Description
The judges have now selected the people who go through to the mentoring stage of Performing Arts Big Ideas:
Peter Cant - The City Belongs to Us
Grace Chilton - Young Writers Group
Ben Cody - Only Fools and Actors
Michael Bryher - Dumb Show
Athea Gupta - What Fatima Did
Bradley Cooney - Slam
Steve Jon Atkinson - Extras
Drew McOnie - Crumbs in the Bed
Jacklene Silwano - See Another
Jack Meredith - Jackaicious Carnival
Announcements about the final winners will be made at the beginning of September 2009.
How to respond
Come up with an idea which could be any of the following:
- Projects & Project Development
- Commissions & Productions
- Marketing & Communications
- Education Activities
- Multimedia development
- New networks, partnerships and collaborations
Once you have a clear idea of what you want to do you will need to be able to write up your idea in a brief and concise manner, to complete the application form.
You will also need to have a clear idea of the planning involved in delivering your project. You also need to identify an organisation that would be interested in your project, possibly supporting you with advise or providing you with resources.
1. First you need to join this brief by clicking JOIN THIS BRIEF in the yellow box on the right of this page
2. Then go to DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF DOCUMENT in the same yellow box on the right of this page
3. Complete the application form
4. Save your application form with your full name as the file name (i.e. Surname_First Name)
5. Upload the application form by going to SUBMIT YOUR PITCH in the yellow box on the right of this page
6. When you got to SUBMIT YOUR PITCH, please ensure that you fill in the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY field. This also appears on your application form, but please make sure that you enter it here as well (maximum 100 words).
7. Once you have completed the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY field, attach your application form by selecting document and uploading your Ideas Fund application form. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please email info@ideastap.com
For advice on how to fill out your executive summary, read our guide here
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We need to get a sense of who you are and what your background is. In order to do this our judges will be taking a look at your profile on IdeasTap. To be in with a chance of receiving funding you MUST have a photograph of yourself on your profile.
As part of your IdeasTap membership you have access to an online portfolio where you can show off your work to friends and potential employers. It is important that you make sure you have examples of your past work in the portfolio section of your profile if you are applying to this award.
ALL sections of the application must be completed. Any incomplete sections will mean that your application will be disqualified.
We know that applications forms can seem daunting. Here are some resources you may find useful:
IdeasFund - The lowdown
For information on project management.
Please note
You must be aged 16-25 by 25 July 2009.
We can only accept ELECTRONIC applications. Paper applications will not be considered.
If you have any trouble with your application please email info@ideastap.com
Applications can be accepted from Individuals or groups, to apply as a group one individual group member must act as the lead contact. The lead contact can then attach the group when they go to submit your pitch.
All applications need to demonstrate effective ways of involving as many people as possible. Activities that provide no potential benefit to young people will not be considered.