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Bryngarw Arts 2009

Bryngarw Country Park & House – Brynmenyn, Bridgend

2^nd July to 23^rd August

Drama – literature - music – art exhibitions – workshops – fine dining

Bryngarw Arts 2009 provides a unique opportunity to mix first rate entertainment with the exceptionally beautiful surroundings of the country park and Bryngarw House with first class accommodation and the award winning Harlequin Restaurant.

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Free environmental art and literature workshops

in Bryngarw Country Park as part of Bryngarw Arts 2009 this July

With print maker Pete Williams

and poet Hilary Llewellyn-Williams

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We want creative people to train this summer!

The Creative Industries Training Scheme is looking for people aged 15 years plus to train throughout the summer during the Bryngarw Arts 2009 festival and Bridgend Youth Theatre’s production of “Gypsy” in the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

For further details, visit our Creative Industries Training section

Four Counties Youth Orchestra

Parc & Dare Theatre, Treorchy

Thursday 16^th July at 7pm

Talented youths from South Wales including Bridgend Youth Orchestra will be playing a programme to include:

Symphony in D Minor: Cesar Franck

Trombone Concerto: Larsson

Conductor: Derek Holvey & Soloist: Philip Dewhurst (trombone)

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What We Do….

Bridgend Youth Music

Would you like to learn how to play a musical instrument? Did you know that the Bridgend Youth Music Team aims to provide tuition at all levels on all musical instruments for Bridgend county borough pupils? All teachers are well qualified and experienced specialists in their field, having trained in a variety of musical institutions. They are all accomplished performers and are actively committed to and involved in making music.

Bridgend Youth Dance:

If you are aged between 7 and 25 years, Bridgend Youth Dance really is “Your Chance To Dance”. Organised by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts & Culture service and supported by the Arts Council of Wales, this scheme encourages participation through the basic dance experience and targets the untapped talents of those wishing to further their skills through workshops, educational visits and performances.

Bridgend Youth Theatre

Bridgend Youth Theatre now has over 500 members aged between 5 and 25, holding workshops in The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl and the Berwyn Centre in Nantymoel. Members have performed to high acclaim through Bridgend county borough, London, Cardiff and Dublin and have been offered the chance to appear in TV and film projects for the BBC, ITV and S4C. There is no audition or interview to join the scheme, our only demand is that members fully commit themselves to working together, ensuring the experience is enriching and rewarding.

Bridgend Youth Writing Squad (12 – 18 years)

Organised by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts & Culture Service in conjunction with Academi – Welsh Literature Council for Wales, young people are able to explore new opportunities for creative writing including poetry, scriptwriting, journalism, fiction, author visits and so much more. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn more about the methods of creative writing and even see your work performed on stage!

For further details please contact Guy O’Donnell, Tel: 07977119074,

e-mail: arts@bridgend.gov.uk www.bridgend.gov.uk/arts

Creative Industries Training Scheme

The Creative Arts Training Scheme for performing arts and arts administration has been made possible through a grant from the Arts Council of Wales and is organised by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts and Culture service. Open to all residents of Bridgend, the scheme offers a range of industry based training including production design, stage management, sound and lighting, directing, producing, costume design and arts administration.

“It’s My Shout” National TV & Film Training Scheme

Are you aged between 14 and 24? Do you want to be a movie star, a camera operative, scriptwriter, costume designer or a famous film director? Are you interested in working alongside acclaimed industry professionals? If the answer is yes, the “It’s My Shout” National TV & Film Training scheme is just what you’re looking for! Visit www.itsmyshout.com for more details.

Venues

There are lots of great venues across Bridgend county borough for you to join in our arts and culture activities: