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Author: Pete Ashton
Artists for Chocolate
News reaches me of the artists who’s work will be in the new Cadbury building in Bournville. Jo Naden will create a bronze sculpture based on the form of a cocoa seed pod, drawing on the rich history of the plant as a “food of the godsâ€. Eryka Issak’s large scale glass sculpture will quite … [Read more…]
Play Me, I’m Yours
The first of the Fierce! art-stunts is revealed in a call out for old pianos. Between 10 and 24 March 2008 around twenty pianos will mysteriously appear in streets, parks and public places across Birmingham. Each will have a small plaque attached stating ‘Play me, I’m Yours’. The pianos are free for anyone to play, … [Read more…]
links for 2008-02-21
Alice Trueman, Soundtrack Composer She did the music to Radio 4’s adaptation of Solaris and the radio play of Girlfriend In A Coma, broadcast on Radio 3 this Sunday (tags: radio music) Birmingham Post Editor: Mission possible Marc Reeves gives a taste of the new Post website. (tags: birminghampost newspaper internet) Dice Productions Blog Weblog … [Read more…]
How Fused got to SxSW
This is great. Kerry of Fused magazine explains the steps taken to put on a showcase of Birmingham bands at SxSW in Texas with the usual mix of serendipity, funding applications and hard work. Invaluable reading.
My Fierce Festival
The website for this year’s Fierce Festival is up and given the open nature of the “Wikifest” it gives out shedloads of info about how it’s all going to work. Go read!
Sell Birmingham to St Martins students
Tracy Saunders writes: Hi Pete I’m pulling together some information on Birmingham’s art scene for the University of the Arts London (which includes St. Martin’s) and Arts newspaper on why London students should consider coming to Birmingham post graduation. I’ve done a round-up of galleries, theatres, venues etc and wanted to liven it up with … [Read more…]
Party Venue Change
Due to increased expected numbers the venue for the joint Creative Republic / Created in Birmingham party this Thursday (that’s tomorrow!) has changed. It’s now at the Vertu Bar at 25 Frederick Street in the Jewellery Quarter which looks a little like this. All other details remain the same. Oh, apparently I’m giving a speech … [Read more…]