That title should perhaps be capitalised, but I’m not sure whether it’s a Proper Thing or just a loose kinda ‘it’s complicated‘ thing*. Anyway, I’ve had an invite to the launch of a publication celebrating the ‘vitality, innovation and diversity’ of this group that comprises: Bass Festival Birmingham Book Festival Birmingham International Jazz and Blues … [Read more…]
Blogging the retail game « I Am Pete Ashton “So starting in a fortnight I’m going to start my journey, exploring the indie retail landscape of Birmingham from a We Are Birmingham perspective” Pete’s good at blogging. This’ll be interesting Digbeth is Good » Hither and Thither’s tour of Digbeth art spaces A nice run … [Read more…]
Karen Kiely‘s been looking at Birmingham’s fashion blogging scene, which is something she’ll apparently be exploring as part of her Social Media as Culture module on her Masters. She’s picked out Style Birmingham, Uber Brum and The Doll on Fashion. I thought I’d have a root around for a few others. Rajmeena posts sketches, there … [Read more…]
Moseley Exchange are hosting a hosting a workshop on 14 October, organised by Moseley and Kings Heath Labour Party, around how those areas can support the creative community locally. Discussions will be led by the following locally-living people (this copy/pasted from the email I received): Sally Luton was – until she recently retired – a … [Read more…]
The Conservative Party Conference starts tomorrow, so expect a fair amount of disruption around the city centre – especially the city end of Broad Street around the ICC and Symphony Hall. Travel advice aside, arts and culture will be getting a foot in the door a few times over the duration, including this lot: Jonathan … [Read more…]
Report – Birmingham Municipal Bank / TSB, Broad Street Birmingham, Jan 2010 – UK Urban Exploration Forums “The vaults are amazing, this is real hollywood film territory” Decibel performing arts showcase: Artists’ information sessions At the Arts Council offices on 5 Oct, 11am to 1pm Filmrats September 28th « Art, music, film and luna riot … [Read more…]
The folks putting together the We Are Bimingham shop have put out calls for staff, volunteers and suppliers. Here are the important links: Work in the shop Be a volunteer Sell your work there Get involved, they’re working very hard and doing a very good thing. Or help them out by passing the information on … [Read more…]
The next version of the Big City Plan has been announced. Download the plan and, if you see fit, leave a big city comment on the site. There’s a lot more to get your teeth into than there was the last time it was put out for discussion. There’s a Big City Video too: