Following on from the Bristol Street Subway, Harry Palmer’s next Site of Social Special Interest is Spencer House by the now demolished Digbeth Coach Station. The launch of this year long show (subject to demolition) is at 12 noon on Thursday 21st Feb. I highly recommend you try to attend.
The second Birmingham Bloggers Meetup is on Monday, February 18 at the Dragon Inn on Hurst St (used to be an O’Neills). That link is the Facebook event page so for those not using the evil beastie here’s the skinny. The meet starts at 7.00 and should last for a couple of hours at least. … [Read more…]
Birmingham Live! is a live music reviews blog set up by Steve Gerrard. Which explains why the photography is so good! It’s not there to promote him though – he’s hoping other gig photographers in the city will join and contribute turning it into a showcase which can help them if not break into the … [Read more…]
Twitter at Festivals I had an idea about how the micro-blogging notification system Twitter could be used to make the Supersonic festival (and others) even better. It’s generated some good feedback. (tags: music twitter tech festival) Self publicity corner: 4Talent on Created in Birmingham James Hunt interviews little old me. (tags: cib 4talent internet blogs) … [Read more…]
Photographer Emily Quinton has a new weblog which warms my heart. She also has a couple of Flickr accounts, one for business and one for pleasure. Here’s a couple of shots.
Skimming through Cassie Leedham’s Graphic Design website I see she did the posters used on the sets of the Control movie, which, I think you’ll agree, is worth noting.
Go Lash Frenzy A review of Lash Frenzy’s support slot at the Custard Factory draws parallels with performance artist Franko B. (Disclaimer – I wrote it) (tags: music art) Sam Hall Stuart Estell has a song you can download off his blog. (tags: music mp3) Ten Brilliant Birmingham Acoustic Acts Rich Batsford makes a list: … [Read more…]
The fifth and final edition of Antonio Gould’s New Media 4Casts is online covering how engaging with the blogging community can help creative types reach new customers across the world. The core example, which I’d encourage you to check out, is Emily Malcom’s Black Apple blog. Subscribe on the site or listen here: [audio:http://www.channel4.com/4talent/media/midlands/new_media/audio/socialmedia4cast.mp3]