform and inspire Brazilian
and Cuban artists and performers.

Capoeira, with Mestre Valdir da Silva
Sat 23 & Sun 24 August

A weekend workshop in the Brazilian dance/martial art form
Capoeira. Workshops include movement and acrobatics, as well
as singing and percussion (including berimbau, atabaque and
pandeiro). Presented by Associação Capoeira Conviver
www.capoeira-conviver.com

Tutors
Mestre Valdir Da Silva
Aisha Malik

Level of study
Beginners to advanced levels catered for.

Delivered by Mestre Valdir da Silva, this intensive weekend
course is perfect for anyone wanting to further their knowledge
of Capoeira. This study course is designed to cater for all and
dedicated to the progression and exploration of the rich and
beautiful tradition of Capoeira.

Cuban Folkloric Orchestra
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September

A study in Afrocuban percussion with songs. The workshop
features creative arrangements that mix elements from different
traditions. This is an intensive weekend course culminating in a
performance. Instruments: Bata, Congas, Cajones, Bells, Clave
and Chequeré. Presented in Association with One Voice Music
www.ovm.co.uk

Tutors
Percussion – Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya

Level of Study
Intermediate and advance percussionists only.
Experience in hand drumming is essential for this course.

The workshop group will work both collectively and in small
ensembles playing a range of folkloric rhythms. Raz will
present arrangements that bring elements together to create
a magical mix of percussion colours which will be guided by
song sequences dedicated to one or more deities from the
Santeria tradition

Contemporary Groovesfor Bateria
Drum & Bass Funky Plus Fours
Sat 15 & Sun 16 November

The drum and dance workshop will draw upon movements and
phrasing from the Afro Cuban / Brazilian traditions of the Orixás
as well as contemporary influences to show how knowledge
of afro-centric roots styles can inspire and help develop new
original work. Presented in association with Samba Galêz
www.sambagalez.info

Tutors
Percussion – Simon Preston
Dance – Sallie MacLennan

Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience (not
complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced players welcome.
Dancers – some dance experience required (not complete
beginners). Intermediate - advanced dancers welcome.

Participants will learn how to build a performance based on
two different contemporary rhythms with dance and an
introductory song.

The Drum & Bass material is very excitingto play; this groove
is fast and furious and uses dynamics tocreate tension and excitement.
Special attention will be paidto useful technique and polyrhythms to give
you the tools toplay and perform Drum & Bass.

The Funky Plus Fours groove explores the use of space and
has interesting improvisational elements, particularly for the
Surdo section. Dance work will combine movements and
phrasing from Brazilian Candomblé with a modern, funky
street style.

Fees and Registration

Early payment price per course: £55
(if booked one month before the workshop date)

Standard price per course: £65
Book 4 workshops in advance and receive the 5th free!

Group Bookings(for 6 or more people)
Early payment price per course: £50
(if booked one month before the workshop date)
Standard price per course: £60

Study Bursaries
The Orixás group is dedicated to professional, informed and
accessible programmes of study. There are several bursaries
available to help improve accessibility to all. If you would like to
apply for a bursary for the 2008 programme then please contact
us and one of our team will be happy to help.

Equipment
Instruments can be provided upon request.
Please contact us for more information.

Venue
www.zionarts.com
Zion Arts Centre
335 Stretford Road
Hulme, Manchester
M15 5ZA

Contact
For course enquiries and bookings please contact
info@bangdrum.co.uk / 07771923185
Join our group for the most up-to-date course information and
special offers http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

Sponsored by Soar Valley Music LTD. www.soarvalleymusic.co.uk.
In partnership with Zion Arts Centre and MusicLeader North West. www.zionarts.com / www.musicleader.net

The Orixás group is managed and administrated by Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops. www.meninos.org.uk / www.bangdrum.co.uk

Creatives Loop Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Creatives Loop is a is a team of consultants with a wealth of experience in International Trade Development, providing leading edge tactical and strategic support to trade promotion agencies in the Creative Industries sector.

Creatives’ head office is based in the Midlands and the company also has a regional office in Manchester and North Wales. Its unique blend of international sector specialists and associate consultants offers clients a complete turnkey solution to co-ordinate and deliver bespoke preparation and ground support for market exploration visits, co-production roundtables and meeting formats. Their focus is the international marketplace.

Ear to the Ground

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Ear to the Ground is an events agency that conceives and produces experiential activity using its understanding of contemporary culture.

We confidently combine innovative concepts with a solid production foundation to inspire both clients and audiences.

We deliver experiential events for a range of lifestyle brands, public sector partners, innovative property clients and retailers as well as creating and delivering our own groundbreaking projects.

Ear to the Ground has worked as an idea generator and delivery partner for clients including Orange, Urban Splash, Topshop, XFM, Liverpool Capital of Culture and Diageo.

Our self-initiated event portfolio includes Dpercussion (Manchester), Transatlantic Express (New York) and Hung Drawn & Quartered (London).

Drumbeat Creative

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

DRIVEN BY DESIGN

Drumbeat. Home to inspirational design, immaculate productions and strategic creative thinking. This is our world...

PROFESSIONAL, RESPONSIVE, CREATIVE & FUN

We work with clients on a consultative and collaborative basis. We question and listen before we proceed. We enjoy what we do and we prefer to work with a smile. We are not at home to designer egos. It’s been said that we are a refreshingly personable, professional and down to earth bunch.

ITS ALL ABOUT THE THREE R’s

Recycle, renew and reuse. We champion innovation and invention in reducing our own, and our industry's, environmental impact and actively forge partnerships with like-minded clients and suppliers. We believe that inspirational design shouldn’t cost the earth.

Manchester Craft Mafia

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:59:03 +0000

Manchester Craft Mafia is a group of craft businesses dedicated to supporting and sharing a creative, maverick spirit of crafting in Manchester, Greater Manchester and beyond. We’re craft and proud!

We want to help kick-start the new wave of . . .

. . . entrepreneurial crafters sacking the rat race and finding other ways to make a living . . . people crafting en masse and in public . . . anyone hiding an inner crafter . . . and everyone who just loves buying, finding or making something that bit different.

Manchester Craft Mafia wants to introduce, encourage and promote craft as a career and as a hobby; bringing like minded people together to create and enjoy craft individually and socially; and spread a new fired up crafting buzz throughout the city and beyond.

We offer crafting support through:
* our website, providing information about all local and regional craft opportunities
* social crafting events mixing new skills with happy times
* new networking, promotional and business development Activities for craft entrepreneurs

Chinese Arts Centre

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:15 +0000

Chinese Arts Centre is the international development agency for contemporary Chinese artists. Established in 1986, the centre works to raise the profile of Chinese artists from around the world through exhibitions, residencies, publications, collaborations, consultancy, agency and festivals.

twotwenty theatre

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

We are a young, fresh and dynamic theatre company based in Manchester. Using urban environments and new texts as our main focus we are finding contemporary ways to connect with diverse audiences.

Site based and multimedia performance is an area we are exploring creatively through collaboration and encompassing ensemble methodologies.

We are always seeking to work alongside other practitioners, artists and ideas and welcome any connections we could make with North West based companies, individuals or organisations.

era studios

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Phat Design

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Phat Design prides itself on providing clients with a professional and yet personal design service. High standards and attention to detail is the key to our success, coupled with an unfailing ability to deliver within budget and on time.

Based in Manchester City Centre with clients in London & Birmingham, Phat Design offers a complete package of design from the initial development of concept through to print and production.

Including logos, promotional material, literature, advertising and CD/DVD design.

Allegis Group

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Heading up our North West & Yorkshire Digital & New Media division here at Allegis Group, I’m keen to expand my contacts across the market. We’ve been delivering technical staff who develop and support applications used by the media industry for many years.

In brief, we can help in the following areas:
- Creative/ New Media, Film, TV, Broadcast, Entertainment and Publishing
- Applications Development: Design, Front End, back end, databases, Creative Account Managers, etc
- Infrastructure: Helpdesk, Support, Network, Project Management, etc
- IT Services: Outsource solutions, IT Audits, etc.
- Contract Staff / Permanent / Interim Staff.

With proven experience in providing staffing and IT services, Allegis Group can provide the right people, skills, solutions and technologies to meet the individual needs of its Clients each and every time.

Best of Manchester

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

TURNING THE SPOTLIGHT ON MANCHESTER’S MOST CREATIVE MUSICIANS, FASHION DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS

The Best of Manchester is back. Organised by Urbis, led by Peter Saville and judged by a panel of industry experts, the Best of Manchester Awards spotlight the work of Manchester’s creative professionals. There is no age limit, no hype and no rules: just the best creative thinking by the best creative professionals working in Manchester today.

The annual awards celebrate innovation in three fields: art, music and fashion. Entry was via an open competition, with entrants encouraged to submit work that was genuinely new, exciting and innovative. Over 250 creative professionals entered – an increase of 65% on last year’s inaugural awards.

Some of the biggest names in art, music and fashion joined Peter Saville at Urbis to sift through the entries, including the broadcaster and critic, Miranda Sawyer; Luke Bainbridge (Observer Music Monthly); Caroline Elleray, Head of A&R at Universal Music Publishing; the Castlefield Gallery’s Kwong Lee; David Mallon, the fashion brains behind Ringspun and Elvis Jesus; and Tim Thomas of Manchester’s Blueprint Studios.

‘The competition is very simple,’ said Peter Saville. ‘It’s a showcase of ideas. Manchester is full of people coming up with great concepts but those people aren’t getting the opportunities they deserve. The Best of Manchester is a chance to uncover the ideas of a city known for its creative thinking.’

‘There are plenty of competitions out there for young people,’ confirmed Urbis Chief Executive, Vaughan Allen. ‘But there’s very little for those who’ve spent years grafting at the coalface of the creative industries. It’s easy to champion young people, and easier still to celebrate it when they make it big. But what about those left in the middle? The Best of Manchester is a chance for Manchester to recognise and support its creative professionals when they need it most – when they’re on the verge of making it to the next level of their career.’

The exhibition of shortlisted entrants’ work opens on 8 August (until 28 September), with the winners announced by Peter Saville at an awards ceremony on 7 August.

More information can be found at www.urbis.org.uk/bestofmanchester.

Red Donkey Media

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Red Donkey Media specialise in creative Web Design solutions, brochure and brand logo design to small to medium sized businesses.
Domain, hosting, email, content management, SEO and graphic print design services are available at a very manageable cost. Jargon free friendly service.

Flame Digital

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Flame Digital are a full service digital marketing agency. Our range of services includes web design and build, email, viral and mobile marketing, search marketing, online PR and video production. We do all these things and we do them well.

We think that might be why all our clients have chosen to work with us again. Or it might just be because we buy the good biscuits for meetings. Why not find out for yourself?

ARC

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:22:01 +0000

ARC provides creative and effective, visual solutions for advertising, marketing and communication.

Our compelling imagery, animations, graphics and film will communicate your message clearly and effectively to your target audience.

We create advertising images, architectural visualisations, promotional films, brand idents, technical simulations and more.

DiGM

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Dance Initiative Greater Manchester is the central dance organisation for Greater Manchester. Working with artists and local communities, DiGM delivers a range of projects including:
Urban Moves - the high profile international dance festival,
Connect - a professional artists network,
Pro-Active - a programme of professional training,
Danceworks and Signatures - annual showcases of local community and youth dance (in collaboration with The Lowry).

Black Arts Alliance

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Black Arts Alliance is a national members’ network committed to the development of arts and artists of Black cultural communities through advocacy, training and events. It aims to:

• Achieve creative equality for Black artists
• Enhance the intrinsic value of the work of Black artists
• Widen the impact of the work of Black artists
• Conserve, understand and interpret the traditional roots of Black artists in order to inform their contemporary practice.
• To lead and respond to the development of ‘multi-cultural’ programmes within cultural institutions, education and community settings to engage with the art and creativity of Black artists as a vehicle of learning and cultural understanding.

Saffery Champness

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:27 +0100

Creativity, fresh ideas and the ability to push the boundaries of established convention all form the bedrock of success in the Media and Entertainment industry, yet equally, its very dynamism presents businesses and practitioners with a unique set of challenges.

People and businesses in the Media and Entertainment industry operate in marketplaces that are often pressurised and always competitive. When the demands on your time are intense, you need to know your finances are in safe hands. The right advisers can help you maximise the value of your ideas and set you free to concentrate on the bigger picture.

Our specialist Media and Entertainment team act as enthusiastic and trusted advisers to the creative industries sector, to both businesses and individuals operating within it. The group possesses particular experience in the fields of advertising, marketing and PR, film and broadcasting, music, publishing, sport, theatres, and talent agencies. It offers a full spectrum of advisory and assurance services to its corporate and individual clients.

We are able to guide clients through what is often a complex range of accounting, financial and regulatory issues, but are able to provide far more than just accounting and tax advice, we work closely with clients to help them take full advantage of market opportunities through close involvement with their planning and business structuring needs.

See website for our Media & Entertainment Group's brochure, which provides further details of our services, and the results of our 2008 Creative Industry survey.
http://www.saffery.com/index.php?go=sectors,media

Full Circle Arts

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:50:16 +0000

Full Circle Arts is a North West based arts organisation that is led by disabled people. It works nationally with partners to provide creative solutions for inclusion of disabled people in aspects of the cultural industries and the arts.

We achieve this by:

•promoting the arts of disabled people and disability arts

•providing an information and advocacy resource for the arts of disabled people

•promoting and campaigning for access and inclusion for disabled people to participate equally in the arts and cultural activities

•promoting and working to provide employment for disabled people in the arts.

•creating partnerships for the resource development of disabled people’s arts.

University of Manchester

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

A University

Mark Brown Studio

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Chorlton based graphic design studio specialising in design for the creative industries. Offering a broad range of services including illustration, art-direction, web-design, character creation, corporate identity, packaging design, advertising, print-preparation and copywriting.

Cllients include Fat Northerner Records, Divalilly, the University of Manchester, Community Arts Network and Elvis Jesus Clothing.

Black Cherry Photography

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Black Cherry Photography like to be a bit different. Yes, we know everyone says that, but we do. We pride ourselves on bringing creativity to our photography shoots and exploring ideas to make our clients stand out. Whether it's promotional shots for Bands, musicians or dancers, or product and fashion shots in the studio, we try to inject a little drama and magic. With our background in the arts, we're able to really produce something special, creating a concept as well as high quality photography. We love a challenge, so whatever your idea, big or small, we'll try to make it happen.

United City

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

United City is a new voice for business that believes Greater Manchester needs a total transport revolution if we are to remain competitive in the global marketplace. We know that massive investment and tens of thousands of new jobs will be lost if we do nothing.

We stand convinced that our City Region’s bid into the government’s Transport Innovation Fund, which will secure £3 billion of new, national investment in our infrastructure, is a once-only opportunity that we must support, together.

Taken together, the proposed £3 billion package of investment represents the biggest-ever public transport improvement scheme outside London. Vitally, we have been assured that the congestion charge will not be introduced until the bulk of these improvements have been made.

We have built our businesses in Greater Manchester. We are focused on a better future. We are united. We urge you to join us.
Let’s keep Manchester moving.

x! [artwork]

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:47:13 +0000

A Sought-after creative design + art direction imprint based in the northern quarter of the manchester city centre.

We provide stunning work for the music, media, entertainment and nightlife industries such as websites, CD/Vinyl Sleeves, DVD Menu Designs, flyers, posters, business cards, stationary, logos, visuals, promo material and the like...

gyrointernational

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

At Gyro we think differently. We solve our clients' business problems with a wide range of adaptable solutions that talk directly to Business people and Consumers - Welcome to the world of B2D - Business to Decision Maker.

A new world of communications that gets the right messages to the right person at the right time. When does a CEO become a husband or a mother become a Finance Director? The answer is never that cut and dried, which is why you need communications that can work hard on a rational, emotional and when necessary a business level.

Forget the line, forget B2B or B2C, they left the building with Elvis - think about Decision Maker communications - strategies that orchestrate and manage the experience customers have with your brand in their time, on their level and in their space.

KMP

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

KMP is one of the UK's leading digital agencies, specialising in website design, e-commerce, email marketing, social network marketing and blogging.

KMP also hosts seminars on new and innovative topics in areas of digital marketing, which take place regularly in Manchester and London.

Make Your Mark campaign

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Make Your Mark is the national campaign to unlock the UK’s enterprise potential. We inspire people to have ideas and make them happen. We aim to create a culture which supports enterprising people and recognises that making money and having a positive social impact can go hand in hand.

We have just launched the next phase of Make Your Mark in the Music Businss to find and offer support to aspiring live music promoters from across the UK

LOVE

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

LOVE is a creative agency offering effective communication solutions to a wide range of businesses from Silver Cross, Dr. Martens and Playstation to The COI. LOVE seeks to challenge traditional communications by drawing on a variety of disciplines, from brand strategy, design, digital, advertising and innovation. LOVE has won over 100 communications awards since it was founded in 2001 including Design Week and D&AD.

SSR

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Welcome to SSR, where we provide expert technical training in the field of sound and vision. Our programmes range from short weekend courses to full 3-year degrees and include tuition in Audio Engineering, Live Sound Engineering, Post Production Audio , Electronic Music Production, Video Production and Radio Production. We have 25 years of experience and are one of the most forward thinking, industry-focused and networked training organisations in the world.

Raw Design Studio

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:33:49 +0000

Hello. We are raw. We believe in making ideas a reality through thought provoking design. Our passion for design translates into success for clients who range from online retailers, creatives, to public sector organisations. With a passion for design and an eye for detail, raw is a forward thinking outfit.

HGA Creative Communications

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:21:46 +0000

HGA Creative Communications are an award-winning, fully integrated creative communications agency.

With twenty years experience in creating and delivering live events, video, web and print projects, we know that a company reaps what it sows - whether you’re communicating with an audience of ten or ten million.

Based in Manchester, but operating internationally, our totally integrated agency – with its own design studios, edit suites and recording facilities, technical and logistics teams supported by dedicated Account Management – gives our clients the confidence that the solutions we propose are based entirely on what is best for them and not restricted to what we can deliver. And that solution may use traditional media such as print and video, or it may equally be rooted in our development of on-line, mobile or iPTV solutions. For many clients, the most appropriate delivery draws holistically on all of our many strengths, creating multi channel – but consistent, relevant, effective and affordable campaigns.

Andrew Brooks Photography

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Photography, Film Making and Visuals

Gidon's Designs

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:25:33 +0000

Gidon's Designs is innovative within the arts industry with unique styles and 15 years of experience. Artwork is customised to each client's personal specifications in a working studio creating designs for wall coverings, murals, paintings and prints.

Let Gidon's Designs transform your surroundings, from original hand painted and airbrushed art work which can be converted and produced both traditionally and digitally for wallpaper coverings, paintings and prints. From paintings on canvas or onto varies fabrics to printed photographed images, bespoke images or any high-resolution image can also be created for wall coverings, fabrics and tapestry styles that you can hang on your wall.

Gidon’s Designs is being introduced to a diverse range of discerning professionals working with public and commercial spaces, and as an example of just where Gidon’s Designs can be used to great effect, we have listed a below just a few of the environments that Gidon’s Designs would be absolutely perfect for:

corporate branding
private boxes at sports stadiums
company reception halls and meeting rooms
interior promotional walls
cinema and theatre foyers
promotional panels in retail outlets
exhibition walls for trade shows
ambient interiors in cafés and restaurants
hospital/doctor’s waiting rooms
crèches, nursery schools, day-care centres
sports club reception halls
museum and gallery foyers
car showrooms and sales’ centres
reception areas in health clubs, clinics and spas ...

Whether it’s for a public space or commercial space, a bespoke image can be easily applied with superb quality…….think Gidon’s Designs.

We will also be happy to offer our services to the likes of photographers, film and television production companies.

Uniform

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:33:15 +0100

Uniform is a creative ideas company.

We are a new type of company. Not limited to one discipine or sector.
We build brands, create campaigns and deliver results. Our integrated approach is what makes us unique.

We are big enough to handle major accounts, but small enough to do it face to face. And we've got the right people for the job. Creatives, artists and designers, directors, planners and thinkers. All in the same place. All working together.

With big ideas and an eye for small details, we create outstanding design for interesting people.

Rachel Liggett Photography

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Freelance photographer based in Manchester and the North West.

Jim Campbell

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Creatively driven designer and thinker with 12+ years experience designing, predominantly, for screen. Worked at various agencies before going freelance in 2001. Currently freelancing at various noted agencies around the UK, alongside some direct-to-client work.

With a strong design backing, from a broader, creative concepting perspective to close attention to detail and typography. My specialities fall into many other areas including Flash (design, build and animation), motion graphics, video production/editing and photography.

HighContrast

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

HighContrast strive to create unique images with impact that will significantly contribute to selling your product or service.

We work closely with creative agencies providing advertising, corporate, PR, product and fashion photography.

Hi res digital Nikon equipment, contacts within 24 hrs, editing/hi res within 48hrs, competitive rates.

Previously worked for Triumph International, First Choice Airways, M&S, Barclays, Futureworks, AX Paris, The Vintage Clothing Company and STANDOUT to name a few…

If you’re a creative agency or work in the business, let’s talk! I’m always interested in meeting creative people and making new contacts.

If you have a requirement for any kind of photography, give us a call!

GeekUp

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the North West. It's a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.

Stephanie Portersmith

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Community Arts - 10 years experience with every age group and every socio-economic group.

Arts Skills - Singing, Music and Technology, Creative Writing, Performing, Drama, Photography.

Bachelors in Performing Arts. Masters in Creative Writing (incomplete).

Arts Development Service Salford City Council

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100

Active Profile Ltd

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:28 +0100