Showcase Event - AKAAR - Mac Birmingham 22nd November 2015

We are inviting West Midlands based dance and music groups to take part in our showcase event, AKAAR at mac Birmingham on Sunday 22nd November 2015 at 5pm. 

http://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/akaar-1/

Akaar 2015 is a special performance event that aims to celebrate emerging talent and support the interest and breadth of South Asian Arts being created across Birmingham. Both individuals and groups are invited to present their own work in a professional setting.  The work submitted doesn’t have to specifically South Asian music or dance but it’s to have a South Asian flavour or theme.

For further information please contact mel@ssco.org.uk.  Application form for the event is attached, please do not delay in returning as places are limited. Deadline for applications is Monday 26th October.

 

Please feel free to share this with your relevant contacts and local networks.

 

We would also like to make further connection with local music hubs and further our networking with you personally.  Therefore we would like to set up individual meetings in your venue to start a conversation on how to work together to develop a relationship and how we could benefit each other. If you would be interested to meet with us please contact me stating your interest and a few possible dates for a meeting.

 

Please see our Facebook page and website for further information about the company.

 

Kind regards,

 

Mel

 

Melanie Lewis
Projects Manager
Sonia Sabri Company ℅ Baithak House
202 Moseley Street
Birmingham
B12 0RT
UK

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Akaar Showcase

supporting talent in West Midlands  

Sonia Sabri Company is inviting West Midlands based dance and music groups to take part in a showcase event, Akaar at mac Birmingham on Sunday 22^nd November 2015 at 5pm.

Akaar 2015 is a special performance event that aims to celebrate emerging talent and support the interest and breadth of South Asian Arts being created across the West Midlands. Both individuals and groups are invited to present their own work in a professional setting; the main theatre at mac Birmingham.

This has become an annual regional platform for aspirational performers, with the support of others, SSCo expects the platform to grow in success each year.

Akaar is open to dancers and musicians aged 11yrs+ and as an intergenerational showcase, we will include a range of work in the programme from all ages and backgrounds. So if your passion for dance and music is classical, folk, Bharathanatyam, Bollywood, Kathak, or even new fusion or experimental South Asian arts, we would like to hear from you.

 

Akaar aims

SSCo would like to extend the invitation to performers across Birmingham. The event aims to provide opportunities for performers to:

 

Ÿ Showcase work that has been created by classes and groups

Ÿ Meet other performers

Ÿ See a range of both dance and music work

Ÿ Encourage and inspire performers to create and perform live

Ÿ Nurture new talent

 

Showcase - more details

On the day of the performance, all groups will have an opportunity to rehearse on stage in the main theatre. For those who are interested in taking part, please be aware that all performing groups will be needed on site, in the main theatre at mac from approximately 2pm onwards on Sunday 22nd November. The rehearsals will be a great opportunity for all groups to watch each other perform, so please schedule the date and time in your diary, attendance at the rehearsal is imperative.

 

Criteria/Guidelines

Akaar is open to:

Ÿ          Individuals and groups based in the West Midlands working in either dance or   music or      

            combining both art forms

Ÿ  You must be 11yrs+

Ÿ Groups from any background can apply to take part i.e. school, youth, community          or cross generational etc.

Ÿ All performers must be committed to taking part in the technical rehearsal at mac          on the day of performance at 2pm.

Ÿ Groups: leaders/coordinators/ or lead artists are responsible for applying for

            License/Exemption from their own local authority area for performers aged 11-

            16yrs. Performances by children are governed by The Children and Young Persons  

            Acts 1933 and 1963, and The Children (Performances and Activities) (England)               Regulations 2014. The application process is very straight forward, if you have         applied before, SSCo can assist you by putting you in touch with the appropriate       local authority contact. As a guide, most local authorities recommend exemption       applications are made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.

Ÿ  Please note, for all performers under the age of 16, a parent or guardian must also

           give written consent for children to perform in Akaar, this must be organised by

           the individual group.

 

 

To take part

1.            Please send us a DVD or youtube link of the work you would like to perform.

2.            Complete the form below and return to: hannah@ssoco.org.uk or post it back to Hannah MacGregor, Administration and Marketing Assistant, Sonia Sabri Company, Baithak House, 202 Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0RT.

 

The deadline for applications is Monday 26^th October 2015

 

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the event please call Projects Manager, Mel Lewis on 0121 622 3135 or mel@ssco.org.uk

 

AKAAR SHOWCASE 22nd NOVEMBER 2015

Name of group/artist …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Name of group leader/ coordinator / lead artist……………………………………………………………

Your role within the group………………………………………….....................................................................

Email………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..................

Contact telephone number …………..………………….………………………………………………..................

Where does your group meet? ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………Postcode……………………………………….

Youtube link………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Approx length of performance (5-10 mins max) ……………………………………………………………

We will acknowledge receipt of this form via email.

Please note there are limited performance slots available, therefore if we receive an abundance of applications we will have to go to a selection process. Once we have processed your application we will notify via email whether you have been successful.   

Akaar – an evening not to missed!

 

 

 

Baithak House, 202b, Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0RT.

Tel: +44(0)121 622 3135  Email: info@ssco.org.uk  Web: www.ssco.org.uk