Upstarts! School Showcase

Upstarts! [PHOTOGRAPHS]

The University of Paisley Student Arts Showcase (Upstarts) 2006 which showcases the work of students from the School of Media, Language and Music is being held on Tuesday 6 June, opening at 6pm at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Student work being showcased will include film, radio, web-based television, digital art, animation, advertising, fine art, interactive design and live music performances from Commercial Music students – including Drive-By-Argument, who were recently described by Radio One DJ Zane Lowe as ‘the future of Scottish music’. Performances will also include live sets from musicians from the University’s partner, University of Linkoping, Sweden.

The event has a heavy industry presence including representation from Alison Forsyth, Director of BAFTA Scotland; Guy Robertson of advertising agency, Guy Robertson Partnership; installation and video artists, Jim Lambie and Steven Sutcliffe; writer and actor, Stuart Hepburn; and River City actress, Alison McKenzie.

Robert Sutter of the School of Media Language and Music said: “Upstarts is a hugely important event as it gives our students the chance to showcase their work to leading industry players.

“With a high percentage of our final year students exhibiting at the event members of the public and industry representatives will get the chance to learn about exciting range of work our students undertake as part of their studies.”

The exhibition will continue until Thursday 8th June and is open to the public from 10am-5pm.

Anyone wishing more information about the event should contact Robert Sutter of the School of Media, Language and Music on 01292 886477 or email robert.sutter@paisley.ac.uk