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Issue One Launch Newsletter September 2006 |
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Welcome to the first edition of C21 News brought to you by GGA, Glasgow’s first audience development agency. C21 News will keep you in touch with news and views from across the world of Front of House, Box Office and Marketing in arts venues and organisations throughout Glasgow and beyond. We’ll bring you the latest news from suppliers, keep you updated with training courses and job opportunities and above all, feedback from audiences.
We want to hear from you! C21 News is for you, about you and put together by GGA with your input. Read on to find out how you can contribute to C21 News and receive the chance to win an overnight stay with breakfast at Langs Hotel, Glasgow...
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All of this (and more) ... from one small card?
Welcome onboard! 
Introducing the ArtsPass - unique to you as a valued member of Front of House, Box Office and Marketing teams in participating venues across Glasgow. This is a new benefit for you and your colleagues working behind the scenes in the arts in Glasgow.
It is your ticket to get a flavour of what's going on in more venues across the city than just your own. This way, not only will you be able to enjoy a good night out, but you will also be able to recommend more of Glasgow's arts scene to others - friends, family, fellow Glaswegians and visitors alike!
Available to both full-time and part-time staff with a minimum 3 months service - contact your supervisor to ask about the ArtsPass. You'll be asked for your details to add to the ArtsPass membership database and then your card issued.
Once you have your card, the rest is easy. Each month you will receive a copy of C21 News with an update of the latest offers available exclusively to ArtsPass holders at venues across the city. Then, simply contact the venue to book tickets, quoting the ArtsPass reference. Tickets will be made available for your collection on arrival at the venue and presentation of your ArtsPass.
Read on to see what's up for grabs this month. Remember ticket offers are exclusive to ArtsPass card holders and sometimes limited - so don't be last, act fast!
ArtsPass cards will be available for issue at your venue beg Oct 06.
For further details, contact Kirsty at GGA.
Training Needs Analysis 
We need to hear from you...
Introducing the GGA Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
We're looking for your feedback to help build a comprehensive picture of Box Office, Front of House and Marketing staff (incorporating all part-time, full-time, casual and contracted personnel) working in the arts in and around Glasgow. With your input, the TNA will help facilitate lobbying and assist us to secure funds for training and development city-wide. This information will also inform the growth of GGA's Speed Networking & Intelligence Service and help to sustain current training development initiatives.
Simply click on the link below:
All responses are anonymous however we do invite you to leave your name and contact details at the end of the questionnaire and you'll be entered in our prize draw to win a GGA Pamper Pack! The information you give us will only be used for the purpose of deciding a winner and will not be related to any answers given in the questionnaire.
Closing date for submission has been extended to Friday 6 October 2006 - don't delay, the GGA Pamper Pack could have your name on it! We look forward to hearing from you.
Terms & Conditions
All entries must be received by 6 October 2006. Competition close and draw date is 6 October 2006. Limit one submitted entry per person, email or postal address. Must be over the age of eighteen. There is one prize available to be won. The winner will be notified by post within 14 days of the competition close date, and the name of the winner will be posted on the GGA website. There is no cash alternative to this prize. GGA Director's decision is final.
Staff/Department News
On the move...
New Director
The Tron is delighted to announce the appointment of Gregory Thompson as the theatre’s new Director. An experienced theatre Director, Gregory is currently directing Henry VIII in Stratford as part of the RSC’s Complete Works Festival, although he is probably most familiar to you for his recent productions of Molly Sweeny and Romeo & Juliet at the Citizens’ Theatre. On his appointment Gregory, who will take up his new position in October, said: “I'm delighted to be coming to the Tron at such an exciting time for Scottish theatre. The Tron is a place for theatre that is arresting, innovative and fun and I hope to continue with the practice of welcoming audiences to the best work whether made in Glasgow, Scotland or elsewhere.”
Off to pastures new…
At the end of the summer season, the Tron was sad to bid a fond farewell to Sales Manager, Kathryn Bradley. Kathryn had been with the Tron for four years and was a very valued and active member of the team. She has left to take up the position of Marketing and Programming Manager at the Custom’s House in South Shields. Chris Amos has been appointed as the new Box Office Manager. He comes to the Tron from macrobert.
Congratulations to Martine Myrup from CCA Box Office for the launch of her new book Peculiar Flights. Launched as part of CCA’s open day on Saturday 26 August, the book is inspired by work Martine developed during a 14 week residency at Hospitalfield.
 Celebrities a go go…
The Tron is 25 years young this year and as part of the celebrations they’ve invited back a host of celebrities to share their Tron memories in an intimate In Conversation series. You’d better act fast if you want to get up close and personal with Alan Cumming or Bobby Carlyle as tickets are selling out fast.
Log on to the Tron website to find out more.
 The Arches will celebrate its 15th birthday with five weeks of experimental and avant-garde music.
Kirstin Innes (Press & Publicity Manager at the Arches) looks back at the history of the Glasgow arts venue and club.
"In 1991, Andy Arnold, a theatre director, received the keys to the huge, disused space underneath Glasgow’s Central Station. He was fascinated by the possibilities of the space as a permanent venue for experimental work. After being approached by local promoters Slam, he realised that the space would work equally well as a night club, so began putting on regular weekend events. Fifteen years later, and the Arches – with Arnold still at the helm – has come to occupy an essential, unique place in Scotland’s cultural scene. Every Friday and Saturday night the old brick walls shake to deep, fat basslines and drip with the sweat of a thousand-odd up for it hedonists. A poll of 600 international DJs recently placed the venue in the top ten clubs in the world. However, you can also find experimental theatre happening in the basement corridors, performance installations in the toilets, gigs going off in the archways and young artists deep in discussion at the bar. 15 Years, 2 Fingers – a five week festival of all of those things - celebrates the Arches’ determinedly non-conformist ethos. Top clubs, great gigs, exciting visual art and a lot of theatre: Arches LIVE showcases the best emergent work around, Belly of the Beast is a dark mini-season of physical work, and then there’s Spend A Penny, a theatre show in the venue toilets…"
The events will run from 21 September to 29 October. For more information on the birthday celebrations log on to www.thearches.co.uk
 Congratulations to the Citizens' who swept the boards at the nominations for the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2006 for their production of Molly Sweeny. Nominated in 3 of the most prestigious categories; Best Production, Best Female Performance (Cara Kelly) and Best Director (Gregory Thompson). It is a double nomination for Gregory Thompson, who has also been shortlisted in the Best Director category of the 2006 TMA (Theatre Management Association) awards.
GasTronomic news! 
The Victorian Bar at the Tron has been given a facelift and they have a plethora of new menus to be sampled this Autumn. Log on to find details of what tantalising treats await!
Jobs Board
Box Office Manager
An opportunity has arisen within the Arches, Glasgow for someone who can manage all aspects of Box Office operation and develop their Databox ticketing system as a key marketing and audience development tool. Visit the job section of the Arches website to view all current job vacancies and to download a job description, application form and recruitment monitoring form. If you have any problems with these files, please contact Maggs on maggs@thearches.co.uk or 0141 565 1004.
Deadline for applications: noon on Thur 5 October
Ticket Sales Assistants
The Ambassador Theatre Group is currently recruiting Ticket Sales Assistants to sell tickets over the phone for all Ambassador Theatre Group's venues from Glasgow to Brighton, based in the Ticket Centre at Wimbledon Theatre. Experience of working in a sales, retail or customer service environment is essential. Previous experience of working in theatre or an interest in theatre and the arts is preferred. In return, ATG can offer excellent career and training opportunities, full-time positions, flexible part-time and casual positions, the opportunity to see some of Britain's best live theatre and a great working environment. For further information/application form call Dom Mountain on 020 8544 7485.
Deadline for applications: Sat 30 September 2006
Training Events/Opportunities
 As part of the ACVMS commitment to provide training, the Arches will be hosting a training session in mid-November on working with young people with special needs, in particular Tourettes Syndrome. This event is set to coincide with the upcoming Christmas shows and help all ushers and box office staff in handling any situations that may arise. More details to follow.
 Scottish Audience Development Forum 2006
8 November 2006 - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
In association with The Audience Business, Glasgow Grows Audiences and Hi~Arts
Greater Than welcomes attendance from everyone working in the arts who is serious about audience development, including arts marketers, administrators, artistic directors, chief executives, curators, producers, programmers and those working in arts education. Book now...
 - providing representation for Cultural Venue Managers and their ancillary staff within the arts industry and other external bodies to facilitate the professional development and training of its members. ACVMS offers training in Health & Safety, how to create a Family Friendly venue and Disability Awareness to name but a few. If you are already a member then contact us to see if there is anything else we could help you with, if you are not already a member then contact us to find out the real benefits available to members which will ensure your venue provides the highest level of customer service to all visitors.
Reviews
 Death Disco featuring Blackstrobe Live @ The Arches, Glasgow, Saturday 19th August
By David Bratchpiece (Box Office Assistant, The Arches)
"Death Disco has quickly established itself as one of Glasgow’s most popular club nights, by providing an ever-eclectic mix of open minded DJ sets, acts that are just as at home playing in live music venues as well as nightclubs, and offering a launchpad for some of Scotland’s finest homegrown talent.
August’s revelry proved this rule, with well over a thousand clubbers putting their dancing shoes to good use during the month. Resident DJ Jill Mingo was no exception, bouncing up and down behind the technics for the duration of her typically varied set. In the top arch, up and coming Glasgow based boy/girl duo The Manhattan Project opened the night with some bone-shakingly funky electro, before handing over the decks to Optimo supremo Twitch.
Highlight of the night, though (apart from the flamboyant drag queens strutting their feather boa clad stuff) was the mighty Blackstrobe, who took to the stage to thunderous applause. Their set was a pumped up mixture of thumping beats and live instrumentation, and didn’t disappoint. The only criticism perhaps being that it did become a tad repetitive after a while, but this didn’t seem to affect the crowd’s appreciation of the French boffins. Maybe this reviewer was just a wee bit too drunk.
All in all, a fun and hassle free night, and one that bodes well for the future of the third Saturday of every month in The Arches."
For detail of the next Death Disco event and other club nights at the Arches, check out the Arches website.
Industry News
 Ambassador Theatre Group selects ENTA
ENTA to be installed in all 24 venues by early 2007
The Ambassador Theatre Group has announced the appointment of Galathea STS Ltd to supply the ENTA ticketing and marketing software. ENTA will replace the existing system in all 24 venues, including The Kings Theatre, in a phased implementation to be completed by early 2007. The ENTA system will be run as a managed service by Galathea STS providing all first line technical support and services.
Scotland's BroadwayWorking in close partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has announced Scotland’s Broadway, a major new initiative to increase visitor numbers to the city. Scotland’s Broadway has been designed to closely complement and support the already highly successful Glasgow: Scotland with Style campaign. Officially launched at a glittering Guys and Dolls opening night party in September, the initiative is backed by a substantial marketing drive carrying the message to both domestic and international markets, including the Ambassador Theatre Group’s four million-strong London and South East customer database. Glasgow’s two major theatres already attract around 600,000 attendances per year, with just under half of these coming from visitors to the city.
Glasgow - the place to visit...
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Glasgow has been named as the UK's favourite tourist city destination in a survey by Conde Nast, one of the world's most exclusive travel magazines. Glasgow was singled out for its people and hospitality as well as its lively nightlife.
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Glasgow was named as the only European destination by the Editor of Frommer’s Guides in her ‘top ten, must-see, up and coming destinations for 2006'.
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The latest edition of Lonely Planet Scotland lists Glasgow as an essential part of a visit to Scotland. The Lonely Planet advises readers to: “Approach Glasgow with an open mind, an open heart and, most essential, a willingness to engage – if you don’t have fun in the city, we’d suggest therapy.”
Did you know, one guidebook in every three sold in the UK is a Lonely Planet publication?
One night a customer said to me...
At last year's 7:84 Theatre Company production of Northern Ireland political thriller Borderlands at the Tron Theatre, a young audience member was overheard telling her pal: "Oh my god, I pure shat masel."
Sadly it was too late to include this winning endoresement on the posters!
Latest ticket offers available to ArtsPass card holders...
What's on: Art: Andrew Sunley Smith - Migratory Projects
Where: CCA
When: Friday 6 Oct 2006 @ 7-9pm
ArtsPass Offer: 10 invitations to the private viewing
His first solo exhibition in the UK, Sunley Smith's new works are an extension to a body of work called Migratory Projects; a series of cross-disciplinary works focusing on migration, mobility and proposed elaborations on Australian iconoclastic do-it-yourself culture. Find out more...
To book, call 0141 352 4900 and quote ArtsPass Offer
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What's on: Glasgay! Theatre: Split Britches: What Tammy Needs To Know/Diane Torr in “Donald Does Dusty”/Reading: Neil Bartlett - In the Dark
Where: CCA
When: Varies
ArtsPass Offer: 3 double passes to each of the following Glasgay! theatre events
Scottish Premiere!
Split Britches (USA) - What Tammy Needs To Know
Written and performed by Lois Weaver
Music by Paul Clark
CCA:5
Thu 19 – Sat 21 Oct @ 8pm
Tickets normally £10/£8
A trailer trash crash course on art, tupperware and new math conducted by country and western singer turned lesbian performance artist, Tammy WhyNot.
Glasgay! commission & world premiere
Diane Torr in “Donald Does Dusty”
Wed 25 – Sat 28 Oct @ 8pm
Tickets normally £8/£6
As a young teenager growing up on the outskirts of Aberdeen, Dusty Springfield became Donald Torr's role model. She was the only other gay person he knew of. To his Mastrick-oriented eyes, it was Donald and Dusty. Everyone else was boringly heterosexual. There was only one solution – get out of town!
Neil Bartlett - In the Dark: a recital and reading from his new work
CCA: 5
Fri 27 Oct, 10pm
Tickets normally £10
Groundbreaking performer, director and author Neil Bartlett samples some of his signature pieces of writing, linking them with an account of where and how they came to be written and performed.
For further details of these and other Glasgay! performances, check out the Glasgay! website.
To book, call 0141 352 4900 and quote ArtsPass Offer
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What's on: Glasgay! Film Season
Where: CCA
When: Film Season 17 – 25 October 2006
ArtsPass Offer: One double pass to the Tran?Gend3rd Film Season at CCA, which includes:
• 100% Human (100% menneske)
• Enough Man
• Between the Lines: India's Third Gender
• Transparent
• Many People Many Desires
• Filthy Gorgeous, The Trannyshack Story
• Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria
Visit the Glasgay! website for full listings.
To book, call 0141 352 4900 and quote ArtsPass Offer
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What's on: Bugz in the Attic
Where: The Arches
When: 5 October 2006 @ 7pm
ArtsPass Offer: £10 early bird pricing for Arts Pass members. Available right up to on the door but only 3 pairs available, so get them while you can!
(usually £12 booked/£14 door)
The all-star West London broken beat crew launch their long-awaited debut Back In The Dog House on the world. Unbridled funk jam and dazzling, charming arrangements square off against arrogant b-boy lines; brazen, vibrant vocal stylings and a live show too good to miss that never takes itself that seriously. Includes free ticket to Loose Change.
Bookings in person only @ Arches Box Office, Argyle Street. Quote ArtsPass offer when booking in person. Over 18s only!
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What's on: The Tempest
Where: The Tron
When: 19 & 26 October 2006 @ 7.30pm
ArtsPassOffer: 2 for 1 tickets
Tickets Cost: Tue - Thu £10 (£6), Fri - Sat £14 (£7)
The Tron celebrates 25 years with a Tron Theatre Company Production of Shakespeare’s fantastical romantic comedy The Tempest. A mythical orchestration of love, betrayal, revenge and forgiveness.
Quote ArtsPass Offer when booking by phone 0141 552 4267 or in person at 63 Trongate
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What's on: Dave Anderson in Oran Mor’s Production of Mobile
Where: The Tron
When: 19 November 2006 @ 8pm
ArtsPass Offer: 2 for 1 tickets
Tickets Cost: £14 (£10)
A play with music about a bank manager, thrown (literally) into the wheelie bin of life. As he emerges to rail against our disposable world, he reasserts his right not to be so easily disposed of.
Quote ArtsPass Offer when booking by phone 0141 552 4267 or in person at 63 Trongate
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What's on: International Classical Season
Where: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
When: Varies with performance
ArtsPas Offer: 2 for 1 tickets at the following performances...
The International Classical Season features performances from the world’s leading conductors, soloists and orchestras and celebrates star names alongside new and challenging work.
The Thomaner Choir with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Date: Sun 29th October - Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £25, £20, £15
A rare opportunity to see the best ambassadors of choral music in Europe, performing music written for them by one of the great founding fathers of classical music.
John Williams and Richard Harvey's World Tour
Date: Thu 9th November - Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £17.50, £15, £12.50
John Williams and Richard Harvey collaborate to showcase their shared deep interest and passion for the variety of musical cultures in the world with a 'World Tour' programme that includes African, South American and Chinese influenced sets.
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra with Lang Lang
Date: Fri 17th November - Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £25, £20, £15
One of the world's most exciting young keyboard players, Lang Lang, joins renowned Czech maestro Jiri Belohlavek for Rachmaninov's most popular work for solo piano, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Log on for further details of these and other performances in the International Classical season.
To book, call 0141 353 8000 and quote ArtsPass Offer
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What's on: Mette Ingvarsten - To Come
Where: Tramway
When: Fri 6 & Sat 7 Oct 2006 @ 8pm
Offer: 2 for 1 tickets
Beautiful and daring, Mette Ingvartsen's work will challenge and stimulate in equal measure. Find out more...
What's on: Fish & Game - Otter Pie
Where: Tramway
When: Fri 20 & Sat 21 Oct 2006 @ 8.15pm
Offer: £2 per ticket (20 tickets available per performance)
Otter Pie is a timely exploration of the search for happiness in our contemporary society that makes for a celebratory and entertaining performance. Find out more...
To book, call 0845 330 3501 and quote ArtsPass Offer
We hope you have enjoyed the first edition of C21 News. Remember, C21 News is for you, about you and therefore we need to hear from you with your comments and contributions.
As if the opportunity to see your name in print wasn't enough, as an added incentive, we are delighted to offer all contributors to the next edition of C21 News the chance to win an overnight stay with breakfast at Langs Hotel, Glasgow (kindly arranged by Jo Campbell at GCE Ltd).
So don't delay, grab your pen or reach for the key board - we want to hear what you've got to say about what's going on with you and your colleagues at your venue, reviews of any performances you have seen recently (particularly having taken advantage of the exciting new ArtsPass offers!) and feedback/ recommendations on any training courses you have attended or are up-coming in the near future.
Please send contributions no later than Monday 16 October [together with your name and contact details to be entered in the prize draw] to Kirsty at GGA.
Terms & Conditions
All entries must be received by 16 October 2006. Competition close and draw date is 16 October 2006. Limit one submitted entry per person, email or postal address. Must be over the age of eighteen. There is one prize available to be won. The prize includes one night’s accommodation in a standard double room for two people at Langs Hotel, 2 Port Dundas Place, Glasgow G2 3LD and includes breakfast. The prize must be taken by 15 February 2007. Dates determined by availability. The winner will be notified by post within 14 days of the competition close date, and the name of the winner will be posted on the GGA website. There is no cash alternative to this prize. GGA Director's decision is final.
 Tramway time team discover capsule
When a section of roof on the B-listed Victorian facade of the Tramway complex collapsed, workers involved in its demolition made a surprise discovery - a time capsule hidden inside the building. The copper box - about 40 cm wide by 25 cm tall - contained reports from the Glasgow Corporation Clerk of Works concerning the construction of what was then known as the Coplawhill Stables. They showed that the entire building cost £27,018, 14 shillings and six pence to put up. Also included in the time capsule were copies of The Glasgow Herald - which cost a penny - and the now-defunct Glasgow Evening News, slightly cheaper at half-pence. Both papers were dated Thursday 5 October 1893. The papers will be examined by archivists at the Mitchell Library before a final decision is made on if and where they should be displayed.
17/08/2006 – Southsidemedia
Until next time - best wishes
Kirsty
Kirsty MacLeod
Office Manager
Glasgow Grows Audiences
Suite 1/1
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T - 0141 248 6864
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E - kirsty@gga4arts.co.uk
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