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Where The Bees Fly - Youth Arts Project published their Delivery Report!2 years ago
By RicNic
Where the Bees Fly is a youth-led arts project aimed at giving young people across Walsall the opportunity to develop leadership qualities, confidence and key skills through the arts
Where The Bees Fly is a new musical written by 18-22 year olds which explores the impact of climate change on future young generations, through a fun time-travel plotline and newly written songs. In 2023, RicNic aims to stage the first full production of this musical with a completely youth-led production team, cast, crew and band, alongside a series of community arts events exploring nature and the environment. Drawing young people together from Walsall the project will offer * 8 x 16-19 yr olds the opportunity to train as producers & event managers, running their own community events. * 20 x 16-22 yr olds the chance to perform principal roles in the show * 150 x school children the chance to participate in workshops & perform as part of a choir in the performance. * 90 x school children to take part in activities across their local community * 300 community members participating in arts activities All training, participation and workshops will free of charge
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This project will offer free creative engagement opportunities across Walsall for local families to enjoy the arts, appreciate natural green spaces and make a valid contribution to a wider community scheme. For the young people involved on our production teams it will offer a chance to gain genuine work experience of running events and the opportunity to develop skills project management, which are transferable to other career pathways. These young people will have the chance to gain a Level 2 or 3 qualification through the Arts Award scheme, further adding to their CVs for the future. Our aim is to continue supporting these young people past this project to enable them to continue running projects in the area, developing an established offer for local young people. The workshops and training project will be offered free of charge to all ensuring that everyone has a chance to get involved.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £22,116
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Target (inc. fees) £22,116
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VolunteerRicNic is a youth arts charity catering specifically for young people. Set up by teenagers as a holiday project in 2004, what began as a small group has slowly grown to a reputed charity working with approximately 1000 young people each year. During the pandemic, we refocused our programming to ensure that over 85% of our work targeted young people who had limited access to cultural activities and relocated our registered office to Walsall, West Midlands. RicNic now offers a core programme catering for ages 5-25 and offering a range of opportunities for children and young people to take part in high-quality, youth-led activities. RicNic’s programme now features four main strands • Own The Stage – a digital resource and performance project for ages 7-13, encouraging children to explore and celebrate their creativity by developing their own arts showcases. • Engage – a programme which uses theatre skills to support 14-19 year olds to develop their confidence and key skills ahead of transition to college, university or employment. • RicNic Productions – an annual series of youth-led theatre productions, which are produced, marketed, directed and performed by young people aged 16-22. • RicNic Commissions – a mentoring programme for aspiring writers, composers and directors, aged 16-25; supporting them to create new pieces of theatre and showcase them in their local community.
Since April 2024, RicNic has delivered free after-school clubs and holiday programmes as part of its RicNic Foundry programme based at Manor Farm Community Centre, Rushall.
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