If the text is too small there’s more information on the Light House website. The poster was a tad long so I’ve cropped it a bit. I’d best give a nod to the people who had their logos on the bottom – Light House, Reference Point, We Make Art and Barnbrook.net.
Keeping it local: regional theatre needs new media | Stage | guardian.co.uk “The challenge for arts organisations outside London is to embrace the blogosphere, and fast. I think we need to work hard to nurture the brave souls who are often spending their free time running what’s-on sites and blogs – invite them to our … [Read more…]
I’m actually slightly embarrassed to be giving this one any more oxygen – it’s a non-story on a slow news day and should really be treated as such. For some reason, though, I’ve found myself getting sucked in. So… To give a bit of background, every so often the city council (or a Birmingham-focussed organisation) will … [Read more…]
A couple of commissions for things that’ll be done around these parts: Jo Gleave’s project is a site-specific promenade performance taking place in the now-disused Newman Brother’s Coffin Fittings Factory. The Pod Project by Illographics aims to inject positivity and creativity into a deprived area of Birmingham through a community space, where groups learn and share … [Read more…]
American Independents Day comes to Birmingham “Ted Hope & Christine Vachon have produced over 120 independent movies between them (including Boys Don’t Cry, 21 Grams, American Splendor & Happiness).” They’ll be at the Spotted Dog in Digbeth on 7 April Using Film in Education – West Midlands Seminar At the Light House on 12 May … [Read more…]
Today’s the day that arts organisations up and down the country will find out whether they’re going to receive funding over the next few years. In case a bit of background’s useful, over the past few years, the Arts Council funds organisations in two ways – by giving cash on a project-by-project basis (that’s called … [Read more…]
I meant to include Considerate Trespassing in last night’s links round-up but for some reason it got left out. It’s the blog of one of the regulars on the 28 Days Later forum and features some lovely snaps from inside dilapidated buildings like the old Palladium Cinema, Digbeth Cold Storage and the ITV Central studios. … [Read more…]
We are Birmingham “as we approach the six month marker Jeff slash Dave brings the world up to date with how We are Birmingham is getting along” Dudley festivals axed – Audiences Central “Dudley Performing Arts (DPA) have axed their Rock The Castle and summer festival, both of which take place at Himley Hall, Dudley … [Read more…]