Young Creative Awards 2014

The Young Creative Awards is now open for all aged 13 to 24 and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies is proud to be a sponsor of the event. The awards aim to showcase talent within Nottingham and help further the creative industry careers of young people. With this year’s theme being “Nottingham Loves…”, participants are invited to enter a piece of creative work around the subject with judging being held this Spring. We know Confetti students are some of the most talented the city has to offer so we think it’s very important that we get as many of our …

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Petebox to headline the Confetti student Christmas party

Confetti are delighted to announce that Petebox will be headlining the Confetti student Christmas Party on Thursday 12th December. Petebox is a solo performer, musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose pioneering live show has ignited audiences across the world. If you want a taster of what to expect from Petebox, you can check out his YouTube channel here. Tickets cost £3 (which includes entry and your first drink) and can be purchased from Confetti reception.
Confetti students celebrate win at the Nottingham Young Creative Awards
The Young Creative Awards took place at the Nottingham Playhouse on Monday evening and Confetti students were amongst the winners. The winning entry for the 19-24 bracket for Animation and Digital Media was from Confetti HE Games Technology students, Tom Russell, Barry Martin and Josh Chaplin. All 3 students  are studying a Foundation Degree at Confetti ICT. The Young Creative Awards were launched in 2009 to attract up and coming creative talent in the city and put young people in Nottingham on the creative map. Sponsors included OneNottingham, Dance4, Maber and our very own Spool. The categories were: Animation & …

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Industry Week 2013

Bigger, better, louder… Big names from the worlds of music, games TV and film are once again gearing up to present at Confetti’s Annual Industry Week event. For one week each year, Confetti students’ normal timetable is replaced by masterclasses, workshops and lectures – all delivered by key creative industry players. This years guests include Michael Eavis and Vicky McClure.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits Confetti

Students at Confetti welcomed a special visitor yesterday in the shape of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. He was in Nottingham looking at how Government City Deal money of £60m could benefit creative businesses and young people. He was taken on a tour of Confetti and the Antenna Creative Business Centre by Confetti Media Group boss Craig Chettle. The Deputy Prime Minister met students on the Games Technology, Music Technology and TV and Film courses and observed their lessons. Head of Further Education Phil Myers commented on the visit: “It’s not every day the Deputy Prime Minister gets to experience …

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