Hear more from the Scotland winner and runner up

Scotland winners, Renfrewshire-based drumming group The Buddy Beat, produced an inspiring video documenting the impact music had on their recovery from mental illness. Jane Bentley, who co-founded the group in 2007, tells us what winning the Epic Award means to … Continue reading

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Hear more from the England winner and runner up

Peterborough Male Voice Choir were the winners of the Epic Award for England, as well as being voted top in the People’s Choice award. “This is such an honour for us” said Secretary, Andy Coles: “I was so pleased to … Continue reading

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Epic Awards Winners Announced (PRESS RELEASE)

Voluntary Arts is delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Epic Awards for excellence in the arts and crafts across UK and the Republic of Ireland. We have been bowled over by the quality and diversity of entries from … Continue reading

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People’s Choice award: voting

Thanks to everyone who voted for their favourite groups in the People’s Choice award! Voting has now closed and we will be officially announcing the results later today. Due to the huge number of votes cast, unfortunately there is a … Continue reading

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WheelWorks

Ireland shortlist WheelWorks exists to support children and young people’s social and cultural development through innovative community based arts programmes throughout Northern Ireland. Their ‘Bull Dance’ film project was run in partnership with Belong and involved a group of young … Continue reading

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