High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
The Punch Update – December 2008
In this edition:
•
Welcome to the Punch Update
•
Punch News
•
Other interesting things
Welcome to the Punch Update
The countdown to Christmas has begun but Punch HQ are as busy as ever aswe look back over the past year and forward to the many events and projectswe have planned for the New Year. We hope you all manage to have somewell earned rest over the Festive season and we would like to wish you all avery merry Christmas and a great new year.
Punch News
•
Punch is pleased to announce a new project and we want you to be a part of it!
Show & Share on BarackObama Day
, the day America changes for ever, share your own dreams and schemes with us! Join thePunch team for a friendly afternoon of “quick pitching”.
Show us twenty images and tell us why weneed to see them.
Snacks and fun provided, IT’S FREE!www.punch-records.co.ukfor more details onwhat the project is about and how you can get involved. 20/20/20: twenty pictures, twenty minutes,twentieth of January 2009.
Planning for the
BASS Festival
09
has begun and Punch would like tocommission up to four very special events/productions to include in theprogramme next June. This year's theme is based on
Africa,
and we will beexploring the influence of Africa and Africans on worldwide culture and arts. Youcan check out video footage from BASS 08 athttp://www.punch-records.co.uk/News/220.aspx. For more details on thecommission scheme go to our websitewww.punch-records.co.uk.
•
The visual arts exhibition
Bollywood Stills
, produced by Punch in partnership with Shisha has openedat the
Contact Theatre
in Manchester. The launch night attracted a great amount of visitors and theexhibition looks great in the theatre’s foyers where it catches the eye of many audiences. Bollywood Stillsis at Contact until March 2009 so there is plenty of time for you to catch it. For more information visitwww.contact-theatre.org.uk.
Last month Punch partnered with gospel and soul artist
Witness
and trainingacademy
Access to Music
to take a group of young musicians to the
RoyalAlbert Hall
in London to perform as special guests at the School’s Prom,organised by Music for Youth. The concert was celebrated the very best ofyouth music and Punch were invited to get involved to showcase thediversity of contemporary music. The group, MCs Lady L and Dewayne,vocalist Sherelle, drummer Tom and bassist Andy performed their track
Back to the Future
which they composed especially for the event. Theyreceived an amazing response from the audience and it was a greatexperience for everyone involved.
Add a Comment