Andrew Dubber’s 20 Thing You Must Know About Music Online, which originally ran as a series of blog posts, then collated into a PDF has been edited into a booklet by Digital Central for easy reading on the bus or toilet. It also comes with a cardboard thing for putting stuff in. And it’s free. … [Read more…]
I don’t normally like to push commercial stuff here but The Fireworks in the Jewellery Quarter looks like an interesting setup. Situated in a former fire station they offer the usual office / studio space but really push the community aspect of the business. They offer “regular business-focused events and support” and, most intriguingly, limit … [Read more…]
The deadline for registering for the Decibel Performing Arts Showcase is Friday 17 August. While not restricted to the Midlands, browsing the 51 acts might be a useful activity. Digital Central has details of the BDI, Industry & Genius Awards where Digital Birmingham are sponsoring a new Digital Design category. They’ll also give assistance in … [Read more…]
A rather cryptic event from the Festival of Xtreme Building this Saturday: Pudelskern arrive in Birmingham City Centre saturday 11th August with their Space Programme Furniture suitable for all planet. The Austrian art collective promise to “bring some flowers from the Austrian alps to the Heart of England” along with “spaceship, performers, light installations, a … [Read more…]
Simon Peplow gets profiled on Dazed Digital One of the best blogs by a Birmingham arty-type is Prime Objective by Chris Keenan covering a whole gamut of things he’s doing and stuff he’s interested in. I’d love to feature it in these roundups more often but unfortunately his blog doesn’t have links to individual posts … [Read more…]
The Producers Forum has an interesting looking event at the Electric Cinema for budding film types. On Wednesday 5th September 2007, Alan Greenspan will be hosting an afternoon of case studies and anecdotes about the films he has produced over his long spanning career. From development through to distribution, Alan will offer an insight into … [Read more…]
Emoción is a Flamenco festival taking place at the Town Hall in November. The searing emotion of living Spanish culture is showcased in one of the UK’s finest cultural venues – a festival of authentic flamenco dance and music at Birmingham’s stunning Town Hall. Emoción Birmingham is set to become an annual celebration of great … [Read more…]
Either I’m missing something or there’s naff-all going on at the moment. I guess people really do go on holiday in August after all. I’ll do a more concerted dig tomorrow but do take this opportunity to let me know what you’re up to. Rich Batsford outlines his plans to become a “independent self releasing … [Read more…]