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Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 5

22 January 2004

Arts Development Partnership Funding 2003/04

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Michael Fuller Ext: 6016

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

      That funding totalling £7,800 and £1,500 for project and festival partnership funding respectively be approved as follows:

2003/04

 

£

Projects

   

Hampshire Youth Ceilidh Collective

Basingstoke

2,000

Musico Dansa

Various

300

Spring Into Dance & CS Film Project

Basingstoke

1,000

Breakthrough

Basingstoke

1,000

Hants Very Much

Various

1,000

Sculpture Gardens and Environmental Area

Emsworth

1,000

Petersfield Artists Trail

Petersfield

500

Alternative Artists Collective

Winchester

500

The Winchester Festival of Art and The Mind

Winchester

0

Saturday Media Action Klub

Eastleigh

500

Total

 

7,800

     
     

2004/05

   

Festival

 

£

Early Music Now Festival

Winchester

1,500

Total

 

1,500

2. Reason

2.1 To support small scale arts activities serving Hampshire people and to deliver the aims of the Corporate Strategy by maximising life opportunities particularly for young people through participation in high quality arts events.

3. Other options considered and rejected

        - making no awards.

        - making increased awards.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted - None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: (signature) Date: (date of decision)

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Councillor J. Waddington

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 5

22 January 2004

Arts Development Partnership Funding 2003/04 and 2004/05

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Michael Fuller Ext: 6016

1. Introduction

1.1 This report presents details of applications received for project partnership funding from groups planning to organise arts projects for Hampshire residents.

1.2 A wide range of project proposals have been received for 2003/04. Publicity has sought to attract applications involving the priority artforms namely visual arts, crafts, literature and lens based media. The full list of applications received is attached in Appendix 2 supported by the budgets provided by each applicant with details of funding from other bodies where relevant. In each case the local member has been consulted and no specific issues have been raised.

2. Legal Implications

2.1 The County Council is able to utilise broad powers under the Local Government Act 1972 to provide financial support for the arts. In particular, Section 145 of the Act enables the Council to contribute towards the expenses of doing anything necessary or expedient for any of a number of purposes, including the provision of entertainment of any nature, or the provision of a theatre, concert hall, dance hall or other premises suitable for entertainment. The powers include the ability to contribute towards the expenses of maintaining a band or orchestra, and towards the development and improvement of the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts.

3. Financial Details

3.1 The base budget of £67,000 for 2003/04 and for 2004/05 is allocated as follows:

£

Project Partnership Funding

22,000

Festival Partnership Funding

11,000

Annual Programme Partnership Funding

24,000

Two for One Partnership Funding

10,000

Total

67,000

3.2 A financial summary for each financial year is shown in Appendix 1. Prior to this meeting approved allocations in 2003/04 had exceeded the budget by £2,250 but were underwritten by the Policy Development Fund. The Fund will in turn meet the proposed allocations of £7,800 recommended in this report.

4. Project Partnership Funding

4.1 The applications for the support of arts projects are listed in Appendix 2 and include specific requests for £21,300. Funding recommendations totalling £7,800 are proposed as set out in Appendix 2. The papers in the Appendix show details of all applications and they are prefixed with the letter A. Local Members have been consulted on these applications. The project's contribution to the County Council's Corporate Strategy has been highlighted in the details of Appendix 2.

5. Festival Partnership Funding

5.1 It will be noted from the summary in Appendix 2 that an application requesting a grant of £2,000 has been received from a festival organisation for next year 2004/05. A recommendation of £1,500 has been made. The Festival Partnership Funding application in Appendix 2 is prefixed with the letter F. It should be noted that funds are not released to festival organisations until satisfactory accounts for previous years are received.

Recommendation

That the awards recommended in this report be approved.

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excludes:

1. Published works

2. Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

TITLE LOCATION

Detailed grant application forms County Arts Office

 

Financial Summary

 

Appendix 1a

 
           

Arts Partnership Funding Budget 2003/04

       
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

Two for One

Total

           
 

£

£

£

£

£

Recreation and Heritage Budget

22,000

11,000

24,000

10,000

67,000

Economic Development Budget

 

10,000

   

10,000

Contribution from Creative Hampshire

4,000

     

4,000

 

Totals

26,000

21,000

24,000

10,000

81,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
           
           

Present Financial Position 2003/04

         
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

Two For One

Total

Funding approved on:

         

12 December 2002

2,200

13,550

0

0

15,750

16 January 2003

0

10,300

0

0

10,300

19 February 2003

0

0

22,500

0

22,500

24 April 2003

14,900

300

3,000

500

18,700

29 May 2003

1,500

0

0

0

1,500

10 July 2003

4,800

0

0

2,500

7,300

returned to budget

-1,000

0

0

0

-1,000

25 September 2003

4,550

0

0

2,200

6,750

20 November 2003

1,200

0

0

250

1,450

Total approved to date

28,150

24,150

25,500

5,450

83,250

           
           

Balance remaining for allocation

-2,150

-3,150

-1,500

4,550

-2,250

           
           
           

Financial implications of decisions sought at this meeting

         
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

 

         

Recommended awards

7,800

0

0

0

7,800

           

Amount remaining for future decisions

-10,950

-3,150

-1,500

4,550

-10,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Summary

 

Appendix 1b

 
           

Arts Partnership Funding Budget 2004/05

       
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

Two for One

Total

           
 

£

£

£

£

£

Recreation and Heritage Budget

22,000

11,000

24,000

10,000

67,000

Economic Development Budget

 

10,000

   

10,000

Totals

22,000

21,000

24,000

10,000

77,000

           
           
           

Present Financial Position

         
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

Two For One

Total

Funding approved on:

         

20 November 2003

 

19,850

   

19,850

Total approved to date

0

19,850

0

0

19,850

           
           

Balance remaining for allocation

22,000

1,150

24,000

10,000

77,000

           
           
           

Financial implications of decisions sought at this meeting

     
           
 

Project

Festivals

Programme

Two For One

Total

           

Recommended awards

0

1,500

0

0

1,500

           

Amount remaining for future decisions

22,000

-350

24,000

10,000

55,650

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ref. Title Town Requested Recommended

A01 Hampshire Youth Ceilidh Collective Basingstoke £3,000 £2,000

A02 Musico Dansa various £300 £300

A03 Spring Into Dance & CS Film Project Basingstoke £2,000 £1,000

A04 Breakthrough Basingstoke £2,000 £1,000

A05 Hants Very Much Various £2,000 £1,000

A06 Sculpture Gardens and Environmental Area Emsworth £2,500 £1,000

A07 Petersfield Artists Trail Petersfield £500 £500

A08 Alternative Artists Collective Winchester £1,500 £500

A09 The Winchester Festival of Art and The Mind Winchester £7,000 £0

A10 Saturday Media Action Klub Eastleigh £500 £500

      Total £7,800

F01 Early Music Now Festival Winchester £2,000 £1,500

      Total £1,500

Appendix 2

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A01 Hampshire Youth Ceilidh Collective

Applicant Jason Knight TAPS Basingstoke

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor J.K. Frankum, Councillor J Kelly, Councillor B.T. Gurden, Councillor J.D. Shaw

No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

The Hampshire Youth Ceilidh Collective project will take place in Basingstoke from Summer 2004 to Autumn 2005. The project aims to encourage the learning of folk and world instruments by young people and to enable Hampshire schools to mount participatory social dance events using their own resources. TAPS will run taster sessions across Hampshire followed by regular Saturday morning workshop sessions giving young people the opportunity to learn to play instruments they would not normally have access to and leading to the formation of three bands which can then provide music for school ceilidhs and similar community events.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Building strong and safe communities through enabling young people to stage community events and maximising life opportunities by providing an opportunity for those young people to learn a skill they would otherwise be unable to access.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Taster sessions 5,500 £28,950

                      Saturday workshops 12,000

                      Summer school 2,400

                      Performances 2,700

                      Instruments 1,719

                      Publicity and travel 1,431

                      Administration 3,200

                      Income Amount Total

                      National Federation of Youth Music 20,000 £23,950

                      Four Lanes Trust 750

                      TAPS 3,200

    Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (£2,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £5,000

Amount Requested £3,000

Amount Recommended £2,000

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Additional information:

TAPS is based in Basingstoke but serves the region of greater Hampshire. The company already receives funding from the County Council for its base costs but it needs to apply for further funding for each of its projects. This one is just the sort of initiative which is expected of TAPS and so it is wholeheartedly supported working with young people in developing their skills in music.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A02 Musico Dansa

Applicant Simon Harmer Metallo Bocca Portsmouth

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor F. Hindson, Councillor R. McIntosh

No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Metallo Bocca is a youth dance company for 13 to 19 year olds performing dance based on

folk steps originally from the Appalachian region of North America and adapted by the group

into a more contemporary style of its own. The group aim to develop a performance of

specially commissioned dance and music pieces which will be drawn by a visual artist who

specialises in drawing dance. The piece will be performed locally and at three major folk arts festivals.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities for young people to develop a performance based skill.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Choreographer and musician fees 600 £744

                      Rehearsal and venue hire 144

                      Income Amount Total

                      Subscriptions 140 £140

    Arts Council England (£300 unconfirmed)

Deficit £604

Amount Requested £300

Amount Recommended £300

Previous

Additional information:

These skills in folk dance are being lost in this part of the country and it is good to see local initiatives to encourage young people to learn these. Although there are not the folk festivals in the county for this troupe to perform at we would urge them to attend the Winchester Folk Festival if appropriate.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A03 Spring Into Dance & CS Film Project

Applicant Phil Pennington Central Studio Basingstoke

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor J.K. Frankum, Councillor J Kelly, Councillor B.T. Gurden, Councillor J.D. Shaw

No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Spring Into Dance is a collaborative project between Central Studio, The Haymarket Theatre

and Motionhouse Dance Company. Two groups of young people will work with Motionhouse

to create a performance that will be staged at The Haymarket Theatre as part of an evening of

youth dance from the Basingstoke area. The CS Film project will involve local film makers,

professional actors and young people from the Basingstoke area. The project will run from 5 to

16 April 2004 at Central Studio and provide training in the use of super 16mm film making

equipment, equipment sometimes used in the production of commercial films.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities for young people by providing the opportunity to work with professional dancers and film makers.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Dance company fees 4,406 £12,171

                      Film makers fees 1,750

                      Actors fees 500

                      Production fees 750

                      Marketing and publicity 1,750

                      Film stock 1,500

                      Administration and other costs 1,515

                      Income Amount Total

                      Ticket sales 1,464 £6,787

                      Membership fees 1,200

                      Queen Marys College 1,123

    Arts Council England 3,000

    Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (£2,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £5,384

Amount Requested £2,000

Amount Recommended £1,000

Previous Funding 2003/04 £700 Basingstoke Film Festival 2003

          2003/04 £2,500 Central Studio Annual Programme 2003/04

          2002/03 £1,000 Basingstoke Film Festival

          2002/03 £4,000 Central Studio Annual Programme 2002/03

          2001/02 £1,000 Movie Makers - youth video production group

          2001/02 £5,000 Central Studio Annual Programme

          2000/01 £5,000 Annual programme for 2000/2001

          1999/00 £1,000 Annual Programme 99/00

Additional information:

The regular funding for Central Studio is for its theatre programme. These participatory events require additional funding for them to survive. This Easter initiative will be a great opportunity for the young people who can attend.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A04 Breakthrough

Applicant Deborah Wilding Proteus Theatre Company Basingstoke

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor J.K. Frankum, Councillor J Kelly, Councillor B.T. Gurden, Councillor J.D. Shaw

No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Breakthrough will be a series of theatre workshops devised and run by Proteus Theatre

Company to address issues related to disability and mental health. The workshops will run

weekly from 8 April to 30 September 2004 at St Michael's Church Cottage, Basingstoke giving

participants affected by physical disability or mental health issues the opportunity to express

themselves in new and challenging ways through theatre and performance, empowering them

to confront the issues facing them and explore ways of dealing with them.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities for vulnerable people by providing them with skills to

enable them to deal with the issues that affect them and building strong and safe

communities by increasing the confidence and social interaction of the participants.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Workshop leader 2,000 £5,790

                      Publicity 1,500

                      Project management 965

                      Materials 500

                      Administration 425

                      Room hire 400

                      Income Amount Total

                      Proteus Theatre Company (project management costs) 965 £1,390

                      Proteus Theatre Company (administration costs) 425

    Four Lanes Trust (£2,400 unconfirmed)

Deficit £4,400

Amount Requested £2,000

Amount Recommended £1,000

Previous 2003/04 £2,000 The Basingstoke Mysteries

Additional information:

Proteus have been running Breakthrough for a number of years now on project funding from a number of sources. This next phase is intended to build on the good work done before but, unfortunately, the company needs to apply for funding again. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council do not have a suitable funding stream to support this project.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A05 Hants Very Much

Applicant Jane Dawes The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre Bordon

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor W. J. Filer No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

The Phoenix intend to produce a revue based on the history and literature of Hampshire with

songs, sketches, prose and anecdotes, to tour to schools, colleges, theatres, arts centres and

village halls in Hampshire between April 2004 and April 2005. The organisation intends to provide an interesting factual journey through Hampshire past and present, with teaching aids and learning resources.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

To encourage stewardship of the environment by promoting the cultural history of Hampshire.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Writer's fee 2,000 £16,800

                      Director's fee 900

                      Rehearsal costs 2,100

                      Performance costs 7,200

                      Marketing and administration 2,100

                      Costumes and props 1,000

                      Travel costs 1,500

                      Income Amount Total

                      Performance fees 10,500 £10,800

                      Programmes 300

    Esmée Fairbairn Trust (£2,000 unconfirmed)

    East Hampshire District Council (£2,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £6,000

Amount Requested £2,000

Amount Recommended £1,000

Previous Funding 2003/04 £3,000 Phoenix Arts Centre Annual Programme 2003/04

          2002/03 £3,000 Phoenix Theatre Annual Programme 2002/03

          2000/01 £4,000 Phoenix Annual Programme

          2001/02 £4,000 Phoenix Annual Programme

Additional information:

Hampshire County Council supports the programme at the Phoenix Arts Centre, Bordon but this initiative is coming out of the centre to spread the work of the Centre across the county. If this show can be organised then it will feature in the Hog The Limelight programme for next year.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A06 Sculpture Gardens and Environmental Area

Applicant Julie Kirk Glenwood School Environmental Area Development Group Emsworth

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor D Gillett No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Glenwood is a special school for students drawn from the Leigh Park and Havant area. The sculpture gardens will enhance Glenwood School's environmental area, promoting art and sculpture in the school. A series of wooden sculptures by Andy Frost with an environmental theme including a totem pole, amphitheatre, ornamental seating and small wildlife sculptures will be constructed for the school during April and May 2004. Workshops will be run by the artist with the students to involve them with the design and production of the sculptures, engaging them with the work.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities by giving children the chance to take part in the work of a professional artist and encouraging stewardship of the environment through the enhancement of the school's environmental area.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Artist fees and material costs 2,800 £4,000

                      Workshop fees 600

                      Adaptation of space 600

                      Income Amount Total

                      Havant Borough Council (£1,500 unconfirmed) £0

Deficit £4,000

Amount Requested £2,500

Amount Recommended £1,000

Previous

Additional information:

Requests from schools to work with artists are mounting up as this funding scheme becomes even better known. It is good to see a school using an artist of the calibre of Andy Frost in this welcome initiative.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A07 Petersfield Artists Trail

Applicant Diane Thiessen PAINT Petersfield

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor J. K. West Expressed his support for the scheme.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Petersfield Artist Trail is a nine day arts trail including approximately fifty exhibitors and thirty

five venues around Petersfield for performances of dance, drama, street entertainment, poetry

and classical, folk and world music. There will be a week long programme of workshops,

exhibitions and competitions for children and adults as part of the event, with artists and crafts

people demonstrating their skills.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

This event will help build stronger and safe communities by enabling local people to

stage a local event showcasing their own skills and introducing a range of art forms

to the community.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Artists fees 1,500 £6,500

                      Workshop costs 1,000

                      Publicity 2,500

                      Venue hire 700

                      Administration 400

                      Contingency 400

                      Income Amount Total

                      Subscriptions 1,000 £1,000

    Awards For All (£3,900 unconfirmed)

    East Hampshire District Council (£1,000 unconfirmed)

    Petersfield Town Council (£600 unconfirmed)

    High Meadow Charity (£600 unconfirmed)

Deficit £5,500

Amount Requested £500

Amount Recommended £500

Previous 2003/04 £500 Petersfield Arts Trail

          2002/03 £500 Petersfield Arts Trail

Additional information:

This is another of the new art trails that are being organised around the county to the benefit of the artists of the county and the public who are able to access new artwork in their locality. This is also a celebration of the creativity which rests in the towns and villages of Hampshire and one which can touch every corner of the county.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A08 Alternative Artists Collective

Applicant Vicky Thomas The Trinity Centre Winchester

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor P. Dickens, Councillor Mrs P.G. Peskett No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

The Trinity Centre intend to set up and run an artists' collective for artists who attend the Trinity Drop in Centre offering three sessions a week at the centre initially from January to December 2004 but with plans to run for two years. The sessions will be led by an artist in residence with support from a project worker. The project will also invite visiting artists to run sessions during the year and run eight gallery visits.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

The project will maximise life opportunities for very vulnerable people, allowing them to engage in a project that provides them with a non-threatening cultural community.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Artists fees and materials 16,940 £35,880

                      Administration and staffing 17,940

                      Marketing 1,000

                      Income Amount Total

                      The Trinity Centre 430 £1,430

                      Winchester City Council Arts Department 1,000

    Arts Council England, South East (£30,000 unconfirmed)

    Winchester City Council Community Safety Grant (£3,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £34,450

Amount Requested £1,500

Amount Recommended £500

Previous

Additional information:

This is a brave effort to establish an artists organisation for the Drop in Centre. It can only succeed if Arts Council England supports it with substantial investment. If this happens then it will increase the employment opportunities in the city where it is not an easy place for them to make a living.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A09 The Winchester Festival of Art and The Mind

Applicant Garry Kennard The Winchester Festival of Art and The Mind Winchester

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor P. Dickens, Councillor Mrs P.G. Peskett No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

The Winchester Festival of Art and The Mind will take place largely in The Theatre Royal,

Winchester from 5 to 7 March 2004. The festival intends to bring together eminent thinkers

and artists to explore the latest advances in our knowledge of how works of art affect the

human brain, staging forums and discussions on perceptions of the physical world, altered

states of mind and questions on consciousness and creativity in association with the Royal

Institute, the Institute for Contemporary Arts and Arts Council England. The festival will also

include performances from the Sadler's Wells dance company on Choreography and Cognition,

classical and jazz concerts and an exhibition by a major visual artist with an international reputation.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

This festival will maximise life opportunities by providing an opportunity to explore

new areas of scientific and artistic thinking, enabling lifelong learning.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Speakers and performers 19,000 £56,000

                      Staffing 20,000

                      Venue hire 4,000

                      Publicity 4,000

                      Administration 5,000

                      Contingency 4,000

                      Income Amount Total

                      Ticket sales 4,800 £38,800

                      Gatsby Charitable Foundation 15,000

                      Arts Council England 10,000

                      Arts Council Interdisciplinary Department 2,000

                      NESTA 7,000

    Pfizer (£10,000 unconfirmed)

    Cunard (£1,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £17,200

Amount Requested £7,000

Amount Recommended £0

Previous

Additional information:

This is not the usual festival which applies for funding from the County Council in that it is essentially an academic forum for the discussion of the effect of arts and culture on the mind and then how this affects learning and behaviour. However, as an adjunct to the discussion, there will be a major programme of arts in Winchester venues which will be available to the local population. As the County Council is financing the major exhibition in the Great Hall it is unable to further support this project.

Project Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application A10 Saturday Media Action Klub

Applicant Jo Wilcock Southern Film Education Eastleigh

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor C. Davidovitz, Councillor G.W. Davies-Dear, Councillor Mrs P.G.E Holden-Brown,

Councillor P. Luffman No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

Saturday Media Action Klub is a project that enables young people aged 11 to 16 years old to

work alongside media industry practioners to gain hands-on experience of a range of media skills.

Areas focused on will include composing music for film, radio journalism, web design,

computer generated imagery and film criticism. The project will run during Spring - Summer

2004 at The Point in Eastleigh, Thornden School in Chandlers Ford, Wyvern School in Fair

Oak, Wildern School in Hedge End and Hamble School in Hamble.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities for young people by giving them access to skills that

could directly contribute to a future career taught by industry professionals.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Tutors fees 5,250 £13,340

                      Project managers 3,995

                      Materials and room hire 875

                      Marketing 1,425

                      Administration 1,795

                      Income Amount Total

                      Workshop fees 2,340 £9,340

                      Contribution from venues 7,000

    Children's Fund (£500 unconfirmed)

    Baring Foundation (£500 unconfirmed)

    Eranda Foundation (£500 unconfirmed)

    Woodward Charitable Trust (£500 unconfirmed)

    Local Area Committees (£1,500 unconfirmed)

Deficit £4,000

Amount Requested £500

Amount Recommended £500

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Additional information:

Southern Film Education is an organisation funded by Arts Council England to develop film understanding in the region through schemes just like the one described above. This one will work with young people from Eastleigh to develop their skills and understanding in the different fields described. As a Saturday club for teenagers it is a brave attempt to engage with a difficult age group and, therefore, one to be applauded. Partnership funding from the Youth Panel is being sought.

Festival Partnership Funding 2003/04 Date 22 January 2004

Application F01 Early Music Now Festival

Applicant Richard Childress Early Music Now Winchester

Local Member informed of project:

Councillor P. Dickens, Councillor Mrs P.G. Peskett No response received.

Purpose For Which Assistance Is Sought

The Early Music Now Festival's 2004 spring concert series will run from 20 to 22 May 2004 in

Winchester Cathedral and St Peter's Church Winchester. The theme for the festival will be the

450th anniversary of the wedding in Winchester Cathedral of Phillip II of Spain and Mary

Tudor, part of a year of events organised by Winchester Tourism and Winchester Cathedral,

and will include a candlelit Gregorian chant service and events in several local schools.

Supports the Corporate Strategy by:

Maximising life opportunities by providing access to high quality performances of an early art form.

Financial Information

                      Expenditure Amount Total

                      Performers fees 6,800 £11,000

                      Directors fee 2,000

                      Printing and advertising 1,500

                      Administration 700

                      Income Amount Total

                      Ticket sales 1,900 £2,400

                      Sponsorship 500

    Early Music Network (£2,000 unconfirmed)

    Institute Cervantes (£3,400 unconfirmed)

    Winchester City Council (£1,200 unconfirmed)

    Arts Council England (£2,000 unconfirmed)

Deficit £8,600

Amount Requested £2,000

Amount Recommended £1,500

Previous Funding 2003/04 £1,500 Early Music Now Festival 2003

        2002/03 £1,500 Winchester Early Music Festival 2002

          2001/02 £1,500 Winchester Early Music Festival 2001

Additional

The Early Music Now Festival used to be organised in the autumn but has moved to the spring in the expectation of greater public support. The organiser is setting up a company limited by guarantee registered as a charity to carry on the work of the festival so that it will be better established and able to attract further charitable funds.