Archive for January, 2010

Are young people interested in classical?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Images of over 50’s and stuffy librarians are usually conjured up when asked about the demographic that is attracted to classical, but is this REALLY true? Reverb at the Roundhouse is attempting to prove that theory wrong. This new series of events is aimed at breaking the mould and converting the trendy young music fans that fill this fantastic venue into classical lovers.

It will be interesting to see if the likes of The London Contemporary Orchestra (whose average age is a mere 25) is enough to give these events the traction they deserve. For more information on how you can attend these events visit: http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/series/reverb

Watch out for the Mac Tablet

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Apple Tablet

Apple Tablet

With the new year coming along I can only see one thing that is going to change everything. That’s the Apple Slate. Suddenly you can sit on your sofa, floating around the web watching video reading text in ways which feel less like sitting at a computer and more like reading a magazine. Done right the technology has the ability to enable creativity to become even more accessible. Better keep an eye on this thing.

Public Art during the snow season in Derby

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Wooden Toys - jet Engine

Wooden Toys

Some shots above which I captured of the wonderful wooden toys by Derbyshire sculptor Andrew Frost which have been in our Market Place over the festive period, a project which I led and was achieved through a partnership of Derby companies and organisations. There have also been some tempory pieces public art appearing across the city over the last few days which have been captured on camera, this Formula 1 car was created in Abbey Street car park… impressive, if anyone else have any snow related public art creations they wish to share, please do share them with us here at CIN by posting a link to them in the comments, as we love to see creative things popping up across our city and delighting us.

Formula 1 Car in Derby

To find out more about the Christmas Playground project visit www.christmasplayground.co.uk

The toys are today being moved today to the childrens ward at Royal Derby Hospital for children there to continue to enjoy.

Posted by: Dawn Foote