Cornerhouse

Here’s a list of links that we think are relevant to creative young people. If you have any sites you’d like to share, email us at livewire@cornerhouse.org.

Manchester Based Organisations

Contact Theatre: Contact is a young people’s theatre, where you can grow, learn and make decisions as a young artist, audience member, organiser or leader.

Zion Centre: Zion Arts Centre is dedicated to inspiring creativity in young people, with activities including after-schools workshops in dance, drama, music and radio production.

M3 Project: Based in Rusholme, this project gives young people the opportunity to take part in a variety of creative projects. (link coming soon)

Manchester Art Gallery Creative Consultants: The Creative Consultants are a group of young people aged between 15 and 19 who meet regularly at Manchester Art Gallery to explore the collections and interpret artworks for their peers.

WFA: WFA specialise in filmmaking. They run projects for people of all ages, including young people.

BBC Blast: BBC Blast offers young people between 13 and 19 years old the opportunity to take part in free creative workshops.

GMMAZ: GMMAZ designs and delivers music projects for young people.

Band on the Wall: Band on the Wall offer musical activities for everyone that include and value all participants regardless of age, experience and ability.

Unity Radio: Unity Radio is the most diverse underground music collective in Manchester. They find the best music in Manchester and provide a Local, National and International platform, to broadcast raw talent to the World.

Breaking Cycles: Breaking Cycles combines physical theatre, music and text creating raw and dynamic performances.

Community Arts North West: CAN gives a voice to the complex and diverse communities that make up Greater Manchester.

Manchester International Arts: Manchester International Arts present diverse and vibrant events in Greater Manchester – mostly outdoors and for free.

x.trax: Experts in presenting dynamic live performances outdoors.

Urban Alternatives: Urban Alternatives is for everyone who loves the alternative scene and wants it to be as good as it can be!

Festivals

exposures New Talent In Moving Image Festival: The UK’s largest festival of student moving image work, which takes place every year in Manchester.

underexposed: The 18 and under category of exposures.

AND Festival: Abandon Normal Devices festival focuses on new cinema and digital culture. It’s delivered in partnership with folly, Cornerhouse and FACT.

NOISE Festival: Aimed at young people, NOISE isn’t your typical arts festival. It has no physical location; the central hub of activity takes place on the NOISE website and across the media – print, television, radio and online – making it the first ‘virtual’ festival of its kind in Europe.

Manchester International Festival: Manchester International Festival is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events and takes place biennially, in Manchester, UK.

Manchester Literature Festival: Manchester Literature Festival provides unique and imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience high quality live literature through an annual festival.

Manchester Comedy Festival: If you like comedy, then you’ll love this!

Manchester Science Festival: Manchester Science Festival takes place each October, giving you the chance to explore, discover and enjoy over 150 science events taking place at venues across Greater Manchester.

FutureEverything: World premieres of astonishing artworks, an explosive city-wide music programme, and visionary thinkers from around the world across 4 festival strands – Art, Music, Ideas and Showcase.

24:7 Theatre Festival: The 24:7 Theatre Festival isn’t just for playwrights and thespians – it’s for everyone.

Careers and Networks

Connexions: Connexions is the careers and advice service for young people aged 13 – 19.

artsjobsonline: One of the leading sources of arts vacancies in the UK.

BBC: The BBC offers work placements to young people. It’s a tough competitive process but worth going for if you’re serious about getting into the industry.

ITV: New for 2010 is an exciting work experience opportunity for 14– 17 year olds. Check out the link for more info.

4 Talent: 4 Talent is all about supporting young people to build great futures in the media industry.

Northern Film Network: A social network where filmmakers come together to share information, advertise opportunities and discuss all things film.