Roys Boys is “an independent film company that was established in the West Midlands in 2006 by two brothers. Neil and Nathan Turner both write, direct and co-produce (along with DOP Jon Lewis) short low budget films.” They’ve got three shorts on their site which are of pretty high quality, not just in production but … [Read more…]
Here I Stay [audio:kings_spain_here_stay.mp3] MySpace. Next gig at the Pat Kav in Moselely this Saturday.
Further to the Birmingham Artists funding issue I’ve received a statement from Birmingham City Council. “Over a year ago Birmingham City Council staff met with representatives from Birmingham Artists and explained that we may not always be in a position to keep on funding their rent and service charges, which in 2006/07 came to £55,600. … [Read more…]
Popped into Jibbering Records today to get my Supersonic ticket and noticed they have new art on the walls from one Tom Lewis. Here’s one of the more abstract pieces: It feels a lot like meditation © Tom Lewis As well as paintings he also does a nice line in character illustration. This chap is … [Read more…]
The Stirrer has a couple of videos of Mick Scully talking about and reading from his new book Little Moscow, previously mentioned here. Iron Man Records has a blog Sarah Woods’ Box gets reviewed in the Guardian. (Previously blogged here) West Midlands No! has published a letter from an ex-employee of Advantage West Midlands written … [Read more…]
The Typ-Tap Festival at the MAC on July 10-11th sees two days of looking at new theatre writing for a young audience. A number of plays are being performed along with discussions and seminars. More details of the methodology of this festival and the schedule on the MAC website.
As you may have heard, the MAC had something of a flood recently as rainwater poured down the hill from Moseley filling the lake which overflowed. While the complex has mostly re-opened they have had to reschedule a few things. From the MAC site: The Hexagon and Theatre are operating as normal. As a precaution, … [Read more…]
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