NINE RED Presents

What We Do

Products and Services

DJ & Poet Collaboration (Soundworks, Mixes & Tracks)

Our Soundworks mixes & tracks are an explosive blend of Sound, Colour and Movement engages the audience with an experience beyond the action on stage. It is sound with a vision to promote holistic well being. Sound to inspire, motivate and entertain. More than sound with a visual stimulus, the mixture of Spoken Word, Music, Visual and Performing Arts portrays philosophies in the vernacular of today.

Art Installations & Exhibitions

Art is an important tool for expression, learning, therapy and healing. At NRP, we use our artistic skills to interact, inspire and promote holistic well being. Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person’s physiology and attitude; due to the body physiology changing from one of stress to one of deep relaxation, from one of fear to one of creativity and inspiration. Our art installations are more than visual displays; they are the art of storytelling; because they combine different mediums, encouraging deep listening.

Cultural Art Exhibitions & Workshops

NINE RED Presents… (CIC) are keen to promote cultural diversity in the local community through art exhibitions, events and workshops. We have a social aim based around bringing the community together to discover and enjoy cultural and diverse art. Art is an important tool for expression, learning, therapy and healing. We use our artistic skills to interact, inspire and promote cultural diversity.

The AVS Project

Despite its name, the AVS Project is a programme, that was originally a pilot project designed and ran by survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Rape. The Abuse Victim Support Project provides a holistic package of emotional and practical support to both men & women who are dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape; whether that is something that’s happening now or has happened in the past, providing immediate and free one to one counselling for individuals, in safe and secure surroundings.

For The Community

Check out our dedicated website for our community projects Our volunteer led, non-profit community interest company, has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) 2016. NRP has been honoured with this award for responding to the needs of our local community. We bring about social change and have a positive social impact on the lives of socially disadvantaged groups; particularly, individuals effected by domestic/sexual abuse, mild to moderate mental health conditions and cultural deprivation (BME groups).

Words Chose Me

Naz says “I never chose to write; words chose me to be their writer”. Her art and writing testifies to her unique relationship with words. Consequently, her books and performances are powerful, intimate collections of poems, prose and artwork, that have a transformative effect. As a result of being an interdisciplinary artist; her practice is comprised of the exploration of the contrasting yet interconnected elements of:- light, projection, sound and movement to transform and connect people and spaces; therefore Naz is able to use poetry to deliver messages across all levels of awareness.

Poetry E.motion

Poetry E.motion (POEM) is a build your own series of workshops. As a result, we deliver them in 3 ways. One off sessions, A combined series of sessions, Or as taster sessions called Poetry Shorts. Especially relevant to our success, POEM is moulded and formed by a dynamic team of Health Care Professionals, Counsellors, Artists, Healers and Educators and other Community Leaders who appreciate the healing power of words, digital arts and movement. As a result, these workshops promote personal growth and healing through spoken and written word, digital arts and movement.

Books

Books to help others pursue a better future and be, do, have and achieve all they want in life. Poetry books with purpose! Naz Knight repurposed her trauma writing these books inspiring self-improvement and motivation in the reader. These powerful collection of poems, prose and artwork, testifies to her unique relationship with words. Naz refuses to be defined by her life experience. Therefore, Naz invites you to view her world as she tries to become all she wants to become; as she pursues a changeless sense of who she is; where she has come from and seeks to reach the place she wants to go.

The Pen & Wax Paper

Welcome to The Pen & Wax Paper store! Where you will find Candles inspired by Naz Knight’s books, art and poetry; Books by Naz Knight and our signature candle range. A Feel Good Shopping Experience! Everything you buy here helps support victims of domestic/sexual violence and individuals affected by mild to moderate mental health conditions. Luxurious and compassionate gifts; Made by our resident artist Naz Knight and our art therapy clients, whose lives have been transformed by our counselling, wellbeing and therapy services, paid for by your purchases.

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Who We Are

About NINE RED Presents...(CIC)

Queens Award Winning Community Interest Company

“We believe that each individual in society, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age, religion or political belief has the right to be and to achieve all they want in their lives.” In 2003 we had a vision and created a philosophy, a way of life. Almost 20 years later, everything we are is dedicated to that vision. On 22nd of September 2006, NINE RED Presents… (CIC) became incorporated as a Community Interest Company. We are a social enterprise, operating in a business environment for a socially useful purpose. This means that we serve the community for the good of the community, with all profits flowing back into Community Projects. Our members and directors are all voluntary and consist of Individuals from across the globe. We continue to respond to the needs of our local community and support and enhance the lives of socially disadvantaged groups.

We Change Lives
Inspiring individuals to be, do and have all they want in life.
Creative Problem Solving
We respond to the needs of our local community creating social change and enhancing the lives of individuals effected by domestic/sexual abuse, mild to moderate mental health conditions and cultural deprivation.
Innovative Project Design
Participant led community projects providing skill attainment, education, artistic pursuits and counselling; increasing participation in arts, education and wellbeing.
Changing Perceptions
Ensuring that each individual in society, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age, religion or political belief has the right to be and to achieve all they want in life.

Meet The Team

“Our success lies in our most valuable, yet intangible asset of all– people”

Debra Knight LL.B (Hons)

Chief Exexcutive Officer

Debra has been NINE RED Presents’ project and event manager, digital artist and graphic designer, since the company began. Debra is dynamic and multi talented and has a key role in all areas and projects of the NRP Organisation.

Gordon Davis

Managing Director

Gordon has worked in the service industry for 19 years. As a DJ, he has been involved in the music industry for more than 20 years as a DJ. More recently training in Sound Consultancy/Engineering, and has many transferable skills that young people can benefit from.

Imelda Knight CQSW, BSc (Hons)

Company Secretary

Imelda; an accredited practice teacher, former probation officer and is qualified in psychological practices. She one of NINE RED Presents mentors, clinical supervisors and counsellors. Her role as Mayoress of Luton made her a role model within our community

I have known (NRP’s) Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Debra Knight, for over 20 years and she is indeed a pillar of our local community as well as being a great personal friend. She is dynamic, caring and very hard working, giving tremendous support to many people — mostly women — who have suffered from abuse and making a real difference in helping abused people to readjust and face life more positively again. On top of this, NINE RED puts on local social and artistic events which help clients establish and engender friendships and promotes community development. These events also help with fundraising. I have attended many of these events over several years and they are always well organised and most enjoyable.

Kelvin Hopkins, M.P.

Nine Red Presents is a very community minded organisation. For many years Nine Red has taken an active part in Luton’s annual carnival. This carnival troop also showcase the very best of our town, by travelling across the country participating in carnivals and highlighting that Luton Town is much more than it is portrayed sometimes in the media. For the last five years, Nine Red’s volunteers have, an annual festival (Parkfest) in the park, for the people of Sundon Park and the surrounding areas. In addition for many years their AVS Project designed and implemented by survivors of abuse from the Sundon Park have helped hundreds of people. I believe that Nine Red has and is continuing to do a tremendous job for the community.

Iris Clarke

I first became aware of the work that Nine Red does when I started volunteering for the organisation in 2011 after graduating from University. I was quickly welcomed into the organisation to join the Abuse Victim Support Project (AVS) as a volunteer counsellor. After completing training, I was able to commence duties helping individuals that use the service delivering one to one support. I admired Nine Red’s approach to such intervention as they strongly believed that people should be able to access support for as long as they need and it should not be defined by deadlines or restricted by time. They have listened to the views of clients and designed the programme around these wants and needs.

Holly Jenkins

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NINE RED PRESENTS...(CIC)

What We Do

Sound With Vision – Theatre Arts

Carnival Arts As Therapy

Photo Mosaics, Montages and Displays

DJ & Poet Collaboration (Soundworks, Mixes & Tracks)

Bespoke Art Projects

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IN 3D – 3D Design and Print Service

Community Art Projects