Same deal as last time. I’ll talk about funding cuts but I’ll finish with a picture of a cute bunny. DCMS’s latest news is that they’ll: abolish the UK Film Council (although government and Lottery support of film will continue) abolish the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, which is based in Birmingham merge the National Lottery Commission … [Read more…]
A compelling call for submissions: Departure Gallery seeks contemporary artists to exhibit in a major warehouse show taking place in two gigantic industrial units 1 mile north east of Birmingham City Centre this August. These spaces are particularly suited to large scale sculpture, performance, projection and installation More info via Arts Jobs. Must say, my curiosity … [Read more…]
This year’s Supersonic seems to be coming together splendidly. The bill looks suitably impressive, a couple of big names but otherwise packed with bands that I’ve never heard of in my life. That’s good though – the point of Supersonic is that Jenny and Lisa know what you should be listening to before you (or … [Read more…]
There was a film crew at the bottom of my road the other morning. I’m not sure what they were filming (it was Doctors last time) but there are a few crews filming in the city at the moment. Hustle‘s back and Helena Bonham Carter Carter keeps being spotted in Kings Heath minding her own … [Read more…]
Here are some pics of a couple of posters/fold-out leaflet things. I was sent this one which publicises Grand Union‘s thing with Justin Carter: And I picked up this one which is stuffed with the mind-bogglingly long list of events Rhubarb Rhubarb are doing/associated with over the next few weeks: Btw, if you want half-price … [Read more…]
Play isn’t just for kids! Come and join BARG as they host 2 ridiculously fun summer events at the mac to introduce you to the world of pervasive games. With any luck you won’t need any more convincing and will just run straight over to register for one/both of these (it’s free). Register for Sunday 15 August … [Read more…]
The Photo Blog – Birmingham Royal Ballet – dancing for Checkum! “One of our most demanding Checkum shoots to date took place on location at the Birmingham Hippodrome. In one day we photographed four male and one female artist from the world-famous Birmingham Royal Ballet” Dancers wearing no clothes – don’t say you weren’t warned … [Read more…]
I’ve still not made it over to The Hubb which is starting to feel remiss of me. They’ve got an interesting thing happening there next week which looks good – a Chinese and Arabic calligraphy collaboration.