Clingfilm at the beach
James Thornett took his his Clingfilm Camera on holiday and threw some expired colour film in it resulting in some rather nice photos. Here’s a couple. And there’s more here.
Month: November 2007
Curzon St Station to be boarded up
Interesting bit of news passed my way today. Bear in mind the usual disclaimers of hearsay and gossip but I have it on damn good authority that Curzon St Station is to be boarded up and not used for any events until it’s permanent future is decided, something that could take a number of years. … [Read more…]
Figuring out an advertising strategy
Created in Birmingham is currently funded in a very roundabout way by the Arts Council via Creative Republic. If I haven’t been too transparent about this it’s because to be honest I never really knew who was paying for it and I’ve always had complete editorial freedom over what goes on here. Basically I just … [Read more…]
Ben Neal’s Blog
Ben Neal, who’s involved in all manner of curious stuff including Jazz Thrash Assassin and Maggothouse, has started a new weblog. Currently he’s just done the “what I’m up to / what I like” thing but hopefully he’ll soon start documenting the weird. One to keep tabs on I reckon.
4Talent Awards Profiles
The profiles of the 4Talent Award Winners are online now. Here’s the Birmingham contingent: Polarbear (poet) Chris Keenan (photographer) Nathan Hughes Berry (commedian) This compromises the bulk of Ten4 issue 8 which you can pick up from the usual places or order online.
Craig Holmes’ Birmingham photos
Craig Holmes has gotten the contract to provide new photographs to promote Birmingham, and he’s been blogging about it as well as leaking the odd image.
Dancing to the CBSO?
Clare Edwards: “I have often wondered if CBSO concerts would be more enjoyed by some of the audience if they had an area where they could dance or at least move along to the music.” God YES! Howabout an experimental concert at the Town Hall without seating?
Help design the new Post website
The Birmingham Post is to get a new website next year. We know this because journalist Joana Geary has put in a request on her blog asking what people want from the new site so she can feed this into the design process. Which, I have to say, is a damn refreshing way to go … [Read more…]