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Own the Stage
“It turned into a family. It was very intense
and everyone truly cared. The fact it was run
by young people meant it was a safe
environment to take risks and the lack of
judgment and freedom of expression both
aided us in the creative process”
Ellie, Participant
Own The Stage is a digital project aimed at a
younger age group, taking RicNic’s unique
approach to young people aged 10-16 in
schools and youth groups across the country.
This summer, we will be piloting the project
with 200 young people across Staffordshire
and the West Midlands; bringing the chance
for them to explore and celebrate creative
skills, build their confidence and raise their
aspirations (all in a completely Covid-safe and
school-bubble way!). We then hope to offer
the project out on a wider scale from
September, providing free resources for all
school and youth settings. For details on how
to access these resources for the 2021/22
academic year please contact Jennifer
As part of the Own the Stage project and our
commitment to celebrating creativity, we are
very excited to launch Own the Stage Day - an
annual showcase of all the work created within
this new digital project and to highlight
creativity across the country.
This year, more than ever we think people need
a chance to feel FANTASTIC! With coronavirus
having such a profound impact on everyone
and access to the arts extremely restricted, we
want to spend a day celebrating creative fun!
We are looking for individuals, families, groups,
schools and businesses to get involved, raise
some smiles and help generate some vital
funds for RicNic in the process.
1 Minute Spotlight Challenge
•
Sign up following the link below to register
yourself or your group! We are asking for a
minimum donation from each participant.
•
On 1st July get dressed in anything that
makes you feel amazing from your party
clothes to your pyjamas!
•
Choose a time in your day as your ‘Curtain
Up’ moment when all participants are asked to
stop whatever they are doing, adopt a
confident pose and hold it for 1 minute
followed by a massive cheer and round of
applause. So everyone gets to ‘own their stage’
for that one moment.
•
Photograph, film or live stream your
challenge and share it to our social media
pages so that we can add you to our Own the
Stage Day celebrations!
All funds raised from Own the Stage Day will go
directly towards supporting our further
projects, providing free arts access to young
people.
SIGN UP HERE
Own the Stage Day:
1st July 2021