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Search for Star Hits Town in 08
Posted by Stephen
AN X-FACTOR style search for a star will form the centrepiece of Halton’s Capital of Culture celebrations.Young people in the area are being offered the chance to shine in the Halton’s Got Talent event.It is part of the borough’s European Capital of Culture 08 plans and one of the many events of H2O8 Halton Festival of Youth Culture.
The event will include heats in community centres around the Runcorn and Widnes area with a final in July.
Halton council’s Cllr Marie Wright said: “We’re looking for acts of all varieties, not just singing or dancing.
“Any ‘talent’ within reason will be considered.”
Halton’s lead member for the Capital of Culture 08, Cllr Eddie Jones, added: “This summer is a marvellous opportunity to celebrate the talent we have among young people in Halton.”
Source : Liverpool ECHO
Author : Catherine Jones
Full Article
Young Celebrate a Vibrant Culture in Liverpool…
Posted by Stephen
TEENAGERS helped to launch a national celebration of youth identity at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall.
Portrait of a Nation is a year-long programme of events marking the first time that teenagers and young people in 17 cities across the UK – including Liverpool – have been asked to discuss and share where they come from, who they are, and what it means for the future.
Young people will be staging celebratory events throughout the year to show what makes their city unique through a range of art, performance and heritage projects.
Source : Liverpool Daily Post
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Author : Alan Weston
Further Reading : Portrait of a Nation