From time to time a disgruntled promoter will write something accusing the people of Birmingham of being an apathetic bunch who’d rather stay at home than go out and have a good time. See this post from a year ago for an example. James Cook has joined this cohort with a post titled ‘Why the … [Read more…]
This is one for the promoters out there. And for anyone who gripes about not being able to find out what’s going on in this fair city (that’ll be most people then). Ian Ravenscroft has a new blog and has used is to voice his annoyance at the lack of places available for trumpeting stuff … [Read more…]
Things we learned by hosting Popcorn Comedy – Dice Productions I’m a sucker for this kind of thing. Lessons here from putting on a stand-up comedy/short film night in a pub Six Birmingham nominations for the RPS Music Awards Big ups to BCMG, Oliver Knussen, Andris Nelsons, CBSO’s Igor Fest, Colin Matthews and Birmingham Opera … [Read more…]
Please excuse this little bit of self promotion… After its Brum debut at the Birmingham Comedy Festival last year, cult London comedy night Popcorn Comedy is back, this time at The Victoria on Thursday 25th March 2010. Popcorn Comedy showcases the funniest comedy videos from around the internet, combined with live stand ups and character … [Read more…]
Very late notice, but if you’re at a loose end tonight then you could do a lot worse than head over to the Electric Cinema for the Birmingham launch of stand-up/video comedy phenomenon Popcorn Comedy: featuring the rap/stand up stylings of Doc Brown and the wonderful Holly Walsh live on stage, as well as a … [Read more…]