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Girl power required
THE LIVERPOOL
Culture Company has extended its search for the city’s hottest new
musical talent.
And it’s hoped that the extra time will give more female singers and
musicians a chance to get their entries in.
The deadline for this year’s Streetwaves competition was originally
set for 1 June 2007, but organisers have decided to give
up-and-coming local musicians another week to apply.
Alicia Smith, Streetwaves Project Manager, said:- “We’ve
received a great response to Streetwaves 2007, but we’d really like
a more representative mix of applicants.
We’re not trying to put men off – we’d obviously like as many people
as possible to apply – but it would be great to see some local
female bands and solo artists getting involved.
Anyone aged 14 to 25 can take part, you just need to visit
liverpool08.com and download an application form before the new
deadline of 7 June 2007.”
Now in its third year, Streetwaves 2007 will include outdoor heats
in each of Liverpool’s five neighbourhoods (Alt Valley, Liverpool
East, City and North, Liverpool South, and South Central).
The ‘most ready’
talent from each heat will win an impressive package, including the
chance to perform live on the special Streetwaves stage at this
year’s Mathew Street Music Festival.
Councillor Warren Bradley, Leader of Liverpool city council, said:-
“Music is an important part of Liverpool’s heritage and it’s
particularly important that we nurture young talent, and help
tomorrow’s stars to take their first steps in the industry.
Streetwaves provides young people with valuable performance
experience, and the chance to get advice from industry
professionals.”
To take part in Streetwaves, potential applicants just need to
download an application form from
www.liverpool08.com/streetwaves. |
The
Salvation Army’s Adult and Families Ministries Rally in Southport
HUNDREDS of
people are expected to pack the Floral Hall in Southport on Monday 4
June 2007 at 2pm for The Salvation Army's annual Adult and Families
Ministries Rally. The international church and charity in its
North West Division has organised the popular event to celebrate
adult and family ministry with this year's theme entitled
"Believe in Your Dreams."
The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of The Salvation
Army's Home League (ladies fellowship), the bicentenary of the
abolition of the UK slave trade, and National Volunteer Week.
Major Elizabeth Chape from Blackpool Citadel Corps (church) will be
acting the role of Florence Booth who launched the work of The Home
League in East London on 28 January 1907.
The total of monies raised in the North West Division towards The
Salvation Army's Helping Hand Appeal will also be revealed. Last
year over £15,800 was raised in the division for the appeal. The
Helping Hand Appeal this year will benefit The Salvation Army's
Rapid Response Unit, which deals with emergency situations home and
abroad, and the campaign to end Human Trafficking.
Volunteers are extremely important and valued people who help the
work of The Salvation Army locally, nationally and around the world.
And Sue Ryder Care in Lancashire will have its volunteer support
group The Land Girls perform at the Rally complete with their full
authentic World War Two costume.
Other highlights of the Rally include a Barber Shop Quartet, band
music, sing-along and Major James Williams who is visiting from
Chalk Farm in London.
Major Marion Drew, Divisional Commander for the North Western
Division, will give the vote of thanks.
Major H Carey, Divisional Family Officer, said:- "Our annual
Rally at the Floral Hall is a day when we hope our Adult and Family
group members will enjoy fellowship with the many others from around
the North West. I believe that more than anything, it is a day of
encouragement for them.
We're able to show them our
appreciation for their wonderful support in fundraising throughout
the year for our Helping Hands projects, both nationally and
divisionally, assisting people both in the UK and abroad.
We're hoping that it is also a day for sharing our faith with
Christians and non-Christians alike as we always invite new people
to share their experience of how they came to faith."
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