Seven years since their split in 2013, 2020 brought most noughties girls their childhood and teenage years excitement with the announcement of JLS making a comeback. A new album and Beat Again tour on the horizon was enough for me to dig out my old faithful JLS hoodie and whack on every album. One of… Continue reading Live in Concert: JLS
World Alzheimer’s Month: Dementia Awareness
Student Life: Commuting from Home
I wrote this blog post when I was in my second year at University of Sunderland, I wrote it as anon entry since at the time, I could not commit my extra time into blogging for the university. I wrote a short piece on my life at university whilst feeling like an outsider for choosing… Continue reading Student Life: Commuting from Home
Work Experience: Tyne and Wear TV
University of Sunderland provided me a fantastic contact and opportunity to gain some journalism and television experience with Tyne and Wear TV. This was a week long placement of February 2020. I took on various roles such as: producing content for What’s On Guide and Goodlines that is suitable to fit a time frame and… Continue reading Work Experience: Tyne and Wear TV
Work Experience: Leeds Festival 2018
I was able to take part in an amazing work experience with Leeds Festival just after I finished my two years at Gateshead College and just before, I started my journey at University of Sunderland. Gateshead College provided me a form to fill out which I got accepted further to be part of the placement.… Continue reading Work Experience: Leeds Festival 2018
Videography: Video Installation Project
As one of my last units I did at Gateshead College, I did Unit 35: Producing Video Installation Work, which meant I had to create a video that combines video technology with installation art which makes use of all aspects surrounding the environment to affect the audience. For my project, I decided to base it… Continue reading Videography: Video Installation Project
Work Experience: The Stand – Comedy Benefit in aid of Dyslexia North East
Gateshead College provided me work experience with a charity called Dyslexia North East which The Stand provided a comedy benefit evening to raise money to raise awareness of dyslexia and the charity. This five week placement between April to May 2018. I was a leader of producing and directing photography of the evening to promote… Continue reading Work Experience: The Stand – Comedy Benefit in aid of Dyslexia North East
Work Experience: Metro Radio
I had a 10 week placement with Metro Radio where I was able to meet various presenters who work with the company and gain an insight on the radio industry and its working environment. I was mentored by Chris Felton who is a radio presenter there. Throughout my placement, I gained skills in: radio presenting,… Continue reading Work Experience: Metro Radio
Work Experience: North East Tourism Awards
During my first year at Gateshead College, I was given the opportunity to do work experience with NewcastleGateshead Initiative which hosted the 2016 North East Tourism Awards. To be accepted onto this role, I had created a blog post commission based on Life Science Centre being nominated for the North East Tourism Awards. Then, I… Continue reading Work Experience: North East Tourism Awards
Work Experience: Hate Crime Awareness Conference
During my time at Gateshead College, as a class effort, we took part in a Hate Crime Awareness Conference that involved guest speakers from: Steven Kelly, Central Engagement Team with Northumbria Police and other members of Northumbria Police such as PC Rebecca Fennley and PC David (Bart) Burton, Caroline Airs from CPS North East, Show… Continue reading Work Experience: Hate Crime Awareness Conference