Dana's Welcome
- 2 Sept 09
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
DaDaFest 2009............................................................................2
Join us on 23rd September!.....................................................................3
The BBC needs you!..............................................................................4
DaDaFest International 2008 video...................................................4
Disability Arts News.....................................................................4
Cube Club..................................................................................4
Assisted Suicide Performance........................................................5
'Akemi Presents...Declic'...............................................................5
Mime workshop...........................................................................5
Dance on BBC3...........................................................................6
Sky 1's Just Dance Competition......................................................6
Event listings for the Imperial War Museum.......................................7
Events at The Picket Warehouse Liverpool........................................8
Arts Jobs...................................................................................9
Emerging Artist Wanted.................................................................9
Buskers required- urgent...............................................................9
Artists Assistant wanted................................................................9
Disclaimer.................................................................................11

Any items for the next newsletter should be sent to news@dadahello.com or dana@dadahello.com by 3.00pm 8th Sept 09 Please keep the articles short (75 words or less is ideal), and in plain text format.
Dana's Note
Hello to you all,
I know. It looks like summer officially ended with the Bank Holiday. After defrosting myself in front of the radiator this morning, it was great to discover how many hot toddies I have for you today. Enjoy!
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
DaDaFest 2009
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE NOT ALL OF THE EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL. WE WILL BE RELEASING THE FULL PROGRAMME SOON. The programme is now confirmed and we will not be booking in any further events. However, if you have contacted us recently, we will keep your information on file.
DaDaFest 2009 will run from Nov 17th through to 5th December. YOU CAN NOW BOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING DADAFEST 2009 EVENTS: Friday 20th November 2009 Crossings: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG 0151 709 4988 Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm From the base of Liverpool gangland, the story unfolds through the eyes of Shelley, a young woman on the run from the gang whose code she has breached. She tries to shelter in a raging storm and finds a strange ship docked at Canning Dock. The ship is the most notorious slaveship of the Middle passage: The Zong. Crossings is an unashamedly feminist piece, exploring the struggles of identity, slavery and forced migration. Suitable for 13+
Saturday 21st November 2009 Liz Carr: It Hasn't Happened Yet!: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG 0151 709 4988 Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm It Hasn't Happened Yet! tells the story of Alex Saunders, a burgeoning stand-up comedian who struggles to find her way through the minefields that are disability and comedy. Combining a surreal blend of audio, original music and set design to create "a unique and at times shockingly hilarious piece of storytelling" DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE
Thursday 26th November 2009: Magic Mirror Ball Tate Liverpool, 7pm - 11.30pm Tickets £5 For tickets visit www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/late or call 0151 702 7400.1970s Club Night FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED Booking recommended. Stay out ‘Late at Tate' for an arts party that celebrates the culture of people with learning disabilities. Let the magic of the mirror ball transport you to the 70s - run by a group of adults with learning disabilities, in conjunction with Tate Liverpool. Get down with our resident DJs, interact with living statues, make a mask, enhance your costume with our make-up artists, enjoy a tour of the gallery with an ‘angel guide', have a drink in the bar with your friends, or maybe just chill in the relaxation room. Late night bar and snack menu in the café. Accessible parking and drop off points throughout Albert Dock.
Friday 27th November 2009 Mat Fraser: From Freak to Clique: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm Mat Fraser's brand new show charts the history of disability on stage, screen, in music, sport and ridiculous real life, including his own career. Not for the easily offended or under 16s. 'Frank, funny and in your face...it's transfixing theatre; a visceral, physical, one man show' METRO
Saturday 28th November 2009 DaDaNoise The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm A brand spanking new shiny night with Aaron Williamson and Mat Fraser. DaDaNoise will be a fusion of local musicians, performance art and songs. In true DaDaFest style, it's a night where anything goes.
Sunday 29th November 2009 DaDaLesque The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 7.30pm Confirmed acts include 40's belle Millie Dollar, the ever charismatic Diva Hollywood and DaDaFest new lovely lady, Anna Fur Laxis. Hosted by Fred Bear, it's an evening not to be missed. Suitable for 18+
Tuesday 1st December 2009 Unshakeable The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm Written and directed by Paul Betney. Hard hitting, poignant and hilarious, Unshakeable is the amazing true story of how one man's life was dramatically changed by some little yellow pills. 'One of the discoveries of my Fringe. He buoys you with his enthusiasm. It's life-affirming.' Jay Richardson THE SCOTSMAN
Friday 4th December 2009 Tom Doughty The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5. Starts: 8pm 2009 has seen Tom release his third album, 'Have a taste of this' to critical acclaim like his first two albums (which have been featured on national radio and played worldwide) 'Have a taste of this' sees another stage in the continuing development of this remarkable musician. 'In a world of derivative and imitative slide guitarists, Tom's sound is unique and special'. BOB BROZMAN www.tomdoughty.com TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ANY OF THE BLUECOAT EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE BLUECOAT DIRECT ON: 0151 702 5324

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Join us on 23rd September!
Do you love the theatre but sometimes feel you're not getting the full show? Would you like to know more about how audio description, captioning and sign language interpretation can enhance your whole experience? Then contact us now! We are running a new event for all of you to experience and learn more about sensory access and what it can do for you at the Liverpool Everyman Playhouse Theatre on Wednesday 23rd September. For more information and to get involved, please contact us direct via: events@dadahello.com.
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The BBC needs you!
The closing date to book your place for this event is TODAY. Please contact us now if you would like to attend. The BBC hold regular meetings throughout the UK to make sure that they are meeting their remit. And they want to hear from you! This is your chance to have your say about the BBC's programming. The next meeting will take place on 17th September at BBC Radio Merseyside on Hanover Street, Liverpool and we are seeking deaf and disabled viewers who would like to give feedback. You must register in order to attend. For more information and to reserve your place, please contact: info@dadahello.com
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DaDaFest International 2008 video
The video of last year's festival is now available to view online at: www.dadahello.com

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Disability Arts News
Cube Club
On Monday 14th September 2009 ACE are launching a revolutionary new club night for adults with learning disabilities in Liverpool's most state of the art nightclub. ACE will run a club night every Monday from 6 to 9pm in The Cube, Concert Steps L1 4AU. The Cube is Liverpool's first purpose built nightclub. Fully wheelchair accessible. With a light show and sound system unmatched in Liverpool and possibly one of the finest in the UK.
There is no dress code and strictly no attitude on the door while the music policy will also be without prejudice, driven by the desire of attendees and catering for a wide range of tastes and styles. Click on link for more info http://www.activecommunityenterprise.webs.com/ http://www.cubeclubliverpool.co.uk/
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Assisted Suicide Performance
The performance will take place on September 12th between 1pm and 2pm as part of Antony's Gormley's 4th Plinth Project. The performance will highlight the dangers of assisted suicide, with specific reference to the slippery slope that the current legislation may legitimize in the future.
We're hoping to make this one of the largest gatherings of anti-euthanasia supporters and organisations in the UK. Participation is free
If you have any further questions feel free to call me on: 01588660528
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'Akemi Presents...Declic'
Everyday, Stubborn, Clumsy, Beautiful Ideas! Dear Artist/Friend/Foe and Beasts, You are all invited to create with us a collection of small things. From the Sketch you left behind but still adore, to the photograph of someone you don't know. We here at Akemi are creating a wall of curiosity to be displayed in the fair city center of Manchester. So what do we ask of you, Well, anything really, Old and new photos, sketches, intricate drawings, paint, conceptual pieces. The mere memory or a slight suggestion. It is yours, your very own small space. We ask each and everyone of you to give as many as or as few very special things, for the love and enjoyment of others. Something old or something created especially, it's entirely up to you. Send your pieces (Inside any old Frame or on canvas if it all ready comes that way) to: Akemi Flat 1, 58 Old Lansdowne Road, West Didsbury Manchester, M20 2WU We'll be holding an exhibition, in Afflecks, as part of the Free For Arts Festival (see link below). Last call for submissions will be the 25th of september 2009. We encourage Anyone and everyone to submit artist and non-artist alike. Please include Names and information you'd like to be known, It's story or lack of and contact info. All pieces will also be displayed on: www.akemipresents-declic.b. Please send any queries to Akemipresents@yahoo.co.uk
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Mime Workshop
Due to high demand, a limited number of extra places are now available for our Mime Workshop. This is your opportunity to learn silent comedy and mime techniques from an internationally acclaimed mime comedian and teacher. Julian Chagrin is both the Movement Director and starring in the role of Jacques in our upcoming production of THE MISER. The Workshop is interactive and includes: The Trip, The Double Take, Manipulating Imaginary Objects, The Window, The Fixed Point, Hand Undulation, Pulling, Pushing and much more! Suitable for practitioners, teachers and students aged 18+ Date: Tuesday 22 September Time: 10am - 1pm Tickets: £15 / £10 concessions. Go to box.office@royalexchange.co.uk for more information
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DANCE ON BBC3
To mark the centenary celebrations of Diaghilev's Ballet Russes, award winning filmmakers Michael Nunn & William Trevitt (Ballet Boyz) have teamed up with BBC 3 to produce a stunning new dance realisation of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. We are looking for talented Street Dance, Hip Hop, B-Boy/B-Girl crews and Latin American/Salsa/Tango groups as well as individuals who practice Contemporary dance who are up for a challenge and the unique opportunity to feature in a groundbreaking documentary dance film to be shown on BBC 3 later this year. Auditions will be held in Birmingham, London and Manchester on the following dates: BIRMINGHAM, DanceXchange 9th & 10th September LONDON, Rivoli Ballroom 12th & 13th September MANCHESTER, Zion Arts Centre
19th & 20th September Participants must: NOT generate their primary income from dance/dance related activities and must be aged over 18 and resident in the UK. There is no upper age limit. For an application form and full terms and conditions email: therite@balletboyz.com Completed applications must arrive by 5pm on Friday 4th September 2009.
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Sky1's Just Dance Competition
Just Dance is looking for Britain's best dancers to take part in the biggest national dance competition the UK and Ireland have ever seen. The series, from Shine Television, will launch in some of the biggest cities in Britain with auditions happening over the UK and in Ireland from September 2009. MANCHESTER auditions will be on Saturday 12 September and LIVERPOOL auditions on Friday 11 September.
Whatever your dance style or skill level, whether you are a kid, teen, dance student, dad, teacher or grandma, you can take part alone, in pairs or in groups. The winners stand to receive a massive amount of exposure for their talent and win an exciting prize. So if you have a dance you wish to enter, or your school has some dancers who are keen to take part, then please enter via the Just Dance link on the Sky website at:
www.sky1.sky.com/just-dance-compete-in-sky1s-dance-competition
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Event listings for the Imperial War Museum
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2009 OBJECT HANDLING SESSIONS Visitors of all ages can get involved. TimeStack Handling Sessions* Main Exhibition Space daily at 12.30pm and 3.30pm A great opportunity to get hands-on with objects from Imperial War Museum's collection in these themed 20-minute object-handling sessions. Join a member of staff for an opportunity to discover the stories behind the artefacts. *BSL Signed at 12.30pm on Sunday 4 October and 6 December
FREE THEMED TOURS Introducing the Museum* Daily 11.30am and 1.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer. A guide to the themes, history and design of the Museum suggesting ways of navigating this fascinating building and its varied displays. * BSL signed at 11.30am on Sunday 4 October and 6 December
IN FOCUS THEMED EVENTS
Ideal for ages 14+ In Focus: Prisoners of War* Sunday 4 October and 6 December at 2.15pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer. A short gallery walk followed by an object handling session, including items from a British soldier held in a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War including his camp ID tag and letters from loved ones he received while in the camp. * BSL signed at 2.15pm on Sunday 4 October and 6 December
Big Picture Show Main Exhibition Space Daily Every Hour from 11am
The Big Picture" a dynamic 360 multi-screen, surround-sound experience is among the highlights of this award-winning Museum. As the lights fade down, giant screens and powerful surround sounds immerse you in the heart of the action, creating a complete sensory experience which is totally involving, and often very moving. Please note: the lights are turned down for the 15-20minute duration of each show. Subtitled and BSL signed
Audio Described Tours Meet at Tour Point in Foyer Sunday 29 November 2009 3.15pm Descriptive talk with object handling for blind and visually impaired visitors, followed by a TimeStack Handling session and a special tour of the Captured exhibition.
TimeStack Handling Sessions Main Exhibition Space Daily 12.30, 3.30
Join our Interactors for themed 20-minute object handling sessions. Discover life during the Blitz, how to live on a food ration or how to survive trench life during the First World War. There are many more activities and tours that take place every day. To find out please go to our web site for a full event listings www.iwm.org.uk. You can join our free mailing list or our monthly event email bulletin.
http://www.patronmailuk.com/bnmailweb/PatronSetup?fid=131
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Events at the Picket Warehouse Liverpool.
Wed 2nd September 7pm-10pm Creative Cafe. The Creative Café is an evening of music, dance, drama and visual arts by young people for young people. Creative Café is a project designed to encourage, nurture and celebrate young people's creativity. The idea is that young people in the community can work towards producing a performance piece (Music, poetry, drama, dance) or artwork to display at the Creative Café. Established youth groups will be invited to perform. The project will place an emphasis on originality, young peoples own personal ideas and thoughts. The project is aimed at 13 to 19 year olds living in Liverpool, but not exclusively. The evening will be a fun social event for young people to meet up with other like-minded and creative individuals. If your intrested in displaying your work or wanting to perform please can you send us a message or email the Creative Cafe Team. Contact Ben Osu ben.osu@hotmail.co.uk or Jordan Hewitt j.hewitt@live.co.uk Friday 4th September 7-11pm 14 plus FUNDRAISER for Tanzania Camps International Michaels Music Mayhem present: The Popular Nobodies,
Drum Quod Substructio, Indica Ritual, Smudge Tickets:£5
Come to this gig to help raise money to help send Michael to Tanzania in 2010 More information contact helencawsey@hotmail.co.uk or visit
michaelsmusicmahem.co.cc www.myspace.com/h3l3n_x
www.myspace.com/therearetinyrainmen
Listen to the bands....... TPN-
http://www.myspace.com/thepopularnobodies Drum Quod Substructio
Indica Ritual- http://www.myspace.com/indicaritual Smudge-
http://www.myspace.com/smudge Saturday 5th September 7-pm -11pm
Kong Live Events present: The Fronteers, The Brows, The Decks, Random Feedback, The Plastic Tramps 14 plus £5.00 More information:
www.myspace.com/kongliveevents Contact Sean Ryman or Peter Walker- 0783 4457425 The Picket Warehouse, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 OBW. 0151 708 6789. The Picket is fully accessible and supported by the City of Liverpool. More Information at: facebook.com/philiphayesmusic www.myspace.com/picketliverpool
www.savethepicket.com
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Arts Jobs
Emerging Artist wanted
Contact Jordan Kaplan info@tatttonparkbiennial.orgTatton Park Biennial invites artists who are currently living or working in the North West of England to develop site-specific proposals for the 2010 Biennial: Framing Identity. One artist will be selected to participate in the Biennial with an awarded budget of £5,500 to cover fees, materials and expenses. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2009 Interviews: Thursday 15 October 2009 Application details and site for uploading proposals: www.spacescheshire.com/spacesapp/commissions.aspx
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Buskers required - urgent

I urgently need some buskers for 12th September to play in ACCRINGTON town centre. Accrington is in Lancashire. Please email info@gayleknight.co.uk with info if you are interested. Please note, I can NOT pay huge fees or expenses so LOCAL people are most likely to get the job. You would be playing a slot of about half an hour between from 12noon to 2pm. I need to book urgently so please get in touch as soon as possible.
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Artists Assistant wanted
Gina Czarnecki is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic artists assistant to start as soon as possible for the duration of 2009. There is a possibility of an extension depending on funding outcomes. The ideal applicant will be extremely flexible and able to work under own direction as well as having full permissions to work in the UK. As this position will be based at the artist's home the candidate must be both child and dog friendly. Hours of work: Approx 18 hours a week flexible basis. Fee: £2,500 Start Date: ASAP. End Date: End December 2009 - possibility of extension Required to: Make DVDs/ copying and some Mac final cut/Photoshop/aftereffects work. MUST know Mac environment and softwares. Project administration. Research for various projects - ethics, legal, marketing, techniques and materials/people. Archiving and filing. Collecting and delivering materials. Some basic Accounts administration. Day to day Project management. Assisting with organising trips and meetings- this also means coordinating domestic arrangements to enable travel for exhibitions, meetings etc. Planning and scheduling. Attending events/meetings when required. Note taking. Updating blog/website regularly. Essential Skills: English Speaking. High level of discretion and trust. Competent usage of Mac operating systems and associated software. Have own transport - this can include cycle. Preferred Skills: Fabrication -either drawing/sculpture/metalwork/digital video. Please provide 1 side A4 statement of interest and experience, attach phone numbers and emails of referees and attach a brief CV ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY to info~@forma.org.uk and ginaczarnecki@gmail.com
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