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Fine Art student and Arts Ambassador Annette Warner answers a few questions on her thoughts and experience with music leading up to seeing the ‘supergroup’ Rymden at Turner Sims. Take a look at her expectations and feelings in preparation.
Continue reading Arts Ambassador Annette in Preview to Seeing Musician Supergroup Rymden
On Friday 19 October, Arts Ambassadors Molly and Hannah attended Turner Sims’ concert of Buck & Billie, a tribute to the collaboration between Billie Holiday and Buck Clayton. As relative newcomers to jazz they share their experiences.
Continue reading Hannah and Molly At Their First Jazz Concert: Buck and Billie
Arts Ambassador and BA International Politics student Shanelle Webb sat down with acclaimed movement and sound artist Elaine Mitchener following her performance of SWEET TOOTH and a panel discussion to explore the work’s historical and contemporary values. “They will remember that we were sold, but not that we were strong. They will remember that we were bought but not that we were brave.” William Prescott, 1937 (former slave). Image Credit: Brian Roberts.
Continue reading Sweet Tooth – Exclusive Interview with Elaine Mitchener
Arts Ambassador and 3rd year BA English and History student Gabriela Gurycz shares her thoughts on pre-concert meeting and live performance of 3 piece folk harmony group Lady Maisery at Turner Sims. Continue reading The charms of Lady Maisery: meeting folk music’s finest
Arts Ambassador and final year BA Geography student Nicole Wong reflects on Silent Film Fortnight’s final event and her first time at Turner Sims. Image: The Guns of Loos. Continue reading Discovering Silent Film at Turner Sims: 1918, At Home, At War
