Get down to Digbeth this weekend for the sale and exhibition of thousands of vintage sneaks and fresh apparel brands all under one roof. The Sneaks and Peaks event runs from 12pm – 7pm at Boxxed – an amazing venue at the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter. There will be street food from the best … [Read more…]
To mark the centenary year of the Rest House on Bournville Green, Bournville Village Trust are looking for local residents to enter their craft competition to help celebrate the building’s history. The iconic building in Bournville was originally a gift to George and Elizabeth Cadbury by employees from Cadbury factories around the world to celebrate … [Read more…]
Writing West Midlands support creative writers and creative writing throughout the region and this Tuesday sees the launch of their rebrand, the introduction of their Literary Map and their first event of the season. You are invited to join Writing West Midlands for an evening of conversation and performance hosted by writer, broadcaster and WWM … [Read more…]
Today (14th February) sees the start of New Art West Midlands 2014. It was announced in December that 24 emerging artists from our own regional universities would exhibit their work within four different galleries across Birmingham and Wolverhampton. A Turning Point West Midlands initiative, New Art West Midlands exhibits the work of 24 artists, all … [Read more…]
If you trawl through the prehistoric timeline in search of the unique ‘Jurassic Panda‘, you’ll discover a very current Gemma Hotchkiss. Birmingham-based artist Gemma created the project a couple of years after completing her degree in Printed Textile Design at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (BIAD) Gosta Green. Always encouraged to showcase her sense of humour … [Read more…]
History West Midlands have made a film about the real Peaky Blinders, with local historian Carl Chinn, Chair of Birmingham Community History at Birmingham University. In the video he reveals the truth behind the story in the TV series. Tiger Aspect (the maker of the BBC TV series) and West Midlands Police supported History West Midlands by … [Read more…]
Digbeth based Yamination Studios have launched a kickstarter to help them reach completion of their new animation ‘At-issue’: Yamination is the hub of multi-award winning stop-motion/frame animator, Drew Roper. ‘At-issue’ is his brand new short film about Bartholomew, an unemployed lovable puppet, and his audition for the dream job – acting. But when a bizarre affliction strikes, he … [Read more…]
Capital Theatre Festival have announced the first two productions for their 2013 programme of events: The Disappearance of Sadie Jones UGLY DUCK! From Capital Theatre Festival: We are very excited to be supporting these plays from two West Midlands-based writers. Keep your eyes peeled for further news in the next couple of weeks The festival … [Read more…]