calendar | mac As far as finding out what’s on when, mac’s website is a lump of awfulness until you find this page – a nice, simple list. Congrats to Dave Harte for finding it Project Brutal Forum • Index page There’s now a place for people interested in documenting the Central Library to chat … [Read more…]
Tower of Song Birmingham’s foremost acoustic and roots music venue, it says here. In Cotteridge with lots of events going on First Person: Playwright Nicholas McInerny « Script Online The Chair of Script discussing a recent workshop of his new play STUDIO4 GALLERY: Chris setting up show “Just finished setting up Chris Bourkes Storm in … [Read more…]
A Bluffers Guide to the Birmingham Metal Scene from ERADIKATOR « The Blue Whale Blog As described on the tin DAFTSTUFF “Fashion Designer making garments from recycled and vintage materials” Dudley Arts Council I’d not come across these before which, bearing in mind they are “one of, if not the oldest arts council in the … [Read more…]
The Edge “Art from the edge of the cultural doughnut”. The artist-led space has its own website Birmingham Central: Library of Birmingham digs deep Pics from the excavation work What Will You Remember Most Fondly About The REP? “To mark our temporary move offsite we’re creating an exhibition celebrating the past, present and future of … [Read more…]
New ideas for Cinderella A Q&A with David Bintley about his new production for Birmingham Royal Ballet April Meet ’em Up | Birmingham – 28 April The get-together for WM-based folks in the games industry rolls into Birmingham EAT A BOOK RECORDS! “yo, i’ve been running a little tape label for a short while now, … [Read more…]
Election debate for creative industries – 20 April at the Hippodrome Ed Vaizey (Con), Sion Simon (Lab) and Marc Reeves (thebusinessdesk.com) talk creative. Spoiler – it’s really, really important but cuts are going to have be made. Might be fun to ask Sion about the Digital Economy Act if you’ve been following that “Look you … [Read more…]
Things we learned by hosting Popcorn Comedy – Dice Productions I’m a sucker for this kind of thing. Lessons here from putting on a stand-up comedy/short film night in a pub Six Birmingham nominations for the RPS Music Awards Big ups to BCMG, Oliver Knussen, Andris Nelsons, CBSO’s Igor Fest, Colin Matthews and Birmingham Opera … [Read more…]
Kino Concrète: Two Thousand Maniacs! « More Canals than Venice Basement Bar (top of New St in the city centre) have a free film night. Noted. INTERVIEW: A Conversation with Dave Juste Scene Not Heard have a natter with Dave Juste from Subculture Midlands Media Awards launched This is aimed mainly at journos. Deadline for … [Read more…]