Concrete Playground

Are you embarking on a career in the creative industries? An ambitious dreamer looking to get ahead and make your mark? Well then, look no further. With their 2010 Realise Your Dream awards, the British Council are offering five lucky Aussies the chance to take advantage of the knowledge of key players in the UK’s vibrant creative industries — which means that you get an all-expenses paid trip to Blighty to boot. Could it get any better?

The successful candidates will be flown halfway around the world by Virgin Atlantic with NAB dishing out an $8000 cash passport to cover all expenses. They’ll return with a personalised career development programme along with an international network of contacts and mentors (and a suitcase full of PG tips, jaffa cakes and marmite, of course).

So, if you’re in the early stages of a career in a creative field (such as the media, the arts, fashion, music, advertising or architecture) and are keen to give yourself the edge, then you’ll need to get a wriggle on: applications for this fantastic opportunity close this Friday, June 18. Check out their website for full information. Dreams can come true, but it won’t happen by magic; if you snooze, you lose.