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The Twilight Zone: A 6-month winter festival research project.

Ever wondered what happens at the point where day and night meet? The Twilight Zone is that captivating boundary; an imaginary line marking the point where light and darkness collide - known in science as The Terminator, The Grey Line or The Twilight Zone.

Taking this scientific phenomenon, and using it to inspire playful exploration, group discussion, and ideas generation we invite you to step into a metaphorical Twilight Zone; a 6-month research space where myths, stories, traditions, art, and imagination blend. You will be part of a research team responsible for collectively exploring the creative possibilities for a proposed winter festival for Milton Keynes.

This research project is funded by Milton Keynes City Council.

What’s involved?

Across 6 months you’ll collaborate with peers to explore possible themes for a winter festival. You’ll develop and share ideas; be inspired by creative professionals; experience live outdoor events; and codesign a festival brief. Snacks and drinks are provided within a relaxed and sociable environment. Click here to register or read through our FAQ’s for further project information.

No prior experience of art is needed

Free to take part & all materials provided

Expenses included for all participants

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to do something amazing.

  • Boost your CV and skills.

  • A chance to attend research trips

  • Opportunity to connect with new people.

  • The space to collaborate with peers.

  • All materials provided.

  • Expenses to support you to fully access this opportunity.

  • Snacks & drinks provided at all face-to-face sessions.

Join The Team

This project is open to anyone aged 16 to 25 living, learning or working in Central Milton Keynes. This includes individuals living in the surrounding areas of: Bradwell Common, Conniburrow, Oldbrook, Fishermead and Downs Barn. Registering your interest to join the team is quick and easy. Complete this registration form which takes just 5 minutes! You don’t need any past experience or qualifications – we are looking for individuals with curiosity, big ideas and a keenness to collaborate.

Registration is now open with the first session scheduled for Thursday 15 May. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so early registration is encouraged. When registering you’ll be asked to tell us a little about yourself and why this opportunity excites you. We will also ask that you are able to commit to the project dates below:

Thursday 15 May, 6-8pm

Thursday 22 May, 6-8pm

Saturday 24 May (All day)

Sunday 22 June, (All day)

Saturday 19 July (All day)

Monday 18 - Wednesday 20 August (All day) TBC

Thursday 18 September, 6-8pm

Thursday 2 October, 6-8pm

FAQs

  • This project is open to anyone aged 16-25 living, learning or working in Central MK (MK9).

    This includes individuals living in the surrounding areas of: Bradwell Common, Conniburrow, Oldbrook, Fishermead and Downsbarn.

  • All sessions are detailed above and we ask that you are available for the dates listed. However, we appreciate that everyone has busy lives and on occasion you may have a diary clash. We ask that all participants let us know as soon as possible if this is the case.

  • The team will be supported throughout by Offset Projects. In addition you will meet artists and individuals from MK City Council.

  • The majority of sessions will take place at Offset Projects in Big Shop Friday on Malborough Gate located on the ground floor of the CMK Multi-Storey Car Park behind John Lewis and across the road from MK Theatre.

    Other sessions will take place at The YMCA located at 1 North Sixth Street Milton Keynes MK92NR.

    The programme includes 3 x research trips, one of which will be outside MK.

    • The opportunity to do something amazing whilst boosting your CV and skills.

    • A chance to connect with new people within a sociable environment.

    • The space to collaborate with a group of peers and develop your team working.

    • Expenses to support you to fully access this opportunity.

    • Snacks & drinks are provided at all face-to-face sessions.

    • All materials will be provided.

  • We aim to ensure that we reduce any potential barriers faced by individuals wishing to take part and can provide additional support as required.

    All participants will receive expenses to support participating in the project.

    If, before registering, you have a particular access need and would like to discuss the support you may require, please get in touch. We’d be happy to hear from you. Contact us here.

  • Click here which will take you to a short form to fill in. Once you have completed and submitted the form we will be in touch to confirm your place.

    Please note that spaces are limited. We recommend registering early to avoid disappointment.

    If there are no spaces available you may be placed on a waiting list.

  • Registration is now open and there is no deadline to apply. However, please note that spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so we encourage you to register early. The project starts with its first session on Thursday 15 May.

    If spaces are full you may be placed on a waiting list.