Following the one-off live event back in January before part of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre was demolished, Soul City Arts in association with mac and The REP presents Mohammed Ali’s Writing On The Wall – The Documentary. Taking place 3 September, 4-7pm at the mac, the event will screen the documentary, plus live performances and … [Read more…]
This sounds good – a new arts centre called The Hubb is opening on 29 April next to Aldi on the Stratford Road, Sparkbrook (postcode is B11 1QS, if that helps). As the flyer says, the launch will feature Sheikh Jihad Brown, Peter Sanders, Dreadlock Alien and Mohammed Ali, from who’s blog I’ve nicked this … [Read more…]
Mohammed Ali is holding an evening of live graffiti-art and poetry in The REP’s soon-to-be-demolished workshop (Kate Beatty’s photos of which you can see here) on 21 January 2010. Tickets available from The Rep. Jonzi D is directing the event with Dreadlock Alien, (the superb) Zena Edwards and Amir Sulaiman performing new poetry. After the … [Read more…]
Brap, the Birmingham equalities charity, has racked up 10 years and is celebrating on Saturday night (20th Sept) at the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath. Performing on the night will be The Special Beat (featuring Neville Staple and Ranking Roger) and ex-Birmingham Poet Laureate Dreadlock Alien. Doors are at 9pm and tickets are £15 … [Read more…]