Capital Theatre Festival have announced the first two productions for their 2013 programme of events: The Disappearance of Sadie Jones UGLY DUCK! From Capital Theatre Festival: We are very excited to be supporting these plays from two West Midlands-based writers. Keep your eyes peeled for further news in the next couple of weeks The festival … [Read more…]
There is a lot happening. I’ll keep it snappy. Happening soon/this weekend: Balsall Heath Biennale, International Open Submission Exhibition, 58 Eastwood Road, Friday 27th September 4pm-9pm Culture Shock finale at St Anne’s Church in Moseley, Saturday 28th September, 8pm “Infamous Street/Graffiti artist” Tempo 33’s Roy Castle Lung Foundation Street Fair at The Yardbird, Sunday 29th September 12pm-5pm (Thanks … [Read more…]
Ort Café’s The Magic Cinema is back, and looking for local short films. In their own words, The Magic Cinema is: “A Birmingham based micro-cinema featuring an “open reel” section (bring your film along and we’ll show it, as long as it’s under 15 minutes), and a selection of underground/no-budget/obscure/DIY/outsider etc. films from further … [Read more…]
We wrote about the B-Boy Championships a few weeks ago… here’s a reminder, and A COMPETITION (ooooh!): The 18th annual Sony Xperia™ B-Boy Championships World Finals will see top break dancers; poppers and hip-hop dancers bring their best moves, routines and unique style to the stage! The audience are set to witness the most incredible action as the dancers … [Read more…]
Yesterday you may have seen my photos from my visit to the Library of Birmingham prior to its opening (which is on Tuesday 3rd September.) I mentioned the Discovery Season brochure curated by Capsule – of which I have now had the time to have a good read through. Below are a selection of things that I’ll … [Read more…]
Yesterday I was invited – by Podnosh – to have a sneak preview tour around the Library of Birmingham prior its opening and the press embargo on photographs from the inside (lifted this morning.) If you’ve been reading the news this morning/late last night you’ll have seen the the Library of Birmingham has been featured … [Read more…]
Some things happening: Margaret Street Free Arts Council (MSFAC) “What is a Collective?” has a public view tonight. Featuring HIVE, Oi! Kaboom and RHP CDRs amongst others Launch Conference (future gaming) released super early tickets today Her Lady’s Pleasure at The Wig tonight Summer in Southside is taking place this weekend – free outdoor performances throughout the weekend Stourbridge Bead … [Read more…]
Cannon Hill Collective mac is looking for seven young people (aged 16-24) to be part of its young people’s programme, Cannon Hill Collective. Starting in October, and running through to April 2014, the Cannon Hill Collective offers young people aged between 16 and 24 the chance to engage and connect with mac: from initiating, producing and … [Read more…]