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Young writers and photographers wanted
Posted on May 23rd, 2013
Culture on a Shoestring is a free online (and soon to be printed!) magazine created by Blaze young producers for young people in Lancashire. We’re working hard to find and promote hidden cultural gems so we can bring readers the best of their local creative scene to enjoy without spending a fortune. Issue two is … Read More
Blaze launches new programme for young musicians
Posted on March 8th, 2013
The Blaze Lounge is a new collaboration between Blaze and More Music to develop new music leaders and give them the skills and experience to become workshop leaders. The first series of Blaze Lounge workshops have begun in Preston with Darren Leadsom from More Music and Paul Hartley from Blaze working with local singer-songwriters Bill Orrick … Read More
Infinite Flow win the Pinnacle Award
Posted on February 26th, 2013
Lancashire Young People’s service hosted this year’s Celebrate Youth Awards at Park Hall, Chorley, on Monday 18th February 2013. Lancashire young people who have made a significant contribution to the community, were joined by celebrities and other dignitaries at this major awards ceremony. Blaze’s great success of the evening was Clayton-le-Moors free running group Infinite Flow, who … Read More
Blaze young producers create new magazine
Posted on January 16th, 2013
A group of Blaze young producers have been successful in raising funds to create a new online magazine called ‘Culture on a Shoestring’. The funding comes from the Money for Life Challenge – a national competition to find the most innovative ways that young people can improve their money management skills and those of their … Read More
A Blaze-ing end to 2012
Posted on December 12th, 2012
As the Olympic year draws to a close, Blaze celebrated the completion of four incredible years as a Cultural Olympiad project, by lighting up the sky with a spectacular fire show. A ten-foot fire drawing of the Blaze logo was hoisted into the night sky, accompanied by fireworks, an interactive musical fire sculpture and a … Read More
Kajol Lights up Legacy Trust Film
Posted on December 12th, 2012
Legacy Trust UK have chosen to make a short film about Kajol Lally, a Blaze young producer from Blackpool. Legacy Trust UK chose Kajol’s story because her achievements reflect those of many young people who have taken part in projects across the UK. Handing over ownership and responsibility for projects to young people has created … Read More
Blaze on Film
Posted on December 12th, 2012
Follow the journey of a group of Blaze young producers as three years of youth-led creative programming culminates in in Blaze Festival as part of We Play Expo, the North West’s closing ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Told through the eyes of the young people this 30-min documentary gives an overview … Read More
Blaze 2012 in pictures
Posted on December 12th, 2012
This year Blaze has produced a diverse and exciting range of creative work that has taken place in many different locations across Lancashire, Blackpool and the North West. From the premiere performance of The Chase in Tesco’s car park in Accrington, to this year’s Under the Town Festival in Blackpool’s Grundy Art gallery; from the … Read More
Young Producers welcome Contact Creative Experts
Posted on December 12th, 2012
In November we were delighted to welcome two Creative Experts from Contact Theatre in Manchester to facilitate the Blaze Forum. The Blaze Forum is one of the ways young people can get involved in key decision-making within Blaze. We aimed to create a Blaze Mission Statement for the future, and look at how young people can … Read More
The Best Time of Your Life in Lights
Posted on October 16th, 2012
Blackpool Art Service has been working with nine young people from Blackpool and the Fylde to commission and create a brand new illumination for the town. As part of their Gold Arts Award, and alongside organising Under the Town this year, these Blaze young producers selected French, Liverpool-based artist, Laurence Payot to work with them … Read More
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