Flatpack and Fierce have barely begun, but I’ve already been taking a sneak peek of a few of the things they’ve got going on, including Symphony of a Missing Room, the Vintage Mobile Cinema and a trip over to the Dirty End. Yesterday morning I headed over to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, for a … [Read more…]
It’s festivals a gogo with the Fierce and Flatpack festivals kicking off today with a whole load of interesting stuff coming to Birmingham between now and Sunday. You’ll no doubt have done the decent thing and booked up a load of tickets for both of these already but, if not, there should still be time. … [Read more…]
We Are Fierce – Open Invite to Flatpack & Fierce Festival Launch, Tues 22nd March Don’t forget to RSVP YouTube – Motionhouse Machine Dance ‘The highlights’ A dancing digger. Cool Culture – Funding opportunities 2010 | EACEA Apparently something on this page says that Birmingham Rep have been given some European cash for ‘Four Cities, Four … [Read more…]
Tomorrow, I’ll be at The Public for the showcase event of the DCD Programme. In case you’d not heard of it: Arts Council England West Midlands’ Digital Content Development (DCD) Programme is a three year programme of investment which aims to catalyse the creation and creative use of digital content platforms for arts organisations across … [Read more…]
10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry answered by Andy Derrick “4. In recent years, there has been a range of initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham. Can you list 5 projects or initiatives that you think have proved beneficial to the “Independent Music Industry?” No” Ladywood’s Got Talent … [Read more…]
Throughout the week of 22 – 27 March 2011, Birmingham will be treated to an eclectic programme of film and performance from Flatpack Festival and Fierce Festival, who’ve announced that they’ll be sharing dates next year. Flatpack’s fifth festival will celebrate and take film to unexpected places; where new film fraternises with silent cinema and … [Read more…]
That title should perhaps be capitalised, but I’m not sure whether it’s a Proper Thing or just a loose kinda ‘it’s complicated‘ thing*. Anyway, I’ve had an invite to the launch of a publication celebrating the ‘vitality, innovation and diversity’ of this group that comprises: Bass Festival Birmingham Book Festival Birmingham International Jazz and Blues … [Read more…]
Live Art Speed Dates « Stan’s Cafe Theatre Company “coming to the West Midlands on 25th September as part of Fierce Festival’s fun and games” Artists wanted for smoke-free project Suggest an idea. A group of young people may choose to apply for a grant (up to £2000) and commission you to deliver it. Interesting … [Read more…]