Keeping it local: regional theatre needs new media | Stage | guardian.co.uk “The challenge for arts organisations outside London is to embrace the blogosphere, and fast. I think we need to work hard to nurture the brave souls who are often spending their free time running what’s-on sites and blogs – invite them to our … [Read more…]
I’m actually slightly embarrassed to be giving this one any more oxygen – it’s a non-story on a slow news day and should really be treated as such. For some reason, though, I’ve found myself getting sucked in. So… To give a bit of background, every so often the city council (or a Birmingham-focussed organisation) will … [Read more…]
American Independents Day comes to Birmingham “Ted Hope & Christine Vachon have produced over 120 independent movies between them (including Boys Don’t Cry, 21 Grams, American Splendor & Happiness).” They’ll be at the Spotted Dog in Digbeth on 7 April Using Film in Education – West Midlands Seminar At the Light House on 12 May … [Read more…]
There’s a few interesting novelty things floating around courtesy of Birmingham’s finest creative minds, all in the festive spirit of course. Boxer‘s Christmas video ‘Guess who’s coming to dinner‘ is definitely worthy of a mention. As well as being highly entertaining, it also comes with the challenge of a movie quiz. Fullrange have made this … [Read more…]
The Culture Show – Clemency Burton-Hill talks to Graham Vick about his production of Othello “Clemency Burton-Hill travels to Birmingham to talk to renowned opera director Graham Vick about his production of Othello” I’m still in awe of Graham. YouTube – RoxXxan – Heavyweight (DJ Target – 1Xtra Radio Rip) As feat on Shank Soundtrack … [Read more…]
The other day I went along to a meeting at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to see what’s being done about forming the new Local Enterprise Partnerships (you may recall I mentioned these the other week). I might write up the event sometime, but I’ve got a feeling that things will have moved on again before … [Read more…]
James Tate has been practising with timelapse photography around Birmingham: Marketing Birmingham have a new vid for selling the city. It was put together by Fullrange and, among others, features Birmingham Royal Ballet, Clusta and Made Media