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Where would we be without the arts? 🎭   For years, #SkyArts has championed the arts in all its forms. Now, we’re building on the legacy of the South Bank Sky Arts Awards with the ultimate celebration of arts and culture across the UK and Ireland 🎉   Hear from Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts, as he discusses the new inaugural Sky Arts Awards, spotlighting the heroes of the arts industry and the importance of the arts in society.   Find out more about the Sky Arts Awards here ➡️ https://skyartsawards.sky/

This South Asian Heritage Month, we’re showcasing brilliant TV that celebrate this year’s theme, ‘Free to Be Me’, and South Asian histories and cultures.   Keep an eye out for Sky Documentaries new show Football's Hidden Talent, that explores why British South Asian communities have so few players in elite football. ⚽   Want to find out more? Just say 'South Asian Heritage Month' into your remote! 🗣  

How are we helping young people discover diverse career paths and develop essential media literacy and digital skills? 🎥🎞️   With our free ready to teach resources, children across the UK, Ireland and Italy are crafting stories that matter right in their classrooms through #TheEdit, our digital storytelling challenge in partnership with Adobe 📚   See how the programme is unlocking opportunities for kids and learn more about our societal impact in our latest Social Impact Update here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeY3WNC3

200 volunteers, 100kg of litter, 6 beaches, 1 day 🌊   We’re making a meaningful impact and contributing to the community through #SkyCares. Our volunteering programme has dedicated over 200,000 hours to effect change.   In partnership with the Marine Conservation Society, our volunteers recently took to the beaches to collect over 100kg of litter, showcasing their support for our communities and the environment 🙌   See what our team accomplished and how they’re making a positive impact ⬇️ and find out more in our latest Social Impact Update - https://lnkd.in/eeY3WNC3

Our #SkyCares volunteers have collectively contributed over 24 years to good causes. 🙌   From planting trees in Milan to enabling inclusive sport in Berlin, our volunteering programme has seen over 11,000 of our team across Europe dedicate their time to supporting local communities.   We're inspiring positive change for the planet, enhancing digital skills, and combating loneliness. We’re incredibly proud to support communities and foster a sense of belonging among our people.   Listen to Nicola, our Group Head of Communities, share how it all started ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eeY3WNC3

From creating sets to lighting stages, the arts industry encompasses over 650 careers across theatre, literature, film and more.   Since making our Sky Arts channel free-to-air across the UK in 2020, we've brought the arts into thousands of homes.   Now in celebration of our vibrant cultural scene in the UK and Ireland, we’re thrilled to introduce our inaugural Sky Arts Awards – the only awards celebrating all arts disciplines.   Our brand-new Arts Hero Award will spotlight the essential workers integral to the industry's success, highlighting the importance of every role within the arts ecosystem.   Join us in recognising the incredible forces behind the scenes by nominating your unsung heroes here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJuxNiHX

This week, our Armed Forces @ Sky Network hosted an immersion event at the heart of Sky Osterley.   Including amazing abseiling sessions, the chance to try out commando physical training and Armed Forces networking opportunities, the event aimed to share the knowledge of our ex-forces colleagues and communities. The fascinating day helped to raise awareness of the responsibilities of the Armed Forces, increase understanding of their experiences and share insights into the types of training and skills they've undertaken in their career. #LifeAtSky

We've been raising the aspirations of around 300,000 young people, including more than 26,000 in 2023 alone. But how? Through #SkyUpAcademyStudios, we're equipping the next generation with digital skills, confidence, and creativity to consider a career in film and TV. For those unable to visit our studios, The Edit, our digital storytelling challenge in partnership with Adobe, brings the training to the classroom with free, ready-to-teach resources 🎥 💻 Our commitment to inspiring and unlocking opportunities for young people in the media industry has spanned more than a decade. Hear from Nishy, our Group Head of Youth & Social Impact, on celebrating this milestone 👇

Wonder what it takes to cover one of the most consequential UK General Elections in a generation? 🤔   Sky News brings you the full story, as they lift the lid in a new enlightening documentary revealing how a newsroom adapts and evolves to cover this major event.    Covering the four weeks leading up to polling day on July 4th, tune in to ‘Election: Behind the scenes at Sky News’ on Thursday 18th July 9pm on Sky Documentaries, and Friday 19th July 9pm on Sky News.   Don’t miss a chance to see inside the election battle bus and the rigorous TV debate preparations. More details https://lnkd.in/esBQ4jPy and a sneak peak 👇

Spine-tingling live sporting moments, important stories from unheard voices, brilliant entertainment and journalism that brings audiences the full story, first – the very best of Sky TV was celebrated at the #BroadcastDigitalAwards last night 🏆   Our brilliant teams won 6 awards: 🎉 Sky Sports Main Event for Channel of the Year Non-PSB Group  🎉 Rob & Romesh Vs. for Best Entertainment Programme  🎉 Forced Out: Their Fight for Pride for Best Specialist Factual Programme  🎉 The Ashes for Best Sports or Live Event Coverage  🎉 Murmur for Best Short Form Scripted  🎉 The Sky News Digital Team for Best Digital Support for a Channel, Strand or Genre    Huge congratulations to all who made this possible 🙌