Issue 6 of Ten 4, the magazine of emerging creative talent published by Channel 4 and produced here in Birmingham, is now out. The theme of this issue is “Issues” and as usual a number of the article are online. You can buy Ten 4 in Virgin and Borders stores or pick it up for … [Read more…]
Birmingham Words have upgraded their forum. Is British Asian music in crisis? Or is it just going through the normal processes of the music industry? Birminghamusic.com points to a couple of interesting articles on Asians In Media about young British Asian artists and producers being dropped by their labels. Pianist and general good egg on … [Read more…]
From Birmingham Phil Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.
The Fierce Festival kicks off this weekend with a somewhat dazzling array of events, the highlight for me being the return of Franko B with his new performance piece Don’t Leave Me This Way. Don’t Leave Me This Way marks a challenge in Franko B’s performance practice, formalizing his recent departure from blood-based work. In … [Read more…]
Letters from the South [audio:augustine_letters_south.mp3] Website (under construction at time of posting) MySpace Birminghamusic.com Photo by Victor Kills Virginia
From suselstahl Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.
One of the (many) categories on this blog’s sidebar that I think should have a higher number next to it is Architecture so I’m chuffed that there seems to be a flood of building related info coming my way. Today was news of Architecture Week 2007 which is being organised in the West Mids by … [Read more…]
“Are you interested in developing your animation skills? Are you over 19, unemployed and residing in Birmingham, the Black Country and Hereford & Worcestershire? Light House is offering a selection of FREE animation techniques courses throughout 2007 and 2008.” Those interested in the architectural history of Birmingham should really check out Birmingham: AAH, a relatively … [Read more…]