Random posts that don’t fit anywhere else.
Go look: Studio 4 in the Custard Factory posted a load of stuff to their blog recently showcasing new cool things they have for sale. 4Talent West Mids have a feature on becoming a costumier where they talk to Costumia who are based in Hockley and provide clothing to the Birmingham Rep amongst many others. … [Read more…]
I don’t normally like to push commercial stuff here but The Fireworks in the Jewellery Quarter looks like an interesting setup. Situated in a former fire station they offer the usual office / studio space but really push the community aspect of the business. They offer “regular business-focused events and support” and, most intriguingly, limit … [Read more…]
The deadline for registering for the Decibel Performing Arts Showcase is Friday 17 August. While not restricted to the Midlands, browsing the 51 acts might be a useful activity. Digital Central has details of the BDI, Industry & Genius Awards where Digital Birmingham are sponsoring a new Digital Design category. They’ll also give assistance in … [Read more…]
Simon Peplow gets profiled on Dazed Digital One of the best blogs by a Birmingham arty-type is Prime Objective by Chris Keenan covering a whole gamut of things he’s doing and stuff he’s interested in. I’d love to feature it in these roundups more often but unfortunately his blog doesn’t have links to individual posts … [Read more…]
Either I’m missing something or there’s naff-all going on at the moment. I guess people really do go on holiday in August after all. I’ll do a more concerted dig tomorrow but do take this opportunity to let me know what you’re up to. Rich Batsford outlines his plans to become a “independent self releasing … [Read more…]
Congratulation to Tindal Street Press and Catherine O’Flynn who’s novel, What Was Lost, has made it to the Booker Prize longlist. Her odds on winning are apparently 8:1. The shortlist is announced on September 6th. BBC Birmingham has a short piece on Sunday’s Carnival and loads of photos, as does Suselstahl. The Adhere Creative have … [Read more…]
Buy Supersonic T-shirts and stuff from the new Capsule store. Viggy La Q checks out the Craig Mitchell exhibition at the MAC. Brumcast 62 is out. Subscribe here or listen using this widget: [audio:http://ipodnetworks.com/podcast/363/1859_hifi.mp3]
BLINK is a new West Mids-centric magazine launching in October. WHAT IS BLINK BLINK is a new title brought to you by the publishers of Fused Magazine that focuses on design, interiors, architecture, and art with fashion at its core. BLINK will be a fresh take on the current trend in city lifestyle publications using … [Read more…]