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First there was Emma from Brighouse (liked Punk, loved kickboxing, described herself as 'overwhelmingly blunt'). Then there was Esther from Halifax via Bradford (liked films, hated ice cream, 'serious, silly and sarcastic'). And finally there was Faye from Leeds (liked food, loved reggae, hated...errr...pigeons, 'I just dream to be successful and not be bored'). All three applied to become 'Blast' reporter for bbc.co.uk/westyorkshire and all three hit the jackpot. That was then, but this is now. In 2008 it's YOUR chance to join up with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ West Yorkshire webteam and get writing!

What's it all about? Well, just take a look at what Emma, Esther and Faye got up to! They all headed out across West Yorkshire to find out more about the arty stuff that's going on every day right on our doorsteps!

EMMA went to Odsal to interview graffiti artist Cage One and got the chance to quiz famous architect Will Alsop about his BIG plans for Bradford - and more...

ESTHER discovered legendary Bradford artist David Hockney and got gigging with up-and-coming Hebden Bridge noiseniks Comedy of Error - and more...

FAYE chatted to Bradford B Boy Tranny and she got talking with the good folk of West Yorkshire to discover what's 'in' and what's 'sooooo last year'...

Now it's over to YOU! What would YOU do if you got the chance to become the official Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ West Yorkshire website arts reporter for summer 2008?

B Boy Tranny: As interviewed by Faye

You'll be expected to cover all sorts of arty goings-on in West Yorkshire - and then get creative by writing reports, taking photos and perhaps even making videos about what you've seen. If you love the arts and want to the opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences and arts knowledge with everybody else, then Blast is for you!

All we ask is that you have a proven interest in the arts and have the vision to turn your ideas into content for the web - with a little help from the friendly Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ West Yorkshire webteam who are based in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ office high up on the third floor of the National Media Museum in Bradford!

Apply now!

So if you're wondering how to spend your summer, have some spare time and fancy adding 'Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Blast Reporter' to your list of achievements it couldn't be easier to apply! You don't need to be a budding journalist, you just need passion for the arts and the media!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a flexible placement over an eight-week period, working two days a week and due to Health and Safety considerations, the placement targets applicants aged 18 and over. The successful applicant will be based with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ West Yorkshire website team in the National Media Museum, Bradford.

Good Luck!