Bearing in mind their hit rate recently, it might be worth keeping an eye out for the Indeterminate Creatures by Alan Apperley, soon to be released into the world by Tindal Street Press (on 25 March, as I understand it). It’ll be the one with the cover that looks something like this: From the blurb … [Read more…]
I just stumbled on this on the council’s arts page, having been interviewed for it when I looked after CiB the first time. The Birmingham Arts Survey – The State of the Arts 2005-08 (PDF, right click-save as) is a short document that gives an overview of where Birmingham’s arts are at (or were at the … [Read more…]
It’s great to see The Flyover Show becoming a regular item on the city’s events calendar. The third Flyover Show will take place under the Hockley Flyover on 29 May 2010. Details are still coming but it’d worth saving the date now. The Facebook event has some info: For the first time this show explores … [Read more…]
Seeing as how I can’t find anything at all about this online anywhere, I’m just going to copy and paste the whole thing here. I know there’s a flyer doing the rounds though, I saw one on the pinboards at the back of the CiB Shop. Anyway, here’s the blurb… CREATIVE LEAP Call for Artists … [Read more…]
Before this month runs any further away from us, many many thanks to the CiB Supporters who are helping to keep this site (and the shop, for that matter) going. Last month we gained: Edward Moss Photography As a heads-up to our supporters, we’ll soon be adding your logos and names to a board in … [Read more…]
As One (or AsOne or AS1, depending) is one of the more prolific graf and sticker hounds around town. If you’ve ever wandered around Digbeth you’ll have seen his stuff – often evangelising the benefits of a nice cuppa. You’ll also see designs/illustrations for nights at the Rainbow and if you see half a skateboard tied … [Read more…]
The latest stage of Capsule‘s West Mids heavy metal legacy project, Home of Metal, is a launch at big music bash SXSW. Here’s the invite that’s been sent out: If you’re in the area it might be worth popping in. If not, I reckon it’s just nice to know how these things are being pushed … [Read more…]
Birmingham Post – BBC confirms plans to axe radio stations Asian Network The Beeb are closing the Birmingham-based Asian Network, which is a shame. Although more people seem peeved at them shutting down that London-based station that plays Elbow all the time Why The BBC Asian Network Still Scratches My Niche Defence of the Asian … [Read more…]