There are a few things coming up over the next week we thought we’d tell you about (events in date order): Theatre Cuppa: “If you work in the West Midlands in theatre, film, tv, radio and community arts, do come along – we’d love to see you. It is a very informal opportunity to meet other … [Read more…]
So we thought it was about time that Birmingham had its own website dedicated to showcasing the work of its local street and graff artists, so here it is! We want to use this site to document some of the great work that’s out there, often before it’s swiftly removed….! Over time this catalogue of photos … [Read more…]
Established in 2010, KINO 10 has been bringing the best in short film to audiences across the Midlands. Scouring film festivals from all over the globe, they mix the very pinnacle of contemporary short filmmaking, with unknown rarely-seen gems from the archive. Exploring every genre from animation through to experimental, each programme they put together is diverse and meticulously curated. … [Read more…]
Metropolis: reflections on the modern city is on until the 23rd June at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Here’s a short blurb that sums it up better than I could: “Metropolis brings together stunning work by 25 contemporary artists of the highest international standing to Birmingham and includes digital projection, painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media … [Read more…]
Town Hall & Symphony Hall Birmingham and Philharmonia Orchestra have recently launched digital music installation Universe of Sound: The Planets in Birmingham’s disused Municipal Bank. Visitors experiencing Universe of Sound can walk through each individual section of the orchestra’s part in the piece, screened in various rooms and partitioned areas within the great Municipal Bank building. The … [Read more…]
PROVIDE Paper is a free publication which is produced and distributed by the PROVIDE Shop in Digbeth, with the goal of sharing the creative talents of their friends and customers. Each issue has a theme, and we are currently accepting submissions for Issue 002: Choose Adventure, until Friday 14th June. Anything that can be printed … [Read more…]
Last week we mentioned that this weekend is the Still Walking Microfestival, organised by Ben Waddington. Still Walking is intended to cover a wide range of experiences that in some way involve walking (our current working definition is something like “human-powered movement through a space”). Still Walking events will include (but not be restricted to): … [Read more…]
Birmingham Architecture Festival is happening this weekend – their launch party is in fact tonight. Here is a small selection of CiB’s highlights/recommendations, but do be sure to read up on the programme yourself to see what other activities you could be getting up to this weekend. —- KINO 10 are showing a series of … [Read more…]