summer streets
culture club
University of Westminster
Sunday 26 July 2015
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University of
Westminster presents:
Faculty of Media,
Arts and Design
Regent Street Cinema
The University of Westminster is a charity and a company
limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818.
Registered office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW.
7404/07.15/AP/LC
Welcome
Programme
The Faculty of Media, Arts and Design is pleased to be part of
Regent Street Summer Streets and proudly presents work by its
graduating students of 2015.
Graduating students from the University of Westminster will be
performing on Regent Street and showcasing a selection of their
work at the University’s Regent Street Cinema.
This best in show selection brings together work from some of our
internationally leading undergraduate and postgraduate courses in
animation, commercial music, contemporary media practice, fashion,
film and photography.
The Regent Street Cinema
309 Regent Street, W1B 2UW
2.00 – 6.00pm
Stage on Regent Street
Adjacent to 235 Regent Street
(outside Apple Store & Ted Baker)
A showcase of recent graduate work,
from our Animation BA Hons, Fashion Design
BA Hons, Photographic Arts BA Hons and
Photographic Studies MA courses.
A selection of short films, documentaries
and experimental films.
Enjoy performances by new and
ground-breaking artists from the
University’s world-leading music courses.
Covering a wide range of themes, the works on display observe,
interpret and celebrate contemporary life from a multitude of perspectives.
They show the curiosity and imagination of their makers and demonstrate
a great variety of artistic expressions and a high level of technical skill
nurtured in our Faculty.
The University’s recently restored Regent Street Cinema and the
distinguished surrounding street area, provides a fitting showcase for
the artistic impetus and ambitions of our students. In this the birthplace
of British cinema, resonates the amazing heritage of technical and
creative innovation that characterises the long history of the first
Polytechnic on the British Isles. Its descendant, the University of
Westminster, continues to stimulate students from a diversity of
backgrounds and from across the world to build professional
careers and develop civil engagement that impacts on society.
Kerstin May
Dean of Faculty of Media, Arts & Design
2.00 – 2.30pm Photographic Studies MA
Selection of work by recent graduates
2.30 – 3.00pm Contemporary Media Practice BA Hons
Foji Bagawat (11 mins); Eelan (17 mins)
3.00 – 3.30pm
Television Production BA Honours
A Cycling Revolution; Inner City Blues
3.30 – 4.20pm Film BA Honours (formerly Film and
Television Production BA Honours)
Selection of work by recent graduates
4.20 – 4.50pm Photographic Studies MA
Selection of work by recent graduates
4.50 – 5.20pm
Contemporary Media Practice BA Hons
Foji Bagawat (11 mins); Eelan (17 mins)
COVER IMAGE: Jan Ebelling
Contemporary Media Practice, BA Hons
5.20 – 5.50pm Television Production BA Honours
A Cycling Revolution; Inner City Blues
2.00 – 2.20pm
Wyse
2.25 – 2.45pm
Tally Spear
2.50 – 3.15pm
Jarell
3.20 – 3.40pm
Rosie Blackaller
3.45 – 4.05pm
Zara Kershaw
4.10 – 4.30pm
Bela Takes Chase
4.35 – 4.55pm
Emmanuel Nwamadi
performers
Wyse
Having moved to London to study a BA in
Commercial Music, Wyse has been busy
writing new material, planning her debut EP,
and working with other musicians to build
an interesting twist of various influences,
from rock to pop, with undertones of less
conventional genres. Her music has been
described as dynamic and unexpected,
supplemented by cutting lyrics.
Tally Spear
Tally Spear is a British 19-year-old singer/
songwriter from South West London. Having
been inspired by the writing of artists such as
Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, she performs
her own country-flecked music across small
London venues accompanied by her acoustic
guitar and harmonica. With soft folky vocals,
her musical intent is to blend emotive lyrics
with acoustic, laid back guitar grooves.
Wyse is currently working on a new and
exciting project, details for which will be
released over the next few months.
Jarell
Jarell, (full name Chukwuebuka Jarell Enujuba)
is a 23-year-old singer songwriter with the
unique style of acoustic soul. Growing
up in Nigeria, Jarell had to teach himself
how to play the guitar and how to sing
as he looked up to his influences such as
Bob Marley, John Mayer, Jason Mraz and
Fela Kuti. It is always a thrill listening to his
lyrics as Jarell only writes from experience,
giving the audience an understanding of his
life and the experiences he goes through.
soundcloud.com/tallyspear
Jarell is completing his Masters in
Audio Production at Westminster and
recording his debut EP, set to be released
in mid-August 2015.
soundcloud.com/thisiswyse
youtube.com/watch?v=11iMp5CjRJ4
facebook.com/ThisIsWise
twitter.com/ThisIsWyse
Rosie Blackaller
With a stripped-back, acoustic vibe,
Rosie Blackaller is a young singer/songwriter
studying Commercial Music Performance at
Westminster. She combines ambient piano with
soft-toned vocals to create melancholic songs
with heart-felt lyrics. Uplifting, summery tracks
are also on the agenda with catchy hooks and
simplistic accompaniments. Being compared
to the likes of Birdy, Gabrielle Aplin and Lucy
Rose, she draws from both folk and acoustic
pop influences. ‘It seems Rosie can make
her choices where she wants to go with her
music’, Evan Burgess, The Cirencester Scene,
Feb 2015.
soundcloud.com/rosieblackaller
jarellmusic.org
soundcloud.com/jarell-ebuka
facebook.com/jarellmusic
facebook.com/rosie.blackaller
performers
THank you
On behalf of students and staff
we hope you enjoyed the showcase
of new work. Please look out for the
artists in the future. All new artists
need your support!
For further information visit:
westminster.ac.uk/mad
Zara Kershaw
Singer songwriter Zara Kershaw produces
electro-dysfunctional pop. Employing a mix of
grit and soul, Kershaw has drawn comparisons
with the likes of Lorde, Lana Del Rey and
Gnarls Barkley and is sparking an interest
in the alternative pop industry.
Zara’s most recent collaboration with
Hospital Records producer Etherwood on
the summer single ‘Souvenirs’ shot straight to
number 9 on the iTunes Electronic Chart in
June 2015 and had its exclusive debut on
Annie Mac’s show on BBC Radio 1. ‘Souvenirs’
is still currently receiving countless plays from
BBC Radio 1 & 1 Xtra, KISS FM and XFM.
Kershaw is now onto her third body of work,
after releasing her previous 5-track EP
‘The Cage and the Free’.
zarakershaw.com
facebook.com/zarakershawmusic
twitter.com/@zarakershaw
Bela Takes Chase
Originating all the way from Newcastle,
Australia, Bela Takes Chase moved to London
specifically to follow her creative path,
and has been building up a great UK
underground following ever since.
Focusing on song-writing and live performance,
Bela has already gained a strong following
on social media. Bela’s powerful yet fragile
voice is a mix between Emiliana Torrini,
Sia Furler and Martina Topley-Bird. It is soft
yet immense, moving yet memorable, and the
upcoming new single ‘Collide’ demonstrates
this impeccably.
belatakeschase.com
soundcloud.com/belatakeschase
youtube.com/watch
?v=q-3MBSuGRWs&feature=youtu.be
Emmanuel Nwamadi
Emmanuel came third in the most recent
series of The Voice and is currently writing
songs for his first album.
A very talented and versatile singer/actor
from North London, Emmanuel’s passion
is music. He was discovered in late 2014,
when he shared one of his videos online.
His voice has been likened to the deep soul
of Barry White and effortless smoothness of
Seal. Emmanuel really does have it all, his
ace in the pack is his incredible high notes.
You just don’t expect someone with his perfect
powerful low tone to hit such dizzy heights.
Emmanuel has broken the mould in so
many ways, his musical influences range
from Metallica to AC/DC. He loves heavy
metal, is a talented electric and acoustic
guitarist, and one of the most incredible
male soul voices around.
facebook.com/belatakeschase
twitter.com/BelaTakesChase
emmanuelnwamadi.com
facebook.com/EmmanuelNwamadiMusic
twitter.com/@EmmanuelandRose