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GOODBYE ALI AND CAROLINE
Two longstanding members of staff are leaving this month.
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Alastair Dodd, one half of our Technical Team, is leaving after 11 years of working with BMC. He began as a freelance technical advisor for BMC and later worked as an HTML and PC trainer. More recently, through his full time role in Technical Support, he has been helping the Centre's clients with their IT and maintaining our telephone and data systems. Ali is going on to work with his main interest - online computer games - for the European office of a major international online games company. |
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Caroline Hancock started at BMC's gallery, organising art exhibitions, and has filled various roles since, from reception to sales and marketing. She has also co-written Shooting People's book "Get Your Film Funded 2004", researched the follow-up, "How to Fund Your Film" from Netribution (on sale now!) and has co-produced "Darkhunters", and 2nd Unit directed on "The Forest of the Damned" from Gatlin Pictures. Recently Caroline has begun making short films and will be spending the summer in Ireland writing a screenplay for her MA Course in Dramatic Writing. |
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Also sadly leaving, is Hanna Sahloul who has provided BMC with admin support over the last year. Hanna, who worked in both sites since last summer has recently graduated receiving a "first" in her English degree. She has decided to take some time out over the summer where she will be jetting off to sunnier climates such as Mexico and the South of France. |
BMC wishes all of you the best of luck!
BMC STAFF
With Ali and Caroline gone, BMC's staff structure will be changing slightly.
As usual, all enquiries should be directed to your reception point first. At the Old Steyne contact Christine Stevenson on 01273 648300 (ex. 8300) or christine@mediacentre.org. For 68 and 15-17 Middle Street, contact Helen Katsouris on 01273 201100 (ex. 100) or helen@mediacentre.org.
All office space sales enquiries will go to Carla Avery, all tech enquiries will go to Sam Tolton, and all gallery and meeting room bookings will go to Helene Taylor. Carl Whinder will be providing admin support at the Old Steyne and can be approached with all enquiries whilst covering reception points.
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UPSTREAM CONNECTIONS
Upstream - 1 year on at BMC & Brighton Hero
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Upstream Connections (search engine optimisation), based in Room G01 at our Old Steyne site, are celebrating their first anniversary at BMC at the start of July. |
A brand new company, directors Jose and Alexis are delighted that Upstream has grown, with one of their websites winning the Brighton&Hove Searchability Award last November, and recently moving into a comfortable size office after living two flights up on the second floor for the first 9 months. In the past few months, client numbers have tripled, they have taken on a full-time salesperson and an office manager. They are also running a new translation business and foreign language training business from the same office, all with great success, and are currently in the process of partnering with other BMC tenants to help them provide SEO as part of their range of services, but with Upstream doing all the difficult stuff.
WELCOME TO SOUND
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Sound Recordings and Songs is a new Brighton based music company.
The company is headed by Paula Greenwood who has been involved in the independent music sector for over 15 years.
Sound Recordings launched it's first single release in June of this year by West London Hip-Hop collective Border Crossing.
Their single 'Searching for Mr Manuva' remixed by Manchester’s Mr Scruff created singles
of the month in magazines such has IDJ and DJ Magazine as well as radio support from the likes of Rob Da Bank,
Giles Peterson and Eddy Temple Morris.
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Their debut album Ominous originally released in early 2004 is once again available through Sound. The band have received critical acclaim from The Independent, The Times, the Observer, Hip-Hop connection and club support around the country. The label has also signed New York based Hip-Hop/Electronica act Drake, whose debut album is released in the New Year. Sound songs focuses on the publishing aspect of the business working with Camden based Just Jack, Writer/producer Michael Welch, Manchester band Narcissus, Border Crossing and Drake.
WELCOME TO STAY GOLD PRESS
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Stay Gold is a music and entertainment PR company which also represents brands, events, and takes on business to business work. In the past Mel has represented artists such as All Saints, Five, Avril Lavigne, Pink, Noise Next Door and several local Brighton bands. Mel is part of the Brighton Music Network and Stay Gold is as committed to publicising all things Brighton as it is big name national and international artists.. Now in it's third successful year, Stay Gold is branching out into many new areas including PR consultancy and would be happy to talk about any PR opportunities that anyone within BMC has coming up. |
BMC BIDS FAREWELL TO WILD DREAM FILMS
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Wild Dream Films have been a BMC client for over 3 years and are now moving onto pastures new. WDF is an independent television production company that has sold to broadcasters including film four and HBO.Their current project, Ancient Discoveries, will be shown every Sunday over the next three weeks on the History Channel so make sure you tune in! BMC wishes them all the best for the future. |
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"Survivors" Photographic Exhibition by Nick Rain showing at The Friese Greene Gallery
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Nick Rains imagery compels the viewer to stop and look into the eyes
of his subjects, engaged by the intimate moment the light was snapped
to catch the photograph. This creates something more permanent, universal, confrontational because we are given a glimpse into the gates of the soul,
not only theirs but ours as well. We are drawn into the predicaments of others,
connecting with the subjects eyes; then these very eyes begin to question us.
SURVIORS is a collection of photographs taken over a period of fifteen years. We journey through the lives of others - on the genocide trail of Rwandan refugee's; we witness the war in Sudan; the Taleban in Afghanistan; street children in Mexico, India and child prostitutes in Cambodia; the struggle to preserve a way of life threatened by de-forestation in Borneo; and the religious war of attrition in Northern Ireland. |
21st July - 4th August, exhibition launch, Friday the 22nd of July 7pm. Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 5pm Saturday - 2pm to 4pm
Contact: Helene Taylor - helenet@mediacentre.org
or nickrainphoto@yahoo.co.uk
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Midsummer Events
Ever wanted to explore more of the Sussex countryside?
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If Sussex for you encompasses the distance between the Pavilion and Brighton Pier then you need a change of scenery!
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the hidden wonders of Sussex's picturesque countryside this summer.
Brighton and Hove council are hosting a variety of summer events to get you out and about all over the city. From off- road cycle rides across the downs to an Ugly Bug Safari; there is something to bring out the wild side in everyone. |
Click here for the countryside handbook for news and events.
Remember, to ensure you gain maximum enjoyment out of your summer, pay close attention to guideline #2: Wear warm, waterproof clothing. It is an English summer after all..
Calling all Fans of The Who
It's time to dig up all your old rock memorabilia!
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The Who's front man Roger Daltrey is teaming up with
Oscar-Winning Director Murray Lerner to produce a feature length film on the band entitled
'My Generation: Who's still Who.'
Lerner is currently collecting fan based anecdotes and memorabilia to feature in the film. If you have any old concert ticket stubs or never before seen footage of the band, then they could shortly be making an appearance on to the big screen. Or if you have ever sat next to Roger Daltrey in the pub and said 'Oi, you look like that bloke Pete Townshend from The Who….', then email your stories to director@thewhomovie.com |
Brighton Hip Hop Festival
Spray cans at the ready- for this summers Hip Hop showdown.
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The festival is stretching its limits this year over a variety of areas so keep your eyes and ears tuned in for all the events. For insight into the hip hop scene in New York in the early eighties, check out the essential documentary Style Wars, as part of the Hip Hop Film Festival this Friday at the Odeon. Also this Friday (July 15th), Canadian MC Baba Brinkman is keeping it local with his adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in a modern day rap version. Check him out upstairs at the Prince Albert from 8-11pm. A current must see is a visit to our very own gallery on Middle Street for the Future Kings exhibition, which is presently displaying the art work of Brighton's acclaimed graffiti talent. The best part is that most of the events are all free of charge so you won't have to ebay your limited addition Adidas trainers in order to enjoy them. |
Visit the www.brightonhiphop.com web site for more information.
A Lot Like Love
Now showing in local cinemas- produced here in BMC!
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The British born director Nigel Cole, whose previous credits include Calendar Girls and Saving Grace, has taken his talents over to the other side of the Atlantic with his latest romantic comedy. England however, can still claim some of the credit as the film's post production was completed in our Middle Street site. Click here for all cinema listings. |
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Free Extra Pair of Hands?
If your company is interested in putting something back into the local community, then get involved with Sussex Youth Ltd. SY have launched a new project called Sussex Wide, which is a voluntary 13 week work experience programme for young people aged 18-24, who have been unemployed or on benefits for 3-6 months. SY is looking for companies who feel they could offer their training and expertise in order to motivate young people, while getting paid for their services.
To find out how this opportunity could benefit your company as well as giving young individuals a head start in employment, please contact Charlotte Pearce on 01273 327162.
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