Birmingham-based independent publisher, The Gentlemen Press, has just launched a competition for West Midlands writers aged 13-21. Open for entries from 12th September – 31st October, the judges will be accepting for short stories between 500 and 2,000 words in length. A selection of winning entrants will see their stories published in an anthology. The … [Read more…]
The Warwick Arts Centre lineup for the next few months features a diverse range of concerts, plays and film screenings. True to form, the cinema schedule picks up on international gems such as A Separation, a tale of divorce and family politics in Iran; and The Skin I Live In, the latest haunting opus from … [Read more…]
mid*point, the network for West Midlands people in theatre, is planning to hold the next in a series of networking rendezvous. This is an opportunity for anyone involved in theatre, film and other media to meet other creatives and enjoy informal chats and light refreshments. Theatre Cuppa will be held at the Coffee Room (formerly … [Read more…]
Sampad, the Birmingham-based South Asian arts organisation, promises to deliver another season of varied entertainment with its new autumn schedule. The programme includes dance shows like the Diwali Sabha, and live music performances from Indian and Pakistani artists such as songstress Humaira Channa, and jazz clarinettist Arun Ghosh. There will also be daytime events such … [Read more…]
Birmingham Screen Image Network (BSIN) is a new group aimed at uniting local people involved with film production. The first meeting is coming up on the 29th at Birmingham City University. BSIN describes itself as: A network for practitioners of moving image production. It is aimed at those who produce video, film and other associated … [Read more…]