Artstart - Orana Arts

ArtStart Contact: Merryn Spencer
Phone: 02 6817 8704
Email: mspencer@oranaarts.com
Website: http://www.oranaarts.com/default.asp?page=project&id=WOAIDM
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Overview Areas Covered: Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine and the Warrumbungles.
Our Approach The Fresh Red Earth tour of the Orana region involving Rhyme (Freestyle rapping / written verse), Drum (Percussion and drum-kit), Dance (Hip-hop and dance and techniques) and Jam (a chance to throw it all together) provides young people with the opportunity to perform their written rhymes, dance and play percussion. The choice of workshop and faciliators related to a survey conducted with youthworkers in the region in late 2006.

Key Festival Events:
  • Hip Hop Workshop, 02/07/2007, Narromine
  • Hip Hop Workshop, 03/07/2007, Dubbo
  • Hip Hop Workshop, 04/07/2007, Gilgandra
  • Hip Hop Workshops, 05/07/2007, Mendooran
  • Hip Hop Workshop, 06/07/2007, Coonabarabran
Local ArtStart Supporters:
Dubbo PCYC, Narromine Youth Centre, Centacare Dubbo, Gilgandra Youth Centre, Dubbo Youth Development Officer, Coonabarabran Youth Committee, United Services Memorial Club Narromine, Baradine Progress Association, Coonabarabran High School, Baradine CWA, Mendooran Central School, Mendooran & District Development Group, The Songroom, Alans Music, Orana Arts and Arts OutWest.

Key ArtStart Projects for 2007
Follow Up 'Facil' tour
Project Organisation:
Orana Arts
Location:
Orana Arts Region
Facilitators and Artists:
Paul Mac, Mc Mars (E-Pan) and Sam 'Muel' Howell will return to the region to present a FREE screening of the DVD created from the 2007 ArtStart tour. This footage showcases the different elements of hip hop, discussion of career opportunities in the arts sector and general interactive mentoring session for participants.

Contact email: mspencer@oranaarts.com
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