Supporting the arts and education through Covid-19
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This June, some of Nottinghamshire’s finest cultural organisations have a treat in store for the whole family, as they premiere a new virtual festival on an interactive digital park.
‘UPLOAD Virtual Festival’ is a benefit festival supported by Inspire - Culture, Learning and Libraries to support arts organisations with some truly exciting partners including Inspire, Nottingham Playhouse, Nordoff Robbins (Music Therapy), Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham Students’ Union, Nottinghamshire Music Hub, MLC Academy and Community Recording Studio.
The festival will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at STREAM PARK online - Nottingham’s first interactive digital park which features three stages: The Robin Hood Stage, The River Trent Stage and The Cave. There will be a wide range of culture for all the family to enjoy including music, theatre, dance, comedy, visual-art, poetry and much more! Alongside this entertainment are other activities such as a fun fair, gallery and information point.
Cultural organisations are vulnerable like never before and their future is uncertain. The arts play a huge role in our community by bringing us together and once again these organisations are connecting us.
Inspire Youth Arts Manager, Andy Dawson said: 'Inspire has risen to the challenge of the lockdown by creating an extensive virtual offer on its web site whilst all the services have been incredibly creative in transferring services on line. These range from 1;1 learning, group workshops, performances and virtual exhibitions and much more. As we prepare for some limited re opening we continue to innovate within the arts and look to develop new ways of delivering in the digital realm'.
Sandy Trappitt, Head of Partnerships at Nordoff Robbins said: 'We’re so excited to have been chosen as a charity partner for UPLOAD virtual festival. As a music therapy charity, we understand the connectivity that music brings is more important than ever. However, like many other charities, we’re being severely impacted by the current Coronavirus outbreak. Not only will the donations that come through UPLOAD festival help us to continue to work with people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability through music therapy across the UK - it will also help safeguard our future as a charity.'
The festival hopes that whilst raising some funds for the arts community it will also bring awareness of the challenges and achievements currently facing it; give artists, students and the community performance opportunities; and build an online community.
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries Chief Executive Officer Peter Gaw said: 'The festival has been set up to support our partners and artists so that they can share and inspire with you. It is a great opportunity for the whole of Nottinghamshire to connect in culture. Do take advantage of this immersive and unique opportunity on the 27th and 28th June.'
For further details and announcements follow @upstreampark on social media and visit www.upload-festival.co.uk to find out on how to play your part in creating an immersive festival experience to remember and to book your free ticket!
Look out for a host of recognisable faces this coming week announcing exciting elements of the festival!
The funds raised will be divided equally between the following organisations: Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries, Nottingham Playhouse, Nordoff Robbins (Music Therapy), University of Nottingham Societies, MLC Academy and Community Recording Studio.
Please visit UPLOAD Virtual Festival for more information and a link to each organisation's website.
‘UPLOAD Virtual Festival’ is a benefit festival supported by Inspire - Culture, Learning and Libraries to support arts organisations with some truly exciting partners including Inspire, Nottingham Playhouse, Nordoff Robbins (Music Therapy), Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham Students’ Union, Nottinghamshire Music Hub, MLC Academy and Community Recording Studio.
The festival will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at STREAM PARK online - Nottingham’s first interactive digital park which features three stages: The Robin Hood Stage, The River Trent Stage and The Cave. There will be a wide range of culture for all the family to enjoy including music, theatre, dance, comedy, visual-art, poetry and much more! Alongside this entertainment are other activities such as a fun fair, gallery and information point.
Cultural organisations are vulnerable like never before and their future is uncertain. The arts play a huge role in our community by bringing us together and once again these organisations are connecting us.
Inspire Youth Arts Manager, Andy Dawson said: 'Inspire has risen to the challenge of the lockdown by creating an extensive virtual offer on its web site whilst all the services have been incredibly creative in transferring services on line. These range from 1;1 learning, group workshops, performances and virtual exhibitions and much more. As we prepare for some limited re opening we continue to innovate within the arts and look to develop new ways of delivering in the digital realm'.
Sandy Trappitt, Head of Partnerships at Nordoff Robbins said: 'We’re so excited to have been chosen as a charity partner for UPLOAD virtual festival. As a music therapy charity, we understand the connectivity that music brings is more important than ever. However, like many other charities, we’re being severely impacted by the current Coronavirus outbreak. Not only will the donations that come through UPLOAD festival help us to continue to work with people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability through music therapy across the UK - it will also help safeguard our future as a charity.'
The festival hopes that whilst raising some funds for the arts community it will also bring awareness of the challenges and achievements currently facing it; give artists, students and the community performance opportunities; and build an online community.
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries Chief Executive Officer Peter Gaw said: 'The festival has been set up to support our partners and artists so that they can share and inspire with you. It is a great opportunity for the whole of Nottinghamshire to connect in culture. Do take advantage of this immersive and unique opportunity on the 27th and 28th June.'
For further details and announcements follow @upstreampark on social media and visit www.upload-festival.co.uk to find out on how to play your part in creating an immersive festival experience to remember and to book your free ticket!
Look out for a host of recognisable faces this coming week announcing exciting elements of the festival!
The funds raised will be divided equally between the following organisations: Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries, Nottingham Playhouse, Nordoff Robbins (Music Therapy), University of Nottingham Societies, MLC Academy and Community Recording Studio.
Please visit UPLOAD Virtual Festival for more information and a link to each organisation's website.
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