YOUR CHANCE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE IN THE EPIC AWARDS
What do the world's smallest solar-powered cinema, a 190-strong male voice choir, a community circus, and an organ preservation society have in common? They've all made the shortlist for the 2011 Epic Awards! And now’s your chance to vote for your favourites to win a People’s Choice award.
The Epic Awards have proved once again that the UK and Republic of Ireland are bursting with amateur arts and crafts talent. We’ve had entries from groups as far apart as Thurso, Lincoln, Powys and Galway being creative in every way imaginable, from painting and film-making to morris dancing and mixed-art festivals.
One of things that impressed us most was how many groups were using their skills and passions to improve life in their community, raise money for charity, help with health problems and tackle social issues.
The shortlisted entries are showcased on the Epic Awards website (www.epicawards.co.uk) and the public can vote for their favourites until mid-January when a People’s Choice winner from each country will be declared. The group from each country to receive the most public votes will receive a year’s free subscription to Voluntary Arts’ brand new online Running Your Group resources (worth £69).
The shortlists will also be judged by a panel of experts in mid-January and a winner and runner-up will be chosen from each country. The winning groups will receive a package of prizes including cash, vouchers, membership to a leading arts organisation and an invitation to a prestigious awards ceremony to be held in London in early 2012.
 
Who will be crowned our People’s Choice champions? It’s up to you, so head to www.epicawards.co.uk and give a big ‘thumbs up’ to your favourite group!