ANGIE INTERVIEWS ABIMARO (PART 3)

Abimaro's plans for the future and great tips for independent artists.

Interview With El Ashfield Pt.1

El Ashfield

In this interview former Goldsmiths student and ensemble member El Ashfield talks about how she got into illustrating. Since graduating from Goldsmiths University, El Ashfield has gone on to illustrate the book "Ralph Is Not A Superhero". Ralph is (not) a Superhero has now made the top 12 of the Gateshead Children's Book Award.

INTERVIEW WITH ABIMARO PART 2 of 3 - Find out what inspires Abimaro to song write and her creative process! by Angela Luzi.

What Is Abimaro Up To These Days?

Abimaro, the South East London Songstress speaks to Angela Luzi about what she's been up to since leaving the Goldsmiths Ensemble. This is a 3 part interview, make sure you catch them all, she's been a busy lady.

What is Abimaro up to these days?

Goldsmiths Ensemble | MySpace Music Videos

Part 2 Interview With Laura Bettinson

In this interview Laura Bettinson (of Dimbleby & Capper) talks about her music video, gigs and gives some performance tips.


Angie

Part 1 - Interview with Laura Bettinson

Angie interviews Laura Bettinson of D&C who was an ensemble member for 3 years to discover what she is up to these days.

 

BAKU - Shadow Puppet Film By John Atterbury

Ensemble member John Atterbury has directed his first shadow puppet film, 'Baku'. The short film is about a mythical creature who eats bad dreams.


baku (shadow puppets) from John Atterbury on Vimeo.

BARBICAN TO GLASTONBURY

It's been a while but we're back and we have another show not to be missed. After the success of our headline performance for The British Council 75th Anniversary at The Barbican, Goldsmiths are back on a bigger bill.
Goldsmiths Ensemble will be performing with Matthew Herbert Big Band and Eska at Glastonbury.



For those who missed out, here's what the press had to say about our sell out show at The Barbican on 26th October 2009.



Resound featuring Matthew Herbert Big Band with Eska from British Council Music on Vimeo.


NEWSPAPER REVIEWS

The Times - 5/5
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/live_reviews/article6894118.ece

Telegraph
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/sebastianscotney/100004261/is-the-british-council-tearing-up-its-past/


Guardian - 5/5
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/30/british-council-75th-anniversary-review

Crisis Christmas 2009 - Can you contribute to the 38th year?

Hi all,

Once again this year BrazenBunch is involved in an incredibly worth while project at a very important time of the year. It’s that time again where your valuable creative skill can really help create an amazing vibe at the 8 centres around London that provide food, shelter and accommodation for up to 2,000 people from the homeless community.

The importance of a full schedule of entertainments from Bingo to Singing, Choirs to Karaoke, Magic to Circus and Theatre to Comedy cannot be overstated so please forward on to your contacts even if you cannot contribute.
This is not a fancy fundraiser but an opportunity to perform to the very people the charity work to aid and support.
As Europe’s largest volunteer led project the whole thing is run on generosity and donations.

Get in touch if you any questions or want more information, or look at the applications online here:

http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/learning-and-skills-volunteer.html

Your time and support is greatly appreciated.

Best,
Paul


Paul Richards
Entertainments and Activities Co-ordinator, Crisis Christmas

T: 020 7426 5656
W: www.crisis.org.uk

Crisis - a leading developer of new research into homelessness

Al Doyle from Hot Chip has recorded a new video starring members of Crisis, many of whim are hidden homeless

Cathy Graham From The British Council Speaks To The Goldsmiths Ensemble

This week Cathy Graham came into Goldsmiths College to speak to the ensemble. Cathy Graham - Head of Music for the British Council, shares with us her excitement for the upcoming show at The Barbican. To mark the British Council's 75th year anniversary, Cathy Graham has organised an eclectic programme that displays some of the world's most diverse artists.
To learn more about what the British Council visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org


Here is some of what Cathy Graham had to say on her visit.

The Times Review on the Goldsmiths Ensemble

Ed Potton (centre)

The Times Journalist - Ed Potton joins the Goldsmiths Ensemble in preparation for the Matthew Herbert Big Band show at The Barbican, Monday 26th October. He has contributed to the hard work and dedication the ensemble has shown. Ed Potton has written an article on his experience with the Matthew Herbert Big Band Project.

To see the full article visit:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6885799.ece

Angela Luzi tells us what she's been up to...

Here is a picture of some of the paper flowers Angela was talking about.

Interview With Struan Leslie - Movement Director

Today Angela speaks to Struan Leslie - Movement Director of this project.

Interview With Fintan, Tom And Nino

Today I caught up with three male ensemble members, who are also students of the Goldsmiths College. In this interview I learnt about how they discovered the ensemble and what their experience has done for them. As the students are in different year groups, it was interesting to see and hear their differences in experience and views.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

Van

From left to right: Tom, Fintan and Nino

Interview With Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant

This week I get up close and personal with Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant. Kate has been working closely with the ensemble, ensuring that they learn and deliver the correct movements. I would describe her as a mentor in the making. She has constantly strengthened our mental focus and prepared us for the show ahead.

Interviewing Kate was a so much fun and I had great pleasure in hearing about her passion for choreography and theatre.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

Van

Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant

To learn more about Kate Sagovsky visit: www.freefalltheatre.co.uk

Summary Of Week 3 - By Karolin

Karolin photographed in rehearsal

This is what happened this week...

Tuesday's rehearsal was in the great hall which is always exciting in itself. A big room, a big stage... will it be the same at the Barbican?
Sadly we are getting less and less (in terms of people) at the moment, partly because of flu, partly because... well no one really knows.
This is such an opportunity, come on people get lazy... This is something we've built up together over the last few weeks so come, comm... commitment!

On a more positive note the rehearsal was good. Although it can get a tiny bit boring to go over the movements and lines over and over again it proved well worth as it was actually me who did it wrong in the end... oops!

On Wednesday Matthew visited again and gave one of his amazing speeches that makes you just want to stand up and say 'Yes, I totally agree with you... let's change something...', but what? ...Let's start small and sing in the choir... Then Cathy form The British Council came and watched us for a bit  as well as talking to us a bit about the BC again. Explaining what amazing work they do all over the planet, trying to work against facism, debarment, anti-social behavior and so on and so forth... to be just a tiny part of this feel's actually great!

The rehearsal went really well and all new comers pick up fast and mostly without comment which is amazing and I think a relief for Joe and Alice who are doing their best to keep the group together... we very much appreciate your work guys. Again great job and great fun!

Thanks,

Karolin

Interview With Polly and Scarlet

After The Great Hall performance I was able to interview two spectators that night. Polly and Scarlet are students of the Goldsmiths College. They heard about the show from an ensemble member and came down night to support. Polly and Scarlet discuss their thoughts and feelings on the performance.

Enjoy

Van

Highlights Of The Great Hall Performance (02/10/09)

Hello All,

For those who missed last week's show. Here is your chance to catch some of the highlights.

Well done to everyone who took part in the concert.

Enjoy.

Van

Entry Blog from Angela - SIMON SAYS NIGHT!

Hello everyone!

I am going to give you a little update on what happened last night at Simon Says.
For those who are not aware, Simon Says is a singer / songwriter's night organized by the Goldsmiths Ensemble where all Goldsmiths music students and Ensemble members are welcome to perform!

It is a great opportunity to meet people and hear diverse and interesting music.

There is always such a special and friendly vibe at Simon Says. People are there to socialize and listen without being judgmental. I performed there my self in different occasions in the past three years and it was a great experience because you can really feel everyone's support.

It is a night where all genres are played including poetry and spoken word. It is a very creative and artistic evening, everyone is welcome to come and it is FREE so even better!

I met good friends last night and I was blown away by their performances.

I suggest you checking out this event and why not... perform!

Here are some photos I took to give you an idea of Simon Says 'cosy' atmosphere and some of the acts on last night.

Hope to see you all soon!
Angela.

Blog From Karolin

The great thing about singing is it makes me feel good, I feel free, I feel open, I have fun. Isn't that the best thing to have?

After surviving a week of coughing people around me, I finally received the flu from a nice donator who want's to stay anonymous (who ever it is... ).

Still rehearsals are going on and apart from not hearing a thing it
was good to be in the group again and rehears together. You get really
used to it after a week being so close together... although there are
lot's of new faces, it amazed me how fast everyone caught up with the
rest. I think it works like a wave that just takes you and sways you

into the right direction or maybe there are just lot's of really good and ambitious people...

Wednesday I just stayed for an hour which is really sad but passing on germs is not one of my hobbies... sorry! 

Hope everyone had great fun and you did all movements correct so I can learn them, hihi!

I wish you all the best and see you next Tuesday,

Karolin