We are all very excited to tell you about the return of the International Dance Festival Birmingham 2014! You will be able to experience a range of performances from ballet to large non-choreographed social dances. With so many brilliant performances to talk about, the following will just be a selection of my top picks for the … [Read more…]
You never need many excuses to see a film at The Electric Cinema. This is the oldest working cinema in the UK, it has the comfiest sofas you’ll ever sit in – and you can text the bar to bring you drinks and popcorn if you fancy paying for the privilege. On Friday 25th April … [Read more…]
Get down to Digbeth this weekend for the sale and exhibition of thousands of vintage sneaks and fresh apparel brands all under one roof. The Sneaks and Peaks event runs from 12pm – 7pm at Boxxed – an amazing venue at the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter. There will be street food from the best … [Read more…]
Moseley based Wild Ilk Design Studio have just launched a new self directed project in the form of a limited edition run of screen prints. From Birmingham design duo, Wild Ilk, comes a limited edition art print based on the idea of a labyrinth. Labyrinths are amazing and ancient structures with many uses. The obvious one … [Read more…]
Writing West Midlands support creative writers and creative writing throughout the region and this Tuesday sees the launch of their rebrand, the introduction of their Literary Map and their first event of the season. You are invited to join Writing West Midlands for an evening of conversation and performance hosted by writer, broadcaster and WWM … [Read more…]
Frame Creatives are a Birmingham-based collective encouraging, supporting and promoting the local photographic community. They are quickly building a strong community of interest by carving out a forum where creatives can share ideas, voice their concerns and support each other. They are holding the FRAME 14 Conference at The Custard Factory on Saturday 12th April. … [Read more…]
The Loft Birmingham is a new pop-up open studio space in The Square Shopping Centre on Corporation Street / Dale End. Their mission is to enable a platform for emerging independent creatives in the West Midlands to host their projects, exhibitions, events and workshops. From their facebook ‘about’: We’ve placed a large emphasis on the idea of collaboration … [Read more…]
This Friday 21st March marks World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of oral storytelling on the Spring Equinox. This is the one day in the year where people are encouraged to tell and listen to as many stories in as many languages at as many places as possible. It is significant for its ability to … [Read more…]