The star of Nérija is most definitely in the ascendant this summer! After making a pile of new friends at Latitude, Brainchild and the Love Supreme Festivals, they hit the Manchester Jazz Festival as part of a Jazz On 3/BBC Introducing showcase presented by Kevin Le Gendre. Even with two deps - Richie Seivright (trombone) depping for … Continue reading 10 Aug: Tune in to Nérija on Jazz On 3/BBC Introducing
Tomorrow’s Warriors girls bag a National award after just 2 public performances!
Photos courtesy of Classic FM CONGRATULATIONS to Tomorrow's Warriors Female Collective who won the Performance Practice Award in the Jazz Combos & Ensembles category in the National Festival of Music For Youth in Birmingham on 12 July. Tomorrow's Warriors had strong representation in the Jazz Combos & Ensembles category where two of the eight finalists were our very own 'homegrown' … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Warriors girls bag a National award after just 2 public performances!
Lenny Henry on Diversity and the exodus of BAME talent in TV & Film
An excellent and timely keynote from actor/comedian, Lenny Henry who calls for action to stem the exodus from the UK of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) talent in the film and TV industry. Comments from the floor follow his talk, including Roger Graef (Films Of Record) who comments: 'Each time they tick a box for … Continue reading Lenny Henry on Diversity and the exodus of BAME talent in TV & Film