Got what it takes? Want a career in the arts & music business? Then come to Gig-Arts™. It’s a cross between a rock concert and a business seminar! Abbie Cooke is co-founder of a dynamic new enterprise event called Gig-Arts™ which helps young artists, musicians and actors develop business and communication skills and 'give back' to the community. And it’s fun! Gig-Arts™ is a 'free' event. Participants attend a series of enterprise workshops presented by Abbie, which culminate in a live Gig. Benefits of Gig-Arts Meet leading professionals in the arts and music business Learn how to put a price on your talent Get savvy and negotiate business deals Gain business and communication skills Find out how to get on TV and the radio Gain real-life entrepreneurial experience in community arts projects Gig on stage in front of a live audience As a requirement, participants have 6 to 12 months to 'give back' to their local community by maybe giving a painting to a hospital or teaching music in a school. Afterwards, they write a short report on their community experiences and then attend an awards ceremony. One participant said: “I didn’t know what to expect but I was intrigued, I wanted to showcase my talent. Everyone came out of themselves when I thought they would be reserved and shy. It worked really well, we clicked and learnt a lot - it was brilliant!” For further information contact Abbie Cooke E: abbie@abbiecooke.com T: 07810 793 390 Gig-Arts™ Events in 2007 28-29 March London South Bank University, Elephant and Castle campus. The finale Gig will be at the Students Union on 29th March 7pm – 9pm. Free entry. Contact: Vanessa Brooks E: vbrooks@lsbu.ac.uk T: 020 7815 6722 2-4 March Bishopsford School in Morden, Surrey. The finale Gig will be at the School on 4th April 2pm – 4pm. Invitation only. Contact: Lisa Stephens E: lstephens@bishopsford.org T: 020 8687 1157 Previous events April 2006 Hackney Community College, London. December 2005 University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, Surrey.