Yesterday afternoon I asked Twitter what I should write about next on CiB. I was given four topics and these are they (in reverse order). Digbeth v the JQ (via @EleanorWi) Ooh, good one – the battle of the so called ‘creative quarters’ – this could be fun. I’ve just moved from working in Digbeth … [Read more…]
On Saturday Electric Carnival is taking over half of Digbeth – the HMV Institute, Custard Factory, Air, Heath Mill Lane car park and the Rainbow venues – and they’ve got space for 9,000 people (1,500 more than last year). That’s kinda big. Via Digbeth is Good, who also have a map of road closures for … [Read more…]
Gor blimey, it’s another one of those really long weekends. Here are some things you might want to consider filling all that time with. For starters, I haven’t got a flyer for this one but Lizzy Parks is playing in the Symphony Hall foyers today (Friday) from 5.30pm to 7pm and it’s free. Info on … [Read more…]
As we prepare to bid farewell to Ikon Eastside ahead of it’s April closure, they’re gearing up for a rather special three night music festival, Rites of Spring, from 7 – 9 April. Celebrating the venue’s five year contribution to Birmingham’s cultural scene, the festival welcomes headliners Modified Toy Orchestra, Martin Creed and his band … [Read more…]
The film below was shot at the St Patrick’s Parade in Digbeth earlier in the month. Due to the flickering in the timelapse photography technique used, it’s probably best avoided by anyone with photosensitive epilepsy. ————— By William Fallows William Fallows documents Birmingham through video and photography at vimeo.com/newfolder and flickr.com/newfolder.
To your right, you see glorious Cheapside. Factories and warehouses to let with flexible terms.They say that this area will eventually be regenerated, and this street, being closer to the main drag may be ripe for the pickings. Already, the café at the post office hosts storytelling and poetry evenings, serving drinks, snacks and light … [Read more…]
After settling at 183 Fazeley Street back in 2008, Ikon have confirmed that as of April 2011, Ikon Eastside will be closing up for the final time, due to public funding cuts. The large exhibition space at the heart of Digbeth, has provided the perfect setting for large-scale work, video and events over the past … [Read more…]
Excuse the preponderance of Digbeth, but: Goldie does Diggers « As One Arts ‘Diggers’? compliment sandwich From this bio on their Twitter account, compliment sandwich is the “Podcast by the people who brought you juneau projects (Ben Sadler & Phil Duckworth)” Digbeth is Good » For What? Nicky spots the link Digbeth is Good » … [Read more…]