Oxjam Brum is back once again, with all proceeds donated directly to Oxfam. Oxjam Brum is a celebration of independents, with 40 artists, bands, performers and djs from across Birmingham taking to festival stages located in Frederick, Symphony Hall Café Bar, The Yardbird, Café Blend, Island Bar, The Victoria and the Sunflower Lounge. Plus Oxjam … [Read more…]
Make.Shift Birmingham and Point Blank Theatre (Sheffield based) have secured the short-term lease on an empty shop unit on New Street, which is the space where a Vintage Festive Pop-up Bazaar took place during December 2011. During the lease, the space will be used by Birmingham based theatre-makers to collaborate, network, and rehearse. The shop unit will also … [Read more…]
Don’t promote your entire programme, promote small batches of events. By all means have a list of everything that’s going on (I’m sure it’s very big and impressive) but don’t go wave it in peoples’ faces too much. Not my idea but that of Anthony Rose from the BBC. His point, made at The Big … [Read more…]
Capsule need a couple of people to help out at their festival: There are 2 festival internships available to assist with: Artists liaison / Production / Marketing / Festival Management you will be required to do 5 -10 days between May to July. You will receive valuable work experience and be credited as part of … [Read more…]
Festival season is starting with all manner of events happening between now and the end of August. Here’s what I know about, if I’ve missed anything then perhaps you could mention it in the comments. In chronological order: International Dance Festival Birmingham Now – 25 May. Various venues in Birmingham. A month of world class … [Read more…]