Are you or is someone you know looking for a career in the creative industries? Are you trying to decide what course to start in September? Or just ever wondered what goes on at Dv8? Dv8 Sussex will be throwing its doors open to the public on Thursday 20 June from 3-6pm giving young people the chance […]
This year, Dv8 Sussex is celebrating 10 years of delivering outstanding training to young people across Sussex. So – let’s look back at just some of the events and courses that have been on offer … Created with flickr slideshow.
Brighton Fashion Week was born by serendipitous necessity, the need to give voice to the creative individuals that are taking control – of their work, their output, and their vision. The distinct and discerningly recognised platform that we offer, which has nurtured and supported emerging design talent for the last four years, is growing in […]
Malorie Blackman, the author of the Noughts and Crosses teen novels, has been announced as the Waterstones Children’s Laureate for 2013-2015. Blackman is the author of more than 60 books for children and teenagers, including Pig-Heart Boy, Hacker, Cloud-Busting, and Thief! Blackman, 51, who takes over from Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, is the eighth writer […]
If you’re interested in getting on to a Dv8 Sussex music course and are based in the Bexhill, Hastings or Eastbourne area, come on down to the free event we’re hosting on Thursday 6 June from 2pm. Our staff and current learners will be on-hand to give you an idea of what it’s like to […]
Dv8 Sussex specialises in training creative and media-savvy young people and has been doing so in Brighton for over a decade. Based at our new media hub in Brighton, we are holding a special event dedicated to busting apprenticeships myths, and showing how hiring an apprentice is an inexpensive growth solution for business – from independent […]
Thursday, May 30, 2013 12 – 5 pm Ever wondered what it would be like to work in a creative industry? What kind of jobs are out there? And how do you even get into them? This event will answer all of those questions, and provide young people with the opportunity to ask industry professionals […]
Internships have become an essential ingredient for students looking to land a job after graduation. Birthed in the 11th century as apprenticeships for those looking to practice a trade, internships have come a long way. While they no longer involve years of back-breaking labour, they’re still a great way for students to develop skills in […]
Last week Jarrod, one of our Music Production learners, got the chance of a lifetime to meet and work with Paul Hartnoll, one half of electronic dance music duo Orbital, as part of Dv8 Sussex’s Music Mentoring Scheme. Orbital is a pioneering, electronic band that formed in the mid 80’s and is made up of […]
Dv8 Sussex Creative Upload learners took to the streets with tutors Billy and Joe, to explore some of Brighton Festival and Brighton Festival Fringe’s installations and performance spaces. They also photographed some of the city’s most striking street art.
We are delighted to add three more paid apprenticeship positions to our list of current Creative & Digital Media vacancies. If you’re aged 16-24 and want to get ahead in a creative industry, this could be your chance to kickstart your career. The new vacancies are … Alpha Wave – Search Marketing Apprentice Torque About […]
*** STOP PRESS *** NEW PERFORMERS NOW CONFIRMED : Intruda (Cai) Harry Barrow Marie White Fletch (Jack Fletcher) Kidzie (Marcus Murphy) Yung C (Casey Shaw) Don’t Look (Jarrod) Sandy Allen Nadine Pemberton Tommy Culbert To celebrate the De La Warr Pavilion’s current solo exhibition of work by Australian artist Shaun Gladwell, Dv8 Sussex and somewhereto_ will be taking over the […]
After Zach Braff takes to the internet to raise money for his latest film, Robbie Collin argues that the Government must fund the arts in Britain on the basis of creative merit, rather than probable short-term profit. Earlier this week, Zach Braff, the star of the popular television series Scrubs, took to the internet to […]
Four women choreographers doing it their way – from a sociopolitical sensation to an explorer of the tensions of motherhood Cathy Marston Since 2007 Marston has been choreographer and director of Bern:Ballett, Switzerland. Born in Newcastle, she trained at the RoyalBallet School, danced in Europe for six years, and in 2000 became a freelance choreographer. Her work […]
Learners from Dv8 Sussex’s Level 2 Music Production course in Bexhill performed live at Eastbourne’s What Next? careers event today. Presenting a mix of original material and covers, learners Tommy and Harry delivered captivating performances in front of crowds of young people, keen to find out about training options. Caroline McKiddie from East Sussex Council […]
They came in their masses armed with beautifully presented CVs, probing questions, and by the end of the day a lot of free sweets and pens. Yesterday’s Brighton Your Futures Jobs and Opportunities Fair at Brighton Dome was a huge success for visitors and exhibitors, and Dv8 Sussex was delighted to have met so many inspiring […]
Andrej Bako is one half of electronic music duo Loop Ellington, which he set up with Andy Diagram. Using technology to make music “Loop Ellington is a table full of electronics and a trumpet. We’re inspired by Duke Ellington’s work, and we mash it up with loops – a sort of modern-day interpretation. There are […]
An apprentice has urged the Prime Minister to maintain his policy on funding apprenticeships. Jacob Young, tackled David Cameron, asking him to confirm he saw apprenticeships as a respectable alternative to academic qualifications. The chemical industry apprentice with TTE Technical Training Group, also urged Mr Cameron to maintain his policy of funding apprenticeships while attending […]
11 Rules You Will Never Learn in School – Bill Gates shares advice on preparing for the real world
8Rule 1: Life is not fair, get used to it. Rule 2: The world does not care about your self esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself. Rule 3: You will not make £100,000 straight after school, you won’t be a vice president with a car phone […]
Massive congratulations to Billy and Roland for a stunning win at the 2013 Hi5 eLearning Awards Ceremony! The pair were nominated for their innovative use of technology within teaching and learning at post 16, and of the 23 educational institutions nominated for awards, DV8 was the smallest organisation represented at the event. Roland and Billy […]
Well, it’s official, now we’ve had the big party, our new Dv8 Brighton centre has truly arrived! Last week guests arrived in their droves and explored our new home in the centre of Brighton, which was looking great with quirky wall art and a photo exhibition made by current learners. But it hasn’t always looked this […]
Free training and paid mentoring work for music industry professionals Thank you for your interest in the Dv8 Sussex Music Industry Mentoring programme. This is a small project funded by Youth Music (www.youthmusic.org.uk) through which Dv8 Sussex is offering 10 music industry professionals the opportunity to undertake full mentoring training – for free […]
Due to suspension of buses in both areas and staff unable to get in, Brighton and Bexhill centres will be closed today. Please stay safe and warm, and we will be back up and running tomorrow all being well.
A project offering free and underused space to young people for their creative, sporting and cultural passions has been given a £7 million injection from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) to support the expansion of somewhereto_ over the next four years. With thousands of success stories and hundreds of spaces that would have never been […]
Over the summer Big Dance 2012 is on tour, hitting the streets of London and the UK with the Big Dance Bus. The quirky double-decker is the ultimate ready-made rave… complete with it its own dance-floor, pumping sound system, compere and DJ, perfect for showcases, portable raves and impromptu dance-offs. And Dv8 Sussex has been […]
