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London College Of Creative Media
London College of Creative Media (LCCM) is a private college of higher education in South London offering undergraduate degrees in music, writing, and music management; a postgraduate degree in creative entrepreneurship; and shorter courses in music performance and production. It was founded in 2002 as the London Centre of Contemporary Music and changed to its present name in 2016. LCCM was also the home of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra from 2012 to 2017. History LCCM was founded in 2002 by Geoff Hemsley and Darius Khwaja. Both were professional musicians; Khwaja had also worked for various arts organizations on a freelance basis. Initially called London Centre of Contemporary Music, the college specialised both in teaching the technical aspects of contemporary popular music and in preparation for a career in the industry. In 2003 LCCM moved to premises at 50–52 Union Street in the Bankside district of London.Holden, John (2015)''The Ecology of Culture'' pp. 13–14; 19. Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For-profit Education
For-profit education (also known as the education services industry or proprietary education) refers to educational institutions operated by private, profit-seeking businesses. For-profit education is common in many parts of the world, making up more than 70% of the higher education sector in Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines. Australia In 2011, Australia had over 170 for-profit higher education institutions, taking in 6% of the total student population and expected to increase to 20% by 2020. Their qualifications are legally equivalent to those issued by the public universities, but there have been concerns raised by external audits about the quality assurance and standards in for-profit colleges. There are also concerns over the low representation of Indigenous students, students from low socio-economic status backgrounds and students from non-English speaking backgrounds in for-profit colleges, which falls behind that in public universities. How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department For Education
The Department for Education (DfE) is a department of His Majesty's Government responsible for child protection, child services, education (compulsory, further and higher education), apprenticeships and wider skills in England. A Department for Education previously existed between 1992, when the Department of Education and Science was renamed, and 1995 when it was merged with the Department for Employment to become the Department for Education and Employment. The Secretary of State for Education is Rt Hon. Gillian Keegan MP. Susan Acland-Hood is the Permanent Secretary. The expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Education are scrutinised by the Education Select Committee. History The DfE was formed on 12 May 2010 by the incoming Coalition Government, taking on the responsibilities and resources of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). In June 2012 the Department for Education committed a breach of the UK's Data Protection Act du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave O'Higgins
Dave O'Higgins (born 1 September 1964) is an English jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator and latterly recording engineer and producer. Born in Birmingham, O'Higgins first emerged on the British jazz scene in the 1980s. After playing in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for three years O'Higgins joined the band of Jim Mullen before moving on to Martin Taylor's band. His influences are drawn from Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson through to Stanley Turrentine and Michael Brecker. His current project is The Dave O'Higgins Quartet with Sebastiaan de Krom (drums), Geoff Gascoyne (bass) and Graham Harvey (piano). He also plays, tours and writes with Matt Bianco. Discography As leader * 1993 ''All Good Things'' (EFZ) * 1994 ''Beats Working For A Living'' (recorded in New York) (EFZ) * 1995 ''Under The Stone'' (EFZ) (jazz quintet plus string section) * 1996 ''The Secret Ingredient'' (EFZ) * 1999 ''The Grinder’s Monkey'' (Short Fuse) * 2001 ''Big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trudy Kerr
Trudy Kerr (born 3 January 1963) is an Australian-born jazz musician, teacher, radio presenter and label owner. Since 1997 she has released ten studio albums and a compilation album, ''Contemplation'' (January 2015). Kerr has performed concerts in the UK, continental Europe, East Asia and Australia. She resides in Beckenham with her husband, Geoff Gascoyne, a fellow jazz musician who plays double bass. Biography Trudy Kerr's first gigs were in Brisbane clubs in 1980, at the age of 17, after she completed secondary schooling. Initially performing cover versions of adult contemporary music she adopted a jazz style after hearing Chaka Khan on the album, '' Echoes of an Era'' (January 1982). Kerr performed along the east coast of Australia and toured East Asia. In 1990 she moved to the United Kingdom to continue her music career. She completed a postgraduate jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music during 1994 to 1995. In 1995 Kerr met Geoff Gascoyne, a fellow jazz musician wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hafdís Huld
Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir (; born 22 May 1979), known simply as Hafdís Huld, is an Icelandic singer and actress. She began her musical career as a member of the electronic band GusGus in 1995 and left the group in 1999. Hafdís made her solo debut with her 2006 album ''Dirty Paper Cup''. Career 1995–1999: Debut with GusGus Hafdís joined the Icelandic electronic band GusGus at its inception in 1995 at the age of 15. During this time, she participated in two world tours. 2000–2005: Collaborations and other activities After leaving the band she started writing her own songs, and collaborated with FC Kahuna, co-writing their singles "Hayling" and "Machine Says Yes", which were included in the 2002 album '' Machine Says Yes''. Elsewhere she sang with dance producers Ewan Pearson and Tom Middleton. During the same period, she made two feature films and modelled clothing for Extreme Sports. She later studied at the London Centre of Contemporary Music, graduating with a Disti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prog (magazine)
''Prog'' is a British magazine and website dedicated to progressive rock music. The magazine is published 11 times a year by Future. It was launched in February 2009 and is based in London, publishing its 100th issue in August 2019. ''Prog'' covers all aspects of progressive music, from original 70s artists such as Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson and Jethro Tull, through to 80s acts including Marillion, Pallas, Twelfth Night, IQ and Pendragon, to more modern, 21st century prog bands such as Porcupine Tree, Radiohead, Muse, Opeth, Katatonia and more. Publication history ''Prog'' was launched by Future in February 2009, originally as a ''Classic Rock Presents'' one-shot magazine before being launched as a separate, full-time title in March 2012. Along with sister titles ''Classic Rock'' and ''Metal Hammer,'' it was sold to start-up publishing company TeamRock in April 2013. Following the collapse of TeamRock in December 2016, Future bough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Cawood
Charlie Cawood is an English multi-instrumental musician, composer and music journalist, known for his cross-disciplinary musical skills as well as his work with a wide variety of projects and artists. An active member of Knifeworld, Mediaeval Baebes, My Tricksy Spirit and Tonochrome, Cawood has worked in art rock, pop, folk and early music as well as Indian, Chinese and Balinese music and a variety of other forms. His first solo album, ''The Divine Abstract'', was released in 2017. Biography Background and influences Cawood is a native Londoner who began playing guitar at the age of eleven and soon developed a strong interest in experimental rock music. Educated at Loxford School of Science and Technology and training with Redbridge Music Services, he took classical exams up to ABRSM Grade 8, also playing in the RMS guitar ensemble and the Redbridge Youth Jazz Orchestra (winning the Jack Petchey Achievement award as well as the guitar prize at the Stratford & East London Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falmouth University
Falmouth University ( kw, Pennskol Aberfal) is a specialist public university for the creative industries based in Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall, England. Founded as Falmouth School of Art in 1902, it was later known as Falmouth College of Art and Design and then Falmouth College of Arts until 2012, when the university college was officially granted full university status by the Privy Council. The university is located in Penryn and Falmouth. Penryn Campus, near the town of Penryn, is the larger of its two campuses, which it operates in partnership with the University of Exeter. The Falmouth Campus is in Falmouth town centre. Falmouth has about 7,000 students, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. History Falmouth University was founded as Falmouth School of Art in 1902, in response to the diminution of scientific activities in Cornwall that was brought about by the decline of the Cornish mining industry. Falmouth School of Art In 1902, Falmouth School of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Certificate Of Higher Education
A Certificate of Higher Education (Cert.H.E./CertHE) is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. Overview The Certificate is awarded after one year of full-time study (or equivalent) at a university or other higher education institution, or two years of part-time study. A CertHE is an independent tertiary award, an award in its own right, and students can study for a CertHE in various academic disciplines. At Level 4 on the national qualifications framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the CertHE was once viewed as the academic equivalent of the Higher National Certificate, which was perceived to be vocational. However, universities have since integrated both qualifications into the first year of an undergraduate honours degree and they now can be considered equivalent academically. Prior to 2015, the CertHE was equivalent to an NVQ Level 4. In Scotland, a CertHE is at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. A CertHE is not externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wired UK
''Wired UK'' is a bimonthly magazine that reports on the effects of science and technology. It covers a broad range of topics including design, architecture, culture, the economy, politics and philosophy. Owned by Condé Nast Publications, it is published in London and is an offshoot of the original American ''Wired''. History Earlier version (mid–1990s) The magazine's current incarnation follows an earlier attempt at a British edition of ''Wired'' which ran from April 1995 until March 1997. It was initially created as a joint venture with the Guardian Media Group and ''Wired US''s then owners, Wired Ventures, but that incarnation lasted only three or four issues, due to a culture clash between the two parties and low sales figures of 25,000 per month. Wired Ventures then ran the UK edition alone, with an almost entirely new staff, until the magazine was closed with the March 1997 issue, when sales were at 40,000 magazines per month. Current version (2009–present) The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cream (band)
Cream were a British rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker. Bruce was the primary songwriter and vocalist, although Clapton and Baker also sang and contributed songs. Formed from members of previously successful bands, they are widely regarded as the world's first supergroup. Cream were highly regarded for the instrumental proficiency of each of their members. During their brief three-year career together, the band produced four albums, ''Fresh Cream'' (1966), ''Disraeli Gears'' (1967), ''Wheels of Fire'' (1968), and ''Goodbye'' (1969). Beginning with ''Disraeli Gears'', the band was joined in the studio by producer and multi-instrumentalist Felix Pappalardi, who became an important influence on the band's sound. Cream's music spanned many genres of rock music, including blues rock (" Crossroads", "Born Under a Bad Sign"), psychedelic rock (" Tales of Brave Ulysses", " White Room ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
