Author: Pete Ashton

Birmingham Artists funding – City Council responds.

Further to the Birmingham Artists funding issue I’ve received a statement from Birmingham City Council. “Over a year ago Birmingham City Council staff met with representatives from Birmingham Artists and explained that we may not always be in a position to keep on funding their rent and service charges, which in 2006/07 came to £55,600. … [Read more…]

Tom Lewis

Popped into Jibbering Records today to get my Supersonic ticket and noticed they have new art on the walls from one Tom Lewis. Here’s one of the more abstract pieces: It feels a lot like meditation © Tom Lewis As well as paintings he also does a nice line in character illustration. This chap is … [Read more…]

Roundup

The Stirrer has a couple of videos of Mick Scully talking about and reading from his new book Little Moscow, previously mentioned here. Iron Man Records has a blog Sarah Woods’ Box gets reviewed in the Guardian. (Previously blogged here) West Midlands No! has published a letter from an ex-employee of Advantage West Midlands written … [Read more…]

Typ Tap Typ Tap…

The Typ-Tap Festival at the MAC on July 10-11th sees two days of looking at new theatre writing for a young audience. A number of plays are being performed along with discussions and seminars. More details of the methodology of this festival and the schedule on the MAC website.

MAC Flood Update

As you may have heard, the MAC had something of a flood recently as rainwater poured down the hill from Moseley filling the lake which overflowed. While the complex has mostly re-opened they have had to reschedule a few things. From the MAC site: The Hexagon and Theatre are operating as normal. As a precaution, … [Read more…]

Revolution

From tanyalupton Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.

Rootsville confirms Zulu Warriors

The schedule for the incredibly multi-genre Rootsville festival is coming together nicely. As you’ll recall the event has a novel ticketing system. The first chunk, from noon til 6pm, is free. Then from 6pm to 6am it’s £15 (adv). The free section is shaping up to be well worth your time too with the Birmingham … [Read more…]