On 24 September – 1 October, Friction Arts are holding Inside Out Festival. With artists, installations and performances all hosted at The Edge, the festival will also showcase performances, installations and interventions across Digbeth. The idea behind this mini-fest is to continue to connect the communities around our HQ – The Edge, through a shared … [Read more…]
Just a quick round up of everything going on this weekend, there’s a lot and we wouldn’t want you to forget and miss out on anything! Cum Clubbing – Hosted by VIVID, this art party does not look like something to be missed (although it’s happening now, so get down quick). From 8pm – late, … [Read more…]
There are two parts to this one: A debate on Thurs 3 June An installation by Raycho Stanev from 3-19 June Both at Friction Arts’ The Edge. Having seen mentions of this all over the place I’m guessing it’s going to be reasonably popular, which is good. Nicky Digbeth gives the info: The Great Excursion … [Read more…]
The Edge “Art from the edge of the cultural doughnut”. The artist-led space has its own website Birmingham Central: Library of Birmingham digs deep Pics from the excavation work What Will You Remember Most Fondly About The REP? “To mark our temporary move offsite we’re creating an exhibition celebrating the past, present and future of … [Read more…]
Smash Bro’z win at UK Hip Hop championships Next stop, Las Vegas for the World Finals CAN <UK> Based in Ladywood – “We are a design, media and communication company working with people of all ages and abilities to devise engaging cross media projects that enable participants to express ideas about themselves, their communities and … [Read more…]
New ‘Creative’ guide launched for West Midlands entrepreneurs I can’t find a copy but it looks like it could be a blimmin interesting/useful document to get your mitts on. Can anyone find this online? Young People Arts Project: New Project Opportunity – Audiences Central “Audiences Central, with arts consultant Kerry Endsor, is looking to develop … [Read more…]
The next instalment from the peope behind the speak-easy cinema takes place on Sat 6 December and this month they promise: science fiction treats culled from the Outer Spaceways. Our Prime Directive will be, as ever, Lost Movies, Cult Obscurities and Films You Probably Shouldn’t Be Watching! and SubAtomic Sounds by TWIGGY AND THE K-MESONS … [Read more…]
I’ve just had an email from a journalist writing an article on art in Birmingham. She says: While I will be looking at galleries such as RBSA and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery I would also like to look at something less conventional such as street art and something with a more independent edge The … [Read more…]