The fund will be used to help young aspiring performers in their development, as this was an integral part of Samantha’s short life. At 16 Samantha was an active member and later a mentor of a project which enabled youngsters to work with other similar minded artists, forming lasting relationships and gaining confidence in their skills.

500 Mile Sponsored Walk – Amy Smith

‘I will be walking 500 miles over 6 weeks and 2 days from the south of France to Santiago in the west of Spain. Please Sponsor me and raise money for the Samantha Maritza Trust fund! 100% of the Donations goes to the fund. To donate please use the link below’.

The Camino is historically a Christian pilgrimage that thousands upon thousands of people have done every year spanning back generations, these days people do it for varying reasons, health, charitable, spiritual, religious or just an adventure. This walk will be a huge test of my character and im sure very painful both physically and mentally. I thought it would be a great way to remember Samantha and raise some money for the trust, as all proceeds will go direct to the trust i hope you can all sponsor me however big or small.

Click here to sponsor Amy

Meetings are currently taking place to discuss logistics and how we plan to take the project forward in the next few months.

More details will be posted in the next few weeks…

Lichfield Battle of the Bands -

The Lichfield Under 18 Battle of the Bands competition will see a series of heats during April before a final in May.

The victorious group will appear at the Beacon Park festival on July 13.

For more details, email pambeale1@gmail.com or call 07765 201054.

Staffordshire County Council has a pot of community arts funding available to support local initiatives.

Last year 52 organisations received money, with successful projects ranging from jubilee celebrations, festivals and carnivals to theatre workshops for those with learning difficulties, intergenerational arts projects, dance workshops for care home residents and singing for groups with dementia and their carers.

The Community Arts Fund is available to any arts organisation or community group planning an arts project or event in Staffordshire which involves and benefits members of the community. Applicants can request up to £800 to support their scheme.

To find out more about the Community Arts Fund or to make an application visitwww.staffordshire.gov.uk/communityartsfund or contact Tracie Meredith, Community Arts Officer on 01785 278571.

Studio 2 Recordings are hosting a competition open to all bands, musicians and singers around the Midlands area. Entrants will be provided with 5 songs that they will have to chose from to cover acoustically. These songs are:

• Matrix & Future-bound – Magnetic Eyes
• Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
• Rihanna – Diamonds
• David Guetta – Titanium
• Bruno Mars- Locked out of heaven

The cover must be an acoustic version and there will be no drum kits or electronic instruments allowed. It’s simple, to audition you just need to send us in a link to a online rough recording or video which could just be taken from your phone by the deadline of Sunday the 31st of March 2013. (Please don’t email us huge files).

We will invite a total of four of our favourite audition acts for a recording slot at our recording studio based at Ingestre, where you will be recorded live while you perform your cover, as well as being filmed to create a video to be used online.

The video will be put online and bonus points will be awarded to those with the most Youtube likes and views. We will also judge the cover for creativity and originality as well as the overall musical performance.

A winner will be selected, and the winner will receive the chance to have one of their own original songs or a cover of their choice to be recorded with a simple video to accompany here at Studio 2 Recordings.

Updates will be posted on the Sajja Arts Facebook page so make sure you like us on the right hand side of the page…

How To Enter

To enter, please use the form below and include links to your songs online.  Make sure you include your name and email address so we can contact you.

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If you prefer to email your files, please send them to jon.emson@sajjaarts.com including details of instruments and set up.

Finalists will be announced at the end of the month via our Facebook page and website

Please only enter if you are able to get transportation to Ingestre Hall (Staffordshire).

Remember this is just for fun, so have fun!

Recording dates to be confirmed.

Candidates must have a background in the following areas:

• HTMl, PHP & CSS
• WordPress
• MySQL
• Knowledge of SEO techniques (desirable)

The Sajja Arts require a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to help with the updating and development of the functionality of the website. Working closely with the Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will plan and present areas of improvement and develop the website with a customer focus in mind.

About The Project

The Sajja Arts work in conjunction with Renuvo Ltd who are one of the Midland’s leading low carbon and heating companies.  As an award winning company, Renuvo work with local authorities, housing associations and private landlords to look after over 5000 homes across the Midlands. More information can be found by clicking this link ‘Central Heating Cover‘

The successful candidate will help with the ongoing developed of the Renuvo website and be responsible areas of improvement including design of all sub domains.

For application form and job description please email getcreative@sajjaarts.com

Studio 2 Recordings has worked with the likes of Maggie Moon, Madeline Bell and Boy George on various recordings projects over the past 2 years. The studio boast magnificent recording spaces and sits right in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside on the magnificent grounds of Ingestre Hall.

At present the position is voluntary, however commission will be paid based upon confirmed bookings.

Applicants must have the following:

- An understanding of recording software (Cubase, Protools, Logic)
- Prior experience recording small / large ensembles
- A self motivator and used to working to targets
- Able to work flexible hours

To register your interest please send your CV and a cover letter to getcreative@sajjaarts.com

The Great Hall: The Great Hall is an ideal recording space for large ensembles to record. The hall has superb natural acoustics and can hold up to 150 people at any one time. The timbre walls coupled with the large ceilings produce a natural acoustic unmatched by any other recording studio space across the midlands. The large bay windows overlook the grounds of Ingestre Hall this adding to the experience of this unique recording studio, For more information please don’t hesitate to give us a call today for a tour of the studio and all  available facilities.

Edges focuses on four young students and carries an honest voice advocating introspection while maintaining wit and charm. Confronting emotions, escaping expectations, and deciphering complicated relationships-the songs cover such universal issues as love, commitment, identity, and meaning.
With contemporary songs about Facebook as well as more traditional pieces, you are bound to laugh at and be touched by Edges.

A perfect summer night out for all the family.

More details will be posted as the project is finalised. For more information please email BHBH Project Co-orninator at getcreative@sajjaarts.com