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…]
We Are Birmingham team up with Bullring for a very exciting public art project | We Are Birmingham Tom Tebby, Carl Booth, Matt Murtagh and James Thompson are doing something to cover the hoardings while the Spiceal Street development goes on ‘type-writing’ Symposium – good, long, comprehensive write-up of the event from Rachel Marsden, who was … [Read more…]
Where does everyone go for classes and craft-based socialising? …asks Kate from the Birmingham Bead Shop Paul Hamlyn Award for Capsule « We Are Eastside | Birmingham Capsule have had £60k from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. “The award will be used toward capacity and organisational development in particular the successful delivery of forthcoming projects Home … [Read more…]
Sound it Out run a project called VOLume (VOLunteering Using Music to Engage), aimed at 16-25 year olds in Sandwell and Birmingham who are passionate about music. The programme offers numerous voluntary opportunities, which enable a diverse group of young people to work with others and get involved in their communities. Volunteers will also be … [Read more…]