Women and Theatre in association with mac, present The Palace of Wasted Dreams, which opens on 3 February at mac. The show is a culmination of a two year project, Wasted, which explores womens relationship with alcohol through participatory musical theatre. Get a skinful of intoxicating, interactive theatre as mac’s new theatre space transforms into … [Read more…]
Our weekly jobs and opportunities digest, powered by Jobplot – a creative talent, jobs and opportunities board for the West Mids. Jobs: Temporary PR & Events Officer, YEP Media PR Intern, Tomorrow People iOS Developer, SMILE Performers Wanted, RoguePlay Theatre Opportunities: Tuned On Seminars 2011, Punch If you’re a film maker, photographer, artist, sound engineer, … [Read more…]
Want to write something on CiB? We get plenty of emails from people wanting to contribute to the blog but the answer’s always the same – put that stuff on your own blog and perhaps we’ll link to it. Mainly that’s because CiB’s always been about encouraging others to have their own outlets for expression. … [Read more…]
I met Milly from Knitted Online at the Birmingham Social Media Cafe this morning. After a quick browse of their site I’ve already made a mental wishlist from their selection of cosy accessories and homeware. If like me, you like your homemade, knitted items, but have not yet mastered the art of knitting, the Knitted … [Read more…]
10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry answered by Andy Derrick “4. In recent years, there has been a range of initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham. Can you list 5 projects or initiatives that you think have proved beneficial to the “Independent Music Industry?” No” Ladywood’s Got Talent … [Read more…]
First up, Fierce are in need of volunteers to lend a hand throughout this years festival, which runs from 22 – 27 March. You’ll need to be available to volunteer for at least five shifts during the week, and will be treated to free shows at the festival, a Fierce t-shirt, valuable experience for your … [Read more…]
This here tweet from the Leeds-based East Street Arts has put some flesh on the bones of a rumour I heard a few months back: @artistsmakers fingers crossed by end of month should have carling academy Brum, ex club/venue, ex cinema. As they say watch this space! Watch that space indeed. Oh, and thanks to … [Read more…]
This Saturday 29 Jan, Ikon will be hosting a free creative writing workshop in Erdington, joined by acclaimed writer Mandy Ross. Inspired by historical photographs of nineteenth century Erdington resident Sir Benjamin Stone, creative writers and storytellers are invited to explore stories behind these photographs. Ikon have had a rummage through the archives and collected … [Read more…]