A couple of weeks back I put up a survey because I was interested in seeing which websites or online services people use to find out what’s going on around Birmingham. We’ve had 100 submissions, which seems like a good place to draw things to a close and have a look at the results: Listings/what’s … [Read more…]
We’re taking a bit of a break here but CiB will return in the new year. In the meantime, I’ll be posting a few ‘year in review’ things to remind you that 2010 was alright really, and that all the talk of (and worrying over) money over recent months shouldn’t detract from some great art, … [Read more…]
You may remember some discussion on this site about the impending announcement of Birmingham City Council’s arts budget cuts. Well, following a Cabinet meeting yesterday, the results are in. My first boss always told me to work from first principles and sources, therefore: The Cabinet report is here (PDF); and The figures are here (Excel … [Read more…]
Four years ago today Pete posted an interview with Rob Youngson (the full text of which has since disappeared). 2,659 posts, a hatful of contributors, 3,799 comments and a couple of awards later and here we are. Obligatory shot of celebratory macaroons: If CiB was a child it would be able to: use a spoon, fork … [Read more…]
Bit late on this one, but I’d like to send some sincere thanks to the new CiB Supporters who are helping to keep this website going (and the shop, for that matter): Bareface Media As well as helping to support us, those people are also taking advantage of one of the cheapest advertising deals in … [Read more…]
Before this month runs any further away from us, many many thanks to the CiB Supporters who are helping to keep this site (and the shop, for that matter) going. Last month we gained: Edward Moss Photography As a heads-up to our supporters, we’ll soon be adding your logos and names to a board in … [Read more…]
A couple of eagle-eyed people noticed that the design of the CiB Twitter page changed a week or two back. Now the main site proper has been given a going over. Thanks to the folks at Substrakt for doing this, especially Claire and Ryan who put in the most hours. This is the fourth change … [Read more…]
You may have noticed a strange and unfamiliar name on your Created in Birmingham posts in recent weeks, so I think it’s about time I emerged from the shadows and said hello… Hi! I’m Ian Ravenscroft and I’ve joined the CiB team to (hopefully) continue the blog’s sterling work in unearthing Birmingham’s artistic and creative … [Read more…]