This is taking place tonight, at Sound Bar from 6pm. The Halloween Monster Movie Challenge gave filmmakers the task of producing a 3-10 minute horror film on a tight budget, with the condition that they must include some form of monster. They’ve got Darrell Buxton (cult horror film historian) and Owen Tooth (Midlands based award … [Read more…]
Robin Valk has been busy recording and putting together this radio documentary for Birmingham Music Heritage, featuring musicians such as UB40 who he worked with back in local radio, along with the likes of Andy Hamilton and Apache Indian. It’s all there – the story of how the children of those early post-war immigrants came … [Read more…]
Before it became defunct in around 2006 Arts Central was the arts, culture and entertainment website for the West Midlands region. The website was managed by Audiences Central, the audience development agency for the West Midlands. On October 1st, 2010 the then neglected and empty website was given a new owner who intends to bring the site … [Read more…]
Fiona Cullinan‘s been pointing her picture box at rehearsals. Set on Flickr here. Info about The Wedding here.
Tate team up for Ikon – Audiences Central “Ikon Gallery are one of the partners of the new Plus Tate initiative which aims to support the development of the visual arts across the UK, and to foster a climate where exchange and partnership can flourish” Women admitted as Birmingham’s Saint Paul’s Club modernises the rule … [Read more…]
Now here’s a thing: Located in the heart of Digbeth, PST offers the best in Birmingham’s underground music scene. The first of a new breed of members-only clubs, PST promises a truly inclusive atmosphere from an exclusive club. Address is 71 Lombard St, Birmingham B12 0QU and the official opening is this weekend (30 October). … [Read more…]
Happy 20th Birthday to Glen Howells Architects. They’ve sent us this nice little book filled with photographs from their many projects over the years, including a few familiar buildings from Birmingham’s iconic skyline, such as the Rotunda, The Custard Factory, and Eleven Brindley Place.
The Creative Future blog highlighted this event happening on 31 October. Real Talk are hosting a Black History Month Sale at Oakland Young People’s Centre in Handsworth. For more information, contact Craig Pinkney on 07973728465