http://s69123.gridserver.com/index.php en jules.hodgson@eea.org.uk Copyright 2012 2012-05-10T12:51:25+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/bbb_nominated_in_songlines_world_music_awards_2012/ http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/bbb_nominated_in_songlines_world_music_awards_2012/#When:16:36:08Z The nomination is for the album Chaiyya Chaiyya which we recorded with Pakistani singer Rafaqat Ali Khan.  We’re in illustrious company, being nominated alongside Dub Colossus, The Kronos Quartet and Yo-Yo Ma, click here to see more. Profiles of all nominees in the April/May issue of Songlines, on sale from March 16th and the winners of each category will be announced in the June issue, on sale from April 27th. The nominees were announced on ‘World on 3’, BBC Radio 3, 10pm on Friday 16th March (Listen Again if you missed it) and there has been some coverage in the national press this weekend. The Songlines podcast and Awards iPhone app featuring profiles and excerpts of all the nominees is available to download now. Nominees were voted for by Songlines readers and the general public so thanks for your support! A 16-track album, featuring the winners and all nominated artists, is on sale as a CD & download, buy now! 2012-03-22T16:36:08+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/sunday_times_top_ten_world_album_of_2011/ http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/sunday_times_top_ten_world_album_of_2011/#When:14:00:42Z Thanks to reviewer Clive Davis who has championed all our CD releases. Chaiyya Chaiyya is also in the Top 10 choice on muzikfan.com. Two in one week! See all reviews here - there's still time to buy the CD for Christmas...   2011-12-15T14:00:42+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/face_me/ http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/face_me/#When:12:51:25Z EEA are one of 12 companies collaborating on a multi lingual / multicultural site specific piece being rehearsed in a mediaeval castle on the outskirts of Pilsen in the Czech Republic. EEA is collaborating with Oulu City Theatre from Finland, Kolibri Theatre from Budapest in Hungary and VAT Theatre from Tallin in Estonia. A tour to the UK, Hungary, Estonia and Finland will follow in Autumn. 2012-05-10T12:51:25+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/costume_and_float_decoration_residency_at_the_annual_rose_bruford_college_symposium/ http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/costume_and_float_decoration_residency_at_the_annual_rose_bruford_college_symposium/#When:12:46:43Z where students worked with EEA artists Emma Garofalo, Gordon Allum, Mike Pattison and Pablo Cattermole creating a stunning costume for the Goddess of Victory and decorated two electrically powered Carnival floats that will feature in the Newham Carnival to welcome the Torch Relay to the Olympic host borough. 2012-05-10T12:46:43+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/newham_carnival/ http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/newham_carnival/#When:12:25:34Z Following a two day silk painting and batik master class with Ali Pretty (Kinetika) here at EEA’s ancestral home in Greenwich we have created dozens of beautiful flags and costumes for this year’s Newham Carnival.Thanks to all those who participated including artists from EEA’s team led by Natasha Cossey and Emma Garofalo and students from Central School of Speech and Drama and Rose Bruford College of Theatre and performance. 2012-05-10T12:25:34+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/carnival_floats/ http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/carnival_floats/#When:15:01:24Z EEA is pleased to announce that it has been commissioned by The UK Centre for Carnival Arts to make the Carnival Cross Roads East Bound Float in preparation for the Luton carnival on July 8th. Lead by UKCCA Creative Director Pax Nindi, Carnival Crossroads "East Bound" has been chosen by LOCOG to represent the East of England's and carnival's contribution to London 2012 Festival. More about the Carnival Crossroads Project here London School of Samba EEA are also delighted to have been commissioned by the London School of Samba to make an equally spectacular giant float for their carnival offer this year. The float has been designed by EEA artist Patrick bullock and will be going out to Notting Hill Carnival on 27th August and other events over the summer. The floats are being created by EEA’s designer Patrick Bullock and Gordon Allum, Emma Garofalo and Pablo Cattermole with help from Rachel McLachlan, Tito Vega, Billie Raine and artists from Southend, Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich and Luton. 2012-03-23T15:01:24+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/bhangra_showdown/ http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/bhangra_showdown/#When:17:57:50Z A great time was had by all - and some amazing Bhangra went down! 2012-02-22T17:57:50+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/royal_greenwich/ http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/royal_greenwich/#When:17:05:42Z We played on the big parade through a snowy Greenwich and then watched the fireworks which were set off over the Thames. Watch the video on the right to see more, brrr! 2012-02-22T17:05:42+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/carnival_for_the_torch_relay_in_east_london/ http://www.eea.org.uk/whatson/news/carnival_for_the_torch_relay_in_east_london/#When:16:01:52Z The project will be delivered in collaboration with Ali Pretty, Kinetika, and East London Dance. At least 1,500 people from the most ethnically diverse area in the UK will welcome the Olympic Flame on 21st July 2012. The Carnival will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to explore the rich and unique heritage of the communities in the borough. EEA will be developing new images to add to its stable of large scale live animations and sustainably powered carnival floats.   2012-01-27T16:01:52+00:00 http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/vote_for_us/ http://www.eea.org.uk/bbb/news/vote_for_us/#When:17:04:50Z Our CD Chaiyya Chaiyya was released in 2011, so the Bollywood Brass Band is eligible in both the Best Group and Cross-Cultural Collaboration categories. However you decide to cast your votes, make sure you do so before the end of January. Songlines are entering all voters into a draw for Womad 2012 tickets - there are three pairs to be won, so get to it, and good luck! 2012-01-11T17:04:50+00:00