Brighton Media Centre ENews - March 2004
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	CREATIVE CLUSTERS CONFERENCE The conference programme for Creative Clusters 2004 is now available. The core conference consists of two intensive days of case studies from all over the world - the draft list includes presenters from China, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Ghana and Japan. There are more announcements to follow about policy sessions and keynote speakers. In addition to the core conference programme, there are networking and entertainment events: an Opening Reception at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery the Creative Clusters Party at the Old Ship Hotel the European launch of Converge 05: a major international expo on Creative Industries to be held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2005 and to round off the two days, an optional Thai Beach Buffet on Friday night For the full Creative Clusters experience, you can extend your stay in Brighton to four days by choosing from our programme of Add-On events: A Sense of Place: A Symposium on Creative Industries and Cultural Tourism What Do Investors Really Do? A special workshop led by one of Britain's leading venture capitalists on investing in Creative Industries Tours and project visits in Brighton and the surrounding region More information about all aspects of the Conference are on the website: www.creativeclusters.co.uk FREE ENTRY OPPORTUNITY Arts Council England, South East, in partnership with a range of Brighton-based and regional organisations, is offering free entry to the Creative Clusters Conference in Brighton to a small number of creative practitioners from the South East region. The main conference programme will be taking place on 29/30th April 2004 and associated showcase events will be taking place from the 28th April to the 1st May. Creative Clusters is a major national and international conference providing networking and knowledge sharing for people working in the development of creative and cultural industries (CCI). Arts Council England, South East would like to ensure that the perspectives and voices of the region’s artists are represented in the conference’s many diverse discussions and debates. They are looking for experienced and articulate individuals from a variety of art forms to attend. Themes and presentations for the conference will be policy and case study-driven, so applicants for these funded places should be familiar with CCI debates or have an entrepreneurial aspect to their work. Conference fees, along with travel and accommodation expenses (if appropriate), will be covered. After the event we would like funded attendees to provide a short summary of their experience and opinion of the conference. We also hope to arrange a feedback and discussion session for the selected participants. For further details about the conference and programme please go to the Creative Cluster website at www.creativeclusters.co.uk If you are interested in applying please send a short proposal (max. 250 words) detailing why you would like to attend the conference, with a work or practice CV by 5 March 2004 to: Felicity Scanlon Assistant Officer, Resource Development Arts Council England, South East Sovereign House Church Street Brighton BN1 1RA Email: felicity.scanlon@artscouncil.org.uk Please also indicate if you would require travel and accommodation expenses. ART AUCTION The Passion Project: An Auction of Celebrity & Local Art Join Free Me Brighton (freemebrighton.co.uk) for their second annual auction of art donated to them by celebrities and local artists in aid of NCH the children’s charity. The auction is being held on Tuesday 9th March 2003 at Founders Room, The Brighton Dome Doors open at 6.30 p.m.for viewing, auction at 7.30 p.m. Entry is by ticket only. Tickets are £10.00 pp to include fantastic networking opportunities, a complimentary drink and Sushi. Tickets and details are available from Richard Hart, Telephone/Fax 01483 487778 Email: richard.hart@NCH.org.uk WIRED VENTURES BUSINESS CLINIC Date: Thursday 25 March Time: 6pm - 9pm Venue: SUMO, (9-12 Middle Street, Brighton) Cost: FREE Ensure that you and your business are ready for the new financial year by taking advantage of free advice and consultations with new media, legal, accountancy, PR and marketing experts. The evening will take an informal structure, allowing one-to-one discussions with representatives from the following companies confirmed to date: Ashdown Hurrey: chartered accountants and business advisors Lewis Silkin: commercial lawyers Press Dispensary: press release writing and distribution service, copywriting advice. Pure: digital marketing, free electronic marketing advice. For more details, please visit www.wiredsussex.com SPECIAL RATES FOR BMC CLIENTS AT HOTEL SEATTLE! Hotel Seattle opened in February last year as part of the stunning new waterfront development with clean lines, natural light and an emphasis on art and décor! Together with the 71 light-filled bedrooms with Italian designer furniture, monsoon showers and fluffy robes, many with their own private decks; we have a collection of striking public and private rooms including our buzzy, brasserie-style restaurant, Café Paradiso, serving fresh fish & seafood straight from the boat. Alternatively, go in search of Black & White, the secret cocktail bar, or lose track of time in the Saloon, a stunning location for an informal meeting, coffee with friends or a relaxing drink on the private deck. Each of their three spacious interconnecting meeting rooms offer some of the best views in the city, filled with natural light, the rooms open out onto large private decks overlooking the marina and out to sea, offering unparalleled surroundings for up to 100 dining guests or space for 200 to celebrate in style. Hotel Seattle's published rates start at £95.00 for a Double Room, Inland facing or £115.00 for a Double Room, Sea facing. As a special offer, rates will starting at £85.00 for a Double Room, Inland facing and £105.00 for a Double Room, Sea facing if Brighton Media Centre is quoted at the time of booking. For more details please visit www.aliashotels.com OCTOPUS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Do you find that in today's hectic business life, people want things better, cheaper and faster. Tough, isn't it? At the same time to achieve these objectives we have to communicate with colleagues and customers who are hiding behind e-mails, voice mail, text messages, meetings and even when we do manage to meet them - they don't listen. Why not join Octopus for an informal look at modern business and discover ways you might get a better balance to your life... £195 plus VAT per delegate at Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton on Friday 23rd April, 9-30am to 4.00 pm incl Lunch Tel 01273 297862 or 0775 452 1510 or email neilmckellar@ntlworld.com for more details
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	This month we would like to welcome Xtrabass, who are now based at at Friese Greene. XTRABASS "Xtrabass is a software engineering and consultancy company specializing in cross-platform development on PC, Mac and Linux. We have strong skills in a wide variety of languages and technologies which enables us to develop software for various desktops and web based environments." For more details please visit www.xtrabass.com
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	OFFICE FURNITURE FOR SALE 1 large light oak framed cork pinboard, 6' x 4'. Original cost £180, going for half price (£90). 3 stylish black fluorescent desk lamps with heavy organiser-style bases. Original cost £68 each, now half price (£34 each). Please contact Nicky on 07976 930917 Good quality office furniture for sale in excellent condition: 2 beech desks - £60 each 1 matching beech table - £25 1 matching pedestal unit - £15 1 green swivel chair - £20 1 green reception chair - £20 1 white fan - £20 2 notice boards - £5 each Also, a Power Mac 550/225, an Epson Stylus Colour 600 and Microtek Scanmaker E3 - £75 for the lot. Finally, a Goodmans MS185 portable CD/radio/cassette player - £25. All reasonable offers considered ­ first come, first served. Contact Kate or Andrew on 648374, if you are interested in any of the above. TO RENT Lovely 2 bed patio flat off Middle Street. Total new refurbishment to very high standard, double doors to private walled patio, new kitchen - gas hob - tiled flooring, bath and shower in bright room. Original wooden floors in both double bedrooms, cellar, fireplace, GFCH, part or unfurnished. Available immediately. Price reduced to £780pcm. Please call Kate on: 07866 438 881. Refs/dep reqd. JUST FOR FUN Rather nice submarine simulation in flash: www.secretlevel.de/submarine.htm It all sounds so much more interesting.... (BMC = a beer directing month!) www.ssynth.co.uk/~gay/anagott.html CHILL.......... www.safeplaces.net/sp.htm And wind yourself up again! This is compulsive.....fun.from.hell.pl/2003-11-24/bubblewrap.swf
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