Knowledge 2 - Art, Multimedia and Music Event - Page 1 of 4

Introduction

A substantial budget was given to Safe in Sound and Southampton City Youth Services to spend on raising drug awareness within youths around the city. This money came directly from the Home Office via the Drug Action Team for the region. It was agreed that the money should be spent on a series of art and music events, which involved working with local artists and students.

Donal McPartland a tutor at Southampton Institute with a keen interest in youth culture was recruited as art director for the forthcoming events. One of his roles was to assemble suitable candidates from Southampton Institute and the London Metropolitan University to contribute towards the event.

This is the second time that funding has been given to these organisations to hold events in Southampton; the success of the first 'Knowledge' event meant that this time round the budget was increased significantly.

Left: 4ft by 12ft banners for the exterior of the Knowledge 2 Unit: by Steve Wright & Donal McPartland