Are you a talented musical artist aged 18-25?

Channel 4 want to hear from people from all musical backgrounds (rockers, rappers, pop performers etc.) who have real star quality for a chance of a lifetime music project.  They will be put together and mentored by renowned and talented writers, choreographers, artists etc. and will, over 10 weeks living together collaborate to put together a one hour live performance on T4.  The show will document them as they work together in preparation for this final event.

 

Please only apply if music is genuinely your all-consuming passion, you’ve got bags of personality and you have what it takes.

For your chance to be part of this exciting project please send demo, picture & biog to: T4 music show, Unit 74, 22 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JE
Email: t4musicproject@shinelimited.com or call our hotline on 020 7985 7113

The Derren Brown Phenomenon Returns!

Following his appearance back in May 2006, Derren Brown returns to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 19 May 2007.

If you’ve seen Derren Brown live before, you’ll know how mind-blowing his stage shows are. This is his third tour and it is expected to sell out as quickly as the last, which won the coveted Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.

If you only know him from his Channel 4 shows, you’re in for a real treat. Apart from being the best thing to happen on television in years, his pioneering blend of psychology, illusion and showmanship makes for a stunning theatrical evening in the hands of a master performer.

Derren Brown is, without doubt, a phenomenon.  His Mind Control and Trick of the Mind programmes together with his Russian Roulette and Séance specials for Channel Four have established him as a hit with both viewers and critics.

There’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world: don’t miss this!

Press & Promotions Officer atPlymouth Pavilions,

Robert Maltby said: “Derren Brown is guaranteed to put on a great show, he has a fantastic reputation for being able to have complete control of the audience, their moods and reaction’s. The show is heavily dependant on audience participation which really adds to its magic.”

Tickets cost: £21.50 & £19.50

(Please note that tickets may be subject to a processing fee)

*Not suitable for children under the age of 12*

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 0845 146 1460

Or book your tickets on line 24/7 at www.plymouthpavilions.com, where it is cheaper than booking over the telephone!

Success for Plymouth University Trampoline Squad!

After a few hours sleep in a Manchester youth hostel our competitive members arrived on Saturday 2nd of December, at Manchester University’s Sugden Sports Centre to compete in the 14th Manchester Open Trampoline Competition.

Competing: Novice Men: Jimbo Woodward, Novice Ladies: Amy Ewer, Intermediate Ladies: Laura Robinson, Tilly Asafu-Adjaye, Sarah Bowman, Carys Joshua, Rebecca Eastley, Advanced Men: Dom Elsom, Nick Kent, Fred Campbell-Jones.

All those who competed did so with dignity and did Plymouth very proud!

The success comes mainly in the Advanced Men Category where Nick took 1st place, Fred took 2nd and Dom took 3rd, putting Plymouth clearly on the trampolining map.

Other result highlights were Carys Joshua 6th, Laura Robinson 7th, and Amy Ewer 8th in their categories; Where the competitive standard was very high. All results will be published soon…

Have a look at our new club strip (leotards) and all of the competitors: http://www.upsu.com/clubs_RenderPage.asp?clubid=8175&pageid=24404 <http://www.upsu.com/clubs_RenderPage.asp?clubid=8175&pageid=24404> Congratulations and well done to all of you!!!

Dom Elsom

(President and Head Coach of Plymouth University Trampoline Squad)

The unofficial University of Plymouth Pillow fight!

Saturday 9th December 1pm at the Marks and Spencers entrance to Drakes Circus (outside) Bung your Pillow in your Back pack and head on down! Come along with your flatmates, course mates, and societies. Come in fancy dress if you want to capture that Christmas spirit! It’s the last Saturday of term so take a well-earned study break and let off some steam! for more information visit http://www.myspace.com/flashmobplymouth

Uni Ladies Rugby robbed of famous win

University of
Plymouth Ladies Rugby 5 v

University of
Exeter Ladies Rugby 5 

 

A last gasp try by

Exeter
University robbed Plymouth University Ladies Rugby team of a famous victory in the latest round of BUSA fixtures.UOPRFC who had an excellent win at
Worcester the previous week started the game brightly playing against the slope in the first half. The
Plymouth forwards were using the driving maul to good effect pushing back the Exeter Ladies team. Some good defensive work also by Teresa Bintoh and Naomi Wise insured that
Plymouth maintained possession. Indeed as the first half drew to a close it was
Plymouth who were looking the more likely team to score. A scrum near the
Exeter line saw the
Plymouth forwards drive over the line. Unfortunately they were unable to ground the ball.
Plymouth though was to have their reward early in the second half. A good break by the impressive Bintoh took her to within feet of the
Exeter line where she off loaded the ball to Biz Palmer to crash over.Another fantastic break by Bintoh saw her nearly go the full length of the pitch only to be denied again by a last ditch tackle by the Exeter full back. 

The last ten minutes saw
Exeter finally get into the game as they pushed for an equalising try. It looked as if
Plymouth were going to hold out until
Exeter with the very last play of the match scored under the posts. Fortunately for
Plymouth the conversion was missed and the points shared.

Sex and the system – forum and debate – 4th Dec in Plymouth SU, 5pm

With guest speaker Judith Orr, on…the sexualisation of our culture, and how women especially are affected by it, how raunch culture has evolved, its effects on women’s rights and liberation, & how feminism has gone wrong.

Hundred REASONS – to buy a ticket for the SNOWBALL

Hundred Reasons have been confirmed as the headline act for the SNOWBALL @ Plymouth Pavilions on SUNDAY 10th DEC.

BUY A TICKET HERE

Welcome to the 2006 Winter Ball. This year the largest black tie event in the University Calendar is to be held at the fantastic Plymouth Pavilions. The Ball is a fundraiser so all the profits go back to your Sports & Societies, Volunteering, Rag, Advice & Services. With an event as important as the Snow Ball we have secured some of the best names in entertainment to celebrate Christmas in style.

Already confirmed:

Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are a British rock band, Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold, selling over 118,000 copies. The band completed a sold out UK tour in March 2006 and spent the summer playing festivals, including Reading / Leeds, touring Europe and playing in Japan.
DJ Spoony
Radio 1,Kiss 100, Galaxy FM, Twice as Nice, Strictly Come Dancing, Dreem Teem, ‘MOBO’ for ‘Best DJ’
Ralf Little
Ralf Little shot to fame in the UK after landing the role of Anthony in The Royle Family then moved on to another comedy role, in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
XFM Band
The XFM band bash their way through a selection of recent Indie hits from the Strokes through to the Arctic Monkeys. And every one’s a winner.Plus

UoP Big Band
Casino
Photographer
More to be confirmed…..

Tickets cost £22 per person and are available from www.upsu.com or your favourite club / society / volunteer group who will receive all profits made from their ticket sales.

NUS card holders & their guests only. Ticket cost includes entry, entertainment & chips for use in the casino. ROAR. See website for full details.

CIDER FESTIVAL – Monday, 27th November 2006

Join us for the Great UPSU Cider Festival – all day in the Students’ Union, Plymouth campus.

Choose from a wide selcetion of all your favourites whilst you enjoy the MANGLED WURZELS.

 So get out yer Wellies, stick some straw in yer gob and walk around all day saying “ooh arrr”

 Don’t miss it!

 Follow on in the evening to Walkbout to carry on the Festival and get to ride a horse (well a bucking bronco actually!)

Granada Television is developing a new programme looking for the funniest people in Britain

Granada Television is developing a new programme looking for the funniest people in Britain. Send us your amateur film so we can see the best of what’s out there.  It could be a clip of you telling jokes, showing off your party trick or talented pets. It could be an animated vegetable dance, your granny snoring or your mates in their own comedy sketch.  If you think you can make us laugh, please send your video, phone or camcorder clips asap to: laura.stevens@granadamedia.com

Tickets for SNOWBALL 2006 go on sale.

Snowball 2006
Plymouth Pavilions – Sunday 10th December

Welcome to the 2006 Winter Ball. This year the largest black tie event in the University Calendar is to be held at the fantastic Plymouth Pavilions.

upsu: fundraiser so all profits go back to your Sports & Societies, Volunteering, Rag, Advice & Services.

With an event as important as the Snow Ball we have secured some of the best names in entertainment to celebrate Christmas in style. Already confirmed:

Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are a British rock band, Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold, selling over 118,000 copies. The band completed a sold out UK tour in March 2006 and spent the summer playing festivals, including Reading / Leeds, touring Europe and playing in Japan.
DJ Spoony
Radio 1,Kiss 100, Galaxy FM, Twice as Nice, Strictly Come Dancing, Dreem Teem, ‘MOBO’ for ‘Best DJ’
Ralf Little
Ralf Little shot to fame in the UK after landing the role of Anthony in The Royle Family then moved on to another comedy role, in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
XFM Band
The XFM band bash their way through a selection of recent Indie hits from the Strokes through to the Arctic Monkeys. And every one’s a winner.
UoP Big Band
Casino
Photographer
More to be confirmed…..

Tickets cost £22 per person and are available from www.upsu.com or your favourite club / society / volunteer group who will recieve all profits made from their ticket sales.

NUS card holders & their guests only. Ticket cost includes entry, entertainment & chips for use in the casino. ROAR. See website for full details.