EVENTS
Katherine Jenkins is set to follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue by starring in a Doctor Who Christmas special. She will act alongside veteran actor Michael Gambon, best known for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. Although the Welsh singer performs regularly on TV, this will be her first foray into acting since a cameo appearance in Emmerdale in May 2007, where she opened the village pageant.
Info:
www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho EVENTS Newport: taking the internet by storm
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this month, you won’t have been able to miss the YouTube phenomenon that is Newport (Ymerodraeth State Of Mind). Director MJ Delaney’s spoof of the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys song Empire State Of Mind has so far amassed over a million hits, and shows no sign of slowing. The viral has received a boost from mentions in the national news and GMTV, a tweet from Lily Allen who called it “amazing”, and airplay on BBC Radio One. Although it’s a spoof, it’s actually a pretty affectionate tribute, with some funny lyrics that deflate the pompous idealism of the original as much as they satirise Newport. Immortal lines, such as “In New- port… Chips, cheese, curry makes you feel brand new, washed down with a Special Brew” will ensure it lives on as a set closer over here for a long time. Rumour has it that MJ Delaney and the actors will perform it at Newport City Radio’s Rock Out event
on Fri 6 Aug. Info:
www.hellolove.tv
pic: BRYAN FEWKES
Finally some good news for the creative industry: a new ap- prenticeship programme is set to give young creatives in Wales a boost in the face of a challeng- ing jobs market. Creative And Cultural Skills will be providing over 50 apprenticeships in col- laboration with top arts organi- sations thanks to a government investment of over £500,000. The art organisations involved in the drive include the Welsh National Opera, Theatr Gened- laethol Cymru, Circuit Theatres, Theatr Clwyd, Galeri and the Wales Millennium Centre. The first apprenticeships will start in September 2010 and will predominantly target 18-25-year- olds.
The apprenticeships will benefit young people because they’ll be entering sought-after intern- ships and gaining valuable work experience, but will also earn a wage and will attend a college or training centre. At the end of the apprenticeship they’ll also receive a nationally recognised qualification and will have ac- quired transferable skills that will give them a boost up the career ladder.
Info: www.
ccskills.org.uk BUZZ 05
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Creative apprentices earn as they learn
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