Hannah and Molly At Their First Jazz Concert: Buck and Billie

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.

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Meet the new Arts Ambassadors: Ben McQuigg (again…)

After a year of arts ambassadoring, I decided that just wasn’t enough so here I am again for round two. The past year has been opened my eyes up to the arts so much through this job. Continue reading Meet the new Arts Ambassadors: Ben McQuigg (again…)

From Southampton to the Edinburgh Fringe: Ben McQuigg, Musical Director of Gone Rogue Productions

Aerospace Engineering Student, Arts Ambassador and Musical Director Ben McQuigg reflects on how their Edinburgh Fringe show The Trail to Oregon! came to fruition.  Continue reading From Southampton to the Edinburgh Fringe: Ben McQuigg, Musical Director of Gone Rogue Productions

Poet in residence: Interview with Iain Morrison

Arts Ambassador Gabi Gurycz chats to John Hansard Gallery’s Writer in Residence Iain Morrison Continue reading Poet in residence: Interview with Iain Morrison

SS Mendi Dancing the Death Drill

Arts Ambassador Louise Johnson reflects on SS Mendi, a powerful new production at Nuffield Southampton Theatres as part of the WW1 centenary art commissions 14-18 NOW. Image © The Other Richard, 2018
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