Hastings and Rother virtual arts festival announced

A unique virtual arts festival offers young performers and artists in Hastings and Rother an opportunity to showcase their talents.
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Spokeswoman Barbara Whitehead said: “With theatres closed and many students at home, artists and teachers across the region are coming together to organise an incredible arts festival for young people. The project, Spirit of Youth, will be an amazing collection of drama, dance, art, music and original writing inspired by Shakespeare and created by young people in Hastings and Rother.

Spirit of Youth will run through the summer. Young people are asked to film themselves acting, singing, dancing or to photograph their own visual art, inspired in some way by Shakespeare’s themes or stories. This will be collected and exhibited online in a grand showcase. The deadline for submissions is August 31 for the festival in September.”

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The festival, organised by Headspin Creative Learning, is supported by HRAEN, Artswork, Hastings Opportunity Area and the RSC.

“This is an ideal way to celebrate the creativity and talent of our youth and demonstrate their resilience and imagination.

“The festival is free to anyone aged 25 and under. Anyone interested in taking part should look online at www.headspincreative.com for ideas and submission information.

“Headspin works with schools, colleges and arts organisations to create innovative educational experiences for young people. We are committed to developing cultural capital in the classroom and beyond, through engagement in the arts. We provide professional coaching for teachers and dynamic projects for young people. Our aim is to develop social and emotional aptitude, building skills for success across the curriculum and for the future.”

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