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An alt-rock band from Welwyn Garden City. The Subways first came to the attention of the wider world when they were picked by Michael Eavis to play at Glastonbury. Hype has been surrounding them in the wake of that performance, and judging by the relentless urgent energy and polished songwriting they are able to conjure up, it seems justified.
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The Junction is an innovative artistic centre in Cambridge, with a predominantly young audience, which combines popular rock band and 'club' events with a variety of performing arts, an education and children’s programme and the production of new work. In March 2005 The Junction opened three new spaces including a 220 capacity theatre next to its 1050 capacity live music and clubs space on Clifton Way.
The Junction presents over 1050 events each year to 150,000 customers. The programme includes contemporary music, theatre, clubs, comedy, dance, workshops and classes. These activities are supplemented by a range of multimedia, outreach, production and digital projects, as well as a commercial external event management company that offers a range of services to clients.
With a turnover of £3 million, eighty percent of income is self-generated and the organisation receives £400,000 of core public funding per annum from local, regional and national sources. The Junction is also a member of Trans Europe Halles, a European network of thirty venues that offer arts exchange and training programmes for local artists, staff and residents.
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The 1980's saw extensive business growth in East Anglia with Cambridge at its centre. This growth also generated a population explosion which resulted in Cambridge having a higher proportion of 15-25 year olds than any other city in the country.
1985
The lack of entertainment facilities in the University dominated city lead to local young people calling for an accessible arts venue. Their frustration came to a head in 1985 when hundreds of teenagers confronted the police outside what they saw as a suitable building, just as it was being demolished. The result was that their demands began to be taken seriously by the authorities. Parents, the Police and local Media joined with the City's youth in pressing for action, and the City Council pledged to provide a venue.
1990 opening
The young people formed themselves into The Cambridge Venue Group and conducted a feasibility study in 1986, whose results left no doubt as to the urgent need for an arts and entertainment venue. The City Council agreed to finance the bricks & mortar and the C.V.G with support of local business raised the money for the fixtures and fittings. The 400 standing capacity venue (now named The Junction) opened to sell-out crowds on February 14th 1990, the first purpose-built venue for young people in the UK.
Three extensions of The Junction increased standing capacity to 1,050 and resulted in ticket sales increasing from 65,000 in 1990 to 135,000 in 2000.
1993
In 1993 increased public funding allowed for the development of a commissioning and production programme. The Junction co-produced and International Arts Festival and its theatre and dance programme with Cambridge Drama Centre.
1994
In 1994 The Junction joined Trans Europe Halles, a European network of 30 venues that offer arts partnership, exchange and training programmes.
1995
In 1995 a digital art programme was initiated by The Junction. This enabled local people to have multimedia software access and training, allowing for the creation of original short films. These films called 'Blipverts', have been screened at cinemas throughout the UK and in Europe.
1996
In partnership with Trans Europe Halles, The Junction produced a five day cultural festival in Copenhagen during 1996. Two hundred and fifty young artists presented a variety of work on a car ferry that had been converted into a floating arts centre. Forty young Cambridge artists worked on this project.
1997
1997 saw The Junction’s inclusion on the Arts Council Of England’s Pilot Stabilisation programme, that resulted in investment of £500,000 for the creation of a new production company, plans to merge with the Cambridge Drama Centre and the construction of a digital studio and lounge bar (opened 1998).
1998
In 1998 The Junction commenced work on developing its plans to develop the building assisted by a grant from The Arts Council of England Capital 1 Lottery Projects.
1999
In June 1999, the Arts Council included The Junction as one of 46 organisations that would be included in its Capital 1 Lottery Programme. £5,000,000 was earmarked for Junction development.
2000
The Junction celebrated its tenth birthday in February 2000 having sold 1 million tickets for over 3,000 events.
In April 2000 The Junction merged with Cambridge Drama Centre, becoming Junction CDC Ltd, producing a combined programme of over 900 events to 150,000 customers.
2001
In January 2001 The Arts Council of England awarded Junction CDC £250,000 to further develop its building expansion plans.
In April 2001 East England Arts awarded Junction CDC an additional £350,000 over three years to develop new theatre and digital arts in the region as part of its theatre plan ad corporate strategy.
2002
In February 2002, the Arts Council of England awarded Junction CDC £4.6million to build its new facility.
2003
In April 2003 The Junction co-produced Respond - a programme of events, talks and digital art providing a visionary, sensory experience of tomorrow’s world.
In July 2003 The Junction launched an initiative to lead the East to Edinburgh, what was to become an annual drive to help theatre companies from East Anglia to make a bigger impact at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
2004
In April 2004 The Junction and Colchester Arts Centre revealed their plans to deliver Escalator, an ambitious new Arts Council England, East initiative which aims to make the Eastern region THE major driving force for the development of new arts talent in the UK.
On 19th August 2004, The Junction reopened its loud and live space following an 18 week period of closure to allow for a full refurbishment and upgrade.
In October 2004, young people in Suffolk interested in a musical career started receiving advice, support and instrument tuition thanks to The Junction delivered Amplifier project.
In December 2004, Dance Junction took over the reigns from Cambs Dance to further develop dance in the county.
2005
In March 2005, 3 new creative spaces opened at The Junction's Clifton Way site - Junction 2 (The Shed), Junction 4 (Education Room) and Junction 5 (Art & New Technology Space).
In the pipeline:
An International Conference about supporting Emerging Artists in 2005.
A performance Art & New Techology Festival for 2007
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Identified as a Centre of Excellence by East England Arts, The Junction has a pivotal role in helping the region develop new and effective strategies for the arts. One such strategy is the regional Escalator initiative for the support of new artists in the East of England.
The Junction also has a long-standing association with Trans Europe Halles, a network of the continent’s most forward thinking arts centres - www.teh.net - and through our ‘Junction Exports’ brand we are increasingly exporting our arts expertise and experience throughout the region and into Europe.
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• To be a National Centre of excellence for the presentation, creation and production of new art.
• To be the driving force for youth culture in the Mid Anglia region, developing the range and quality of arts provision for young people as one of the premier organisations of its kind in the UK.
• To provide a range of innovative and imaginative learning opportunities with art and youth culture at its core. The programme will be based on equality of opportunity and always strive for excellence.
This is to be achieved through:
1. Promoting a quality regional, national and international live performance programme, which is popular, accessible, innovative and enjoyable.
2. Ensuring that the expectations and needs of our audience inform programming decisions, reflecting their cultural demands and interests.
3. Supporting, nurturing and developing new generations of regional artists, through the delivery of training, commissioning, production and business projects.
4. Encouraging understanding of, and participation in the arts and entertainment industry, through a relevant education, outreach and participatory programme.
5. Supporting and developing local artists and arts promoters, by providing facilities and encouraging professional standards.
6. Being a leading partner with local and regional arts organisations developing new initiatives, networks, working practices and collaborative projects.
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