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DQ and DCU work together on bursary

DQ's Giles Hill and Michelle Jamieson

Latest recipient revealed

DQ Advocates is working with Douglas Choral Union again on its DCU Bursary.

The latest recipient is Michelle Jamieson, who has already been involved with the arts in the Isle of Man for a number of years, despite still being a teenager.

She was named Young Singer of Mann in 2012 and Young Actor of Mann in 2014.

Michelle has been involved in productions with the DCU since 2008 when she played Tessie in Annie and has also appeared with many of the other local societies.

Off-Island, she has been a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain since 2014 and has had successes in a variety of music festivals.

She is now studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

In 2016 the Arts Council declared Michelle Isle of Man Arts Ambassador.

The bursary supports the development of local students pursuing further education in drama, dance, music and theatre.

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