Year
Show

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - June

02-08-23
In an inspiring talk, BBC Three's Nasfim Haque, demonstrates the crucial role of BAME representation in the creative industry and the importance of backing your ideas

Exploring how activism can be made more accessible

01-08-23
Insights from the Accessible Activism event held as part of I Am Festival 2023.

STEP: POV Diaries w/ Salma

25-07-23
Salma reveals how the STEP programme led her to discover her creativity and explore a new career path

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #3 round-up

04-07-23
Under the guidance of industry experts, our cohort hones their recording and creative sound design skills in preparation for their final projects

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #2 round-up

04-07-23
The second week of Audio Production was jam-packed with masterclasses and valuable insights from our industry experts and mentors

The Bridge Network (2012-2023) Report

28-06-23
The new Bridge Report summarises the development of the Bridge network, and reflects on its collective achievements and ways of working.

Final Top Tips from A New Direction's Artsmark Consultants

27-06-23
Artsmark consultants Lynne Brackley and Sonia Hyams reflect on their time supporting Artsmark schools in London and offer some final top tips for having a productive Artsmark journey.

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - April

22-06-23
Mentee Raissa reflects on the strong bond the cohort has formed as they reunite with their mentors and enjoy a Mini Networking session

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Four

16-06-23
From the I Am Me Parade, to our panel discussion on Accessible Activism, Lynn Brackley looks back at some of the highlights from the fourth and final week of I Am Festival 2023.

Royal Docks: POV Diaries w/ Raju Ahmed

14-06-23
Raju highlights the importance of mentoring and the value of accessible, debt-free opportunities when navigating your career

Radical Rest for the Cultural Sector

13-06-23
Hear from educator and leader in the cultural sector, Kate Oliver on the importance of radical rest

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Three

09-06-23
From creative banner making to singing, chanting and shaking tambourines & maracas at the Southbank all in the third week of I Am Festival

Schools in the sky

06-06-23
A New Direction's CEO, Steve Moffitt, reflects on ten days spent with Arts For Transformational Education Change in Hong Kong

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - March 23 edition

02-06-23
Former BBC Radio 1Xtra radio presenter, YouTube sensation, and TV personality, Reece Parkinson, joins our Learning the Ropes mentees as a special guest

The Arts in Schools: Drama in schools

31-05-23
Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling talked to Geoff Readman, Chair of National Drama about the role of drama in schools

Shaking up how cultural organisations work with freelance artists

30-05-23
Ways to make working with freelancers more sustainable

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Two

26-05-23
Beth Robertson and Lynne Brackley share the highlights from the second week of I Am Festival 2023.

How can the cultural sector support schools to teach for creativity?

22-05-23
Tips from our masterclass on our Teaching for Creativity programme

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week One

19-05-23
Lynne Brackley shares the highlights from the first week of I Am Festival 2023.

The Arts in Schools: Music in schools

17-05-23
Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling talked to Naomi McCarthy from the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) about the role of music in schools

Hear from the Hirers/ at The Podcast Show

15-05-23
A New Direction's third panel in its annually programmed talks series gathered some of the biggest names in audio production interrupting the scene & hiring new talent.