That’s the title of the next Creative Republic event, taking place on Thurs 21 August in the Council’s marketing suite on the 25th floor of the Alpha Tower UPDATE – now at The Banqueting Suite, The Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB. The focus of the evening is the Big City Plan – the … [Read more…]
Last weekend Rhubarb Rhubarb presented the ninth Rhubarb Review: A very exhausted yet happy Rhubarb team would like to say a very big “Thank You” to everyone who took part this year. You all helped to make it one of the most successful Rhubarb events ever. We’re back in the office and planning the tenth … [Read more…]
Digbeth Is Good – Digbeth Flickrmeet This Sunday “‘There’s no restrictions, just bring a camera… new people are always welcome!’ You don’t need any more invitation than that. People are meeting in The Coffee Lounge, Navigation Street at 2pm this Sunday.” YouTube – Art Vinyl Bhangra Desi DNA Ammo Talwar of Punch Records discusses vinyl … [Read more…]
Any wax fondlers out there (or fans thereof) might be interested in this DJ competition, running into it’s third year and with the Midlands heats taking place at the Custard Factory. The first heat is on Saturday 9 August, which it might be a bit late to register/practice for (worth getting in touch maybe). The … [Read more…]
Tamar Whyte has been diagnosed with both Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder. Tamar’s art: explores the emotional extremes of the condition, and this is an excellent opportunity to see the changes in style that have resulted in the years that have passed from pre diagnosis through to gradual acceptance of the condition Moseley’s Pottery and … [Read more…]
I mentioned Winnie O’Brien back in May thanks to a tip off from Supercool but bemoaned a lack of information. I’m pleased to say Winnie’s website is now up and running, from which we learn that she produces animation, design and illustration for an impressive, international client list. What’s more: Her work has received many … [Read more…]
Eight Eyed Sea Bass’s blog has news of the company’s work on a few films. Firstly they’ve authored the DVD for a feature film called The Mandrake Root from Simon Wood (ex-UB40 manager and founder of Brumiewood)’s European Drama Network. They also mention that they’re working on a couple of feature films in preference to … [Read more…]
Dave Gaskarth, or Gas, is a Birmingham-based illustrator and designer and part of the Cyrk collective and he’s just put up a new portfolio website. Over the past couple of years he’s amassed an impressive client list that includes 7 Inch Cinema, Flat Pack Festival, Supersonic, Birmingham Uni, Jibbering, Moseley Folk Festival, New Art Gallery … [Read more…]