The current issue of clubbing newspaper Night Times, which you can pick up at ticket outlets, record shops and groovy cafes, has a very excitable article about the Que Club re-opening (previously). Not much non-clubbing news (as you’d expect) but they do have some photos of what the hall looks like now. By the gods … [Read more…]
Neat video interview with Little Chris, the power behind Brumcast, now on its 61st episode. Interesting how he fell into doing what he does through sheer enthusiasm rather than any global domination plans. I can relate.
Creative Republic “is the new representative body for the creative and cultural industries in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Created by members of the industry it seeks to promote the wealth of creative excellence within Birmingham’s cultural sector. Its membership will be open to all people working in the creative and cultural industries in the … [Read more…]
Popped into IKON Eastside today at 68–70 Heath Mill Lane. It’s very dark in there. Very dark. Well worth a visit though. There’s an event tomorrow: Richard Wilson and Sean Dower Twenty Pieces of Silver Thursday 26 July 2007, 6pm – free Twenty Pieces of Silver reunites Richard Wilson and Sean Dower, former members of … [Read more…]
Ale Installation is a show running at the MADE gallery on Fazeley St (map) until 2nd August. There’s a private view tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm. Pamela Ginn’s tribute to the real ale heritage of the region was developed in conjunction with the Festival of Xtreme Building. A mixed media installation, Ale recreates the sights, sounds … [Read more…]
The deadline for submissions to the Flip Animation Festival is August 3rd. Here’s the form (Word doc). Flip is an eclectic mix of all things animation. Based in the heart of the Midlands the festival provides a wide range of experiences from educational workshops for young people to experimental animation for grown ups; from industry … [Read more…]
Laura, the Silver Footed Gig Slut Enthusiast, has spun off her invaluable gig guide to its own blog, The Tuesday Listings, updated every week with MySpace, etc links for every band. Friends of the Stars have started a podcast. It’s as much a music and ramble show as about the band themselves but probably tells … [Read more…]
Media Skills are running a three day seminar with Andrew Dubber based around his New Music Strategies blog held at the Screen Media Lab in Digbeth from August 29th – 31st. Explore the impact of the Internet on the music industry through this unique seminar delivered by Andrew Dubber. Focusing on social networking, new distribution … [Read more…]