Latest news and events from goNORTH

12th January 2013

Latest news and events from goNORTH, Go Events and ScreenHI
See below the latest news from the goNORTH newsletter. Don’t forget the all important goNORTH dates. Registration opens on 31st January 2013 and Film and Music Submissions open on the 1st February 2013, all available on the new goNORTH website: http://gonorthfestival.co.uk/.

Hit The Ground Running at Kingussie Food on Film
Training course date: Friday 1st February 2013

This course first ran at goNORTH in 2012 and felt that it went so well we are doing it again. Our friends at Kingussie Food on Film Festival are keen to facilitate so ScreenHI would like to take notes of interest now.

This course is specifically designed for participants who want to break into film and television drama. The one day intensive training course consists of a series of practical exercises, which will equip individuals with the knowledge, tools and experience to help them break into the film and television industry. Devised and tutored by industry professionals, the course focuses on entry level positions in drama production and specifically the role of the Runner. It’s very informal and a lot of fun too.

Designed for people at the start of their career who have been trying to get a foot in the door and secure their first job, as well as those with a couple of credits looking to improve their professional practice and fill the gaps in their understanding of how it all works.

Following the course on Friday 1st February 2013, they are inviting all the participants to practise their newly learned skills at some of the events across the festival on Saturday 2nd February 2013. Drop ScreenHI a note of interest in advance of the application process opening in the New Year – contact them on info[AT]screenhi.co.uk

Abagail Grey Release New EP and Video

Highland based singer-songwriter Abagail Grey recently launched her new EP, Snowflake Remember, with an intimate performance at Velocity Cafe in Inverness. The event also showcased the developing creative relationship between the artist and Highland filmmaker Tristan Aitchison, with the latter directing the video for focus track, Beauty.

The EP was produced by long-term collaborators Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) and Tony Doogan (Snow Patrol, Teenage Fanclub).

Campbell and Aitchison have both been involved with a number of our projects and we are delighted to see the continuation of this exciting partnership.

Snowflake Remember is available now from: www.abagailgrey.com

A Winter Story

How do you keep your creative cockles warm over Winter? Does sitting by the fire playing your guitar inspire songwriting? Is getting up at dawn on a frosty morning worth it for that sunrise shot? Perhaps baking clears your head and fills your belly ready for writing that script? Whatever it is share your inspiration by taking a photo and be part of the creative community wherever you are.

goNORTH are going to tell a story (or stories) through pictures, sharing online and showcasing at their annual creative industries festival goNORTH on the 5th & 6th June 2013 in Inverness. As they gather and Storify your pictures they’ll give you sneak previews of some collections of entries in the lead up to the festival and afterwards they will showcase all the stories online.

What do you need to do? Take a photo and within the photo we want to see three words that, along with your image, sum up what inspires you creatively. That’s it! All you need to do is add the all important hashtag #awinterstory and post to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Get involved and be part of the story.

MusicPlus Launches Across Scotland

MusicPlus are seeking applicants aged 14-19 with an interest in working in any area of the music industry. Following the success of their initial pilot programme, the project is set to fully launch across Scotland, offering participants mentoring in a range of activities; from instrumental and technical tuition to songwriting, new technology, DJ and rapping skills, sound engineering and entrepreneurship.

MusicPlus activities are tailored to the specific interests of the individual young person and include practical one-to-one advice and support as well as hands-on learning sessions. Run by a team of Scottish music industry professionals, from musicians, songwriters and composers to live music promoters, band managers and entrepreneurs, MusicPlus covers all genres of music from hip-hop to opera and all aspects of the business.

For more information and details on how to apply, please contact Sace Lockhart: 0141 552 5222 / sace[AT]scottishmusiccentre.com or visit http://www.musicplus.org.uk

Opportunities With Promoters Arts Network

Promoters Arts Network (PAN) is looking for two people to join their small team at an exciting time of growth and development in their activities. They are currently seeking applications for a Finance and Office Manager and a Membership Support officer. If you are interested in applying for either position, download the job packs at www.panpromoters.co.uk or contact their Development Director for an informal chat at director[AT]panpromoters.co.uk

Creative Moray Launch New Online Database and Collaborative Website http://www.creativemoray.co.uk/

Creative Moray are a group of creative individuals who have been collaboratively working for a number of years encouraging a community where experience is shared as are skills and knowledge. They recently launched their new website at the popular Culture Cafe https://www.facebook.com/culturecafe?ref=ts&fref=ts networking event in Moray at the end of November.

The site was designed by Hampton-Smith graphic design studio and will function as a place where projects can be nurtured into fruition through collaboration, communicating and contribution. It is open to anyone to set up a profile, take a look around and get involved.

Anna McPherson, a local filmaker, member of Creative Moray and organiser of the November Culture Cafe says, “This launch is greatly needed by the creative sector in Moray in order to establish partnerships for collaborating and to showcase the variety of talent we have to offer with the Arts. A huge thank you to Sam Hampton-Smith for designing and building the site, it is an incrediby important tool that we are thrilled is now live.”