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We've been searching for the next generation of talent to take to the stage at Hackney Carnival 2010. Our panel of judges has been assessing the performances of those who attended the I'm In: Live auditions and they've selected the four performers who will be taking part in the DYH: Carnival show.

Vue Teen Screen was launched on Tuesday 6th of July 2010. Still up to come are Iron Man 2 on Tuesday 13th July and Alice in Wonderland on 20th and 22nd July 2010 as this screening is for teenagers from the age of 13 years to 18 years of age it will be £1.

Open to all 13 - 19 year olds in Hackney. If you'd like to take part in the auditions, email dyh@hackney. govuk now and Discover Young Hackney will be in touch.

Interested in media. What's Up Information has got a new short course starting in May designed to teach you how to create a great advertising campaign and gain the skills you need to get a job in media.

Dance Challenge Auditions Date: Spring onwards Area: London/UK Price: Free Dance Challenge is a competition open to young dancers from all walks of life in any dance style, for teams of 5-25 members aged between 5-26 years old.

Hackney Democracry Ambassadors present a free screening of the film Shooting Dogs starring John Hurt, Hugh Dancy & Claire-Hope Ashitey. A debate about the films emotive issues will follow the screening.

Tamasha Theatre Company have commissioned artist Oswaldo Macia and Juan Toledo to work with young people and other groups to develop and make a new artwork around the themes of homecoming, travel and migration.

Thursday 11 th March 2010 Ocean Music Venue, 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE A free event for young women aged 13 -19, celebrating International Women’s Day 2010. 1pm – 3pm: 1 st Annual Public Speaking Championship for Young Women 4pm – 8pm: Talent Show Finale - All-female talent show.

The Stoke Newington Youth Forum presents some of the freshest acts in Hackney. Guests include: Zak Sharif Ali, TJ, Jermain Jackman, Wacky Rymel, Ben Sarpong, Courtney Philip and Geisha. Wednesday 31 March at Gascoyne 2, Wick Road, E9 Doors open: 6pm.

Saturday, 20th March 10. 30 am to 2. 30pm Tour the Building Exploratory’s beautiful bespoke space overlooking Regent’s Canal, created by Voluntary Design and Build. Creative activities for families will be available throughout the day and the unique, eco-friendly restaurant Waterhouse will be open downstairs for snacks, drinks and meals.

Free Theatre tickets for young people aged 25 and under The Arts Council England in association with Metro is re-running 'A Night Less Ordinary', their big theatre-ticket giveway. They're offering thousands of FREE theatre tickets to anyone under 26, for every kind of theatrical event: comedy, tragedies, musical theatre, dance, modern mime, plays, circus and much more.

Discover Young Hackney 2010 launches with an X Factor style talent contest at the Hackney Empire on 22 January 2010 Auditions: Saturday 9 January, 11am – 4pm To book your audition visit www. discoveryounghackney.

Hackney Democracy Ambassadors will be screening the film 'Crash' which features Ludacris, Sandra Bullock and Matt Dillon. A debate around the film's key issues will follow the screening.

Saturday 24th October 2009 www. thespotlight. orguk The Spotlight is the most talked about monthly chat show for young people aged 13-25 living within the London Borough of Hackney. As part of our Black History Month Special we have added an exclusive extra show for parents and children aged 8-12 years old.

The first big new comedy event on the calendar, lightening the winter darkness is usually the Hackney Empire new act show. A hundred people had auditioned to bring 16 finalists to possibly the most beautiful comedy stage in London.