NEWS
Matthew Hellett named on Leaders’ List 2019
Oska Bright Film Festival Lead Programmer Matthew Hellett has been named as Leader on the annual Dimensions Leaders' List 2019, the UK's first national list which recognises the achievements of people with learning disabilities and autism. Sally Clarke,...
Carousel Radio nominated for Best Grassroots Production award
Carousel Radio nominated in Audio Production Awards.
Oska Bright Film Festival 2019: Award-winners announced
On Friday 25 October we held our Awards Night, celebrating the talents of all the filmmakers involved in Oska Bright Film Festival 2019. We gave out 8 awards to some outstanding films - check out the full list of winners below! We’re also delighted to announce our...
Oska Bright Film Festival Launches 2019 Programme
The world’s biggest learning disability film festival is back!
Carousel are looking for volunteers!
If you like learning disability arts, music, film or clubbing you could be the right volunteer for us.
Carousel receives 90k boost from Global radio
Carousel has been given a boost from Global’s Make Some Noise to help support the amazing work we do with young people with learning disabilities.
REVIEWS
INTERVIEW: Alan Barnes at the Verdict Brighton 12th April 2018 interview by Mr Duffield
Alan Barnes - clarinet and alto sax / Trevor Whiting- Clarinet and Saxes / Mark Edwards – Piano / Piers Clark – Guitar / Steve Thompson – Bass Who were your influences? Acker Bilk, Sonny Rollins and Johnny Hodges, main 3 and still are.. Who has inspired you? Just...
REVIEW: Candoco Dance Company at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on Weds 18 May 2018
It felt to me like West Street Brighton on a Saturday night, people having a good time, making relationships, being playful.
REVIEW: Access All Areas immersive experience, MADHOUSE re:exit wrapped up in a nutshell by Jason Eade
To be honest, I was expecting to be led to a theatre where I would take my seat and I would watch something on stage, but no. Instead I was led to what appeared to be a waiting room.
REVIEW: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s, The Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome
In the first ever relaxed performance by the Birmingham Royal Ballet, John Payne (Callibot) explained to the audience that it is okay to “clap when you want and if you need to leave and take a break, that’s fine too.” He was accompanied by an interpreter and also...
REVIEW: Karen Sharp at The Verdict
Brighton is buzzing. ‘The Verdict’ had a great atmosphere and it was full of people. I liked the lighting and remember the pictures of Miles Davis and Charlie Parker on the walls. There are pictures of jazz albums on the tables. The beer is good. I shook hands with...
Creative Minds North: an arts conference with a difference
My first impression from Creative Minds Manchester was of a great unleashing of humour.