I saw Mother India: 21st Century Remix in 2008 and it was honestly one of the best things I saw that year. It’s been off on tour since but will be back in Birmingham on Sunday (11 April) to crown Mother India weekend – a bunch of events happening at the Town Hall and Symphony … [Read more…]
An article on the Guardian’s film blog has asked: Can Birmingham’s eclectic lucky dip of a festival help rejuvenate its Digbeth base? That festival being Flatpack. Now, I was always told that if the title of a newspaper article asks a question then the answer is most likely ‘no’. In this case, the answer given … [Read more…]
Kino Concrète: Two Thousand Maniacs! « More Canals than Venice Basement Bar (top of New St in the city centre) have a free film night. Noted. INTERVIEW: A Conversation with Dave Juste Scene Not Heard have a natter with Dave Juste from Subculture Midlands Media Awards launched This is aimed mainly at journos. Deadline for … [Read more…]
International Dance Festival Birmingham kicks off on 19 April and runs through to 15 May. At this point I should chuck in a disclaimer that I’ve been working with the festival’s organisers for a year or so on how they approach things online. However, that does mean that I’ve got a bit of a clue … [Read more…]
Late-ish notice on this one, but there’ll be some beading workshops in the CiB shop this week, starting tomorrow (Monday 6 April). Here’s the info: Who is it suitable for? This is a beginners beading workshop for all ages! There really is no limit on who can attend although a small amount of dexterity with … [Read more…]
This is very recommended. I’d feel bad for not posting it here but I’m a bit wary in case it’s too popular and I can’t get in on the night. Polarbear, Dreadlock Alien, Belinda Zhawi, Eva Lazarus, Boat to Row and Jodi Ann Bickley are the names on the flyer for an evening of spoken … [Read more…]
Erdington, Perry Barr, Hodge Hill and Ladywood are among the areas that don’t get enough of a look-in on this blog so it was nice to pick up some blurb about a project called In Our Backyard which put artists in those areas over a year. The work produced will be at The Community gallery … [Read more…]
It’s been a while since I heard anything about the mooted Birmingham Museum of Contemporary Art, but then I spotted this: With a £1million grant from the Art Fund, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and partners New Art Gallery Walsall and Ikon Gallery have been creating a major collection of international contemporary art. Which is … [Read more…]