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From Matt Murtagh Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.

Spotted Dog served with Noise Abatement Notice

John Tighe of The Spotted Dog pub and venue in Digbeth has been issued with a Noise Abatement Notice following three complaints from the nearby Abacus housing development. As he writes on The Stirrer’s message board this is the first time in 22 years he’s had such a complaint and expects it will seriously affect … [Read more…]

Birmingham International Jazz Festival

I love how the Birmingham Jazz Festival is advertised with a lone guitarist playing in an empty theatre. Aesthetically spot on but probably not the result they’re looking for. This is the 23rd such festival in Birmingham and I’m not sure there are any that have run for longer – do correct me if I’m … [Read more…]

7inch Newsletter

Every month the 7 Inch Cinema folks send out a newsletter highlighting not just what they’re doing but a whole slew of other stuff they think is cool. As such it’s kinda essential and a perfect example of what could go on a blog. They’re in touch with the local scene and they have a … [Read more…]

Glory Bitches of Doghead

Birmingham’s “Lords of All That’s Wrong” Mistress have a new album out. The gloriously titled Glory Bitches of Doghead came out on Feto Records in April and is now available worldwide. Taking in subject matter ranging from grimy obsessions and seeking alcohol oblivion to a bitter attack on Immanuel Kant, The Glory Bitches Of Doghead … [Read more…]

Serenity

From Candice Smith Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.

Roundup

The Birmingham International Comics Show scheduled for October 13th – 14th in Thinktank, has confirmed three star guests, Americans Kevin Nolan and Mike Mignola and Brit Bryan Talbot. TAK talk about Walkie Talkie, a rather sumptuous magazine they created for Clarkes shoes. The Stirrer reports on the financial debacle surrounding The Public arts centre in … [Read more…]