Talented Young People News

Join the Circle of Respect to Help Stop Teen Bullying

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EDT

Being a teenager can be tough stuff these days: Horror stories of teen bullying seem to be occurring all too often. You may unfortunately know this truth first hand, and understand the importance of educating yourself and others about teen abuse.

Talented Young People Blog - From the Ashes

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:57:00 EDT

here is a piece from this weeks blog: A sport which I don�t talk about much on the blog is cricket. Looking at cricket on a global scale I think the quality of the sport and the image of the sport has gone down in recent years but it is great to see England bucking that trend.

Talented Young People Blog - How old is young?

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:59:00 EDT

I think personally that being young is about your intelligence, your experience and your maturity.

NICOLA's Talent Factory Festival

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:58:00 EDT

Are you aged 13-25? Are you ready to take the music industry by storm, or break into the dance industry?

Launch of non profit website for youths to create awareness

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:58:00 EDT

A new non profit website was launched to create awareness in the world. The website is founded by M/s Priya the Diana award holder to celebrate the International youth year. Priya in the press release said that the site is dedicated to child, youth, women and environment.

Talented Young People Blog - Tuition Fees

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:57:00 EDT

Universities have evolved over the year and are now more business driven than ever with course places really turning in to supply and demand. Currently there are more people applying for University than there are places which means

Red Bull BC One

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:56:00 EDT

On November 27, Red Bull BC One will touch down on Japanese soil for the biggest one-on-one B-Boy event of the year.

Red Bull Thre3style - Photographer wanted.

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:54:00 EDT

This October, Kissy Sell Out and A-Trak are bringing the largest DJ competition in the world to ULU in London with Red Bull Thre3style � the DJ battle that takes the art of spinning to a new level.

Talented Young People Blog - The Commonwealth Games

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:06:00 EDT

Over the last few weeks you will have probably heard, read or seen something in the news about the Commonwealth Games. The competition has got a lot of press this year, a lot of which has been very unfavourable which it wouldn�t have received in previous years.

Talented Young People Blog - Must be the Music

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:07:00 EDT

Instead of giving the winning act a record deal the winner got a �100,000 cash fund to develop their music instead of the usual record contract. This was done to make sure the winning act had more control of their career instead of a record company which I thought was an interesting idea.

Celebration of Young Fashion Designers� Award

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:05:00 EDT

The Celebration of Young Fashion Designers� Award is open to young people under 20 years of age and is a easier award to participate in that our prestigious FDC Young Designer Awards. This awards will suit young people who are into fashion design but do not have as much practical experience. The organisers can offer some help and support to entrants of this award.

The Search Is On for Our Nation's Top Youth Volunteers

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:05:00 EDT

These awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc., in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honor outstanding community service by young people in grades 5 through 12 at the local, state and national level.

Talented Young People Blog - Youth Olympic Games

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:34:00 EDT

Having a huge event like an Olympics for young people will also help the media attention and coverage that these youngsters get as many of these young athletes will have been doing amazing things for years with little recognition.

Exciting stuff from vinspired

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:33:00 EDT

1. Round 9 of vcashpoint closes next week!!! If you want cash for your new volunteering project get your application in now at: http://vgrantfunding.com/cashpoint/init.pl

What should the UKYP debate in the House of Commons?

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:33:00 EDT

On Friday 29th October, over 300 young people will take over the House of Commons chamber. Doing politics differently. Debating the issues that matter. Telling it how it is. But what issues would you like to see debated?

Talented Young People Blog - Life is a destination

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:52:00 EDT

I heard someone say �life is a journey� earlier this week and it really set something off inside of me and got me thinking. Why do people say this? Yes the journey can be fun and interesting but surely the most important thing in any journey is getting to your destination. It�s like when you go on holiday you may enjoy going on the plane but the thing you are most looking forward to is going to the country you are visiting

Talented Young People Blog - It runs in the family

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:07:00 EDT

There was a story in the news this week where research had found that in some areas of the UK young people who had parents

Photographer &Writer wanted for Notting Hill Carnival

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:06:00 EDT

This year Red Bull are sending aspiring reporters to London's Notting Hill Carnival to get a real taste of the action � whether that be dancing in the street with the crowds, mingling with carnival-goers, or interviewing special guests.

International Physical Theatre Laboratory November

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:05:00 EDT

Intensive practical training, lectures, discussions and the conference programme. Participants: actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres

Call for Proposals: Performing Arts Conference

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:14:00 EDT

Professional conference open to performers, performing arts educators and teachers from all over the world interested in the research of topical questions and processes in contemporary performing arts education and training.

'Living TV's brand new party show - Party Wars'

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:39:00 EDT

The Party Wars team are looking for anyone celebrating a 21st or 30th birthday in August...

Pitch Perfect

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:36:00 EDT

Pitch Perfect is a unique film and television development course held over three days in central London. It was borne out of an industry need for young filmmakers to have a better understanding of the professional development process beyond simply originating ideas.

Do you know a local hero?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:35:00 EDT

The British Red Cross is searching for Britain�s real life young superheroes.

Aspiring Reporters wanted for Red Bull X-Fighter events

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:40:00 EDT

Red Bull & Dave TV are looking for aspiring reporters to send to the Red Bull X-Fighter Jam event in Newcastle on the 24th July, and also the final at London's Battersea Park on 14th August.

All aboard the Love Bus

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:07:00 EDT

We are looking for some interesting contestants around the UK for a brand new prime time dating show on channel five. Ideally we are looking for any singletons 18-30 with a specific hobby or interest to feature on the show!

Search is on for skillful street strikers!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:11:00 EDT

AUDITIONS FOR NEW SERIES OF COKE ZERO STREET STRIKER PRESENTED BY WAYNE ROONEY COMING SOON TO MANCHESTER AND BIRMINGHAM

Make a video mash-up for Red Bull X-Fighters and win a trip

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:57:00 EDT

Red Bull and Dave TV are calling on the UK�s aspiring editors and filmmakers to take Red Bull�s archive of X-Fighters footage, images and sounds to create a high-energy mash-up that gets the adrenaline pumping for the Red Bull X-Fighters event in London.

Are you going on holiday in britain this year?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:29:00 EDT

BBC2 is making a 60-minute documentary about British families going on holiday in the UK this summer. Over the last year, the number of British families holidaying in the UK has risen by seven million. We feel a film about this growing trend will give us a wonderful, warm and engaging glimpse into our country in 2010 � and we hope that taking part in the making of the documentary will be a lot of fun.

How are young people going to be affected by the Budget cuts?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:29:00 EDT

Since the new coalition came in to force in UK Government I have been wondering to myself what effect it would have on young people?

Teen Scenes

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:08:00 EDT

Do you consider yourself to be a Goth, a Skater, a Plastic, a Street Kid or part of any other scene?

Talented Young People Blog - The World Cup

Wed, 12 May 2010 18:22:00 EDT

The one thing the World Cup is good at is capturing young people�s imagination from all parts of the globe and getting them in to football. I think any event which inspires young people to take up sport can only be a good thing. As I m sure many young people will kicking a ball around the streets during the tournament.

Writer &Photographer wanted

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:54:00 EDT

Six previous Red Bull Bedroom Jam participants will be performing and we are looking for a writer and a photographer to be there when our Bedroom Jam talents hit the stage. This assignment is exclusively available for reporters between 16 and 18 years old � sorry if you�re older but it�s a 14 + event. Enter your submission and tag it with �Red Bull Bedroom Jam at The Camden Crawl�.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:08:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. � America�s 102 most outstanding youth volunteers � two from each state and the District of Columbia � were named State Honorees today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 15th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Talented Young People Blog - BT Seen and Heard Awards

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:28:00 EDT

It was my honour this week to be invited back to the Houses of Parliament for the second time in six months. I was there to pick up a BT Seen & Heard award and to participate in a day of leadership, politics and debating.

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Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:28:00 EDT

In the United States, Solvay Pharmaceuticals has been helping people with cystic fibrosis (CF) manage their health for more than 20 years. Our SolvayCARESSM program expands this tradition, offering comprehensive support to CF families through nutritional, educational and financial resources.

Talented Young People Blog - One Medal

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:18:00 EDT

Whenever the Summer Olympics are on there is always great talk and debate about team GB�s medal Haul, whether they didn�t do as well as people expected or if they do better than people expected. Its always front-page news. So why is this not the case for the Winter Olympics?

UK Young Artists 2010

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:22:00 EDT

The first UK Young Artists event will take place in the Autumn of 2010. Artists who are selected to take part in this event could also be selected to represent the UK at the XV edition of the Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean.

Talented Young People Blog - Winter Olympics

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:21:00 EDT

In British schools as part of PE youngsters get taught track and field events in the summer but in the winter its team sports like Rugby / Football / Hockey and Netball that get taught, I can�t think of many schools that would offer skiing or ice skating.

Calling all Reporters for New Red Bull Music Academy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:11:00 EDT

We thought you might like to know about the latest set of exciting assignments that Red Bull Reporter have just announced on the website.

Talented Young People Blog - Monetisation

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:00 EDT

I read a great article last week on monetisation in the music world. I am always a fan of people and industries who when faced with a problem think of a way around the problem or new avenues in which they can go down.

Talented Young People Blog - Completing a Project

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:13:00 EDT

Now all of us at some point have an idea for something big we would like to do, like write a book, start a business move to a different country, the list is endless. Now for some it will remain just that, an idea.

Win exclusive prizes with the Got To Dance

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EDT

GOT TO DANCE - SKY1: Win exclusive prizes with the Got To Dance: Danceoff online game!

Talented Young People Blog - Don't let the snow slow

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EDT

For the last couple of days the UK has been gripped by snow, ice, wind, storms and every other type of extreme winter weather you could think of.

Big Brother 10 Wants you

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:02 EDT

Big Brother 10 - The Auditions FROM JAN 2009

CHANGEit awards 2010

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:11:00 EDT

Talented young photographers have a chance to win cash prizes of up to �750 and receive national recognition for capturing images of change in action. The CHANGEit award 2010 entry deadline has been extended to 18 December 2009.

First Steps in Screen Writing

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:12:00 EDT

A basic introduction to the art of script writing for film, the course will take participants through this fascinating process step by step in tutor-led lessons.

Talented Young People Blog - Getting in to TV

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:56:00 EDT

I think with technological advances it is easier and cheaper today to produce a TV programme or film than it was ten years ago. This has been highlighted by the British film �Colin� which was made for �45 and got a limited cinema release. With more and more people using the internet and watching TV on the internet it is also easier to market your work and get people watching.

Talented Young People Blog - Humanitarian

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:58:00 EDT

I was privileged this week to be invited to the British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards at the House of Commons. I was nominated and then short listed for the prize which was really humbling. I had never been to the House of Commons so to just get the chance to go inside was enough of an exciting prospect for me but then to be awarded as runner up was completely overwhelming.

Talented Young People Blog - Success and Happiness

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EDT

As a world we put so much importance on success and achieving things to an extent that we don�t stop to think about happiness.

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:00 EDT

Second series of 'Coke Zero' Presents: Wayne Rooney's Street Striker sees the Manchester United and England star continue the hunt for street football stars.

BBC 3 Documentary on the lookout for talent

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:33:00 EDT

Double Act Productions are making a documentary for BBC3 that follows the lives of talented young performers who are determined have careers in the entertainment industry. This film would follow the young person and their families as they compete in various competitions and auditions. We are looking for under 18\'s who are actors

Talented Young People Blog - Cheating for a school place

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:00 EDT

If you as a parent are willing to cheat and lie to get your child in to the school of your choosing what message does that send to your children. As parents we have to be examples to our children. There are other problems associated with cheating to get in to schools like if other children find out that you cheated

Talented Young People Blog - Keep on moving

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:08:00 EDT

When we get a knock back sometimes it becomes hard to see what we should do next as we may have pinned our hopes on getting that job, that scholarship getting on that course etc. And because we pinned all our hopes on that one thing we didn�t stop to think

Talented Young People Blog - Fame

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:36:00 EDT

Last week the American box office smash hit remake of Fame came to our screens in the UK. The original Fame was a classic film and one that many people either studying performing arts or working in performing arts have seen.

Only one month left to be Seen and Heard

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:00 EDT

If you, or someone you know, have made the world a better place through the creative use of speaking and listening skills, this is your chance to enter Seen and Heard 2009 and spread the word.

Fancy a Career in Dance?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:09:00 EDT

Dance Careers Day is a unique and informative one-day annual event providing high-quality, relevant and up-to-date, information and guidance about further education, training and career opportunities in the dance and musical theatre industries. It's specifically tailored to meet the needs of young people aged 14-18 .

Talented Young People Blog - Is it worth it?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:05:00 EDT

This week saw the first live show of X-Factor hit our screens and as per usual it has been headline news all week in the tabloids with over eleven million people watching over the weekend. One of the headline stories have been twin act John and Edward who have encountered the wrath of the tabloid press and the general public.

Talented Young People Blog - Volunteering and the Recession

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:59:00 EDT

Something that crossed my mind the other day was I wonder how volunteering has grown or changed since the recession. Are people out of work using this time to volunteer or are they spending their time doing other things?

Fashion Designers and Craft makers

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:52:00 EDT

Fashion Designers and Craft makers� (FDC) Young Designer Awards 2009 takes place

Talented Young People Blog - Student Loans

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:52:00 EDT

Universities still expect their fees, landlords still expect their rent and other things have to be paid for including food, bills, books and all other imaginable essential living items regardless of whether your student loan has come in or not.

House of Commons

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:29:00 EDT

On Friday 30 October 2009, elected Members of the UK Youth Parliament (MYPs) will make history when they sit on the green benches in the House of Commons and debate the issues that matter to young people from across the UK.

Talented Young People Blog - Excuses

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:46:00 EDT

I personally think that excuses stop us from achieving so much in life and I think we are growing in to an excuse culture. In sport if a team or an individual loses they say its not because the opponent was better than them but instead blame it on things they did wrong or other factors like the referee.

Electric December 2009 - Call for Entries

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:21:00 EDT

Are you a young person (aged under 21) or an organisation working with young people from Europe? Have you made a short film (under 5mins) this year already or are you thinking of picking up a camera for The first time? Submit your mini masterpieces to Electric December 2009 now and showcase your talents to the rest of Europe! Every year electricdecember.org receives thousands of hits from over 90 countries worldwide.

Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:46:00 EDT

40 SolvayCARES Scholarship recipients, one of whom will be named the 2009 Thriving Student Achiever, were selected to receive $2,500 for use during the academic year. As a special recognition for the amazing achievements of this year's scholarship applicants, every eligible 2009 applicant was honored with a $500 scholarship. As a result, nearly 250 students are receiving educational funding this academic year through the SolvayCARES Scholarship program!

Talented Young People Blog - Pushing it too far

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Now if you have been talking about TV this week the chances are you have been talking about Derren Brown and his lottery trick. Last week live on TV he put together a show where he proclaimed to have managed to predict all six lottery numbers that were going to be drawn.

Preparing the International Year of Biodiversity in 2010

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:28:00 EDT

The loss of biodiversity is a reality. Every hour three species disappear forever. Each year, more than 20 thousand species become forever extinct. The UN declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB). To support the UN�s initiative, Airbus, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and National Geographic have teamed up to launch a world-reaching biodiversity photo contest, �See the bigger picture�.

Talented Young People Blog - Competitiveness against

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:50:00 EDT

With more people looking to stay in education after school due to the lack of jobs out there, there is a higher level of competition for these places. To get funding and a good reputation schools are pressured in to getting their grade averages up so now many schools will choose to offer subjects where it will be easier for their students to get good grades in.

Applications open for U.Dance England!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:43:00 EDT

London Youth Dance and Southbank Centre are inviting you to Freshen up a Fairytaleand take part in U.Dance England, the newly branded National Youth Dance Festival. Create a funky new choreography which responds to the theme Freshen Up a Fairytale, and perform this new piece at Southbank Centre's Clore Ballroom on December 20th 2009 and you could be one of the lucky groups selected to go on to U.Dance London

BYC seeks Media &Communications Assistant

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:42:00 EDT

The British Youth Council (BYC) empowers young people to have a say and be heard. We are looking to recruit a Media & Communications Assistant to help promote the positive contribution that young people make to society and to support us in raising awareness of BYC, both on and offline.

Talented Young People Blog - Media Attention

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EDT

In a sport which only receives widespread media attention during the three big competitions (Olympics, Commonwealth and World Championships) athletics has been thrusted on to the front pages this week.

international workshop in Italy

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:11:00 EDT

The programme is focused on the practical exploration of the performers psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vsevolod Meyerhold, Michael Chekhov and Konstantin Stanislavsky.

Enter the FDC Young Designer Awards Now!

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:11:00 EDT

The winning designer will receive an amazing opportunity to showcase his or her collection at the International Designer Show during New York Fashion Week, to thousands of fashion buyers, retailers, socialites, celebrities, and members of the national and international press.

British Red Cross is seeking young superheroes!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:43:00 EDT

The charity�s annual Humanitarian Citizens� Awards celebrate the valuable contribution young people make to the lives of others and the search is now on the find 2009�s most inspirational young heroes.

Big Challenge 09

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:43:00 EDT

Big Challenge 09 has arrived�and the challenge to you this year is called Your Chance, Everybody�s Change! Many Cultures, Many Individuals - How can YOU create unity in your community?

Summer auditions and opportunities

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:29:00 EDT

The Aspire Dance Mentoring Scheme is a joint initiative by London Youth Dance and the Council for Dance Education and Training. It is a three tiered mentoring scheme which partners up a young person showing particular promise and ambition with a vocational dance student, in turn matched with a professional mentor. Applications are now open for vocational students wanting to get involved.

International Physical Theatre Laboratory - Oct 25-31

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:28:00 EDT

The programme includes intensive training, lectures and discussions. The Lab is open to performers from different creative genres and techniques inspired by Physical Theatre as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary theatre performance.

Talented Young People Blog - The Weather

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:57:00 EDT

When I was a kid summer was a time for getting out and adventuring, for walks, for going places for playing sports. With this weather it is hard for young people to either do these things or enjoy doing these things.

Next Generation Pitching Session

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:40:00 EDT

This is the chance to pitch your film idea to a panel of the most respected film professionals! We know you have an award winning script in your drawer. Or is it a great film idea on the tip of your tongue

International Theatre Direction Course in Austria

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:42:00 EDT

OPAL is the practical theatre direction course with further direction practice opportunity on professional stage - the production of the performance at the repertory theatre with professional actors. The course is designed for advanced candidates with professional stage experience - performing arts practitioners from various genres, techniques and styles. Participants will be able to learn the key principles of mounting the performance, acquire reliable director�s toolkit for creating contemporary professional productions

The search is on for the 2009 FDC Young Designer of the Year

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:42:00 EDT

Fashion Designers and Craft makers (FDC) �Young Designer Awards� is searching for grass roots UK Young designers from ages 9-25 years, who have excelled creatively and have the potential to be the next big stars of the international fashion stage, to take part in this year�s award in the West End of London. We are registering young designers in the month of who wish to participate throughout the month of August.

i:click photography competition for 11-18 year olds

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:50:00 EDT

The Sightsavers i:click photography competition is open to any young person in the UK who loves taking photos! This year, we are inviting 11-18 year olds to capture moments in time when actions speak louder than words.

Ryan McKay prize - �Happy with the skin you are in�

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:49:00 EDT

The Priory Group is encouraging budding young authors to enter a national non-fiction writing competition aimed at highlighting mental and physical health issues among young people and in particular eating disorders.

Talented Young People Blog - Making a Splash

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:15:00 EDT

Tom Daley the young cheeky chap from Plymouth has made headlines this week by winning Gold at the World Diving Championship. Tom was tipped for great things before the Olympics last year and when he failed to deliver a medal many people saw this as a let down.

Report at Underage Festival with Red Bull Reporter

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:18:00 EDT

Red Bull is looking for Bebo users to become Red Bull Reporters and Report from the Red Bull Bedroom Jam Stage at the Underage Festival 2009 in Victoria Park on 2nd August.

Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:52:00 EDT

The award offers budding entrepreneurs aged 16-30 within the first 18 months of trading the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and receive a cash injection of �10,000 for their business. 2007 Award Winners.

Talented Young People Blog - Young People and the recession

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:05:00 EDT

In new studies recently released it says that young people are the most optimistic about this country getting itself out of recession than any other demographic but they are being the worst hit by job losses and the lack of jobs going around with a high percentage now out of work and/or claiming Job Seekers Allowance.

Michael Jackson's Beat It, performance and summer schools

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:46:00 EDT

Inspired by their respective Christmas productions - ZooNation's Into the Hoods, and Matthew Bournes twist on the classic Swan Lake, London Youth Dance at Sadler's Wells in partnership with Southbank Centre

Connect With Sadler's Wells

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:43:00 EDT

It offers a unique programme of work to schools, colleges, audience members and all communities. Projects are carefully designed to suit all tastes and levels of experience. Join us and discover more about dance, opera, and musical theatre.

Call for Proposals: Conference in Austria

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:42:00 EDT

The conference is open to performers from all over the world interested in the research of topical questions and processes in contemporary performing arts education and training. This is a wonderful opportunity for performers, performing arts educators and teachers to demonstrate their methods and techniques.

Learn a new craft as part of a TV series

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:10:00 EDT

We are looking for young people (18yrs +) who would like to learn a new craft as part of a TV series. Do You Have A Passion For Crafts? Ever dream of making a MASTERPIECE with your own hands?

Year Dot Channel 4

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:10:00 EDT

Year Dot is a ground-breaking project from Channel 4, following 15 teenagers through a critical year. All are trying to get somewhere in their lives� but they're not all sure how to do it. Singer-songwriting, football, youth work, stand-up comedy,

Join Shine 09 Today!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:09:00 EDT

Shine 09 is a national celebration of the talent in all young people. Embracing the energy and enthusiasm of young people and those who work with them, Shine Week, taking place from the 6th-10th July creates a real buzz across the country and in the media and is a really exciting way to celebrate young people's talents.

The Manchester Fiction Prize 2009

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:42:00 EDT

Under the direction of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, the Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching The Manchester Fiction Prize - a new literary competition celebrating excellence in creative writing.

International Physical Theatre Laboratory 2

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:41:00 EDT

International Physical Theatre Laboratory under the guidance of the Russian director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko intensive practical training, lectures, discussions, performances

Talented Young People Blog - Drawing

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:47:00 EDT

I personally can�t remember the last time I did a sketch or drew something. As adults unless we are good at something we tend not to do it which I think is a shame and I think is a big problem with art. Because people like to judge art and when someone tells you that a piece of art you have done is terrible you take it personally, not many people want to invest time in something just to get ripped apart.

The Big Draw 1 � 31 October 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:55:00 EDT

The Campaign for Drawing has one aim: to get everyone drawing! And we�re delighted to announce that free registration for The Big Draw 2009 is now open and we are inviting you to get involved!

Landscape Photographer of The Year 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:55:00 EDT

Could you be the UK�s Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009? With a top prize of �10,000 and a chance to see your work exhibited at London�s National Theatre in December 2009, it is a great title to win.

Talented Young People Blog - Setanta

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:02:00 EDT

Normally when professional sporting clubs hit hard times the first things to go or to be cut back are areas that don�t make them profit so area like youth development and coaching in the community can be cut back.

Young City Farmers Scheme

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:02:00 EDT

The third annual Young City Farmers Scheme will be held at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire from the 17 � 28 August 2009. The scheme is run in association with Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, the Black Farmer.

Performance and Training for Young Dancers

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:37:00 EDT

Both D-Youngaz Dance Crew and Shift are looking for new dancers and Boy Blue Entertainment are offering schools a free education package connected to a talent hunt for 60 young dancers for the Christmas Barbican run of Pied Piper . . .

Talented Young People Blog - Being Equipped

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:00 EDT

People looking at someone who has a talent and say they are lucky but to some people with talent it is a burden and a problem. Many talented people spend so much time working on their talent that they have missed out on social development and personal development as well as building on their maturity and emotional capabilities.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - May Winner

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:35:00 EDT

Congratulations to Emily Osment for winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for May. This caps off a brilliant month for Emily which has coincided with the release of Hannah Montana The Movie.

Design a bag for Tesco competition

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:28:00 EDT

Shine and Talent2Trade Enterprise Challenge want to encourage you to take part in an exciting project that looks at all aspects of producing a product that could end up for sale in a major UK retailer.

Talented Young People Blog - One Horse Race

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:41:00 EDT

The way the semi finals are devised are unfair I think as so far all we have had go through our singing and dance acts when the show is suppose to be about variety. I think they should do a night for dance acts, a night for singers and so on so that in the final you get a good mix of talents.

2009 Young Designer Award

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:46:00 EDT

Last year Lucy Jackson and Jennivi Jordan won the International Young Designers Award at The Young Designer Award show in October 2008. The talented young designers were awarded the amazing opportunity to debut their collection at the now famous Caribbean Fashion Week, which is scheduled to take place in Kingston Jamaica June 10 -15, 2009

NAGC Graduate Project

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:00 EDT

We would like you to share your success story in a DVD aimed at parents who have not been to university and have concerns about their child attending university.

NAGC University Project

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:56:00 EDT

NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) is working on an exciting DVD project to record families� experiences and share that information with other parents whose child is thinking of going to university.

Talented Young People Blog - Never Giving Up

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:29:00 EDT

After the outcry last year from the UK over the Eurovision song contest the UK came back with a bang going from a year after year of languishing at the bottom to finishing in the top five. After last year there had been cries from the UK people for the UK to withdraw from the competition

Profile on Maia Watkins

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:31:00 EDT

Maia Watkins is one young girl with a passion for drama. Dedicated to her art Maia has already starred in commercials for major companies even before completing her degree in Drama.

ESSA �manifesto for change� video competition

Thu, 14 May 2009 17:44:00 EDT

Supported by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), the English Secondary Students� Association (ESSA) is going to make a students� Manifesto for Education which it can present to policy-makers to influence the future development of education policy in England.

Talented Young People Blog - Playing the Media

Wed, 13 May 2009 18:46:00 EDT

Because celebrities have got so good at playing the media you may see it as the celebrities are fighting back and trying to beat the media at their own game.

Create the new EU Organic Logo

Tue, 12 May 2009 17:58:00 EDT

You�ve got the ideas. You�ve got the talent. Now here�s your chance:

Shoot Nations Returns for 2009

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:24:00 EDT

�Shoot Nations enables the smallest family, community or environmental issue to reach the highest level of global governance�

Get a spring in your step with holiday workshops

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:52:00 EDT

Summer Uni London have a number of free dance workshops taking place over May half term. You could perform in Wizard of Oz, take part in a multi-media dance project, or learn a new dance style

Talented Young People Blog - You can�t escape your past

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:52:00 EDT

As you are all aware I am a big fan of Britain�s Got Talent but the one thing I can�t stand is when I see an act that I love who has a sob story and is portrayed as an amateur to only be exposed in the newspapers a few days for telling lies or misleading the public.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:55:00 EDT

Each year, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors the outstanding community service of young Americans. This past February, 102 of America’s most outstanding youth were named State Honorees.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - April Winner

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:54:00 EDT

Lady Gaga beat off all competition to claim the prize for April in a stiff contest between her and actress AnnaSohpia Robb. Lady Gaga�s two debut hits Just Dance and Poker Face don�t want to go away as they continue to keep in the top 40 with her album also selling by the bucket load.

Talented Young People Blog - Handling The Pressure

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:01:00 EDT

In our own lives it�s our ability to handle pressure which will help get us to where we need or want to be. To get a job you will have to either go to an interview, audition or trial where you will have one chance to impress your prospective employers enough to give you the job.

A Call to Action from the Edge Learner Forum

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Now�s your chance! All you have to do is take part in the Youth Commission online questionnaire to get your voice heard today. And you could win yourself a Dell laptop or the latest ipod by taking part!

Nominate Teens for Awards

Sat, 02 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT

We all know how important it is to recognize youth for their good works. The LEAGUE is looking for high school students who have made exemplary

WYSE Secondary Transitions Programme - Wales

Sat, 02 May 2009 12:58:00 EDT

Do you ever wonder what you�re going to do in the future? Do you ever ask yourself what makes you unique?

Young film-makers competition

Sat, 02 May 2009 12:58:00 EDT

The competition, called London in Motion, sees the BFI partner with the Mayor of London as part of the Story of London campaign � an exciting month of events that celebrates the history and identity of our wonderful capital city.

Spotlight on Talented Young Magician

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:39:00 EDT

Abdul Khalifa is a young man with an incredible gift for magic. Abdul has been working hard on his trade for years and is now in much demand after wowing audiences wherever he goes.

Ellesse 50th Anniversary art competition

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:29:00 EDT

ELLESSE, the iconic Italian sportswear brand, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of a design competition with uber cool illustrator and typographer Si Scott as part of the jury.

Sheila McKechnie Young Campaigners Awards Programme

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:06:00 EDT

Nominations are now open for the 2009 Sheila McKechnie Young Campaigners Awards Programme, which provides bespoke support to new or emerging campaigners.

Capturing 60 Years of Youth Culture

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:58:00 EDT

Are you between 16-25 years old? Are you interested in film-making? Do you want to highlight the postive contribution young people have made to society?

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - April Nominees

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:01:00 EDT

Lady Gaga � Singer Songwriter Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta but it�s under her stage name of Lady Gaga in which she has shot to fame this year.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - March Winner

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EDT

We here at Talented Young People would like to congratulate Taylor Swift on winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for March. The American singer songwriter has shot to international fame with her song Love Story which has stayed strong in the chart throughout the month of March here in the UK.

Star in a new film from the creators of Skins

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:22:00 EDT

The makers of Skins need you! It's your chance to work with Company Pictures and the team of bright young things who were recruited on the Skins website at the end of last year

Talented Young People Blog - test of a Champion

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:52:00 EDT

Last year Lewis became the youngest ever Formula 1 World Champion aged 23 after only three seasons in the sport and for this he was awarded an MBE. Now defending a championship is always said to be winning it for the first time and already that has been proving true for Lewis. Not only have things been going wrong in his performances and the car but off the track as well Lewis has been brought in to question.

London Youth Dance Day 2009

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:56:00 EDT

The London Youth Dance Day is an annual festival which celebrates the work of youth dance companies from London and beyond. Applications to perform at this year's open air event on 4th & 5th July are now open.

Talented Young People Blog - School Grading System

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:35:00 EDT

In the news this week has been a new school grading system which has been implemented in America which sees schools getting graded from A � E which is measured not just against exam results but behaviour and progress as well. This gives the chance for schools from deprived areas a chance of being a top school which they probably wouldn�t have under our league table system.

Innovating Minds � Czech Awards for Young Europeans

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:47:00 EDT

The prize is awarded for product innovation and innovative approach, enterprise, professional activity or a project in the field of technologies with respect to the practical applicability. High school students from all over Europe can apply with their works on before 15th October 2009. Their work will be judged by an international jury comprising the president and nine other members.

Red Bull Reporter

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:22:00 EDT

Red Bull Reporter is a nationwide search to find the best young music & culture, and sports writers, filmmakers, photographers and presenters, giving them the chance of a lifetime: to use their skills and indulge their passions as a Red Bull Reporter.

Talented Young People Blog - Google Street View

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:07:00 EDT

In a time of economic crisis it is great to see web companies and web based ideas really gaining attention and still making money. If Google believe in the old phrase that any publicity is good publicity then they will be rubbing their hands together but if nothing else the media backlash shows just how powerful they have become

Battle of the Campaigns 09

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:35:00 EDT

Want cheaper bus fares? Want to abolish university tuition fees? Want your school to recycle more?

Battlefront newsletter: Vol 4

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EDT

What are you waiting for?? Our competition has been running for 3 weeks now and we want YOU to enter! (Or if you're not eligible, then why not get someone you know to give it a go?)

London Youth Dance - March news update

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:38:00 EDT

Destino, an ambitious artistic collaboration that celebrated both Sadler's Wells and Dance United's shared belief in the transformational power of dance, introduced award winning young Ethiopian dancers Junaid Jemal Sendi and Addisu Demissie to the London stage last week.

Talented Young People Blog - Raising the Bar

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:48:00 EDT

The pressure put on students in college is immense as they know once they have got an offer from a University if they don�t get the grades they are predicted then they may not get the place.

Would you like to be promoted by a London PR firm for free

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:05:00 EDT

In July 2009, ING MEDIA a PR and Communications agency based in Shoreditch London (www.ing-media.com) is 10 years old. To celebrate their anniversary they will be promoting TEN TEENAGERS..

UNICEF Junior 8 Summit Competition 2009

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:20:00 EDT

J8 is a unique chance for young people aged 14 -17 to explore world issues, develop proposals and solutions and to present their views and recommendations to world leaders at the G8 summit. UNICEF UK runs a schools and youth-based competition to select a team of four young people to represent the UK at the J8 2009.

Talented Young People Blog - Become a Teacher in six months

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:20:00 EDT

Is this approach going to see quantity over quality? Are the government just trying to get more people in to teaching regardless of their training and suitability?

Come and see us at Move It 2009!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:24:00 EDT

Move It, the UK's biggest dance exhibition takes place at London's Olympia this weekend. Don't forget to stop by our stall, located near to the Freestyle Stage, where we will have computer terminals set up for you to log onto Londondance.com, as well as Sadler's Wells and Breakin Convention merchandise for you to purchase.

New Competition on Channel4.com/battlefront

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:10:00 EDT

Battlefront, the Channel 4 website and TV series about young campaigners, has just launched a new competition - and we want YOU to enter.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - March Nominees

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:09:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the March Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Ben Foster � Manchester United Goalkeeper Ben Foster is one of England�s top up and coming goalkeepers.

Talented Young People Blog - Do Young People Care?

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:23:00 EDT

The biggest battle any person working with young people is getting them to care. If they can get a young person to care about what it is they are doing then that young person will reach greater heights and be a lot easier to teach than a young person that doesn�t.

Performing Arts Training Today

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:22:00 EDT

"Dramatic Monologues: Friel and the Greek Example" - Workshop with Rush Rehm - actor, director, teacher, and Courtney Walsh - actress (USA).

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - February Winner

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:58:00 EDT

Hayley Williams beat off al challengers by a landslide to scoop the February Prize as Talented Young Person of the Month. Her legions of fans got out in force and supported her to win this award.

Does PW work for you?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:19:00 EDT

If so, Participation Works would appreciate your help evaluating the effectiveness of their services, via an online survey as part of the independent evaluation being undertaken by a team from De Montfort University.

Talented Young People Blog - The Film Industry

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:09:00 EDT

Even with the huge success of Slumdog Millionaire which had a comparatively small budget compared to Hollywood Blockbuster films British film company Film4 that funded it are still be forced to be very careful with which films they support due to the financial times we live in.

BYC to promote youth leadership in new partnership

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:12:00 EDT

Young people will be encouraged to become leaders as the new National Body of Youth Leadership (NBYL) gets underway. Beverley Hughes, Minister for Children and Young People, has announced that the British Youth Council is one of seven organisations that make up the NBYL.

Spotlight on Kevin Kibe Mburu

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:40:00 EDT

Kevin Kibe Mburu is an inspirational young man who is paving a career in media and Radio. He has shown dedication to his craft by securing and completing a host of top work placements and attachments.

Are you the young voice of Poetry in the UK?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:14:00 EDT

The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is Britain's most prestigious poetry prize for young writers between the ages of 11-17. Each year we look for a hundred of the best young poets in the UK and beyond,

Exciting opportunities with Otesha UK

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:59:00 EDT

The Otesha Project UK is an exciting charity that combines art and sports to motivate young people to live in a more low-impact way. We are looking for an intern to work us in our London office to help organise and publicise the Otesha cycling theatre tours, taking place in summer 2009 - someone with lots of vision, drive and ideas, who is creative and wants the opportunity to have a big role in a small organisation, not just get the coffee!

Talented Young People Blog - Benefits of the Credit Crunch

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:59:00 EDT

The first story to catch my eye was a report I read saying that University applications are quite significantly up this year with many people sighting the credit crunch as the reason. Young people seem to be concerned about the lack of jobs

February London Youth Dance News

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:24:00 EDT

Centres for Advanced Training Both Laban and The Place will be holding taster days and auditions are coming up for young people who are passionate about dance. The Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) programme is for young people aged 10-17 who have exceptional potential, ambition and determination to become professional dance artists. The scheme nurtures and supports young dancers, helping them develop their potential.

Feature on Clubilya

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:23:00 EDT

Helmed by a group of professionals with experiences in youth and family services, law enforcement, rehabilitation and the judiciary system, Clubilya�s mission is to influence and empower all youth, regardless of ethnicity, religion and social background, to be socially responsible and to equip them with good values and life skills for them to eventually be economically independent and contribute their best to society.

Competition - Physical Theatre - some places left!

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:13:00 EDT

The Lab is offering four places with reduced participation fee! Applications are considered on a competitive basis.

Spotlight on Adam Zareba

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:12:00 EDT

Adam Zareba is a Singer / Songwriter on a mission. He has himself an agent and a great track already in the bag called �School�s A Drag� which Adam wrote about his own experience with bullying at school...

Battlefront newsletter: Vol 2

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:21:00 EDT

A new year, a new Battlefront TV series. Yes, filming for this has just begun! The line-up of the five programmes has still not been 100% decided - but we'll be revealing all in our next newsletter - so stay tuned! This series is due to air on C4 in late spring - and each fortnight we'll try to give you some behind-the-scenes gossip. For exclusive clips of the first Battlefront TV series, take a look at www.bebo.com/battlefront . And, to watch all the episodes from series one head over to the Battlefront Video Wall.

Talented Young People Blog - Premiership Managers

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:04:00 EDT

In professional sports clubs take a gamble on players and managers when they bring them to the club. Normally they would have been scouted and chosen for what they can bring to their club. The scout�s watch these people excel at other clubs and bring them in on the hope that they can do the same for their club.

International Physical Theatre Laboratory

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:16:00 EDT

The Lab is open to professional performers from different creative genres and techniques inspired by Physical Theatre as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary theatre performance. Intensive practical training, lectures and discussions.

WYSE Leadership Programme

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:15:00 EDT

WYSE International (www.wyse-ngo.org) is for people who care about what's happening in the world and are willing to do what they can to make a positive difference. Applications are now open for WYSE's flagship International Leadership Programme, that will take place again this summer,

Disney Channel's "My Camp Rock" - Less than one week left

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:35:00 EDT

If you�re aged 8 to 16 and think you could be the UK�s answer to Demi Lovato or Jonas Brothers read on�

Ideas MashUp with Make Your Mark

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EDT

Make Your Mark has launched a new ideas competition for sixth forms and further education colleges in the UK. Ideas MashUp Competition challenges young people to come up with exciting new ideas by mashing existing ones together

Talented Young People Blog - Politics

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:14:00 EDT

Politics is everywhere at the moment. Wherever you look politics is a hot topic. I�ve always been fascinated with Politics and trying to involve young people where possible in to politics, getting them interested and getting them talking about politics.

Dance opportunities for snowy February

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:22:00 EDT

Already successful in the USA , Boogiezone has now arrived in the UK and aims to bring choreographers and teachers from all over the world together. Classes are held @ Huskys Studios, London on the last Saturday of every month.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - February Nominees

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:21:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the February Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Hayley Williams - Lead Singer of Paramore Bursting on the scene in 2005 as the lead singer of American rock group Paramore Hayley Williams hasn�t looked back.

Get creative for your community

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Win �500 for yourself and �1,000 for a local project Anyone can enter this competition. You don't have to be an established artist and there's no age limit.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - January Winner

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:39:00 EDT

With almost ten thousand votes polled Robert Pattinson beat his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart to win the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for February...

Talented Young People Blog - The Superbowl

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:17:00 EDT

The reason I want to talk about it is because in the UK we don�t really put on sporting events anywhere near the magnitude and razzmatazz of the Superbowl. At our FA Cup final the biggest domestic cup match in football

London Youth Dance - January News

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:56:00 EDT

As a result of many years' effort, Youth Dance England have been awarded three-year funding to deliver a new National Brief produced by Arts Council England

BOOM! A unique volunteering project for 16-25 year olds!

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:05:00 EDT

BOOM! volunteers connect with and benefit their communities by learning and putting into practice film making and creative media skills through their local youth club.

Do You Want to be a v20 Member?

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:42:00 EDT

Meeting the Prime-Minister, organising a fashion show, trying your hand at a blind-folded assault course...Sound good? Well, it's all in a day's work for v20, our Youth Advisory Board, and lucky for you, we are recruiting for our new team NOW!

Talented Young People Blog - Knowledge of the job market

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:41:00 EDT

With the global credit crunch hitting harder and with more closures and redundancies being reported everyday young peoples knowledge of the job market

New Short Story Competition Encourages Chaos in Classroom

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:26:00 EDT

Compeition organisers BWITU say it's OK to be a fifteen year old boy and not form an instant affinity with Elizabeth Bennet... But they hope this opportunity will provide a bridge into reading for young people in a society where literacy is in decline. They hope their radical approach will help reignite young people's passion for prose.

Why Don't You Make The Change?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:30:00 EDT

If there is there something that's getting you worked up in your neighbourhood - gang violence, the way the older generation are treated, or even just that there are no break dancing classes, then why don't you be the person who makes the change?

Charlemagne Youth Prize 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:28:00 EDT

The UK came second in the first ever Charlemagne Youth Prize in 2008. The annual prize of euro 5,000 is awarded to projects undertaken by young people (ages 16-30) which foster understanding, promote the development of a shared sense of European identity

Young Scot Awards 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:28:00 EDT

Young Scot, the national youth information agency for Scotland, is calling on its friends and partners across Scotland to help them find inspirational young people to enter into the Sunday Mail & Lloyds TSB Young Scot Awards.

Talented Young People Blog - Appreciation

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:27:00 EDT

Actress Kate Winslet has been grabbing the headlines this week for her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes after winning two awards. Her gushing acceptance speech in which she forgot the name of fellow nominee Angelina Jolie has been seen the world over

Freestyle/ Revolver, Bebo and NBA - Search for a Star

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:55:00 EDT

Bebo, Revolver and National Basketball Association have teamed up to find new talent to star in a British urban drama set in the world of freestyle basketball. So anyone with a passion for acting or a talent for basketball can really shine.

Spotlight on Samuel Johnson

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:55:00 EDT

Samuel Johnson is a man on a mission to do his bit to help make this world a better place to live in. After battling his own drug addiction problem he has now founded an organisation in his local area to help people who are still suffering from drug related problems or at risk from drugs.

Sound Connections survey - Win �50 gift voucher

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:26:00 EDT

Sound Connections has an ambition to develop and support a new Young Londoners\' Music Council (YLMC) as a way for young Londoners from all backgrounds with a passion for music to communicate their thoughts, ideas and opinions about music making, and to lead in creating new activities and events.

King Day event

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:25:00 EDT

King Day is a national LEAGUE event that encourages young people to help others through acts of caring, respect and fairness -- performing good deeds for their community. These acts can be as simple as helping a neighbor carry groceries, spending time visiting with seniors

Spotlight on young radio DJ Eze Kris

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:24:00 EDT

Eze Kris is a young man with a passion for Radio Presenting. He dedicates his life to practicing his skills as he tries to become the best DJ he possibly can be using any equipment he can get his hands on and using any spare moment he has.

Get Involved with Channel 4's Year Dot project

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:24:00 EDT

We're looking for opinionated people aged 18-24 years old who have something to say about the Year Dot 15.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - January Nominees

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:05:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the January Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Kristen Stewart - Actress and star of the film Twilight Kristen has been acting since the age of eight but it wasn't until 2003 when she captured everyone's attention for her performance in the big hit film Panic Room in which she starred alongside Jodie Foster.

Talented Young People Blog - Starting the Year off Right

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:05:00 EDT

A lot of what you do in January can dictate how the rest of your year is going to go. Now is the time we need to get our attitude right for the year, get focused and get that determination going. We need to start setting ourselves goals and go about achieving those goals

Battlefront Newsletter

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:17:00 EDT

The Battlefront TV series was incredibly successful and we were delighted with the number of viewers who came to find out more on the Battlefront website. The campaigners were inundated with positive comments and new supporters.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - December Winner

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:17:00 EDT

Bill Kaulitz has become the latest young star from the world of music to win a Talented Young Person of the Month Award. Bill is the lead singer of German Pop rock group Tokio Hotel who have gone on to achieve worldwide success.

London Youth Dance and Sadler's Wells present Rumble 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:00 EDT

Fourteen young dance companies from London perform work created for this special performance weekend focusing on the theme At The Movies.

Celebration of Young Fashion Designers 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:00 EDT

The ultimate Birmingham event for innovative young talent will take place early 2009

Talented Young People Blog - Christmas

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:27:00 EDT

Now to me Christmas is a time of relaxation but deserved relaxation. If you put in one hundred and ten percent all year around to achieve your dreams your batteries need to be recharged with a week�s rest. With companies and a vast percentage of the population slowing down

Feature on Verto Vita - Now Online

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:45:00 EDT

Verto Vita is a video sharing site where people all over the world can share, comment, and vote on stories of how someone or something has changed their life in a positive way.

ITV Fixers

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:44:00 EDT

We'll help you plan your project, provide some money to make it happen, and work with you to make a film, website, leaflet or other media to showcase what you've done. Just decide what it is you want to fix and what you're going to do to make things better. Register below and we'll give you your own personal project page where you can keep people updated on your progress.

Talented Young People Blog - Miming

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:40:00 EDT

When people pay to see a concert are they paying for a show? Are they paying for entertainment? Or are they paying to see the act perform live? Now I can slightly understand if you are going on to a TV show at last minute and they can�t set the audio production up properly for you that you wouldn�t want to go on live.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - December Nominees

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:39:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the December Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Asa Butterfield - Star of the film "Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" Asa Buttefield is a young man with the world at his feet. Aged just 11 he has already starred in one of the films of the year

Spotlight on Dayanarra Pantig

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:41:00 EDT

Dayanarra Pantig is a girl with big dreams. She has a passion for performing arts, singing and writing. After doing well in my many local and school talent contests she is now looking out for her big break. She writes her own stories and songs and would love to one day appear as an actress...

One Life Live 2009

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:17:00 EDT

Do you long to make a change? Perhaps you�re stuck in a rut and feel it's time to do something different with your life? Maybe you want to leave the old routine behind and move onto pastures new? Or perhaps you�ve reached a career crossroads and want, or need, to retrain? Whatever the reason, come to One Life Live 2009 (13 � 15 March, Olympia) and get the inspiration, advice and practical support you need to achieve a new life.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - November Winner

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:16:00 EDT

Corbin Bleu has become the second star of the High School Musical film series to win a Talented Young Person of the Month award following in the footsteps of co-star Ashley Tisdale. Corbin beat off competition to scoop the November prize from four of his fellow stars of the latest film High School Musical 3 which hit the cinemas in September in our High School Musical special award for November.

Dragons Den star backs Make Your Mark with a Tenner

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:31:00 EDT

Make Your Mark with a Tenner will take place throughout February 2009 and will be open to at least 20,000 young people aged 19 and under from schools, colleges and youth groups across the UK.

VoiceNPAC Competition 2009

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EDT

You too can participate in the work of VOICE National Performing Arts Competition. Although we are generously funded by London College of Music, we still need to raise additional monies to ensure the competition continues to help young people each year. If you would like to become a part of the competition and support our work in this way, please send us an e-mail via the 'Contact' page.

Talented Young People Blog - Leadership

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:14:00 EDT

As a leader you need to put the group of people you lead before yourself and as a leader the way you act and behave will be seen as a direct reflection of your group by many people looking in. To be a leader you need to have the respect and the backing of your group without those two things even if you have the title of a leader you are not a real leader in the true sense of the word.

The real world: been there, done that, designed the t-shirt

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:06:00 EDT

To celebrate the launch of the new-look TheSite.org � your guide to the real world � we�re launching an exciting design opportunity to bring a new look to our online community.

London Youth Dance - Projects, performances and more

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:08:00 EDT

MOVE IT are running a competition for you to win the chance to perform on the main stage at MOVE IT 2009 in front of 5,000 people! To get involved go to the website and upload a video of yourself or your dance group performing. The sooner you enter the more chance you have for people to vote for you!

Big Challenge 2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:00 EDT

The Big Challenge competition is now open to any 16-25 year old who has a big idea for a project or campaign that helps other young people lead more positive and healthy lives.

Talented Young People Blog - Accomplishments and recognition

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:19:00 EDT

For me young people need to be empowered to achieve great things for their own personal satisfaction and not for an award. Young people should want to achieve in what they are doing first then if an award comes up it is a bonus.

Spotlight on Radio Presenter Sophie Cook

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:55:00 EDT

Sophie Cook is a budding Radio Presenter with big dreams. At the age of fifteen she already has her own weekly radio programme on Takeover Radio

Battlefront Newsletter 17th November 2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:53:00 EDT

Check out the Battlefront homepage at www.battlefront.co.uk for some great, new video content � including Aimee�s coffee cup stunt supported by Jodie Marsh, the �You smoke, I choke� animation made by branding agency, Dave, and a feel-good, Free Hugs-style film about Tom Robbins� Do-Gooder Army Good Deed Desk day - (yes, that is a bit of a mouthful!)

Skins Needs You

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:12:00 EDT

Skins 3 is coming soon, and the Skins creators are looking for some bright young things to help them with a very special project. They�ll be creating an online mini episode of Skins that will feature some of the series 3 cast. There are four very important behind the scenes roles that still need to be filled.

A chance to appear on Channel 4 and MySpace with Year Dot

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:00 EDT

Have you got a certain ambition or goal you want to achieve this year? Have you used MySpace to make your ambition a reality? Do you think some of our Year Dotters could benefit from your advice and experience?

Find out what the Battlefront Campaigners have been up to

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:42:00 EDT

Now you may have noticed us posting stories on the newsboard about Battlefront. If you are not aware of what they are about they are about Battlefront is all about campaigning. Getting you heard and shaking up the future. Battlefront is a friendly army of 20 young campaigners.

Talented Young People Blog Contracts

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Now many of us are aware of the lengthy and sometimes unfair contracts that music acts are signed to by record labels but nobody has really thought about contracts on the X-Factor. On the show each finalist is tied down to a contract

Interview with top Music Producer Haydn Bendall

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:52:00 EDT

Have you always been interested in music? Are you interested in a career in music production? Then you need to read our interview with top music producer Haydn Bendall.

WYSE International Leadership Programme Brazil

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:22:00 EDT

WYSE International (www.wyse-ngo.org) will soon be hosting an International Leadership Programme in Brazil, from the 28th December 2008 to 8 January 2009. The programme will be held at the Veredas Hotel near S�o Paulo.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - October Winner

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:21:00 EDT

Kevin Jonas member of chart topping pop band the Jonas Brothers left all of his contenders in his wake as he romped home to victory to claim the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for October.

Young Designer Awards 2008 - Winners

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:45:00 EDT

This year�s Judges were Des Cooke Barnardo�s Children�s Charity, Christie Dinham - FashionHow International Designer Show, Lauretta Roberts Editor of Drapers Record, Gavin Douglas UK Fashion Designer, Jennifer Williams-Baffoe Willbaforce Ltd, Yvonne Thompson of EFBWBO, Sue Foulston Tutor Central St Martins College of Art and Design, Brenda Emmanus BBC Entertainment News presenter.

Talented Young People Blog - TV, Internet and 21st Century

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:52:00 EDT

This week I want to talk about an email I got this week from some of the guys working on the E4 series Skins telling me about competitions they are running for young people to get their music featured on the show

Become a Red Recruit with British Red Cross

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Want to become a virtual volunteer? We�re looking for people aged 15 to 25 who can use their social networking skills on Facebook or Bebo to spread the word about our work. If that's you, sign up to be a Red Recruit.

CHANGEit awards

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:09:00 EDT

CHANGEit, run by Common Purpose and sponsored by Deutsche Bank, recognises, supports and rewards young campaigners aged 11-18 who want to create a positive change in their communities.

Talented Young People Blog - Still lots to be achieved

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:53:00 EDT

You may have achieved some great things this year. You may have achieved more than you expected or wanted to achieve. If this is the case you can�t afford to get complacent just because you have achieved this year it doesn�t mean that there isn�t any more for you to achieve this year.

Create, watch and be inspired

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:09:00 EDT

Rumble is making the leap from the 180 seat Lilian Baylis Studio to the 1000 seat Peacock Theatre. We are therefore looking for high quality youth and school dance groups who respond creatively to our new theme of Film. Visit the website for ideas to get you started

Get your music on Skins

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:32:00 EDT

In series one and two we put in some awesome upcoming music too, but now we've decided to take it to the next level and open it up to the best unsigned, young bands, musicians, MC's and DJ's in the country.

Win a speaking role on Skins

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:31:00 EDT

You can be either male or female. The judges are looking for Believability, imagination and charisma

Talented Young People Blog Where it might lead

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:46:00 EDT

In life there are so many opportunities available to us and around us that we don�t take up because they may not be quite what we are looking for, not a big enough or important enough opportunity

The Big Draw

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:18:00 EDT

The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. The ninth Big Draw runs from 1 to 31 October 2008, with a special focus on Saturday 11 October...

Want to be a Sports Agent

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:32:00 EDT

The BBC are looking for hopeful future agents to feature in a new TV show. If you are male or female, aged between 16 & 19, are outgoing, motivated and dream of working as top sports agent then please get in touch and tell us why you think you fit the bill

Talented Young People Blog Pay it Forward

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:27:00 EDT

The principal for the idea is so good as it is an idea which is so simple, requires no money and actively involves people in helping to change the world. The only problem is that this system depends to society reacting to it and the person receiving the act of kindness to then go and pass it on in a way which will get the person they pass it on to, to pass it forward again.

Join National Enterprise Academy supported by Peter Jones

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:36:00 EDT

Peter Jones, the well-known entrepreneur, is setting up a National Enterprise Academy, and is looking for around 35 keen young people to take part in a pilot programme that will be running in Buckinghamshire from January-July 2009.

NOISE Festival 2008 is now open

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:12:00 EDT

NOISEfestival.com is a registered charity established to help talented young people break into the Creative Industries. Launched in 2006, NOISEfestival.com is the UK�s first independent online arts showcase, spotlighting the best under-25s in any artistic discipline that can be presented digitally including fashion, music, film, design, architecture, written word, graphic design, new media, fine art and illustration.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award - September Winner

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:34:00 EDT

In a close fought battle for the September award Nick Jonas just edged out actress Demi Lovato from Camp Rock to win this month�s prize. Nick�s band The Jonas Brothers are huge over in America and are now taking the world by storm which has been demonstrated by the thousands of our viewers who voted for him.

FDC Young Designer Awards Hollywood Glamour

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:33:00 EDT

Young designers from all over the UK who have excelled creatively and have the potential to be the next big stars of the international fashion stage, will be competing for the coveted and very special

Talented Young People Blog Delivering on Talent

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:35:00 EDT

In this week�s blog I want to talk about a situation every young person wanting to achieve something with their life will experience the moment they have to deliver on their talent. Whether it is a trial, an audition, an exam or a job interview everyone will have a situation

Sixth Videotivoli searching for films

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:54:00 EDT

International childrens and young peoples film event Videotivoli is again looking for films made by children and young people of age 16 or under from all over the world. The maximum length for a film is 10 minutes.

TV doubleact to front the UKs biggest live enterprise comp

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:00 EDT

TV double act and former Hollyoaks stars, Matt Littler and Darren Jeffries, are calling for entries to the UK�s biggest live and simultaneous enterprise challenge for schools and colleges.

Interview with music industry expert Neil Cocker

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:34:00 EDT

Are you in a band? Are you trying to get signed? Are you interested in pursuing a career in the music industry? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you need to read our interview with Neil Cocker

Talented Young People Blog Noels HQ

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:06:00 EDT

Now one of the main vocal points behind Talented Young People is our desire to see a better world for our youngsters to live in and to create a world of more fulfilled young people who have dreams and ambitions that they are working hard to fulfil.

Expert Opinion with President of Orbus Gameworks Inc

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:38:00 EDT

Are you always playing on your Xbox or your PlayStation. Are you looking to go in to a career in computer game development. And would you love to know what goes on behind the scenes

Get the VIP treatment

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:21:00 EDT

The VIP Kit is an essential resource for anyone working or wanting to work with young people. It has been put together by nine young people, who are better known as the VIP team

BYC Photo Competition

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:20:00 EDT

SnapShot Sixty is an all new online photo-competition from the British Youth Council for anyone twenty six or under, to give you the chance to have a say and be heard across the UK. To enter just upload a photo onto

SolvayCARES Scholarship

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Cystic fibrosis presents extraordinary health burdens for patients and financial challenges for their families. Thanks to tremendous advances in medical treatments, more young adults with CF are living longer,

On the lookout for the best Talented Young Bloggers

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:43:00 EDT

This week we here at Talented Young People have re-launched our Blog Section with a funky new layout and now we are on the look out for new bloggers to join our team.

Talented Young People Blog Paralympics

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:20:00 EDT

After all the hype surrounding the Olympics who has been following the Paralympics. After all the pages of press Team GB got for their medal haul in Beijing many people are unaware that our Paralympians have already amassed a staggering 42 Golds

Calling all aspiring journalists

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:19:00 EDT

Catch 22 is a youth media social enterprise that aims to train and champion excluded young talent that want experience but cannot get experience due to their lack of experience. We do so through our journalism-training academy, youth culture magazine and communications agency.

Spotlight on The Bostocks

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:18:00 EDT

Hailing from the Gold Coast and growing up among a strong musical environment The Bostocks have always had high expectations when it comes to their music. This group of talented brothers and sisters began their musical journey as a band at tender ages

Win a Modelling Assignment in USA

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

FashionHOW in partnership with Fashion Designers� and Craft makers� Network / BFDN are REGISTERING models from all backgrounds who wish take part in a nationwide model search...

WYSE Brazil

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:58:00 EDT

WYSE International aims to inspire new thinking about global problems and global citizenship through the development of a unique international learning community...

Talented Young People Blog Stage School

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Stage Schools are brilliant for unmotivated, undedicated and undisciplined people as the environment forces it�s pupils to be all these things with the rigorous hours put in to development of their craft and the pupils being forced to keep disciplined with the hectic timetable of lessons and workshops...

Inspiring Entrepreneurs series

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:18:00 EDT

Today, with the global fashion industry facing questions about its social and environmental impact, a new generation of British fashion entrepreneurs and designers is breaking new ground by marrying cutting edge design and ethical objectives...

Arts Council England encouraging artists

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:25:00 EDT

Arts Council England is delighted to be working in partnership with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Scottish Arts Council and the Arts Council of Wales to deliver one of the ten major cultural projects for the Cultural Olympiad...

Youth action on climate change conference in Cumbria

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:25:00 EDT

Hundreds of young people across Cumbria will become national climate ambassadors for Cumbria on Friday nineteenth September.

FREE Event on Future of Film and TV with UK Film Council

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:00 EDT

Club Flix is proud to announce an evening with the creme de la creme of British film and TV production, who are all well placed to discuss its future development and answer your questions...

Talented Young People Blog Back to School

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:00 EDT

For young people the beginning of the school year can be a mix of emotions, gladness at going back to see friends, anxiety about a new school or a new teacher but most importantly its a time to think about their targets for the year and what they want to achieve out of the year...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award September Nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:18:00 EDT

Nick is the lead singer of the current pop phenomenon The Jonas Brothers a band he fronts alongside his two brothers. He has come to the attention of TYP because we think it is great to see a young family act topping the charts and an act that keeps out of controversy and scandal...

Humanitarian Citizen Awards

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:18:00 EDT

Sometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things. Do you know someone or a group aged twenty five or under, who has made a real impact on an individual or in their community...

Dance opportunities for the new term

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:17:00 EDT

Are you a young person interested in a career in dance, Are you dedicated, Passionate, Talented, A good communicator, Eager to find out more about the profession...

What Matters To You book cover design competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:17:00 EDT

Childline and Penguin, are working together and have created a fantastic competition which gives creative young people the opportunity to design a new front cover...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award August Winner

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:17:00 EDT

One of Disneys latest young rising superstars Selena Gomez star of Wizards of Waverly Place has won the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for August...

Interview with Radio Producer Ian Kennedy now online

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:16:00 EDT

Do you enjoy listening to the Radio. Have you always been interested in what goes on behind the scenes and how programmes are made and produced...

From Seeing To Showing The Exhibition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:16:00 EDT

This collection of photographs was produced by a committed group of young people who participated in the second From Seeing To Showing project which is part of a three year long programme being run by Zoom In...

Talented Young People Blog Turning Ideas in to Action

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:15:00 EDT

Its one thing believing in an idea but you have to make it happen, if you truly believe in an idea go out and make it happen dont wait for someone else to get there before you...

New article by Miss Building Blocks now online

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:14:00 EDT

Many teens today do not understand the power of affirmations, and even less actually use them. I never did, until I became older and able to understand that these are important in anyones life. The simple act of telling yourself that

Take part in new Channel Four show called Battlefront

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:15:00 EDT

Got a great idea for a campaign. Then get involved in Battlefront right now. If your campaign wins, youll be Battlefronts twentieth activist and have the chance to feature in the

Get Global Exposure for your Creativity

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:28:00 EDT

Do you upload stuff on YouTube, MySpace and such to show off your creativity. Are you twenty or under and interested in getting an international platform to show off your creative work...

Talented Young People Blog Can you put age limit on talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:28:00 EDT

This argument was highlighted by Team GBs youngest Olympian Tom Daley. In the year running up to the Olympics people were talking him up as a possible Gold Medal winner but when he made his debut in the synchronized dive he and his partner finished in eighth and last place...

Get Recognition and Share in Prize Money the Unboxed

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Unboxed Awards for Positive Activities for Young People that Maximise Participation, Empowerment and Potential...

Win a Soccer Aid T shirt signed by Ewan McGregor

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Soccer Aid is back, and why not look the part with your very own Soccer Aid T shirt, signed by UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor...

New International Coordinator role with BYC

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:22:00 EDT

Are you passionate about international issues and supporting young people to participate in decisions which affect them. A new international Coordinator role has been created within BYC. Check out all the details and beat the deadline...

The tenth Leeds Young Peoples Film Festival

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:21:00 EDT

The tenth Leeds Young Peoples Film Festival will be taking place and we are now looking for films made both BY and FOR young people. Could you please promote our call for entries attached below to your members...

One month left to get snapping

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:20:00 EDT

Our Young WhipperSNAPPER photo competition closes on Friday fifth September so theres still time to enter. There are some fabulous prizes up for grabs including Nintendo goodies for the winners, and iPods for the runners up. So what are you waiting for...

British Heart Foundation competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:20:00 EDT

All you need to do is to suggest a healthy recipe you can make from scratch in no more than fifteen minutes. It can be hot or cold, savoury or sweet, a snack or a main meal. To wow the judges, follow these tips...

Branchage Bootcamp

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:19:00 EDT

Bootcamp is a brand new competition brought to you by TV and film industry professionals and supported by Channel Television. Our aim is to give the young people of Jersey and Guernsey a creative voice so that they can tell us what makes them unique....

Talented Young People Blog The Olympics

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:19:00 EDT

I have always been a fan of the Olympics because it is one of the very few sporting events left which is not about celebrities. Yes some people go on to fame after success in the Olympics but for the main they are hardworking everyday people who have dedicated themselves to their sport...

New motivation article by Alton Jamison now online

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:18:00 EDT

What goes through the mind of the African American male. What are the obstacles that are faced by a young Black male on a day to day basis. The first question is whether or not they should be referred to as African American or Black...

Your chance to be a reporter at Soccer Aid

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:18:00 EDT

This is your chance to report from the match. You and an accompanying adult could be going to Wembley, and you could star in your own report filmed by a professional cameraman...

Young Designer Awards are looking for volunteers

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:17:00 EDT

The organizers of the Young Designer Awards are looking for volunteers This is a unique opportunity for up and coming...

A Mobile Film Festival for young people

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:17:00 EDT

Southwark Playhouse and two Street Geniuses present the Rewrite Film Festival, Londons first mobile phone film competition for young people. Film submissions are to be accepted from...

Feature on FreshTies

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:16:00 EDT

FreshTies is a not for profit organisation. We help people combine their resources so everyone has a chance to succeed. Using life experience or skills, to equipment or influence, people help people in ways that suit them, getting involved in local projects...

Calling all Young Fashion Designers

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:29:00 EDT

If you are a Young fashion talent who loves to design the FDC Young Designer awards is offering you a fabulous opportunity. The New York International Designer Show has fast become a creative venue for new stars emerging each season bringing together an originality and creativity that reaches far and wide...

Talented Young People Blog Summer Blockbuster Films

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:28:00 EDT

The weather may not be the best here in the UK at the moment but at least there have been some great Blockbuster movies at the cinema to keep us happy. We have had the new Indiana Jones, WallE, Dark Knight, Prince Caspian, Hancock...

National Youth Music Theatre Whistle Down the Wind

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:28:00 EDT

Catch the stars of today and tomorrow, in the latest NYMT production of Whistle Down The Wind, at the Greenwich Theatre from August. With a special Matinee performance on Saturday August where children can go back stage to meet the cast and get acting tips from NYMT experts, plus find out about NYMT workshops...

New article by Alton Jamison now online

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:27:00 EDT

Every one of us has suffered loss in our lives. We all know what it feels like to receive a phone call or an unexpected visit that consists of bad news and buckets of tears. Death can sometimes feel like an unwanted house guest. Death can sometimes be the final relief when someone is struggling with an incurable illness..

William Moseley wins July Award

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:27:00 EDT

Talented Young People would like to congratulate William Moseley for winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for July. His performance in the lead role of the recent Prince Caspian film as part of the Chronicles of Narnia series has inspired many young people across the globe...

International Youth Day

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:26:00 EDT

How you can celebrate the day - Team up. It is a great opportunity to rally support and get key actors involved Governments, non governmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and young people to focus on what has been done to further the World Programme of Action for Youth...

Talented Young People Blog Shaking up the Youth of Today

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:26:00 EDT

I use the phrase Shaking up the Youth of Today because I have a hand tremor which means I shake a lot and what I do when I talk to young people is shake them up so it fits in nicely...

UnLtd Level two competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:25:00 EDT

We are looking for inspiring, entrepreneurial people who can clearly articulate a compelling vision to bring about long lasting social change. We are seeking those entrepreneurs with the ambition, determination and drive to really deliver and scale up their exciting project...

Alton Jamison shares motivaentetion with Talented Young People

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:25:00 EDT

First it was Brett Murray last fortnight an now this fortnight we are truly honoured to welcome Alton Jamison to our team of Youth Motivators who contribute to our Motivation section. Alton is all about Teaching Real Methods To Help Young People Overcome Real Problems and we believe he will have huge impact on our viewers...

Summer schools competitions workshops and more

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:24:00 EDT

Sadlers Wells is opening its doors for a weekend jam packed full of taster dance classes including Bollywood, Salsa, Tango, African, Contemporary, Break dance, Ballet, Tango, Ballroom, Tai Chi plus lots more. Each workshop costs

Precious Awards seeks enterprising nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:24:00 EDT

Precious Online Magazine and Network has announced that nominations have opened for The Precious Awards, sponsored by Pearson plc. The Awards are an opportunity to promote those inspiring individuals that generate ideas and turn them into action and change...

Talented Young People Blog Dragons Den

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:23:00 EDT

The first episode of the new series also linked in to my many blogs regarding the changing scene of the music industry. The episode saw Peter Jones invest in to a band called Hamfatter who had come on to the show looking for money to produce their new album in return for giving away twenty precent of future profits from music sales...

CINEMAGIC Call for Young Film Making Talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:22:00 EDT

The Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People has launched its annual Young Filmmaker Competition . The judges are looking for imaginative and original short films made by young people to be showcased as part of the Festival which takes place in Belfast

Be on a CBBC show

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:22:00 EDT

On BAMZOOKi, teams of children design and create their own virtual reality creatures called Zooks, then gather together at a secret location to compete in a series of challenges to find a champion...

Talented Young People blog Youth Manifesto

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:22:00 EDT

With teen crime making daily headline news and with many people at a loss to what to do to combat it we had to step in. We could no longer sit idly by waiting for someone else to try and solve the problem we had to act...

Finishing Line Close For Start Up Competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:21:00 EDT

Up and coming small firms have a few extra days to enter an annual awards contest looking to crown the UKs best new businesses. The deadline for entering the Startups Awards has been pushed back

BYC has supported the creation of another new internship

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:21:00 EDT

GirlguidingUK is looking for an Events Intern to volunteer for thirty hours a week for thirteen weeks in their London office. The intern would be responsible for different marketing, website and database projects...

Talented Young People launch Youth Manifesto

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Have you been dismayed by the headlines in the newspapers which seem to feature youth related crime on a near daily basis. Do you still believe in young people. Do you want to be proactive and do something about the problem...

BYC Campaigners Induction day coming soon

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:20:00 EDT

The next BYC Campaigners induction day is on Saturday nineteenth July, so if you are not already a Campaigner or registered for this event, then get your skates on...

Feature on NOISE Festival

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:19:00 EDT

NOISE is not your typical arts festival. It has no physical location the central hub of activity takes place on the NOISE website and across the media print, television, radio and online making it the first virtual festival of its kind in Europe...

Talented Young People Blog Giving away music for free

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:19:00 EDT

As the way in which we consume music changes the industry needs to change with it so I am always interested to see what new and innovative ways companies and music acts are using to distribute music...

Spotlight on Maria Hearn

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:18:00 EDT

Having just finished studying performing arts at college Maria Hearn is now ready to embark on a professional career. Performing arts runs in her family and Maria dreams of following in their footsteps...

USA World Showcase

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:48:00 EDT

The May USA World Showcase Competition, just held in Las Vegas, will be broadcast in shows beginning July. Watch the performers and start voting on July 6th for their favorite performer at USAWorldShowcase.com....

What difference can a day make

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:47:00 EDT

Its a chance for you to make a difference in your community by organising a project with friends, family, your workplace or place of worship. Just look around and find something you'd like to change, and well help you do it...

The Makin it Real Awards are back for 2008

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:47:00 EDT

The Makin it Real Awards were set up to reward and recognise groups of young volunteers and the workers who support them for making a positive difference to their local community...

Philip Lawrence Awards are now open

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:46:00 EDT

Nominations are now open for this years Philip Lawrence Awards, which look to celebrate young people who are improving their lives and the lives of others...

Girls Make Your Mark Awards

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:46:00 EDT

Girls. Make your Mark have teamed up with handbag.com to launch the Girls. Make your Mark Awards to celebrate Britains female entrepreneurs and encourage more to take the plunge...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award July Nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:45:00 EDT

To celebrate the release of Prince Caspian the latest film in the Chronicles of Narnia series we only have four nominees for the July award and those four nominees are the awesome four young actors who play four of the lead roles...

Battlefront Chance to appear on TV

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:44:00 EDT

Are you young and want to be heard. Have you got an issue that is serious or fun. Are you creative, full of ideas and want to take this cause further. Are you ready to stand up for what you believe in...

Talented Young People Blog Reality TV

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:44:00 EDT

The problem now comes that in order for a reality show to be successful and get a deal on a major network it has to be controversial and entertaining. This means that situations have to be created and aspects of their life manipulated in order to keep their audience happy which means they can start to lose control of their image and messages they are sending out in the hunt for TV ratings...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award June Winner

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:43:00 EDT

Everybody here at Talented Young People would like to congratulate Shia LaBeouf on winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for June...

Dance your way through July for free

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:43:00 EDT

Have a plan for this weekend. Drop it and get down to this al fresco weekend of dance at The Scoop More London. Drop by on Saturday to take in a carousel of youth dance performances and professional guest artists including Coleen Joseph from Nike D Clash...

Feature on The Brightside Trust

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EDT

The Brightside Trust is a charity committed to creating educational opportunities. Our projects are designed to provide individuals with the confidence and skills they need to overcome social disadvantage...

Spotlight on James Rossman

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EDT

James Rossman is a young and talented actor with the world at his feet. After years of hard graft performing and studying since the age of eight James has impressed and secured a starring role in the UK Number One Tour of Allo Allo....

Talented Young People Blog Is Second Best

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EDT

Having to go through a period of finishing second makes us appreciate it more when we finally win as we know what it has taken to get there and we know the experience of finishing second all to well...

Cooperative Young Film Makers Final Call For Entries

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:41:00 EDT

Each year the Cooperative Group holds the Co-operative Young FilmMakers festival at the National Media Museum, Bradford UK. We screen short films made by children and young people on the big screen and yours could be one of them. Pick up a camera, be cooperative, be creative. Express yourself...

Young WhipperSNAPPER is well underway

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Volunteers Week saw the launch of a brand new round of our annual photo competition for young people, Young WhipperSNAPPER. The entries are already rolling in so spread the word

UK Youth Parliament Manifesto

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:41:00 EDT

UK Youth Parliament would love to hear your views on a variety of issues that are to be in our manifesto for the year ahead. These issues are Law and Society, Education, International matters, Culture, media and sport, Health, Empowering young people and Transport and the environment...

Talented Young People Blog The Global Credit Crunch

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:00 EDT

The credit crunch is hitting the world hard. Prices of everyday items are going up, prices for petrol are rising and so on and so on. I dont want to look at this from the affect this has on the economy or the general public...

Interview with Carolyn Woolridge Vice Chair of the NDTA

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:00 EDT

Do you dream of becoming a dancer. Have TV programmes like Strictly Come Dancing inspired you. If this is you then you need to read this interview...

Ten Day Filmmaking Summer School

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:38:00 EDT

First Light Movies is delighted to be able to offer places for five young people, on a ten day residential filmmaking summer school. In partnership with the Bournemouth Screen Academy...

Drop It Weekender

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:37:00 EDT

In Big Dance will kick off with an outdoor dance extravaganza at The Scoop More London which will comprise of the already reknowned London Youth Dance Day brought to you by London Youth Dance at Sadlers Wells and Dance Drop, presented by Impact Dance...

New feature on MyBnk now online

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:37:00 EDT

MyBnk offers young people the handson experience of running a bank, planning and carrying out an enterprising activities and taking control of their banking decisions. Through an innovative educational program inspired by consultations with young people...

Talented Young People Blog Londoncentric Thinking

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:36:00 EDT

For years professional football clubs and county organisations have ran academies. This is where they select the best players from the area to get trained by them and use their facilities whilst competing in a fixture programme against other academies...

RSPCA Young Photographer Awards

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:36:00 EDT

The aim of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards YPA is to encourage young people's interest in photography and show your appreciation and understanding of the animals around you. This is the first year online entry has been available for YPA. There is of questions and answers you may find useful on the YPA website...

Advice on how to become a Cheerleader By Andrea Kulberg

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:35:00 EDT

So what is cheerleading all about anyway. Believe it or not, its bigger than High School Musical and more mature than Bring It On. In fact, cheerleading is among the fastest growing athletic endeavors for young athletes male and female...

Flip Animation Festival call for submissions

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:34:00 EDT

Flip Animation Festival is calling for animators to submit work to this years festival. Flip will run. Light House and other venues across Wolverhampton and Birmingham...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award June Nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:33:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the June Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Shia LaBeouf Actor who stars in Indiana Jones Shia has already starred in a collection of Hollywood Blockbusters like IRobot, Transformers, Surfs Up and can currently be seen in the cinema starring as Henry Mutt Jones in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

Europe through the eyes of other Young Europeans

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:33:00 EDT

The theme is CLIMATE CHANGE this year. The competition is open to young people and runs until the end of July. Prizes include a trip to Canada, a digital SLR camera - as well as your winning entry being featured at the World Youth Congress in Quebec for International Youth Day...

From Seeing To Showing

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:32:00 EDT

From Seeing To Showing is a series of four workshops that took place over the summer with the aim of promoting to its participants the concept of Volunteering. Through photography, creative exchange and teamspirit, the project strove to provide insight and valuable skills in teaching and running workshops, whilst simultaneously giving young people a means of self-expression...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award May Winner

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:31:00 EDT

We here at Talented Young People would like to congratulate Jordin Sparks on winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for May. In a month where we saw this years American Idol crowned it was great to recognize last year�s winner after a successful debut year...

Do you want to Change the world

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:20:00 EDT

Are you amazing. Do you want to Change the world. If so, Oxfam wants to hear from you! Oxfam knows that the real way to make lasting change is through people taking action...

Win five hundred pounds to make a documentary

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:20:00 EDT

FourDocs and Mediabox invite you to think up an idea for a short documentary about something you care about. All you have to do is write two hundred words about what you would make your documentary about if you won...

Cooperative Young Film Makers Festival

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:19:00 EDT

If you are twenty one or under and passionate about the world around you, make a film and make a difference. Pick up a camera, be a cooperative, tell it as it is. Change your world. Each year the Cooperative Young Film Makers festival shows one hundred films on the big screen at the National Media Museum...

Talented Young People Blog Does Anything Really Change

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:18:00 EDT

Does anything really change. Last week it was discussed in the news whether funding for youth related projects and schemes had actually made a noticeable or quantifiable improvement to the lives of young people or not. It is hard when you read the headlines over the weekend of murdered teenagers to actually imagine that funding is helping...

Free training for young people looking to develop skills

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:18:00 EDT

This free one day training course for young people living in England who are, or would like to become trustees. We will also pay for the young peoples travel to and from the venue. At the end of the course young people will be able to...

The new BYC website is live

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:17:00 EDT

The British Youth Council BYC is celebrating sixty years of empowering young people to have a say and be heard, and as part of our festivities we are proud to present our new site You can click on any part of this email to start exploring...

Living your dreams

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:16:00 EDT

Climb every mountain, ford every stream�.wordsmiths with arthritis could win a top writing course by sharing tales of how they challenged pain and disability to achieve their personal dreams...

Beckham calls for young people to speak out at JEight

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has called on UK young people to take part in UNICEFs Junior Eight competition, a young persons version of the GEight Summit...

The Comedy Smalls competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT

The Smalls and Paramount Comedy present The Comedy Smalls, a competition aimed at discovering the comedy talent of tomorrow. The shortlisted work will be aired on Paramount Comedy...

Talented Young People Blog The benefits of travelling

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT

In a world which is getting smaller and smaller by the minute where we have the ability to interact with, do business with and find out about people from other countries we cant afford to lose our want to travel...

Do you love TV and want to know how to get a job in TV

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:14:00 EDT

The Network, previously known as Television and Young People TVYP, has opened applications for its FREE event in Edinburgh in August...

Do you help young people to Shine

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:13:00 EDT

The national celebration Shine week A year round online wall of talent Celebrate all the talents of all young people you work with Showcase their talents on the Shine website...

Feature on Central Youth Theatre

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:13:00 EDT

CYT has a strong reputation for the diversity of its production work and has a great deal of experience of attending international festivals...

Final countdown for new BYC website

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:12:00 EDT

the British Youth Council is celebrating sixtieth years of empowering young people in the UK to have a voice. As part of our celebrations, BYC are counting down the days till the launch of our new website...

Talented Young People Blog Pushy Parents

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:12:00 EDT

For many years pushy parents have been associated with child models and child actors but now it seems there are Pushy Parents who are pushing their children to success in all manner of activities...

Win a budget for your next short film 

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:11:00 EDT

Virgin Media Shorts aims to seek out, promote and profile Britains best short film makers giving them a multi platform arena to showcase their work including online, TV, mobile, internet and on cinema screens across the UK...

Feature on The Company Music Theatre

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:11:00 EDT

The Company Music Theatre is a new national youth music theatre organisation that targets teenagers and young adults. Our aim is to provide opportunities for young people who have skills in drama, dance or singing...

Nozstock Festivals Cinetent submissions

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:10:00 EDT

Add to a showcase of shorts, spanning animation, narrative tales, documentary, experimental visions music videos from professional to amateur filmmakers. The only specific requirement is that films are based around a good idea...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award May Nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:09:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the May Talented Young Person of the Month Award Alex Etel Actor and star of The Water Horse At the age of thirteen Alex already boasts an impressive CV which includes starring roles in hit BBC series Cranford and the successful family film Millions...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award April Winner

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:09:00 EDT

Its a big congratulations from us here at Talented Young People to Briana Evigan for winning the April Talented Young Person of the Month Award. She fended off stiff competition from fellow young actor Freddie Highmore as well as American and British music stars Chris Brown and Mika...

RTS Student Television Masterclasses

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:27:00 EDT

The Royal Television Society will be holding Masterclasses on sixteenth May at Barbican Centre, London. Covering TV sectors from Entertainment to Drama to Docs...

Talented Young People Blog After School Clubs

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:26:00 EDT

I think after school clubs can play a vital role in a childs development and should be used by children regardless of if they did have someone at home who could look after them...

BYC Convention

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:26:00 EDT

At BYC Convention young people will learn how to work together effectively grow in confidence to communicate the things that matter to decision makers and get motivated to engage other young people in inspiring campaigns...

New Blogger with talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:25:00 EDT

We are very excited to welcome Brittany Knowles to our team of young people with talent who are blogging for our youth blogging network. Youve seen this talented young singers profile on the main page and you can now read her blog...

Bath Film Challenge

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:25:00 EDT

Do you fancy making a film to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of Baths International Music Festival Suited and Booted Studios, Bath Film Festival, and Media Art Bath have joined together to bring this exciting event to the streets of Bath...

The Network is looking for the next generation of TV talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:24:00 EDT

Do you love TV and want to know more about what it takes to get a job in television. Fancy working with the teams behind Big Brother, Sky News and Coronation Street. The Network, previously known as Television and Young People TVYP, has opened applications for its FREE event in Edinburgh in August

Channel Four is scouring the country to unearth a Hidden Genius

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:23:00 EDT

You dont have to be academic or have a lifetime love of mathematics you just need a raw, natural ability when it comes to numbers. If selected, taking part in this exciting sciencebased documentary will not only help you develop your genius potential...

UK Film Council Short Film Completion Fund now open

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:23:00 EDT

Producers or production companies are now invited to send a rough cut of their unfinished short film to Maya Vision International, along with a completed application form. If you dont have a rough cut by then, dont worry as the Completion Fund has expanded to two calls per year allowing up to fourteen short films to be completed under the scheme each year...

Talented Young People Blog What is Talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:22:00 EDT

I think its hard in a show like this to say who is the most talented as I think you can only say who is the best performer. Contestants only get a minute or so to perform one act to the judges in order to progress to the next round...

International Leadership Programme

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:22:00 EDT

We believe that every person has the potential for leadership. Leadership is an expression of our willingness to engage in the issues and challenges we see around us. It is about finding creative solutions to local and global problems...

Nike Create a Following

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:27:00 EDT

You dont need to create new work to join the Collective just submit work thats true to your vision and style. If you already have football themed work, add it to the Art of Football gallery alongside the Associates...

Spotlight on Amber Hollie Wood

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:20:00 EDT

Amber Hollie Wood is a dedicated songstress with the desire to take the music world by storm. In an industry that is terribly hard to break in to Amber wont be broken and with an amazing voice she has all the right attributes to go far...

Dance your way into summer

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:20:00 EDT

London Youth Dance Day The Scoop at More London. The London Youth Dance Day, a much loved fixture on the youth dance calendar, is back as part of Big Dance. With a carousel of open air performances animating the area surrounding the Mayors Office...

The Wonderful World of Animation

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:18:00 EDT

An in depth guide to the field of animation, aimed at professionals and those looking seriously at developing a career in this field. A panel including Kate Corbin, programme leader from Salford Universitys B.A. Hons Animation course and codirector of digital animation company WAK...

Last call for entries Bombay Mix

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:18:00 EDT

We are in the process of finalising our selection for the second BOMBAY MIX BITESIZE. So far we have had great response from the audience and the filmmakers across the world...

Youth in Action Small Grants are back

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:17:00 EDT

Thanks to our partnership with T Mobile, and to fit in with this years DO YA campaign, Youth Action Network is inviting groups of young people to apply for up to five hundred to put on events and activities during Volunteers Week that will encourage more young people to Do Youth Action...

Talented Young People Blog Underdogs

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:17:00 EDT

This week I wanted to talk about being an underdog. If you are a football fan you will be very aware of underdogs as this season it has been the year for the underdog with many lower league teams beating Premiership opposition to make the later stages of the FA Cup..

New Youth Motivator at Talented Young People

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:16:00 EDT

We here at Talented Young People are proud to announce that over the upcoming weeks leading Youth Motivator Scott Greenberg will be sharing some of his awesome work with us...

Make a film about your talented friend

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:16:00 EDT

Bebo and Mediabox are offering ten young people the opportunity to make a documentary about someone they know who deserve to get their talent seen...

Expert Opinion with top youth Basketball coach Tall Paul

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:15:00 EDT

Paul Adams who is better known to the basketball community as Tall Paul has been coaching young aspiring basketball players for over seven years. Through his company TP Active Ltd he has provided coaching services to many schools and young people across the country...

Talented Young People Blog Career Advice

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:15:00 EDT

Here is an extract from this weeks blog The education system seems to have a one size fits all approach with students forced to become jack of all trades and master of none in a race to look good in the school league tables. The only thing schools get graded on are exam grades and not what careers their students go in to so the only thing they are interested in is there results...

Expert Opinion with Joe Griffith Professional Male Model

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:14:00 EDT

Joe Griffith is one of the success stories of the last twelve months in the modelling world. With a lot of hard work and a can do attitude he has already modelled for some of the biggest brands and publications in the world...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award April Nominees

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:14:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the April Talented Young Person of the Month Award Mika British Singer Songwriter What a year it has been for Mika with five hit singles, one hit album and a European tour to cap it off. He has already picked up a host of awards including World Music Awards and a Brit...

Show Us Your Stuff Your Chance To Be A TV Presenter

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:13:00 EDT

For the first time ever, the UKs best selling gadget magazine Stuff is launching a nationwide search to find a presenter for their popular website Stuff.tv. Stuff is giving one budding superstar the chance to launch their career in TV, by offering a 6-month presenting contract with stuff.tv. They will become the face of Stuff.tvs Video Podcasts...

UNESCO Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:13:00 EDT

Young people from around the world are again invited this year to enter the International Essay Contest organized by UNESCO and the Goi Peace Foundation with the sponsorship of the Earthrise Society...

Feature on National Youth Music Theatre

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:12:00 EDT

The NYMT supports young people in developing their musical theatre skills and experience. It also supports their personal and social development through highly creative and collaborative activities...

Apply to Small Wonders

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:12:00 EDT

Picture This is inviting proposals for Small Wonders, a professional development scheme aimed at artists are interested in working with moving image for the first time, exploring new areas of film and video within their existing practice and making new smallscale moving image projects...

Duffy wins Talented Young Person Award for March

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:11:00 EDT

What a month March has been for the Welsh singing sensation. Not only did she have a number one single with Mercy her album Rockferry also went to number one on the albums chart...

Talented Young People Blog Id Do Anything

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:11:00 EDT

Here is an extract from this weeks blog Talent shows use to have much higher viewing ratings back in the early days of this programme genre but many of these episodes featuring young people have been forgotten, lost or not easily accessible...

Spotlight on Aaron James

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:10:00 EDT

Aaron James is an up and coming Radio star in the making. Not even out of college yet and he is already a Station Manager as well as spearheading an attempt to get a Community Radio off the ground. Studying hard at college he is gaining experience in all areas of Radio...

Swamp Circus Chapiteau Celebration Press Release

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:10:00 EDT

After the success of the Cultural Olympiad launch for Team South West in Plymouth, with our elegant 5 rings aerial show. Performed by Circo Kernow Training School Trainees from Camborne and Penryn areas. Swamp Circus is hosting a day of Celebrations, Chapitaeus, and Circus in The Meadow Field BottomField of Tremough campus, Penryn...

From Seeing To Showing Red Gate Gallery

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:09:00 EDT

This collection of photographs was produced by a committed group of young people who participated in the first From Seeing To Showing project which is part of a three-year long programme being run by Zoom In...

Kent Dance Challenge

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:09:00 EDT

Kent Dance Challenge will be held later in the Year, for more information visit www.kentdancechallenge.co.uk Prize Money PLUS Three Year Performing Arts Scholarship with Colins Performing Arts will be awarded at the Kent Dance Challenge

Feature on UK Youth Parliament UKYP

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:08:00 EDT

The UK Youth Parliament UKYP enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people...

Short film competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:42:00 EDT

Hammer and Tongs Garth Jennings and Nick Goldsmith, the makers of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, are running a short film competition to celebrate the release of their second feature Son of Rambow. Submit your own original short film five minutes maximum about anything...

Coming Up Call for Applications

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:27:00 EDT

IWC and Channel Four are now seeking applications for Coming Up, the only talent scheme currently in the UK where emerging filmmakers have the opportunity to make an authored drama with a guaranteed network broadcast. Through Coming Up, which is now in its eighth year, IWC and Channel Four continue their commitment to innovation, experimentation and new voices...

Talented Young People Blog Inspiration Live

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:41:00 EDT

Last weekend I was lucky enough to go and see Kelly Clarkson in concert at my local music venue. Now for those of you who dont know who she is she was the winner of the first series of American Idol and has since gone on to produce three albums winning many awards in the process...

Feature on Film Cast Cornwall

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:41:00 EDT

The agency is here to help young people by seeking opportunities for them in film TV productions being made in Cornwall and the South West local film productions as well as those on location in the region...

From Seeing to Showing project run by Zoom In

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:40:00 EDT

From Seeing to Showing Project Aims Develop technique and understanding in photography and related media for future employment and or educational study. Build the photographic, analytical, and creative skills of young people, and to give them the opportunity of pursuing independent creative work...

Feature on Zoom In

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:40:00 EDT

Zoom In is a popular, not for profit school for photography, enabling both individuals and community groups from the Greater London area to explore and engage with all aspects and all levels of photography...

What If Competition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:39:00 EDT

If the answer is yes, you could be in with a chance to win one of ten Nintendo DS consoles by entering an exciting new competition. whatif. is a competition to get you to take a closer look at your own community quite simply, picture what your community would be like if you could make a difference...

Vote in UK Youth Parliaments three national campaigns

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:38:00 EDT

In just over ten days, voting will begin on deciding the UK Youth Parliaments three national campaigns. Once decided, these campaigns are going to be MASSIVE But we need your help to decide what they campaigns are going to be

Talented Young People Blog Sports Funding

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:38:00 EDT

Money needs to be invested in facilities and the education of coaches, staff and volunteers associated with football clubs. So many clubs are run by parents or adults who have had no access to training. If we can raise the quality of coaching staff we will raise the quality of players being produced...

Looking for a new direction. Great film courses at Met

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:37:00 EDT

Do you long to do something more creative. Do you have a passion for film and storytelling. Are you looking to establish a career in the film industry. The Met Film School offer three filmmaking courses One Year Part Time Filmmaking, From Story To Screen In Eight Weeks, and One Year Practical Filmmakin which present three different routes to making your dreams of becoming a filmmaker a reality...

Win a trip to Tinseltown

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:37:00 EDT

Microsoft is looking for innovative movie makers to construct their own original video of Halo Master Chief. Whether created using a traditional video camera, gaming footage, old school animation or the latest video editing software, the point is just to be creative...

The Queens Award for Enterprise

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:36:00 EDT

The Queens Award for Enterprise Promotion QAEP celebrates and recognises the activities of individuals who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes in others in the UK. There will be up to ten Awards each year and a single Lifetime Achievement Award if there is an appropriate candidate...

Your Game workshops with BBC Blast on Tour

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:36:00 EDT

Blast and Your Game are visiting locations across the country offering free workshops. Choose your location and book a workshop...

DO YA want more young people to volunteer

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:35:00 EDT

This year, Youth Action Network is going to run a campaign to tie in with national Volunteers Week www.volunteersweek.org.uk, which takes place every year between

Talented Young People Blog Getting the right start

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:35:00 EDT

Over the last couple of weeks the news that has been revolving around the educational world and some of then national headlines has been the selection process of parents selecting a school for their child. According to news today one in five parents didnt get their child in to their first choice school...

Young Fashion Designers Networking Day

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:34:00 EDT

Hard on the heels of London Fashion week Nine Young Fashion Designers from a diverse group of multicultural backgrounds, who are all winners of the prestigious Fashion Designers and Craft makers FDC Young Designer Awards, are hosting a networking day

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:34:00 EDT

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined Carl Schramm of the Kauffman Foundation today in starting the countdown to Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008, the worlds biggest single event celebrating and promoting entrepreneurship amongst young people...

Channel Four First Cut

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:56:00 EDT

First Cut are looking for talented, up and coming directors who are ready to make the step up to directing their first documentary for the Channel four First Cut strand. Ideally they will be at senior APLocation Director level OR have nonnetwork PD credits OR have made short films OR assisted on major projects...

Big Leap Competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:56:00 EDT

Are you setting the pace in the entrepreneurial market place. We want young dynamic people with fresh, innovative, high growth business ideas, who are ready to take the leap to turn their idea into a reality...

FDCN Young Designer Competition T Shirt Design

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:55:00 EDT

This project rewards exceptional design talent, and identifies those who have the potential to break through the boundaries of creativity and become fashion leaders of the future. The competition is designed to raise awareness of multicultural cutting edge designers, and is open to young people...

Talented Young People Blog Facebook Fatigue

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:55:00 EDT

I think social networking has its good points and its bad points. I think social networking websites are great for developing confidence and networking skills as well as sharing information and getting back in touch with old friends...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award March Nominees

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:54:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the March Talented Young Person of the Month Award: Katy Livingston Gold Medal winning Athlete The last twelve months have been a year to remember for Katy. She has achieved qualifying standard for the 2008 Olympics and won her first Gold Medal in the Pentathlon at the World Cup in Egypt...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award February Winner

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:54:00 EDT

Ellen Page became the third female winner of a Talented Young Person award as she romped home to victory in the February Awards beating off competition from stars of the music industry like Rihanna and Premiership football star Ashley Young. The star of this year�s Oscar winning movie Juno, Ellen has become a teen icon across the world for playing the character of Juno..

Are YOU a smart ten year old

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:53:00 EDT

If you are a clever ten year old, or will be ten by August, you could be starring alongside Noel Edmonds in this all new series...

Three Phoenix Media Bursaries

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:53:00 EDT

Phoenix Media has launched their Production Bursary Scheme. They are offering a short film bursary aimed at filmmakers with exciting original ideas, a digital media bursary which aims to develop multimedia production skills...

Chance to star in a brand new MTV reality show

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:52:00 EDT

Are you aged 18-24 Do you think you could be the star of a brand new mtv reality show Do you want to work on a magazine Do you have the vision and ability to help run a new magazine and the flair that would hook the viewers...

Nationwide Youth Arts Competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:52:00 EDT

Animal Aid the UKs largest organisation campaigning on behalf of animals has launched a nationwide poetry and art competition encouraging young people to express their own opinions on the controversial issue of factory farming a topic highlighted recently by celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall...

Expert Opinion with Bob Fromer from BSUK

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:51:00 EDT

Well the sports of Baseball and Softball are developing and becoming increasingly popular here in the UK with more teams and players playing the sport. To find out more we sat down to interview Bob Fromer from BaseballSoftballUK to find how you can get involved...

Talented Young People Blog Award Ceremonies

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:51:00 EDT

February seems to be awards month with many awards evenings, events and presentations taking place. If you live in the UK you will have been aware of the Brit Awards which recognises musical talent in the UK and if you live in the US you would have been aware of the Oscars...

New training programme launched Skillset funding available

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:50:00 EDT

Fluid Eye Productions, supported by Talent Scotland, has launched the new training programme for the film and television industry. The training programme will train beginners, new talent and experienced working professionals through a series of continuous professional development courses, run in Edinburgh and Glasgow...

Seen and Heard Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:50:00 EDT

BT, in partnership with the UK Youth Parliament, is looking for inspiring young people from around the world, who've made a real difference to their own lives and those of others by getting their voices heard about the issues that matter to them...

Feature on Wythenshawe Youth Theatre

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:49:00 EDT

The Wythenshawe Youth Theatre is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester and is dedicated to training its young actors, from the surrounding areas, in all aspects of the theatre industry; whether it be Performing Arts or Technical Theatre. This registered voluntary organisation has been running , performing a variety of different productions...

Spotlight on talented young entertainer Kortni Turner

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:49:00 EDT

Kortni Turner is a young star on the rise in the Performing Arts and Entertainment world. She can dance, she can sing and she can act. She has already had her talents recognised in national competitions and by big names within the industry...

Wanted talented deaf artists

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:48:00 EDT

Are you a Deaf musician, songwriter, sign singer, dancer or a charismatic MC. Got the talent and determination to perform on the big stage. Then get in touch...

Help Yourselves Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:48:00 EDT

Save the Children and British Gas are pleased to announce the next funding round of the Help Yourselves Awards. You tell us what would change the lives of children and young people in your community and apply for a Help Yourselves Award

Building Self Confidence in Five Steps by Al Duncan

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:00 EDT

When people talk about work, school, life, and other people they are usually talking about what�s wrong. When someone has a strange look on his face what do people usually ask. Whats wrong. And when something important is about to happen what do people think about...

Talented Young People Blog Welsh Tragedy

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:00 EDT

If you live in the UK you will be aware of the current situation in Wales, which is grabbing the headlines where twenty-one young people have died of suspected suicide in the last year. The people of Britain and the police have been left scratching their heads to what the reason could be...

Positive Images Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:46:00 EDT

These awards provide youth organisations with the opportunity to get their achievements recognised and demonstrate to society what young people can do...

Nominate someone you know for a Diana Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:46:00 EDT

The Diana Award recognises the selfless and positive contributions made by tens of thousands of young people to their schools, communities, families or friends. The UK Governments Memorial Committee, chaired by Gordon Brown, founded the Award as a prestigious and lasting celebration of the late Princess and her work...

Good news Minters, Making a Mint is running again

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:45:00 EDT

Planet Science and NESTA Future Innovators Team are running Making a Mint again and this time you get more time to order, plant, grow and use your mint...

Makin it Real winners announced

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:45:00 EDT

The winners of our prestigious Makin it Real Awards were announced on Monday at a national ceremony held by Youth Action Network in Birmingham. Over one hundred young people descended upon the second city to see the following walk away with prizes on the night�

Talented Young People Blog The BAFTA

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:43:00 EDT

Now for those of you who don�t know BAFTA stands for British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Now I am all for awarding and celebrating talent, brilliance and creativity but my problem with these awards is that there were only a few British nominations in the main categories...

BBC Upstaged

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:43:00 EDT

Upstaged is a brand new BBC entertainment event open to anyone across the country who thinks they�re worth watching. In short, its like having your own studio where you can broadcast what you want to the nation live on the internet...

Feature on Sound Connections

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:44:00 EDT

Sound Connections work with individuals and organisations that provide music making activities for young people. So if you are interested in making music but need some support then you need to read our interview...

Official Advice article on how to become a singer now online

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:44:00 EDT

Helen Cannell is a leading vocal coach and established singer. She is also one of the judges on the huge Live and Unsigned competition which some of you may remember as South Coast Idol...

Spotlight on young talented actor Lee Donaghy

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:42:00 EDT

Lee Donaghy is an acting star on the rise. At the age of 23 he has already been involved in big productions with big names like the Hoosiers, Sony, Tesco and many more...

Guide on how to get signed to a Record Label Now Online

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:42:00 EDT

The music industry is one of the hardest industries to get into. Each year there are thousands of young talented musicians, singers, acts, DJs and producers trying to get signed but there are only a handful of record labels taking on new talent....

Spotlight on talented Magician Steven Bridges

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:41:00 EDT

Steven Bridges is an up and coming Magician with big dreams. He has been inspired by many magicians but has ambitions to emulate or be even bigger than some of the TV Magicians like David Blaine and Derren Brown...

Do you dream of doing something different with your life

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:41:00 EDT

If you are stuck in a rut and feel its time to make a change, come to One Life Live and get the inspiration, advice and practical support you need to make it happen...

Talented Young People Blog Qualifications over Experience

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

Now you say how can I get the experience when I am at university This is a true point so this is why you need to know before you go to university what career you want to work in and what is the best path to get you there...

Be Kind Rewind competition remake your fave film

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

To celebrate the release of Be Kind Rewind, Pathe is inviting film fans across the UK to remake their favourite films in under two minutes for a chance to win loads of LG entertainment equipment and a trip to Hollywood, the home of moviemaking...

Animate and Educate

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

This exciting industry and education conference run by Animated Exeter is aimed at industry professionals from animators to businesses who use animation technologies, educators, graduates and students of animation...

International Gateway for Gifted Youth

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:39:00 EDT

Have you ever wanted to work together with other gifted and talented students from around the world to make a difference on an issue of global importance...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award February Nominees

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:39:00 EDT

Talented Young Person of the Month Award February Nominees Here are the Nominees for the February Talented Young Person of the Month Award...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award January Winner

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:38:00 EDT

In one of the closest contests so far since the inception of the Talented Young People Awards Ashley Tisdale just pipped in form footballer and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo to the award. In doing this she has become the first American and first overseas star to pick up the award...

Short film by Straight Curve

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:38:00 EDT

Straight Curve have made a short film with some of their students and it has reached the London regional heats for the Orange BAFTA sixty second film competition. Please support our film by voting at vote The film is called My Darling Wife and was written by one of our scriptwriting students...

Short fest call for submissions

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:37:00 EDT

The first ever short film festival on TV, online and in the cinema. What is propeller. propeller is Europes biggest short film TV channel on Sky, which reaches millions of homes in the UK. We are also on the Eurobird satellite which enables us to reach a further ten million homes across mainland Europe.

Talented Young People Blog Successful People

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:36:00 EDT

Now one of the most successful businessmen of our generation is Bill Gates. Unlike a celebrity whos film you may have seen or song you may have heard you are practically guaranteed to have used a bit of software which was made or designed by Bill Gates company Microsoft by the time you are 18...

HighTide Festival Call for Films

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:35:00 EDT

The four day HighTide Festival premiered last year in Halesworth, Suffolk, welcoming an audience of nearly three thousand and winning excellent national press coverage. Planned as a forum to showcase and promote emerging new theatre writers and directors, the festival showcased eight new plays, hosted a range of masterclasses and programmed comedy, film and music events...

Book now for the National Youth Dance Festival

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:55:00 EDT

Dont miss this chance to experience a triple bill of inspiring new work by three young companies, each with their fingers firmly on the pulse. Denzil Barnes, of C12 Dance Theatre fame, presents Getaway..to a new..you, a collaboration with Raw Skills, an all male youth dance company based at City and Islington College. Expect high energy and a fusion of dance theatre performance styles...

Films by Young People Wanted

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:54:00 EDT

CCCMedia have just been awarded a Film London grant to support young people to lead on four Young People film festivals in west London...

Interview with Live and Unsigned Judge Helen Cannell

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:54:00 EDT

Helen Cannell is a leading vocal coach and established singer. She is also one of the judges on the huge Live and Unsigned competition which some of you may remember as South Coast Idol...

Prime Ministers Global Fellowships

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:23:00 EDT

An opportunity for young talent to experience first hand the major new countries of the global economy. Cultures and people around the world are connected more than ever before, opening up exciting possibilities for young people...

Young Designer Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:52:00 EDT

The Fashion Designers and Craft makers, Young Designer Awards rewards exceptional design talent, and identify those who have the potential to break through the boundaries of creativity and become fashion leaders of the future. The awards is designed to raise awareness of multi cultural cutting edge designers, and are open to young people aged 9 25 years who have a passion for fashion, who have an ability to do intensive research and have a natural enthusiasm for the subject...

Expert Opinion with Andrew Lewandowski from the LTA

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:51:00 EDT

Do you enjoy playing tennis. Do you dream of being the next Federer or the next Henin. Has the success of Andy Murray inspired you to take up tennis. If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you need to read this interview with Andrew Lewandowski from the Lawn Tennis Association...

Talented Young People Blog American Idol

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:51:00 EDT

Here is a snippet from this week's blog: Hot off the heels of UK talent series X Factor, American Idol has launched on to our screens in the UK this week. The series premiered a couple of days earlier in the states that it was aired in the UK where it is a weekly ratings winner on Fox and in a prime time slot...

Free training for young leaders

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:50:00 EDT

Are you a young person who wants to find more about how you can lead a charity. Then our FREE Youth at the Table course is for you Saturday 2nd February, 2008, London Saturday 8th March 2008, Newcastle...

Circo Kernow Half Term Circus School��

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:49:00 EDT

The Circus is back in town this half term for a week full of performance workshops. Training will be running Monday to Friday at the Wesley Centre in Camborne.

New Blog section at Talented Young People

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:49:00 EDT

This week Talented Young People have launched a network of blogs written by young people with talent about how their journey towards their dream is going and what they have been up to...

NAGC Member Wins Junior Mastermind on BBC

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:48:00 EDT

The recent winner of the BBCs Junior Mastermind quiz is 10 year old NAGC member David Verghese. David�s specialist subject for the heats was The Jurassic Park Trilogy and for the final it was The Life and Work of George Lucas, the film director. Needless to say, David has a keen interest in science fiction and in film direction...

Expert Opinion with a Top Costume and Fashion Designer

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:48:00 EDT

Have you always been interested in fashion or costume designing Are you currently on a course or pursuing a career in fashion or costume If any of these are true then you need to read our interview with Andrea Galer a high profile film costume and fashion designer with numerous credits to her name...

Talented Young People Blog Downloading Music on the Web

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:47:00 EDT

Here is a piece from this weeks blog The brilliance of the new digital age is that it has levelled the playing field for smaller record labels and up and coming artists that cant afford to do a full CD release. Now smaller artists can be made available to download and purchase on the same websites that the bigger more recognised artists are..

Interview with Fashion and Costume Designer Andrea Galer

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:46:00 EDT

Have you always been interested in fashion or costume designing. Are you currently on a course or pursuing a career in fashion or costume. If any of these are true then you need to read our interview with Andrea Galer a high profile film costume and fashion designer...

Euroscript Screen Story Competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:46:00 EDT

Now in its 14th year, the Euroscript Screen Story Competition 2008 is an opportunity for screenwriters to develop their scripts to a high, marketable standard through an intensive, creative and focussed script development programme...

New guide on how to promote yourself now online at TYP

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:45:00 EDT

Regardless of what talent you are pursuing whether it be a performing art, a sporting activity or an academic talent you will usually need to have a strong following or fan base to help you achieve your dream...

A Pitch in Time Screenwriting competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:44:00 EDT

The Screenwriters Festival 08, in association with 4Talent, have just launched their live pitching competition. Like last year, the ten best pitches will be selected to receive a free ticket to the three day Festival in July 2008. As well as the opportunity to network and enjoy the festival, the ten finalists will then get pitching advice from agent Julian Friedmann and the chance to pitch their script idea to our panel of industry experts and a live audience...

Two new Youth Motivators come to share their work with TYP

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:43:00 EDT

We here at Talented Young People are proud to announce that two more of the top American Youth Motivators have agreed to share their awesome teachings, writing and words with our viewers. First off we have Al The Inspiration Duncan who is a leading Youth Empowerment Advocate and Thought Leader in the field of Self Development. You can read his first contribution by going to...

Dance Dates for your Diaries

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:28:00 EDT

Happy New Year to you all, I hope you, like us, are getting a good feeling. Its certainly going to be a busy one for everyone working with and interested in dance as both Big Dance and the National Youth Dance Festival in addition to everyones own annual programmes will be keeping us busy from now until the Summer...

The nonth Leeds Young Peoples Film Festival

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:23:00 EDT

With the best, new and exciting films from around the world, inspiring and interactive workshops and masterclasses in the very latest trends and technologies the Film Festival makes sure that young people can get more out of the moving image industry. Whether its acting, animation, filmmaking or watching films then the Film Festival has something for everyone...

Talented Young People Blog Big Brother Celebrity Hijack

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:41:00 EDT

Here is a snippet of this week's blog. Last Thursday the latest series of Big Brother kicked off but with a twist this time instead of the housemate being celebrities they are a group of talented young people who could go on to be celebrities. Some of the housemates include a MoBo nominated singer, the Chairman of the Scottish Youth Parliament and one of the top young fashion designers in the world who have had their work showcased at New York Fashion week...

New Guides section now online at Talented Young People

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:40:00 EDT

So you've read our tips, youve read what our experts have to say and you still want more. Well we here at Talented Young People are giving you more with our new guides section. The guides discuss the bullet points from our Tips pages and areas raised in our Expert Opinions in greater depth...

Vote now for January Talented Young Person Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:39:00 EDT

Here are this months nominees Ashley Tisdale Ashley Tisdale burst on to the scene in 2005 when she was cast to play Maddie Fitzpatrick in popular Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. She was made in to an international star by her performances as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical phenomenon...

Help promote a Youth Organisation with our new section

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:39:00 EDT

Do you run or work for a outh organization, youth project or youth group that you would like featured on Talented Young People. Well your in luck as this year we have launched a new section on the website specifically for features on youth organizations...

Big Brother Celebrity Hijack

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:38:00 EDT

Big Brother Celebrity Hijack starts tonight and we here at Talented Young People cant wait. A new spin on the format will see twelve of the most talented and gifted young people go in to the Big Brother House for the first time to stand a chance of winning the fifty thousand grand prize...

Talented Young People Blog New Years Resolutions

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:36:00 EDT

Today will see many New Years Resolutions made which will include everything from dieting to choosing a new hobby. The two problems I have with many New Years Resolutions are that many of them are made in areas of your life which are either not that important and the other problem is that most New Years Resolutions are soon broken...

Radio Presenter Greg James wins Talented Young Person Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:35:00 EDT

What a year two thousand has been for BBC Radio one Presenter Greg James and he has capped it off by winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for December fighting off big names from the American world of Entertainment in the process...

Interview with the Secretary of the ABkC Graham Smith

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Have you watched Forumla one or rallying on TV and wished you could get involved in motorsports. Or have you been Go-Karting and caught the buzz for driving. Want to be the next Lewis Hamilton. Well karting may be the thing for you...

The Gap Year Bebo Competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:34:00 EDT

In 2008, Bebo will be sending 6 of its members on a six month global adventure. The six Beboers representing the UK, Ireland, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will travel to some of the most amazing locations whilst documenting their trip on Bebo. Each of the travellers will be joined by a director who will assist them in creating travel reports, video blogs, photos and diaries throughout their journey...

Talented Young People Blog X Factor The Final Verdict

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Many people watch X Factor for a bit of escapism for every day life or the struggles they are going through. Regardless of whether they won the contest or not I though each contestant had one of the most awesome privileges there is which is to entertain the British public. Regardless of whether or not the people at home liked them or disliked them whether they voted for them or didnt vote for them they were able to bring that entertainment in to peoples homes...

Interview with Professional Vocal Coach Kim Chandler

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:32:00 EDT

Do you listen to the Radio or watch shows like X Factor and wish you could be a famous singer. Do you want to become a better singer but not sure how to go about it. Well help is on hand as we speak to top professional vocal coach Kim Chandler...

First Light Movies Funding Available

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:31:00 EDT

Are you interested in getting some funding for a filmmaking project with young people aged between five and nineteen Since 2001, First Light Movies has helped fund over seven hundred short films involving over 10000 young people. We are currently inviting applications for our three different award schemes...

Apply to be on the next series of X Factor

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Has watching Leons win on Saturday inspired you to apply next year well here is your chance Got The X Factor Wanna be in with a shout at being next years hot new talentWhatever it is you sing we want to hear from you The X Factor will return to ITV in 2008 bigger and better than ever before...

Life affirming films

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:29:00 EDT

If it is life affirming Bonobo.tv is happy to give your film a platform. It doesnt matter how difficult the questions it asks as long as the resolution isn�t simply through violence.

Appledore Visual Arts Festival Call for film shorts

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:28:00 EDT

Appledore Arts invites film makers to submit shorts for screening at the 11th Appledore Visual Arts Festival. Content must be appropriate for a wide audience of all ages. Films can be submitted for the following categories Earth 2008 festival theme films produced by young people aged 11 21...

Talented Young People Blog Sports Personality of the Year

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:14:00 EDT

From the blog For sport fans across the UK the BBCs Sport Personality of the Year show is an institution. The show aired live last Sunday from the Birmingham NEC as part of a bumper weekend of UK sport...

Propeller Red Carpet

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:13:00 EDT

What is the competition. For a chance to win one of three sets of Avid Xpress pro software all you have to do is make a one minute film a sixty Second Flix and send it to us. subject to our terms and conditions below Your entry must...

Short Film Festivals VX Auteur Theory 3 seeks new talent

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:12:00 EDT

Are you a filmmaker, who can produce, write, direct, shoot and edit, Or perhaps you have written the music for your film and acted in it too, If you have worked on at least three of the above roles then we want to hear from you. We are looking to showcase the next generation of D.I.Y auteurs for whom filmmaking is a more rounded, personal process as apposed to clearcut, traditional film making roles and you could be seven hundred and fifty better off as a result...

Nestle Team Tennis Finals

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:11:00 EDT

This weekend sixteen school teams from around the country descended on Bath to take part in the Nestle Team Tennis National Finals. The schools event involves both boys and girls competition in the Year eight and Under and Year ten and Under age groups...

Are you the next MTV Presenter

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:11:00 EDT

MTV News has teamed up with MySpace to find a new presenter who will work across MTV ONE, MTV Hits, TMF, MTV Base and VH1. You can follow in the footsteps of Edith Bowman, Tim Kash and Shantha Roberts and of course work with our news man Rickie Haywood Williams.

Rock stars give free music lessons to budding musicians

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:09:00 EDT

Some of the biggest names in the music industry have teamed up to provide free tuition to aspiring musicians. Arts Council Englands Take it away scheme and online tutorial site Now Play It have joined forces to produce an exclusive DVD, featuring music lessons from KT Tunstall, Dave Rowntree from Blur, Michele Stodart from The Magic Numbers and Tim Wanstall from Athlete...

Exciting Times for Reach

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:10:00 EDT

Youth Action Network is delighted to announce a brand new partnership project with v. We have recently reached an agreement which will mean that every v funded project in the country Strands 1 and 2 will need to selfassess their work with young volunteers using a new on-line version of Reach...

YOUTH ARTS ONLINE has changed

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:08:00 EDT

More than four years after its launch, the successful website YOUTH ARTS ONLINE has now evolved into YOUTH ARTS ONLINE community, redesigned to better encourage participation, creativity and artist development...

December Dance News

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:08:00 EDT

Phil McIntyre Entertainment are currently producing a new show called Into the Hoods created by the hip hop dance company ZooNation. The production will be opening in the West End next year. Into the Hoods is based on Sondheim's Into the Woods and is best described as an urban fairytale...

Talented Young People Blog Pantomimes

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:07:00 EDT

Now I bet your thinking why am I talking about pantomimes in my weekly blog, well the reason is that I think pantomimes are a great a way to get young people interested in the theatre and acting. For many children the first live theatre they will see is a pantomime and in many cases is the only live theatre they will see...

Talented Young Person of the Month Award December Nominees

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:07:00 EDT

Here are the Nominees for the December Talented Young Person of the Month Award Hilary Duff American actress and singer Hilary Duff came bursting on to our screens in 2001 as the star of the Lizzie McGuire series and since then hasn�t looked back. Hilary has since branched out to acting in films with many successes already under her belt including A Cinderella Story and The Perfect Man....

Chance to appear on stage in Mary Poppins

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Disney and Cameron Mackintoshs award winning musical MARY POPPINS is looking for children to play the leading roles of Jane and Michael Banks when the show plays at the Theatre Royal PLYMOUTH from 4 June 5 July 2008...

Article on award success for Talented Young People

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:05:00 EDT

To mark 40 years of providing help, guidance and support to high ability children and their families NAGC arranged a ceremony of celebration in the presence of our patron HRH the Duchess of Gloucester on Friday 23 November 2007 at the prestigious Ironmongers Hall in London...

Leona Lewis wins November Talented Young Person of the Month

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:05:00 EDT

November saw Leona Lewis top both the singles and Albums charts in the UK with the single Bleeding Love and the Album Spirit and now she can add a Talented Young Person Award to her list of successes...

BYTF Festival Team now open to all young people

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:04:00 EDT

AYT has made some changes to the criteria for those young people wishing to apply to be on the BYTF Festival Team. Our aims are to increase the number of young people working with us and broaden the skills, experience and diversity of the team as a whole. It will therefore no longer be necessary for an applicant to be a member of a youth theatre nor will it be necessary for them to have attended BYTF before...

AniFest Call for entries

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:26:00 EDT

The seventh annual International Festival of Animated Films, AniFest, takes place in the Czech Republic May. The festival is now inviting entries under the following categories...

Talented Young People Blog Success and Failure

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

What an incredible week its been. Last Friday I attended the NAGC National Association for Gifted Children Award on behalf of Talented Young People and was honoured to pick up the award for Most Supportive Individual which was presented by the Duchess of Gloucester at the Ironmongers hall...

Films required for educational film competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The British Universities Film and Video Council are offering a group of Awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.

LAFTA film competition offers prestigious opportunity

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:59:00 EDT

The Language and Film Talent Awards LAFTAs are getting young people across the UK competing to produce the most innovative and original film clip that promotes language learning...

Vote now for November Talented Young Person Award!

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:59:00 EDT

Here are this months nominees Dani Harmer - Plays Tracy Beaker in the popular CBBC TV series Dani Harmer is adored by a legion of young fans across the UK for her portrayal of Tracy Beaker in the popular CBBC TV series. Thanks to her work on that show he has made appearances on various other shows including Casualty�and My Family. Many people are waiting in anticipation for what she is going to do next in her career...

Fashion Design competition with Matthew Williamson

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:25:00 EDT

Do you want to make your mark on the fashion industr? Is designing clothes your passion Enter the Fashion Design competition to win a day with Matthew Williamson...

London Youth Dance Dancing Through December

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:25:00 EDT

Get Ready to Rumble Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th December, Sadlers Wells Lilian Baylis Theatre Tickets are now onsale for Sadlers Wells December youth dance platform, Rumble. There will be two jam packed nights of performances by youth groups and schools so get your tickets now to be sure not to miss out Highlights include performances by East London Dance Youth Group, Impact Dance, Manic Boyz, Barking Abbey Dance Academy and Bishop Douglas School group...

Expert Opinion with Race Car Instructor Karen Andrews

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:24:00 EDT

Have you been inspired by Lewis Hamilton in Formula one this year. Do you dream to be behind the wheel of your own race car racing against the best in the world. If so this interview is for you as we speak to Racing Car Driver and Instructor Karen Andrews...

Talented Young People Blog NAGC Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:23:00 EDT

This Friday I will be making my way to Ironmongers Hall in London to represent Talented Young People at the NAGC National Association for Gifted Children Awards as part of their fortieth Birthday Celebrations...

ChangeIt Awards Nominate a campaign today

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:23:00 EDT

Do you know or are you a young campaigner who has taken action to change, create or improve something in their school, club or community. Do you or does a young person you know have an idea of how to make a difference...

BAFTA sixty seconds of fame

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:22:00 EDT

Sixty Seconds of Fame is back. This exciting and innovative short film challenge was launched by BAFTA and Orange, and attracted more than two hundred and fifty entries. This year, aspiring filmmakers are invited to submit a sixty second short film, based on the theme unite...

Interview with Janet Lewis Director of English Youth Ballet

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:21:00 EDT

Ballet has been popularised in recent times by films like Save the Last Dance andStep Up�. Have you watched these films or been to the local ballet and wish you could do what they do There are great opportunities for young people living in the UK to get involved in ballet...

Clipstar chance to win ten thousand dollars

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:20:00 EDT

Clipstar.com is a unique new online talent site, which offers aspiring talent the chance to be a star and win a million dollars. Clipstar will invite the general public to place film clips of themselves performing in one of the following categorie: Singing; BandGroup; FilmDirection Music Acting Comedy Animation Dance; Any Other...

Expert Opinion Professional Ice Skating Coach Andrew Fyles

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:20:00 EDT

Have you been watching ITVs Dancing on Ice and been enthused to give Ice Skating a try Have you been going to your local rink on Saturdays with your friends but now want to see how far your talent can take you. If any of these are true you need to read our interview with Professional Ice Skating coach...

Talented Young People Blog Funding for Charities

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:19:00 EDT

Here is an extract from this week's blog, Many Charities and Not for Profit organisations rely on funding and grants from trusts, the lottery, the government and many more funding awarding bodies to carry out their daily activities. Through my years of being involved in charities and Not for Profit organisations I have never experienced a worse or harder time...

The Adventures begins again

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:18:00 EDT

Arranged in collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme UNEP the Volvo Adventure Award rewards active young people who create their own environmental projects. We are now searching for the 2008 winners � could it be you All you have to do is register and enter your project by visiting...

Interview with Chairman of the UK Skateboarding Association

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:18:00 EDT

Have you always watched people on skateboards wishing that you could do what they were doing Are you a keen skateboarder but want to learn more about how you can improve or enter bigger competitions If any of these are true you need to read our interview with Kevin Parrott Chairman on the UK Skateboarding Association...

Gap Activity Projects

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:17:00 EDT

GAPs a charity specialising in international Gap activity projects volunteering for 17 - 25 year olds. They�re an organisation with attitude. They are passionate about the world; they are concerned about the issues facing us all. GAP offers a global network of placements that spans 23 countries for British volunteers and includes conservation, caring, community, camps and outdoor, medical, sports coaching, teaching, and TEFL placements. Placements last between 3 and 12 months...

Environmental shorts wanted for Green tv

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:17:00 EDT

Green.tv is a broadband internet television channel specialising in the broadcast of environmental films. They are looking for creative short films of any genre to raise awareness of environmental issues and are really excited about having new and original content from film students...

Hit The Theatre and Make Your Mark launch ticket offer

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:16:00 EDT

HIT THE THEATRE in partnership with MAKE YOUR MARK IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES are bringing the West End theatre ticket deal of the year to celebrate ENTERPRISE WEEK...

The Youth Offer Arts Meeting Young Peoples Needs

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:15:00 EDT

The Youth Offer Arts Meeting Young Peoples Needs Tuesday 27th November 2007 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra 9.30am-4pm Local Authorities are now obliged to provide positive activities for young people! What activities can Local Authorities provide and how can they deliver this to ensure that young people are getting what they want

The search for young music talents of the future is on

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:14:00 EDT

Love, hate, war, beauty, injustice, passion what do you see. OriginEight is a nationwide songwriting and production challenge for solo artists and bands aged 14-18 to create a piece of original music, in any genre, inspired by the richness and diversity of artworks in the National Gallerys permanent collection...

Talented Young People Blog We are one year old

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:13:00 EDT

This week marks the first birthday of Talented Young People. We started with a bang last year on fireworks night and havent looked back since...

New series from Channel Five Are your parents overprotective

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:12:00 EDT

Are you tired of never being allowed out when your other friends are. Are your parents constant questions and worrying driving you crazy. Channel 5 are making an exciting series of programmes which shake up parents ideas about what young people are capable of on their own by giving them a taste of freedom...

Connect with London Youth Dance and win a prize

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:12:00 EDT

London Youth Dance now has both a MySpace and wed love you to add London Youth Dance as your friend And because we believe in making friends we are offering one of our new virtual friends, plucked at random from a prize draw, the opportunity to bring three friends of their own along to see Matthew Bourne's acclaimed Nutcracker on the evening of the 22nd December . . . . the perfect Christmas treat...

Let the government know your views

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:11:00 EDT

The UK Youth Parliament want your views to take to government on Public Transport and the Voting Age. Why not get involved and have your say...

March has Talent

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:10:00 EDT

Do you have a Talent. Live in March or surrounding area. Then you could win one hundred pound, Competition open to all age groups...

Breathe Channel Four FourTalent filmmaking competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:09:00 EDT

Young people are being invited to give Channel Four ideas for a short web film about the dangers of smoking. The winners will turn their ideas into short films...

Shayne Ward wins Talented Young Person of the Month Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:09:00 EDT

Shayne Ward has beaten off fierce competition to win the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for October. Shayne had to contend with the first person from overseas to be nominated for a Talented Young Person award Zac Efron star of the High School Musical films as well as fellow music star Kate Nash to name just a couple...

Help produce a short film for Changemakers

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:08:00 EDT

Want to be part of a process thats creative and see your work on many web platforms. Changemakers is looking for a volunteer to get involved in the production of a short film that is currently being made to promote one of its new programmes, Virtual Volunteering...

Talented Young People Blog Are young people at risk?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:08:00 EDT

Extract from this week's blog, I hate it when people use the term at risk for young people when the government says this demographic or kids in these situations are at risk. Every young person is at risk every day in this country if we don�t help them...

What would you ask one million people to do to change the world

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:07:00 EDT

Its hard enough to influence your friends, but a million strangers. Bear with us. Last year We Are What We Do made a simple canvas bag to influence how people shop. Our Im NOT A Plastic Bag made the national news. Earlier we had written a simple book to influence how people behave. Change the World for a Fiver sold a million copies.

Bright and Gifted children wanted for new TV show

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:06:00 EDT

A major broadcaster is currently looking for bright, confident and gifted boys and girls to take part in a new Saturday evening primetime entertainment show. You must be sharp, fun and intelligent with a strong will to win.

Competition to Make Your Mark in Fashion

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:06:00 EDT

Leading eco-fashion labels are challenging young people to make, create and sell a sustainable fashion range Young people between 14 and 30 are being offered the opportunity to get a foot in the highly competitive fashion industry and develop a new sustainable fashion range for an existing business. Opening for entries on Thursday 25th October, Make Your Mark in Fashion will require teams to take into account every aspect of a successful collection, from creative design and manufacture through to retail.

Spotlight on young talented entrepreneur Thohin Rouf

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:05:00 EDT

Thohin Rouf is one of the UKs up and coming entrepreneurs. After spotting a gap in the market he launched Kubic Events which provides high quality nightclub style events for those young people who arent quite old enough to get in to clubs across the country on a Friday and Saturday night...

Talented Young People Blog YoMo National Youth Conference

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:05:00 EDT

This week sees one of the biggest and most important youth conferences in the UK taking place in Chester...

National Novel Writing Month

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:04:00 EDT

There are some who say writing a novel takes awesome talent, strong language skills, academic training, and years of dedication. Not true. All it really takes is a deadline a very, very tight deadline and a whole lot of coffee.

Join a NICE committee or working group

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:04:00 EDT

Play a key role in making sure that the views, experiences and interests of children and young people inform the Patient and Public Involvement Programme and the Centre for Public Health Excellences guidance development and its recommendations for schools, colleges, the NHS...

Volunteer Opportunities For Radio Event

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:03:00 EDT

The National Student Radio Association are looking for volunteers to steward at this year annual Radio One sponsored Student Radio Awards. The event is on November fifteenth at the New Connaught Rooms in Central London...

Talented Young People Blog Big Brother Celebrity Hijack

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:02:00 EDT

Taken from this week's blog, This is one of the biggest opportunities given by a reality TV series for young people with talent to get some major prime time TV coverage. I take my hat off to the guys behind this programme as this is just what we need. If you read my blog I wrote about Big Brother on the first week of the last series you will see this is exactly what I was calling for...

Spotlight on talented young race car driver Annalese Thorp

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:02:00 EDT

Annalese Thorp is a young lady who has bags of talent. After already excelling and competing at a national level in Showjumping she is now tearing it up on the racetrack behind the wheel of many fast cars...

Big Brother Celebrity Hijack young people wanted

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:22:00 EDT

Are you a rising star in your field. Big Brother Celebrity Hijack is looking for the most high achieving year olds in the UK.

Eight Week Circus Skills training programme for Circo Kernow

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:01:00 EDT

Our free NCFE Circus Arts Course for over 16s begins 12th of October in Camborne. Following that it will run every Tuesday at temperance Hall in Penryn from 10-4 and every Friday at the Elim centre in Camborne 10-3.30.

Talented Young People Blog Pride of Britain Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Pride of Britain Awards are my favourite award ceremony of the year. With so many programmes on TV being about celebrity and so many pointless award ceremonies screened each year it is good to have one night year on national TV which recognises the true champions of our country...

Youth Action Network Makin it Real Awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:59:00 EDT

Following our recent National Conference and AGM Fever, which took place in Birmingham between 17-18 September 2007, Youth Action Network is pleased to announce the official launch of our Makin it Real Awards for this year� Following our recent National Conference and AGM Fever, which took place in Birmingham between 17-18 September 2007, Youth Action Network is pleased to announce the official launch of our Makin it Real Awards for this year�

Radar Music festival CocaCola competition

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:58:00 EDT

The competition is open to all filmmakers worldwide and is free. Select one or more of the four tracks listed here and submit a one-page pitch for the music video for that track. The deadline for submissions is 5th November and we�ll contact you about successful selections by 15th November...

DCCYP Breakfast Briefing You are Invited

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:58:00 EDT

Natascha Engel MP and Young People from the Respect Campaign Advisory Group will discuss the campaigns successful work in conjunction with the British Youth Council and YouthNet in challenging stereotypes of young people. They will also talk about their research into how MPs could better engage with young people. Natascha Engel MP will respond to the young people�s findings and discuss what MPs can do to engage with young people in their constituencies.

Get your FourDoc on Channel four three Minute Wonder

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:57:00 EDT

FourDocs are giving you the chance to get your short documentary screened in Channel 4s three Minute Wonder slot. All you need to do is to produce a provoking, stimulating and exciting short film on the theme of storytelling and upload it to FourDocs.

Vote now for October Talented Young Person Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:56:00 EDT

Here are this month's nominees: Amir Khan Zac Efron Kate Nash Shayne Ward Melissa SuffieldClick the link to find out more about our nominees

Talented Young People Blog American Sports in the UK!

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:55:00 EDT

We have had American Football, Ice Hockey and Basketball leagues here in the UK for sometime now with many British teams competing but this month is a huge opportunity for the UK based teams and leagues to get the press coverage and publicity they need to really develop the sports in the UK...

Young WhipperSNAPPER now open for entries

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:54:00 EDT

The theme of this years Young WhipperSNAPPER photo competition is. Show us what you love about volunteering! Images can be entered into two categories. photographs digital, print etc and mobile phone images MMS.

Andy Murray wins Talented Young Person of the month award!

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:54:00 EDT

We here at www.talentedyoungpeople.com are proud to announce that Andy Murray has won the September Talented Young Person of the year award. The British Tennis sensation has become the second winner of the award joining Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe in the Talented Young People Alumni...

Gateway Award

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:53:00 EDT

The Gateway Award 8-13 is a new, innovative and fun programme designed for all 8 to 13 year olds. The Gateway Award 8-13 is divided into four activity Zones: Soundz Arty Zone Adventure Zone People and the Planets Zone The Active Zone

Spotlight on talented young entrepreneur Benjamin Hawkes

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:53:00 EDT

Benjamin Hawkes is one of the UK�s up and coming entrepreneurs. At the age of 17 he has founded Myworkexp Ltd a company dedicated to improving the current work experience situation for many young people across the UK at the same time being beneficial to schools and employers...

Want a nine month placement with BBC documentaries

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:28:00 EDT

We are giving five people the rare and exciting opportunity to take part in a session at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival for the chance to secure a paid placement with BBC Documentaries and Special Features. The successful candidate will spend nine months working with Executive Producer, Nick Mirsky, Executive Producer The Armstrongs, Louis Theroux and Wonderland.

Make Your Mark campaigns Enterprising Young Brits awards

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:51:00 EDT

The Make Your Mark campaigns Enterprising Young Brits awards 2007 are now open for entries. These awards aim to unearth Britain�s� brightest young enterprising talent. The winners in each of the five categories will be presented with their award by the Chancellor of Exchequer Alistair Darling at an awards ceremony in London during Enterprise Week 2007 12-18 November.

Talented Young People Blog University

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:50:00 EDT

From this weeks blog If we don�t want to see a continuing large amount of potential, talent and skills go to waste we need to act now. I think the government need to look at and address this issue. The more skilled people you can get in to the workplace the better this country is going to be...

Jerwood Moving Image Awards Call for Entries

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:50:00 EDT

Jerwood Charitable Foundation announces first national prize for moving image www.jerwoodmovingimage.org The Jerwood Charitable Foundation has today announced details of the Jerwood Moving Image Awards a major new prize for emerging artists working in digital moving art...

Cheerleader Nation Season Finale episode review now online

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:49:00 EDT

In todays episode, the Dunbar Highschool cheerleaders show their performance at Nationals in the hope of winning a third national champion title in a row. The girls are competing against sixty other teams so the competition is tough. They aim to be in the top two teams so they can get an automatic pass to the finals performance...

US dream beckons for schoolgirl

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:06:00 EDT

A Lanarkshire schoolgirl has been offered the chance of a place at a top university in the United States. Katie Gallogly, 16, a pupil at St Andrew's High School in Coatbridge, said it had always been her dream to study at Harvard in Boston...

Your People and Your Democracy Event Wales

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:06:00 EDT

Visit the National Assembly for Wales on October 16th 2007 9.30am - 4pm. If your aged between 16-25, living in Wales, and outside formal education or not in education, employment or training, then this FREE event is for you

Latest X Factor Review online

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:05:00 EDT

Even the rejects caused a stir; Jackie�s Something Inside So Strong had Simon finding her voice odd and Dannii and Sharon sharing problems understanding her. C Within A�s attempt at Linkin Park got a bloody awful remark from Simon.

Win a commission for Channel Four

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:05:00 EDT

4Talent are on the hunt for fresh production talent to create web videos and podcasts, and they're running a series of open days across the UK. You'll get expert insights from 4Talent's most prolific producers, and a chance to pitch to win one of four 500 commissions at each day...

Expert Opinion with TV and Radio presenter Ian Gardner

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:04:00 EDT

Ian Gardner is a Television and Radio Presenter based in the UK. Hes been in the industry since 1993 hosting various UK television shopping channels, presenting infomercials and corporate videos and presenting on numerous commercial radio stations...

Talented Young People Blog High School Musical

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:03:00 EDT

Excerpt from this week's blog: When I go and work with young people I hear many young people singing along to the High School Musical soundtrack and many people pretending to be either Troy Zac Efron or Gabriella Vanessa Hudgens the two main leads in the film...

Latest Cheerleader Nation episode review now online

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:02:00 EDT

Excert from this weeks review The teams main goal was to clean the performance up, e.g. straight arms, facial expressions. However, one stunt group could not stick it i.e. keep the girl up in the air. Saleem and Donna were constantly yelling at the girls for not nailing the performance but after 2 hours of stunting, tumbling and jumping, wouldnt you be tired as well and make mistakes

Creative Music Workshops

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:02:00 EDT

Interested in learning how to run creative music workshops. Open to all musicians with some experience of leading and collaborating with a variety of musical styles and cultures. Sessions during the weekend will look at...

Be a Climate Change Champion

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:02:00 EDT

The competition is a search for nine outstanding young people to act as ambassadors on climate change. You will represent your own region and must be aged 11-18. As Champions you will attend a European fact finding expedition, and get to meet senior Government and international representatives to talk about climate change, before speaking at special events...

Lights Climate Action Get broadcast on Sky

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:01:00 EDT

Only a few months to go... Have you submitted your film to Sky yet? Do you think you could inspire the public to take action on climate change If so Sky wants you to make a short film up to 60 seconds that encourages us to do just that...

Spotlight on The Ascension Eagles Cheerleaders

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

he Ascension Eagles Cheerleaders are Britains number one cheerleading team. They have entertained millions of people and won hundreds of trophies in the process. They are true champions on the mat and off the mat through the amazing youth outreach work they do so we thought it was about time we found out more about them...

Gymnastics Leadership Academics

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

The Academy has been set up to allow young volunteers to achieve and succeed whilst volunteering their time and skills to gymnastics. The Academy has a strong belief that volunteering in gymnastics is not just about coaching but also includes Judging, Event Management, Business, Finance and Accounts, IT and Sports Development. The Academy members will get chance to prove their talents in all these areas as well as learning new skills and and life experience which will support them now in their learning and also in their chosen profession in the future...

Spotlight on young and talented singer Ashlee Wiseman

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:59:00 EDT

Ashlee Wiseman is a singer from down under with big plans. After performing to rapturous applause at local gigs her plan is now to get her music heard by an even larger audience. These big plans include going in for next years Australian Idol. With her talent and her determination anything is possible for this Australian...

Interview with chair of British Cheerleading Association

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:59:00 EDT

Have you seen the Bring it On films or have you been watching the �Cheerleader Nation� series and now want to become a cheerleader Do you know the difference between your full and your back handspring...

Join our petition to get a fairer deal for students

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:57:00 EDT

We here at Talented Young People are petitioning government and we need your help. We think students need a fairer deal from the government and universities. So we our petitioning the Prime Minister to use his power to encourage educational establishments to form closer links with industries...

New Cheerleader Nation review online

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:58:00 EDT

Read UK based cheerleader Luke Reads latest review on the latest episode of Cheerleader nation which went out on Living2 this past Tuesday. In today�s episode of Cheerleader Nation, the cheerleaders at Dunbar High school were holding a fundraiser in the form of a formal dance. Also in the episode, it showed how the Bulldogs Dunbars cheerleading team had been affected by their choreographer Saleem taking a new job...

Talented Young People Blog Fame Junkies

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:57:00 EDT

People now no longer care about being talented or being good at something they just care about being famous. Programmes like X-Factor, Pop Idol etc give these people the chance to be on TV as it seems that the worse you are at singing the more chance you have of actually getting on TV and in to millions of home across the country...

London Youth Music Action Zone project opportunities

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:56:00 EDT

Sound Connections will be inviting its members to deliver as part of the Youth Music Action Zone (YMAZ). These projects will be linked to YOUTH MUSIC WEEK - October 24 - 31 2007 (London Half term dates are October 22 - 26). Inviting members will be able to submit ideas under three different strands and receive prizes up to 2000...

Young Partners Award

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:56:00 EDT

NCVYS is very pleased to announce that nominations for the 2007 Young Partners Award are now being accepted. The Young Partners Award is a celebration of young people's involvement in decision-making within voluntary youth organisations and projects. It provides an opportunity for organisations and projects in the voluntary youth sector to demonstrate what they have achieved, share ideas and inspire other organisations to share power with young people...

New Reviews section at Talented Young People

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:55:00 EDT

Talented Young People are proud to announce the launch of our new reviews section. The reviews section give the chance for young people to give their views on TV programmes, movies, sports, theatre or anything that they want to review.

Talented Young Person of the Month Award for September

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:55:00 EDT

The Talented Young Person of the month award has been set up by the Talented Young People organisation to recognise young people who are excelling with their talent. The awards aren't just about the amount of money they are earning or the notoriety someone has the judging is done on an individual basis and is based on criteria such as improvement, level, impact and dedication. As well as recognizing household names we want to also recognise talented young people who don't get the amount of attention that famous young people do.

Princes Trust Sound Live FREE course

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:54:00 EDT

Now recruiting for the October Sound Live residential course 1 October - 6 October 2007. We are keen to attract those who have a little bit of musical experience, i.e. can play instruments Drums, keyboards, bass guitars and guitarist are welcome to apply (can be basic level) also vocalist...

Daniel Radcliffe wins Talented Young Person of the Month!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:53:00 EDT

Congratulations to Daniel Radcliffe for winning the first ever Talented Young Person of the Month award for August. Daniel was nominated in to the top 5 for August because of his impressive work on the most recent Harry Potter film Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix...

NLP Recruiting for new members

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:52:00 EDT

Do you believe that Government and other organisations could improve their further education policies by listening to the learners who are affected by them. Are you happy to express your opinions about what works, what doesn�t � and make suggestions for how to improve things

VolTV Youth Film Festival Prizes to be won

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:52:00 EDT

The VolTV Youth Film Festival is an exciting opportunity for young filmmakers to demonstrate both their media skills and their awareness of community issues in central Lancashire. The competition is being organised by the CSV VolTV www.csv.org.uk (www.voltv.co.u the UKs largest volunteering and training organization and will take place over the summer of 2007...

Tate Modern launches major competition Your Tate Track

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:51:00 EDT

Your Tate Track is asking 16 -24 year olds to create music inspired by art from the Tate Collection. From 19 July, entrants will be able to visit Tate Online and choose an art work from a selection on display at Tate Modern this autumn and then write a track in response...

Talented Young People Blog TV Programmes

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:51:00 EDT

For many of our readers they will now becoming to the end of the summer holidays which means back to school an all the joys which come with the period just before school starts. Going to get new school uniforms going to get new stationery and all the obligatory things...

Get Filmed Speaking Your Mind

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:50:00 EDT

Boomerang TV, from Cardiff are looking for politically andor issue driven, opinionated young people 8-15 years-old to take part in a documentary for Channel 4. The format of the show will be to get to know 4 or 5 extremely strong minded young people from across the political spectrum and follow them throughout their year being active for their cause...

Rise in Top GCSE Results

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:49:00 EDT

Top grades have improved again on average in the GCSE exam entries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. More than 600,000 students have been getting results, almost one in five of which were an A or A - up 0.4 percentage point to 19.5...

FREE BTEC Modules in Radio

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:49:00 EDT

If you have an address in Barnet and are aged between 15-18 years of age, you can join XpressitFM's free and simple BTEC introduction course. You will be producing radio, editing sound and making your own live shows broadcasting on 101.4fm and the web...

Youth Empowerment Project YEP Opportunities Available

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:48:00 EDT

The Youth Empowerment Project is being hosted by Independent Academic Research Studies IARS and the Consortium of LGBT VCOs and is a youth led and youth informed policy project that aims to tackle homophobic bullying in schools. Thye are currently looking to recruit a team of 5 young people aged 16-25 as interns to carry out some field work with other young people...

X Factor Episode one review

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:25:00 EDT

August The X Factor is BACK So on Saturday it was the fourth series of The X Factor hit our screens once again. And there were some pretty amazing singers among also the disastrous hoping to make their dream become a reality...

Interview with Sam HolderMark GM of the Plymouth Admirals

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:47:00 EDT

Have you watched the NFL American Football on TV and always fancied giving it a go? Are you searching for a new sport on the rise to try your hand at? Well it is now easier than ever to get involved in American Football right here in the UK...

Pakistan youth forums partnership opportunities

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:46:00 EDT

The British Council are looking for youth forums and councils in the North West of England to join them in an exciting one year partnership project with Pakistani youth forums. The aim of the project is to get young people's voices and opinions heard in local decision-making in the UK and Pakistan and for the two cultures to learn from each other and understand each other better.

Interview with Kirsty Taylor from YoMo

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:45:00 EDT

YoMo provide practical training for schools, youth, community groups in young peoples participation using simple, practical, replicable ideas with low risk and maximum impact. So I thought we needed to talk to Kirsty Taylor who is a trainer for YoMo...

Youth Buzz Membership Discussions Youre Invited

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:44:00 EDT

Young Scot North Lanarkshire are looking to establish Youth Buzz, the new youth council for North Lanarkshire, representing the views of young people across the authority. They're planning to hold an information evening to allow young people the opportunity to come along and discuss being a member, what would be involved, training and support and so on�

Interview with director of NAGC

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:44:00 EDT

The National Association for Gifted Children NAGC is an organisation which has been doing amazing things for the young people of the UK for many years now so I thought it was about time that we caught up with NAGC Director Stephen Tommis to talk about hat the NAGC...

Increase in top grades at A level

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:43:00 EDT

More than one in four UK A-level entries were awarded the top A grade this year, results show. Figures from the exam boards showed 25.3 of entries were graded A, up from 24.1 last year...

Interview with director of Awards for Young Musicians

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:43:00 EDT

Do you want to get in to music but don�t have the money to pursue your dreams? Have you always wanted to play an instrument or get professional teaching? Then this interview is for you as we talk to Hester Cockcroft director of Awards for Young Musicians...

Talented Young People Blog Exam Results

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Over the next two weeks millions of young people up and down the country will be getting their GCSE and A-Level results. Years of hard work finally come down to the opening of an envelope or a line on a results chart. Months of anxious waiting since they sat in that exam hall are about come to an end but the outcomes will be very different for many people...

FREE four day short courses in basic filmmaking

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:41:00 EDT

Living Memory Lab is running a series of four-day short courses in basic film-making absolutely free. At the end of the four days everyone will produce a short film. The courses start in September and will run until autumn 2008. Living Memory Lab is a partnership between Plymouth and District Racial Equality Council, BBC South West and Creative Partnerships and has been launched to mark ten years of the Respect Festival...

Child Talent Star Ditched Because of Age

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:41:00 EDT

Simon Cowell, the self-styled TV talent-show tough-guy, is in the news again for his ruthless behavior. But this time, Cowell has been blamed for picking on a six-year-old...

Spotlight on young performing arts star Elena Reid

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:00 EDT

Elena Reid is dedicated to her performing arts and has the ability to go far. She is a young and talented girl who isn�t going to let anything stand in her way...

Interview with the founder of Young Entrepreneurs Society

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:00 EDT

Carl Chouler is one amazing entrepreneur who is passionate about helping the youth of today make this a more Enterprising world. If you are a fan of Dragons Den or always wanted to start your own business, whether your 13 or 24 this interview is for you...

Emma Watson lands starring role in new movie

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:38:00 EDT

Emma Watson has been cast in a starring role in a new movie, being made by Granada for the BBC 1, called Ballet Shoes. Emma will play the part of Pauline, the eldest of 3 orphaned sisters who lead a sheltered life until they begin at the Childrens Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. Only then do they begin to discover their special talents and extraordinary ambitions...

New Youth Motivator featured on Talented Young People

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:37:00 EDT

As a National Youth Motivator, Heidi C. Monsour has lectured in more than 900 high schools and middle schools throughout the United States! More than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and a great sense of humor make Heidi a dynamic and highly entertaining Youth Motivator.

Awards for Young Musicians

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:37:00 EDT

Awards for Young Musicians is a national arts organisation and charity which supports young people aged 5 to 18 with exceptional musical ability who do not have the financial means needed to develop their training.

YoMo National Network Event

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:36:00 EDT

YoMo are organising a national event in October for people involved with Youth Participation, Peer Education and Citizenship. The aim of the event is to bring together a range of people with ideas, examples of successful practice or information relevant to others and to share this and network.

Talented Young People Blog Young and Famous

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:29:00 EDT

Over the last few years we have watched as young people have been thrust in to the limelight only to fall off the rails. This is not a new phenomenon but with the intensity of media scrutiny increasing every day...

Do you want the chance to Be Heard

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:35:00 EDT

CSV Media and UK online centres are researching the issues which matter most to young people. Wed like to find out what improvements you would make for yourself and for your community. If you are aged between 16 and 25 then feel free to complete this short questionnaire...

Influence decision makers On your doorstep Training

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:33:00 EDT

Would you like to find out how democracy best works for you....for FREE? Are between 16-25 years of age, outside of formal education or not in education, employment or training? If so, our training's for you. This FREE training session will help you: better understand how local and national (devolved) democracy works. give you a better understanding of what democracy is all about

v Internship Opportunities with the British Youth Council

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:33:00 EDT

The BYC are currently looking for interns aged 16-25 to start on the 2nd October 2007, interviewing on the 11th and 12th September. The registration deadline for these internship roles is 4th September 2007...

Interview with Nadia Nervo from the Watermans Arts Centre

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:32:00 EDT

Watermans is a vibrant Arts Centre stunningly situated on the banks of the river at Brentford. The local area is culturally, socially and economically very diverse and so is their artistic programme. If you are young & talented and interested in getting involved in media or any of the creative arts you have to check this place out and read our interview...

New articles from the NAGC now Online

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:32:00 EDT

Three new helpful and insightful articles from the National Association for Gifted Children are now online at Talented Young People to help in your continuing path towards your dreams

BBC Blast on Tour

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:31:00 EDT

Blast on Tour is the main outreach of BBC Blast: the BBCs Youth Creativity service. Touring the UK between May and November 2007, the BBC Blast truck transforms into a digital workshop, stage and studio to provide free workshops in everything from animation to filmmaking and from dance to music production...

Talented Young People Blog Floods Facing Adversity

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:21:00 EDT

Over the last few months the UK has been hit by some of the worse flooding it has seen in recent years which has been mirrored in many countries across the globe with many people suffering from the extreme weather conditions...

Create an Ecospot for Current TV

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:36:00 EDT

YOUR MISSION Make a ecospot about TAKING ACTION Showcase how you or someone you know, is taking action to alleviate the climate crisis in their own small or big way...

Make your vote in the new Talented Young People Awards!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:35:00 EDT

The Talented Young Person of the month award has been set up by the Talented Young People organisation to recognise young people who are excelling with their talent. The awards arent just about the amount of money they are earning or the notoriety someone has the judging is done on an individual basis and is based on criteria such as improvement, level, impact and dedication. As well as recognizing household names we want to also recognise talented young people who don't get the amount of attention that famous young people do...

Spotlight on young and talented singer Brittany Knowles

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Brittany Knowles is an up and coming, young and talented star in the making. This young girl has a big voice and a never give up attitude. She is not letting one moment go to waste as she is always searching for the next big break...

Youth Leadership at Sea Scheme

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:33:00 EDT

The scheme is an opportunity you cant afford to miss - read on to find out why. The JST Youth Leadership Sea Scheme is a unique challenge on a tall ship for all adventure seekers out there. Want to develop leadership and communication skills experience teamwork and challenges and develop new friendships

Intern with Changemakers

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:32:00 EDT

Intern with Changemakers for six months expenses paid Changemakers enables young people aged four to twenty five to make a positive and continuing contribution to society. They aim to give society credible hope in the next generation to be engaged citizens and creative leaders...

Two Days Later Short Film Competition

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:30:00 EDT

East Kent new media companies- Beeping Bush Productions and Close-Up Film have again joined forces to encourage the wealth of filmmaking talent in the region. Now in its fifth successful year! Nearly seventy films have been made for Kents biggest film festival a free film screening and workshops event that actually generates specific film production for its very own film festival in East Kent...

Make Your Mark in Fashion

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:29:00 EDT

We are searching nationally for talented teams of young people with the enterprising ability to create, make and sell a sustainable fashion range. Design is only one step in the process. We are after enthusiastic teams of people who can work on all aspects of the fashion industry taking into account supply chain issues, exploring new fabrics and manufacturing processes, marketing, branding PR retail and of course social and environmental sustainability...

Exposures UK Student Film Festival

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:28:00 EDT

exposures is the UK Student Film Festival, bringing you the very best of new talent from filmmaking courses all across the nation. exposures takes place early December every year at Cornerhouse Manchester and has four main competitive categories � Drama Documentary Animation and Experimental...

Talented Young People Blog - New Technology

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:28:00 EDT

This weeks blog is dedicated to new technology and how it is helping talented young people around the world achieve their dreams. Now when I talk about new technology helping young people I bet you expect me to start talking about things like the internet, video cameras phones TV MySpace etc...

The Children and Young Peoples Services Awards

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:26:00 EDT

A celebration of achievement Children Now and Young People Now are proud to announce the second annual awards to celebrate the achievements of the sector throughout the UK. Innovative work that is aimed at improving the lives of the UKs children and young people, and which exemplifies the principles enshrined in Every Child Matters, the Children Act and the Youth Matters green paper is taking place all over the four nations...

Shout about Friends of the Earths annual activity project

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:20:00 EDT

Shout about is Friends of the Earths annual activity project for children. For the second year running Shout about will focus on the solutions to climate change. There will be a fantastic new section exploring the UK climate change law, Parliament and the role of NGOs. The activity week will run from November, but the resources can be used at any time of year.

G Nation Awards Win an incredible experience

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:23:00 EDT

Enter the G Nation awards and you could win the chance to spend an action packed week with your school mates experiencing the work of a charity in the U.K or overseas. Each year G Nation teams up with a charity and you can now enter the awards to win the chance to travel to Kenya to experience the work of Sight Savers International.

Global Youth Awards

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:23:00 EDT

The Global Youth Awards seeks to highlight and acknowledge the efforts of youth leaders in every field of endeavour across the globe. Initially awards will be given in seven main categories. These will be reviewed and expanded over time and in response to consultation with faculty and members of the Global Youth Lyceum. The Global Youth Awards will culminate in an awards night where laureates will be presented with their prizes. The awards will be a celebration of youth culture and most importantly music.

British Council Connect Youth Youth in Action programme

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EDT

Action one Youth for Europe - European Funding Opportunities for youth groups organisations and young people to run and design international projects on subjects such as European citizenship, environmentalism and fight British Council Connect Youthagainst racism and xenophobia.

New Talented Young People Podcast - Now online

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EDT

Listen to the second Talented Young People Podcast featuring music from Elizabeth Knights-Ward and Priscilla Masala as well as concluding parts of our interviews with IT professional Mark Sanders as well as Youth Theatre Leader and Professional Voice Coach Val Cottrell.

UnLtd The Be Cause Awards

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:20:00 EDT

What were asking is for you to set up a Bebo profile to tell us all about your idea or project. It can be something youve been working on for a while or something entirely new. Using the Be Cause toolkit, you can put together a robust plan for your social action or enterprise project and then enter it for a monthly Be Cause award...

Talented Young People Blog Volunteering

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:19:00 EDT

Todays youth have the stereotype of being a non caring, self obsessed breed. The truth is that although there may be many who are like this there are a growing number of young people out there who do great things for other people through volunteering...

Hertfordshire Songwriter of the year

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:19:00 EDT

Hertfordshire Songwriter is a competition run by Hertfordshire Music Service to encourage young people to write songs about their life in Hertfordshire. It�s a great chance to get your songs heard by a wider audience, get feedback and gig and recoding opportunities...

Trustee Training Pilot Opportunity with BYC

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:19:00 EDT

Are you a trustee or looking to become a trustee? �And aged between sixteen to twenty five years old? Would you like to take part in a brand new accreditation training programme pilot and gain National Open college network (NOCN) credits as well? The British Youth Council (BYC) is working in partnership with the Governance and Workforce Hubs to trial and test a series of accreditation modules to support young trustees.

Spotlight on new young rap group

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:18:00 EDT

Blaze Mizzle, Psykes and Shadow Man otherwise known as Bolia, Junior and Issac are a rap group with a difference. With the current society telling us that rap music is glorifying violence these three MC�s want to use their rapping skills to address the problems of violence and to send positive messages to the youth of today...

Freestyle Scarman Trust Grants

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Do you know someone who is a champion for their community. If so, Freestyle wants to hear from you. Theyve teamed up with the Scarman trust to offer grants of up to two thousand pounds to individuals who have the vision to change their community...

What would you do for one quid

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:15:00 EDT

Ever wanted to do a great session on the topic of money with young people and been a bit lost for what to do. Here�s a FREE fun, focused and creative solution. Kikass� new money coaching and virals site is full of virals (i.e film clips filmed on mobile phones etc) produced by young people on the theme of money and debt � it can be as simple as doing an unusual or just plain silly dare with their mates to win a pound...

CBBC gives young film makers free training during the summer

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:13:00 EDT

The CBBC my movie initiative was launched earlier this year on the BBC�s Blue Peter programme. The project gives children aged between seven - fourteen the skills how to make their own short films. BBC Coventry and Warwickshire is one of the national training sites and will be running free workshops during the summer holidays in their Open Centre in Coventry and their Open Lounge in Nuneaton...

Spotlight on creator of Today I Smiled Blog

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:19:00 EDT

In a crazy world which seems to be getting crazier by the minute it always inspires us here at Talented Young People to see young people doing something to make a positive change in this world...

Talented Young People Blog Summer Holidays

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Although you wouldnt believe it with the weather we are currently having in the UK many young people up and down the country are now either on summer holiday or starting to make plans of their upcoming summer holiday. You may still be doing your exams but I know summer holiday is in the back of your mind...

FYI Awards for Youth Involvement

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:54:00 EDT

Do you know a politican who has made a real effort to involve children and young people in their work? Think they deserve some recognition? The FYI awards are all about celebrating those politicians who actively involve children and young people in their work. They might run surgeries in schools, consult children and young people in the development of policy ideas and legislation or just really try to get to know the children and young people they represent.

Channel Four and Mediabox search for the next big film maker

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:31:00 EDT

FourDocs and Mediabox are inviting young people to think up an idea for a short documentary about something they care about, and win five hundred pounds to make it. HOW. As part of the My Mediabox fund, we want you to write two hundred words about what you would make a documentary of under five minutes minutes on if you won the money. Then, submit it on the Mediabox website and the best ten will each win five hundred pounds to make it over the summer holiday...

Summer FilmMaking for teenagers

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:30:00 EDT

Connections Communications Centre are hosting a FREE five day filmmaking course for young people in Hammersmith and Fulham at Palingswick House, King Street, Hammersmith Make a short film with professional filmmakers Use cameras, write scripts, learn about audio...

British Youth Council Convention

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:48:00 EDT

twenty-ninth - thirty-first August at Manchester Metropolitan University's Crewe Campus Every year young people and staff from youth organisations get together at BYC's convention. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, share your ideas, and talk about your experiences. You'll be able to discuss things that are important to you and receive training to help get your message heard. There are also music and sport events you can get involved in and show off your talents...

RSA Coffeehouse Challenge

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:46:00 EDT

This summer, the RSA (www.rsa.org.uk) are holding their annual Coffeehouse Challenge and this year are placing particular emphasis on young people. The Coffeehouse Challenge is aimed at inspiring young people to play a part in their communities by uniting and discussing issues relevant to their lives...

Channel Four MobileAct unsigned search for best unsigned band

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:30:00 EDT

WHATS IT ALL ABOUT mobileAct unsigned is TFour and Fourmusics search for the best unsigned band in Britain, in association with Orange and Sony Ericsson. If you want the chance to play a festival, go on a nationwide tour, play support for your heroes and then sign your very own recording contract, then you've come to the right place...

Talented Young People Blog Wimbledon

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:29:00 EDT

In the UK we are currently in the middle of Wimbledon fortnight. This is normally a time for us Brits to get our strawberries and cream, cheer on another British tennis player in their attempt to win the big one and going out and playing tennis ourselves at local courts...

UK Film Council Development Fund

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:43:00 EDT

The UK Film Councils Development Fund aims to broaden the quality, range and ambition of UK film projects and talent being developed. More specifically, the aim is to raise the quality of screenplays deriving from the UK through targeted development initiatives. Over time, the fund aims to build creatively focused relationships with a breadth of talent from first timers to experienced practitioners. The fund also seeks to help UK film companies to grow sustainable businesses...

Make a mini movie for the BBC

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:42:00 EDT

This summer, BBC TWO is celebrating British films. As part of the season, BBC TWO will be screening some of the best of British cinema, from iconic movies and timeless classics, to some of the more recent movies you might have missed. It will also be an opportunity to find out more about British cinema with a series of exclusive documentaries featuring some of the industrys celebrated actors, directors and critics...

BBC Three New Film Makers Award

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:41:00 EDT

Can you make us laff with your comedy shorts. BBC Three and New Talent are looking for scintillating, silly, side-splitting film shorts to inspire and entertain the BBC Three audience. If youre a budding director this is an incredible opportunity for you to showcase your comedy talent on TV...

Commonwealth Youth Exchange Visits

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EDT

Are you planning a long distance Commonwealth Youth Exchange between April and March 2009. CYEC provides information, advice and grant funding for local groups of young Britons aged fifteen and twenty five undertaking reciprocal exchanges with a partner group in a Commonwealth country...

Apply for the new series of the BBCs Dragons Den

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:38:00 EDT

Dragons� Den is in its fifth series and continuing to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true. Last series ten entrepreneurs received investment from the Dragons Den. Brixton based Levi Roots secured an investment when he serenaded the Dragons� convincing them that his Reggae Reggae Sauce was hot stuff. weeks after his appearance on the programme he launched his sauce in Sainsburys stores nationwide with his first batch selling out across the country in the first day...

Commonwealth Human Rights Essay Competition

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:37:00 EDT

The Human Rights Unit of the Commonwealth Secretariat is pleased to announce the Commonwealth Essay Competition for Young People in the Commonwealth. The topic of the Competition is 'Promoting Human Rights for Fostering Respect and Understanding in our Communities...

Join Plan UKs childrens advisory panel

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:35:00 EDT

Plan UKs Children�s Advisory Panel CAP is a group of young people aged twelve-seventeen who offer Plan an invaluable child�s perspective on Plan�s work. CAP is a group of nine young people who have come together from all over the UK because they care about global issues and want to end world poverty. They help us to understand issues from a young person�s point of view, which is invaluable to us as everything we do is for young people...

Empowering young volunteers to tell their stories

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:34:00 EDT

Youth Action Network believes that young people get a hard time in the press and we are dedicated to turning this around and getting them the positive press coverage they deserve! If you were to believe the media and programmes such as Skins and Shameless, then you might think that young people spend most of their time getting wired � binge drinking and taking drugs. We know that some young people are doing this, but there are more young people that don�t! Thousands of young people spend their time doing amazing things for the communities in which they live and we think more people should know about it!...

Interview with professional DJ - DJ Welly online now!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:33:00 EDT

Have you always dreamt of being a DJ? Have you been to parties and on dance floors wishing you could do what that DJ is doing? Are you currently practising how to be a DJ but need some advice? Well help is on hand as we speak to DJ Welly...

Spotlight on up and coming singer Elizabeth Knights-Ward

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:32:00 EDT

Elizabeth Knights-Ward is a rising star with a big bright future ahead of her. She has an amazing soulful folk sound which adds real emotion to her songs. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make it in the business..

The Philip Lawrence Awards

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:31:00 EDT

Nominations are now open for The Philip Lawrence Awards two thousand and seven. Could you be a two thousand and seven Award Winner? Are you aged between eleven and twenty and part of a group working to make things better in your area? Are you inspiring other young people to make a difference?

Talented Young People Blog The NAGC

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:25:00 EDT

It seems as though the media are only interested in pushing stories which are negative when it comes to young people and the image of young people. Its always the young people who are up to no good or the schools that are failing that grab the headlines. With the amount of negative press young people get on a local and national basis many people now believe that the youth of today are a group of lawless trouble makers who have no interest in doing well at school or having good careers...

My Asia Space

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:27:00 EDT

My Asia Space is a phography compeition that asks young people aged between fourteen and eighteen to take pictures of Asian Britain today and upload them to the competition website...

Red Cross Humanitarian citizen awards Two Thousand and seven

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:26:00 EDT

Sometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things Every day, young people across the UK act in a humane and generous way to make a difference to the lives of others. They help in lots of different ways � for example, by giving first aid, befriending vulnerable people, fundraising or campaigning for a worthy cause.

Spotlight on young talented band DayBreak

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:25:00 EDT

DayBreak are an exciting new band from Nottingham. Fresh off recent successes at local Battle of the Bands competitions the newly reformed band have now been offered a record deal and are ready to take the world by storm. This four piece rock band is definitely one for the future and a band that should be looked out for...

Beyond Green Youth Media Project

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:23:00 EDT

Have you been thinking about the environment in which you live? If so, we�d like to consider hiring you to make a film. Listen Up! and Adobe Youth Voices announces Beyond Green, an international film project that will ask youth filmmakers worldwide, ages thirteen-nineteen, to produce short personal stories that answer two important questions- How do you and people in your community interact with the environment? Is there a better way...

Council of Europe Award

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:21:00 EDT

For the fifth time the Council of Europe is organising the Young Active Citizens Award with a view to promoting active participation of young people in society by rewarding innovative projects in this respect. This time the Award will be given to actions or projects which are contributing to the All Different - All Equal Campaign...

Chance to Star in new Harry Potter Film Half Blood Prince

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:08:00 EDT

Warner Brothers Pictures are holding open auditions to fill the roles of Lavender Brown and Tom Riddle for the sixth Harry Potter Film. We may be getting ready for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the final book in the Harry Potter series to be released and we may be waiting for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to hit the cinemas this year but this July marks the opportunity to be involved in the future of the Harry Potter franchise...

Become the Young Pavement Artist of the year

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:07:00 EDT

The Young Pavement Artists Competition is open to all young people aged four to nineteen year-olds. Their challenge is to capture in chalk their interpretation of the chosen theme, which this year is the Arctic and Antarctic. This is to coincide with the International Polar Year (IPY) which starts from March two thousand and seven and runs until March two thousand and nine.

Contest for teenage photographers

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:06:00 EDT

Budding teenage photographers are being given the chance to win a day as a photographer through an online photography competition. Created by Getty Images, the My Britain photography competition will invite those aged between thirteen and eighteen years old to submit pictures which they feel best describes how they see their life in Britain...

Cooperative Young FilmMakers Call For Entries

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:24:00 EDT

Each year Cooperative Young FilmMakers holds a festival at the National Media Museum, Bradford UK. We screen one hundred short films made by children and young people on the big screen and yours could be one of them. Pick up a camera, be cooperative, be creative. Express yourself...

Talented Young People Blog Britains Got Talent

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:23:00 EDT

Were you one of the ten million people who tuned in Britains Got Talent last week. Were you entertained by the variety of talents on display. I know I was. I was jumping up and down in my chair to see new and different talents that havent been given the chance to be showcased in a prime TV slot in front of millions for over a decade...

Shoot Nations for International Youth Day

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:22:00 EDT

Shoot Experience is teaming up with Plan UK an NGO working worldwide to achieve lasting improvements for children living in poverty in developing countries. This summer you can participate in a global, online photography competition for International Youth Day, celebrated on twelth August...

Want up to three thousand pounds to change something in your community

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:03:00 EDT

Created by Save the Children and British Gas, the here to HELP Awards want to get young people involved in dynamic and lasting community projects. We have over fifty Awards of up to one thousand pounds to give away, projects must take place between September - November 2007...

Apply for Series two of Britains Got Talent

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:23:00 EDT

Do you think you can dance rings around Justin Timberlake, give David Copperfield a run for his money or belt out a tune better than Whitney. Does your animal act leave people speechless. Is your mime work mesmerising or maybe your child dreams of stardom. ...

Working with young people who want to make a difference

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:02:00 EDT

Get involved, make a difference, gain recognition. Do you know any young people who want to make a difference in their lives and other people. Suggest they become a v regional volunteer with the British Youth Council BYC.

Are You an In The Picture Champion

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

In The Picture is a national project that aims to promote the inclusion of disabled children in early years picture books. Funded by The Big Lottery, In The Picture is a key part of Scopes Time to Get Equal Campaign. By promoting the inclusion of disabled children in early years picture books the project aims to overcome the isolation many disabled children feel as a result of their impairment and change the way disabled people are perceived and treated by society...

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards provide opportunities for young people to bring communities together, to help them promote understanding and solve conflict through sport and being active...

Day of Dance and The National Youth Dance Festival

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:59:00 EDT

Youth Dance England, in partnership with Ludus Dance, Manchester International Festival and The Lowry, Salford, is presenting a Day of Dance, incorporating the National Youth Dance Festival performance at the Lowry on Wednesday 11th July...

New Talented Young People Blog online

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:58:00 EDT

Tonight (thirteen july) sees the finale in the UK of the third series of the popular Apprentice series in which sixteen hopefuls have battled it out in what is called the job interview from hell to gain the six figure contract and the job of being Sir Alan Sugars apprentice....

Spotlight on young musical sensation Lhamea

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:57:00 EDT

Lhamea is a multi talented young lady who can sing everything from Opera to RnB and has an immense vocal range of three point 5 octaves. Lhamea is determined to achieve her aspirations to carry on inspiring people with her music and to be a multi platinum selling artist right up to breaking the hard to break American music industry.

Coca Cola Street Striker

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:55:00 EDT

If you're aged between thirteen - eighteen, send us a video of your street football skills. Show us your best bin shot and you and mate could end up playing with Wayne Rooney in the ultimate street football match...

Interview with Apprentice series two contestant Jo Cameron

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:54:00 EDT

Are you a fan of the Apprentice show on TV? Has the programme inspired you to go in to business or become an entrepreneur? Or have you just wondered what it would be like to be on the show and are thinking of applying to go on? Then you need to read this interview with UK Apprentice series two star Jo Cameron.

Peace One Day One Song

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:21:00 EDT

Youth Music and Royal Albert Hall Education are supporting an exciting Peace One Day music initiative for young people, Peace One Day One Song PODOS. Peace One Day is looking for young groupsbands, choirs or any kind of music collective in the UK whose performing members. Groups must come up with an original composition using Peace One Day as its inspiration. POD is asking for video performances of original songs....

Filmmakers and Photographers urgently required

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:20:00 EDT

Would you like to use your skills to highlight the plight of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. On June twenty first two thousand and seven, as part of Refugee Week, Asylum Monologues will be simultaneously performed in the following locations Leeds, Liverpool, London, Leicester, Nottingham, Norwich, Swansea, Halifax, Exeter, Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield. We urgently need skilled filmmakers and photographers to document these performances...

New Expert Opinion now online

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:50:00 EDT

Are you in the middle of exam stress? Do you have exams and revision coming out of your ears? Then this interview may help you as we speak to Ann McCracken who is a stress management guru....

BBC Fame Academy Bursary

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:49:00 EDT

Do you dream of performing on the West End stage? Do you dream of studying Musical Theatre but don�t have the funding? If the answer if yes, you may be just who the Fame Academy Bursary are looking for....

New Talented Young People Blog now online

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:48:00 EDT

This month will set a lot of young people from across the globe start of adventures of a life time. After a year of hard graft at college or university many people will now be gearing up for their gap year, for a backpacking trip across Europe or to work abroad in programmes like the Camp America programme which sends young skilled and adventurous people across to America to work at children�s summer camps.....

Interview with Founder of Soul Sports Stuart Brass now up!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:47:00 EDT

Have you always watched Snowboarding on TV and fancied giving it a go, Are you tired of just playing the Snowboarding games on your PlayStation, Then you need to read this interview. Stuart Brass is one of the most respected people in the UK Snowboarding scene. He has competed at many competitions and events across the globe winning trophies and awards on the way....

Musicians Benevolent Fund

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:45:00 EDT

Talented young instrumentalists under eighteen years of age are invited to apply for the Musicians Benevolent Fund (MBF) Young Talent Awards two-thousand and seven. Applications are encouraged from all musical genres including jazz, folk, rock, pop and classical music. Deadline for applications fifteen June two-thousand and seven....

Competition to have your work shown on Propeller TV

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:44:00 EDT

Graphic designers, TV, film and video makers can enter a new ident competition that will see the winning work shown on national art-house television channel propeller tv (Sky one,nine,five) later this year.

Creatives are being asked to design and produce a propeller sting that will lead in and out of programmes. A panel of industry specialists will choose their favourite sting and the winner will be shown on the channel in alternate programme slots. The winning entry will be awarded a cash prize of one thousand pounds.

Impossible is Nothing

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:43:00 EDT

How do you reach your impossible? You start with an idea. You take the first step. And then To help you achieve your impossible, Adidas has teamed up with MTV so that one lucky MTV viewer, like you, can take the next steps towards your goal your own impossible story.

A Grand Idea to Make Your Mark

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:42:00 EDT

Wouldn�t it be great to get your hands on a grand just for having an idea? Enter A Grand Idea to Make Your Mark and it could happen. A Grand Idea to Make Your Mark is our competition to encourage Sixteen-Twenty Five year olds to engage with their ideas and think about making them happen. It's about taking away the barriers and fears that prevent young people from turning their ideas into a reality....

An International Theatre Project for Young People

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:40:00 EDT

THE PROJECT : Twelve x Sixteen-Twenty Five year olds and three professional artists from Plymouth will travel to Brittany in France to work together with a French team of Twelve x Sixteen-Twenty Five year olds and three professional French theatre artists. The whole group will live and work together over three weeks to create an outdoor site specific performance, which will then be presented to the French public over three nights....