Last call out for the ‘Arts & Culture Summit 2012‘ over at the University of Birmingham. This gathering, with lectures and discussions, seeks to “re-position the cultural offer of Birmingham – locally, nationally and internationally, in order that it makes the maximum impact on economic growth in the city.” While at first that statement seems to … [Read more…]
Tower of Song Birmingham’s foremost acoustic and roots music venue, it says here. In Cotteridge with lots of events going on First Person: Playwright Nicholas McInerny « Script Online The Chair of Script discussing a recent workshop of his new play STUDIO4 GALLERY: Chris setting up show “Just finished setting up Chris Bourkes Storm in … [Read more…]
Prime Objective Blog :: Victor Man Documentary For the Ikon’s latest show Chris Keenan spent a few days “filming the installation down at Ikon and discussing Victor’s work with curator Nigel Prince. The edited video is now live on the Ikon site to aid a greater understanding of the work” I like this sort of … [Read more…]
No, nothing to do with the Digbeth music venue, Sanctuary Newspapers claim to be “the UK’s leading student newspaper network”. Monthly editions are produced by students in 12 different cities with the content tailored to their areas. A new Birmingham edition has just been launched with a website that looks thusly: I’ve not found an … [Read more…]
In September 2007 CiB mentioned a research project from the University of Birmingham called ACRE. Phase two of the project has now come round and involves interviewing people born outside the UK who are working in Birmingham’s creative industries. Here’s the blurb in full: Do you work in the arts in Birmingham and were born … [Read more…]