In a nutshell, a version of Mother India (seminal 1957 Bollywood flick) has been re-visualised and re-scored and will be officially launched at The Drum (who co-commissioned it) on 2 August at 7.30pm. This looks pretty much essential and I’m gutted that I’m not going to be around to see it. Instead, I’m going to … [Read more…]
The next event from Animation Forum West Midlands is at Concrete in the Jewellery Quarter on 11 August 2008. Called ‘Ads On Walls‘, it’s an opportunity for local animators to get together for a natter, showcase their work and generally get to know each other a bit more (call it networking if you must). Many … [Read more…]
Graphiquillan – tea break painting | process The joy of artists’ blogs – I like seeing the process behind/around the finished work. This is “the journey from sketch to almost finished study for a future painting” stitches and hos have a blog “For now here’s a picture of a knitted fish blanket that I love”. … [Read more…]
Moo Studios is a new artists’ studio/gallery in Digbeth. They’re looking for committed artists to rent space and exhibit together. The rent will be £35 all inclusive. Here is a link to some photos of the space If you’re interested then you’re invited to send a bio and examples of your artwork to moostudios@rocketmail.com.
Soweto Kinch‘s slightly-delayed third album ‘B19: Part 2 Basement Fables’ is due out shortly and, in readiness, the award-winning saxophonist/MC/producer is off on a short tour to showcase the new material. The tour starts at the Town Hall on Friday 25 July. The twist is that Young people aged under 21 from the northwest Birmingham … [Read more…]
The next PILOT Night takes place on Thurs 28 August 2008 at the Custard Factory and a call has gone out for submissions. You’ll have to be quick though – the closing date is Thurs 31 July. PILOT Nights are a motley assortment of new, untested shorts from some of the UK’s most exciting theatre … [Read more…]
Brumcast 106 ‘Asshole, Jackoff, Scumbag’ Little Chris is back once again, like some sort of renegade master Inter-Act Shiny and new – “Inter-Act is a newly established devising company made up of young creative artists. Inter-Act are dedicated to creating new and exciting pieces of work whilst also providing educational programs for young people” The … [Read more…]
Having promised to mention this before, I nearly forgot. This summer: Friction Arts will be collaborating with their US partners, Touchable Stories on a unique, living history arts project, attempting to reveal the true voice of Digbeth, Birmingham There’ll be an exhibition and a series of other events including meetings, talks and dinners. The first … [Read more…]