So that’s it then – the final pitch was in Liverpool yesterday and we’ll have to wait until July (can’t find an exact date) to find out who, out of Birmingham, Derry/Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield, will have the title of City of Culture 2013 bestowed upon them. A neat addition yesterday was the chance to … [Read more…]
University of Birmingham’s School of History and Cultures do a series of day schools. These courses are designed for anyone interested in the subject and no background knowledge is assumed. The focal points are on the archaeology, history, culture and heritage of the West Midlands region, Britain and beyond There have been evening classes too, … [Read more…]
Some people send a press release. Some people go a little further. First up is this film for Bright Space’s Platform project. Filmed by Courtney Salmon and starring Matt Windle. And secondly, there’s this rather good promo for the Birmingham European Theatre Festival 2010 (30 June to 3 July). Update: seems the BE Festival trailer’s … [Read more…]
Synth Eastwood come to Birmingham for the Flatpack Festival. They turned up early, ran around taking photos (some in the CiB Shop – hello Aaron and Pete) and used them in the visuals for their show. This video (spotted by More Canals) explains things better:
Jane Packman‘s mac-commissioned show, Treasured, is on from now until 27 June. Book here. This gentle, interactive performance offers a fleeting experience of a different world. Centred around three pieces of sculptural jewellery – specially commissioned from West Midlands jewellers – it is influenced by dressing ceremonies and fantastical storytelling The jewellery’s provided by Mikaela … [Read more…]
If you’re out and about today you might catch the over-capitalised (shouty?) ROADWORKS project, Birmingham’s contribution to PARK(ing) Day. Located in close proximity to Victoria Square, St Phillips Cathedral (Colmore Row) and Waterloo Street the ROADWORKS will feature: ‘Not My Type’ by Fluid Design and collective illustrators Three easels will be set up and some … [Read more…]
I’ll admit I’ve slightly lost track of what’s going on where and when. More Canals Than Venice has the list of BIAD shows. We’ve mentioned Birmingham Metropolitan College’s show for the Diploma in Professional Photo Imaging. There’s a show called We Are The New DNA at the FEED and fashion labs at Millennium Point too, … [Read more…]
Ian and Pip from 7 Inch Cinema/Flatpack Festival have been nominated for The Hospital Club 100 which is: a search for the most influential people in the creative and media industries, with the emphasis on current contribution and importance, not just the size of someone’s celebrity status, profile, bank balance, titles or past reputation I’ve … [Read more…]