Underwater Music Experience – Sound Art
at Stechford Cascades on July the 6th 7-10pm. £1 entry.
The average person does not get to experience sound art as it is generally reserved for a niche audience in a gallery. Wet Sounds makes sound art accessible to the public through a unique listening experience. As part of the normal public pool admission, the audience floats or dives through water immersed in sound that is clear, detailed and intimate.
Wet Sounds is a mobile gallery for sound art, it is curated by Joel Cahen each year from work submitted by artists worldwide. The work is exhibited at swimming pools nationwide and internationally. This year, Wet Sounds will tour 14 cities in the UK and takes part in Create 09 as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Cardiff Festival, Camberwell Art Festival and Heeley Pool Centenary Events.
Visit URL:www.newtoy.org/wetsounds.html for more details.
Add comment July 3, 2009
ArtsFest Artists Events During July
Wednesday 1st July 2009
· FebruaryMarch – 102.5
Bridge FM- The Mark Lungley Show
Mike “FebruaryMarch” Dodd is playing live on the Marc Lungley show 9-11pm on 102.5 Bridge FM.
Venue:
Wherever your radio is (102.5 Bridge FM)
Time:
21:00:00 – 23:00:00
Tickets:
N/A
Further Information:
0798 100 4502
Thursday 2nd July 2009
· The Drum – Tongue-Tied
Tongue-Tied is an emotionally compelling comedy drama about cultural-identity, heritage and what happens when ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ grows up.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£5 (£3) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- FebruaryMarch – Island Bar Open Mic
Top acoustic music at The Island Bar, open mic night hosted by Mike Dodd (FebruaryMarch).
Venue:
The Island Bar, Birmingham
Time:
8pm – 11pm
Tickets:
Free - On the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/acousticloungebirmingham
0798 100 4502
Friday 3rd July 2009
- Upfront Café – Comedy Summer Series
A heavyweight international bill featuring MTV Bas star Kojo alongside Cincinnati’s Dante Carter. John Simmit represents for the home crowd.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
Doors open 7pm
Tickets:
£12 (£10), £15 on the door The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Marva – Rush Hour Blues, Marva
Marva perform as part of The Rush Hour Blues season in the relaxing atmosphere of Symphony Halls Level 3 bar.
Venue:
Symphony Halls Level 3 bar
Time:
5.30pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 780 3333
Saturday 4th July 2009
- Café Masti – Paul Chowdhry: Back by Demand
Revolutionary underground comedian Paul Chowdhry performs a full show with brand new material and unscripted improvisations.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
Doors open 8pm
Tickets:
£10 (£8), £15 on the door The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Saturday 4th July & Sunday 5th July 2009
- MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!
Venue:
Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove B60 4JR
Time:
6.30pm – 9.00pm
Tickets:
£5 in advance, £7 on the door
Available from Avoncroft Museum
Further Information:
01527 831363
Sunday 5th July 2009
- RBSA Gallery – Meet the Artists – David White, RBSA and Viv Astling
David discusses his abstract prints , drawings and paintings. Viv talks about his stone sculpture inspired by found natural forms.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Sunday 5th July 2009
- ABS* LATIN PROMOTIONS – 17TH LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
A full day of dance, music, food, stalls of handicrafts and drinks. Authentic latin entertainment for the family, join the Bachata/Merengue Workshop Dance . Have a unforgettable day full of fun, sunshine and plenty of amigos!!
Venue:
VICTORIA SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
Time:
11.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Tickets:
FREE EVENT
Further Information:
0121 449 3090/0775 800 5056
Monday 6th July – Saturday 1st August
- Design Space – Design Space
A showcase of new jewellery and silver by designer makers working in the Jewellery Quarter.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 6th July – Friday 28th August
Artist Talk: Wednesday 8 July, 7pm
- British Asian Musicians By Jaskirt Dhaliwal
Venue:
The Drum
Time:
6pm – 10pm, daily
Tickets:
Admission Free
Further Information
0121 333 2444
Friday 10th July 2009
- Harborne Orchestra: Orchestral Concert- Summer Concert
A celebration of Summer, musical performance concert.
Venue:
St. Mary’s Church, Bearwood.
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£4.00 adults, (£2.00 concessions) On The Door
Further Information:
- Midlands Palestinian Community Association in partnership with The Drum presents: Hallo Jerusalem, Capital of Arab Culture 2009
Birmingham celebrates the choice of Jerusalem as Capital of Arab Culture 2009 with an evening of cultural solidarity.
Venue:
The Drum
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£9 (£6) 0121 333 2444 / www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444 /
- BATTLE FOR PRAGUE LIVE AT THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP.
ALT-COUNTRY ROCKERS BATTLE FOR PRAGUE PLAY LIVE AT THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
Venue:
THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP, BIRMINGHAM
Time:
8.30PM – 11.30PM
Tickets:
£5 CONTACT THE BAND @ WWW.BATTLEFORPRAGUE.COM FOR ADVANCE TICKETS
Further Information:
WWW.BATTLEFORPRAGUE.COM
07815183816
Saturday 11th July 2009
- Bournville Young Singers with Guests, Alcester Male Voice Choir – Summer Concert
Individual and combined items in a variety of choral styles from both these exciting Choirs
Venue:
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tanworth in Arden
Time:
From 7.00pm
Tickets:
Retiring collection
Further Information:
0121 458 2331
- MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!
Venue:
Stowe House, Lichfield
Time:
2 pm prompt – 4.30 pm
Tickets:
£8 in advance, £10 on the door
Available from Garrick Theatre, Lichfield
Further Information:
01543 412121
- The Father Teds
The Father Teds appearing live at The Barn in Witton
Venue:
The Barn – Witton, Birmingham
Time:
From 8.45pm
Tickets:
£8.50 www.thebarnbirmingham.co.uk
Further Information:
0121 356 5706
Sunday 12th July 2009
- H.Y.P.A (Halesowen Youth Performing Arts)
A dance performance that presents performers of all ages dancing a variety of different dance styles. A dynamic, energetic and creative display.
Venue:
Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Time:
4.30pm – 7.00pm
Tickets:
£7.00 Adults / £5.50 concessions from Hayley on 07787555744
Further Information:
- MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!
Venue:
Stowe House, Lichfield
Time:
2 pm prompt – 4.30 pm
Tickets:
£8 in advance, £10 on the door
Available from Garrick Theatre, Lichfield
Further Information:
01543 412121
Monday 13th – Saturday 25th July 2009
- Birmingham Watercolour Society – Birmingham Watercolour Society exhibition
The Birmingham Watercolour Society returns to the RBSA Gallery for its Summer exhibition. Exhibitors include Shanghai painter Chen Xidan.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Wednesday 15th July
- Sonia Sabri – Parallels
In this sumptuous 2 part programme, Sonia reveals 2 parallel aspects of Kathak, spanning from classical to contemporary solos.
Venue:
The Drum
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8, £6
Further Information:
http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1192
0121 333 2444
Wednesday 15th July & Thursday 16th July
- MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!
Venue:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR
Time:
7.45 pm – 10.30 pm
Tickets:
£9 in advance, £10 on the day of the performance
Available from Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Further Information:
0121 454 1860
Friday 17th July 2009
- Retro Promotions – ‘70’s Versus 80’s’
Fantastic 70’s/80’s fully themed party! Bands ‘7Tees’ versus ‘Kick up the Eighties!’ with DJ, memorabilia stall, UV décor, ballroom venue
Venue:
Kingfisher Hotel, Wall Heath, Nr. Stourbridge
Time:
7.30pm – 2am
Tickets:
£10 in advance £12 on the door of Kingfisher Hotel
Further Information:
0121 477 7221
Saturday 18th July 2009
- Brian Dakin, Lozz Hipkiss – The Omma n Chain
Story telling, poetry, spoken word, music song and comedy
Venue:
Dudley Golf Club
Time:
8pm – Late
Tickets:
£7 on the door
Further Information:
07815426606
- Claret – Charity Event
Providing Music for The elderly and Disabled Event 10-4pm Free admission. Organised by local charity
Venue:
At Northycote Farm,, Legg Lane Wolverhampton
Time:
10am – 4pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 354 4234
Sunday 19th July 2009
- Royal Shakespeare Company – RSC Open Day
With creative workshops, fascinating displays and thought provoking debate, there’s something for everyone and lots to do for free.
Venue:
The Courtyard Theatre and other surrounding venues
Time:
10am – 7.15pm
Tickets:
From £5 www.rsc.org.uk or call 0844 800 1114
Further Information:
0844 800 1114
Monday 20th July – Friday 11th September 2009
- RBSA selected designer makers – ‘Culture Shock’ Craft Gallery exhibition
Migration and historic resettlement, that individuals and communities have long experienced, will be explored.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 20th July – Tuesday 15th August 2009
- Patricia Ferguson – Café wall exhibition
A solo show from an RBSA Prize winner.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Café wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Tuesday 21st July 2009
· FebruaryMarch – Acoustic Brew UK
Top acoustic music at The Island Bar, five acts including FebruaryMarch.
Venue:
The Island Bar, Birmingham
Time:
8pm – 11pm
Tickets:
FREE – On the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/acousticbrewuk
0798 100 4502
Wednesday 22nd July & Thursday 23rd July 2009
- MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!
Venue:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR
Time:
7.45 pm – 10.30 pm
Tickets:
£9 in advance, £10 on the day of the performance
Available from Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Further Information:
0121 454 1860
Tuesday 28th July 2009
· FebruaryMarch – Acoustic Lounge Lizard
Night of acoustic music featuring a 40min set by FebruaryMarch playing acoustic guitar and piano numbers.
Venue:
The Yardbird
Time:
7-00pm – 11-00pm
Tickets:
FREE
Further Information:
0798 100 4502
Thursday 29th July to Saturday 5th September 2009
- Open to all ceramicists – RBSA ‘Open’ ceramics exhibition
The first RBSA ‘Open’ concentrating exclusively on ceramics. Work could be experimental as well as traditional.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information
0121 236 4353
Add comment June 24, 2009
What’s been happening in the ArtsFest office – last week…
Second week into my internship with ArtsFest and what a hectic week it’s been…
- We’ve been frantically programming the festivals many venues and stages and hope to start letting you know the festival’s line up soon!!!
- We’ve been sending out numerous facebook and myspace friend requests to our 09 applicants. (Make sure you check out our pages and if you’re not already our friend Add Us!)
- We’ve also collated lots of feedback from last years festival to see how you believe we can make this years festival even BIGGER and better!
So lets see what this week brings…
Stephanie
Add comment June 17, 2009
Jewellery Quarter Festival and ArtsFest Trailblazer
Make sure you have Saturday the 4th of July in your diary as the Jewellery Quarter Festival. We will be there along with two fantastic choirs both performing at ArtsFest this year. So why not join us as we trailblaze the ArtsFest event and celebrate Birmingham’s gem!
Celebrating Birmingham’s Gem – Saturday 4th July, 10:30am – 4:00pm
Come along to the Jewellery Quarter Festival on Saturday 4th July to celebrate the legacy of Matthew Boulton and discover Birmingham’s Gem. With activities and live music for all the family throughout the day including: -
- Jewellers’ Market in St Paul’s Square with guest appearance from ‘Matthew Boulton’!
- Smooth Radio sponsored ‘Matthew Boulton’ themed Treasure Hunt. Win £1000!
- Museum and Gallery Events
- 24 ‘Carrot’ Farmers’ Market at the Big Peg, Warstone Lane
- Live Music from Jazz to Classical
- Free hourly Vintage Bus service from the City Centre and around the Quarter
For more information call 0121 604 7700 or visit www.jewelleryquarter.net
Add comment June 17, 2009
ArtsFest Interns 09 – presents:
- Stephanie West
Hi everyone,
I’m Stephanie a newly appointed ArsFest summer intern. This is my first EVER blog entry (just thought I’d better pre warn you, although don’t let that put you off- so please still read on!)
Once I get the hang of Blog’in I’ll be keeping you all updated on the various goings on – in the run up to what I believe is going to be the BEST weekend ever!!! (yes you may be right, and I possibly don’t get out enough!) But seriously I’m soooooooo excited – with the wealth of culture and arts in the West Midlands – it’s going to be fantastic!
So a little bit about myself – I’m currently studying at the University of Birmingham, in my second year now – just finished exams, so please all cross your fingers + even toes, they were you could say a little hard! So I’ve been in Birmingham now for two years – and I absolutely love it!!! Coming from the slightly less known city of Durham – woo, I just love that Birmingham is so BIG and vibrant, and I even have to admit I am quite the fan of the accent to!
I’ve just started my internship this week, joining the mass of commuters into the city centre – on Monday I thought I was on some London tube, being squished into this ridiculously warm carriage. I feel quite the intern/ business woman – dressing all smartly clutching my notepad and pens. So work wise my duties have involved so far: answering the phones – so if you’ve been lucky enough to speak to me – “hello there”, checking e-mails, posting on here your events taking place this month, and even making the odd cup of tea – although I fail slightly on the domesticated front. The plan is that my internship here is going to give me an insight into the mass of work that goes into running an event such as ArstsFest, whilst providing me with invaluable transferable skills, and also the opportunity to meet and correspond with some lovely people such as yourselves.
So yeah that’s me, congratulations if you’ve managed to get this far through my post – as I’ve just realised how much I’ve written – woops! I’m sure I’ll be posting another blog soon…
Stephanie
Add comment June 4, 2009
ArtsFest Artists Events during June
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
- Sustained Theatre Regional Hub – Sustained Theatre Regional Hub – West Midlands
Sustained Theatre is a network and a call to action for all artists to lobby for positive change.
Venue:
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Tickets:
Admission Free
Further Information:
0121 333 2444. This event occurs on the first Tuesday of each month until Tuesday 1 Sept.
Wednesday 3rd June 2009
- The Drum and Retro Film Biz in association with BASS 09 Festival – Democracy in Dakar
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is a groundbreaking documentary film about hip hop youth and politics in Dakar, Senegal.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
7.00pm
Tickets:
£4 (£3) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444
Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Thursday 4th June 2009
- The New Art Gallery Walsall – Food Glorious Food
If you love food and art, then you cannot miss this free event. Participate, taste and experience glorious food throughout the gallery.
Venue:
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Time:
From 6pm until 9pm
Tickets:
Free entry
Further Information:
www.thenewartgallerywalsall.co.uk
01922 654400
Friday 5th June 2009
- Upfront Café & The Drum – Comedy Summer Series
More international laughs as Def Comedy Jam star Wil flies in from Brooklyn to rip the roof off The Drum.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
Doors open 7pm
Tickets:
£12 (£10), £15 on the door, The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 or Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Manveer Singh – The World of Manveer Singh
Tonight Manveer will discuss his career as a musician, the intensive musical study and his deteriorating eyesight.
Venue:
Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£8, £5 con
Further Information:
http://www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk/rte.asp?id=127
0121 200 0946
Saturday 6th June 2009
- City of Birmingham Choir – Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Conducted by Adrian Lucas, Elgar’s moving and dramatic score will be performed in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral.
Venue:
Worcester Cathedral
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£10, £15, £20, £25 from Worcester Live Box Office 01905 611427
Further Information:
Sunday 7th June 2009
- Demonstration – David Brammeld RBSA
David will be demonstrating his techniques using pastels and his strategies for developing colour relationships. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 1
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 8th June – Saturday 4th July
- Craft Gallery wall exhibition – Maggie Kitching, RBSA
Prints: portraits, people, past and present.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Thursday 11th June 2009
- The Drum – Pieces: Unity Through Comedy
The newest comedy sketch show to come out of Nottingham Playhouse. Giving you the real deal with new comedy characters.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8 (£5) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Saturday 13th June 2009
- RBSA in partnership with British Silver week and Birmingham Assay Office – Meet the Silversmiths –
An insight into the diversity of texture in contemporary silverware
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am –1.00pm
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June 2009
- Matribhoomi Theatre Company – Paiseyan Di Hera Pheri
A humorously mad story of a family and its race to get Daka Thukur’s inheritance money. Performed in Punjabi
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8 (£6), Family Ticket £24 The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 or www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Sampad/mac – Amplifying The Map
Thinking about entering your work into sampad’s international writing competition? A free workshop led by writers.
Venue:
Birmingham Nature Centre
Time:
10.30am – 1pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1190
0121 452 8875
Monday 15th June 2009
- Nicola Goff-the-Goth – Mirth On Mondays Comedy Club
Nicola goes comedy
Venue:
Manchester
Time:
8.00pm – Late
Tickets:
Available on the door – £5.00
Further Information:
07815426606
Monday 15th June – Saturday 8th August
- Lenora Minto, RBSA – Craftwork in the café exhibition
Kiln cast glass incorporating text.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craftwork in the café space
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 20th June 2009
- Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra: From the New World
Ruth Palmer performs Britten Violin Concerto . WSO under Guy Woolfenden plays Gershwin American in Paris & Dvořák New World Symphony
Venue:
Levi Fox Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£12 [£5 children, students & unemployed] for tickets contact boxoffice@wso.org.uk or 01926 850385
Further Information:
- Shin Parwana – The Burman Legacy
The immortal melodies of the legendary SD & RD Burman will tonight be brought to you by Shin Parwana.
Venue:
Crescent Theatre
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£15, £12 concs
Further Information:
http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1191
0121 643 5858
- Penn Guitar Duo: Classical Guitar Concert
Falla, Granados, Elgar, Mozart, Williams (Schindlers List) Kreisler. Plus Latin and Jazz. Price inc wine and a nibble. Nice!
Venue:
St Barts Church Church Hill Penn Wolverhampton WV4 5JB
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 Adults, £3.50 Children available on the door
Further Information:
07931 748801
- Aston Hall and The Drum – Aston Heritage Day
Visit amazing places within the Aston area. From workshops to performances, there will be so much to see and do!
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
11.30am – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Admission Free
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Bloco Louco – Knowle Festival
Bloco Louco samba band play Rio’s beats and bring out the sunshine at the Knowle Park Festival
Venue:
Knowle Park
Time:
12.00 – 13.00
Tickets:
£3, available at the gate
Further Information:
www.knowleparkfestival.co.uk
info@blocolouco.com
Sunday 21st June 2009
- Wrote under, The Sunday xpress
Music comedy poetry storytelling experimental. Free entry, open mic, all welcome
Venue:
The Adam and Eve Digbeth
Time:
4pm – late
Tickets:
Free entry
Further Information:
www.worpress.com/wroteunder
The Sunday xpress event falls on every Third Sunday of each month.
Sunday 21st June 2009
- Caroline Ali, RBSA – Demonstration
Caroline reveals how she creates her detailed drawings and paintings of insects and wild life. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 22nd June – 18th July 2009
- John Wood, RBSA – Café wall exhibition
Whisper, whisper, shredding sounds, an angel squawk and a magic apple – new and strange imaginings .
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Café wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Wednesday 24 June 2009
· Handsworth Library – Handsworth Search for a Star Grand Final
Grand final of the talent competition for solo singers and rappers aged 16 and over
Venue:
Library Theatre, Paradise Place, Birmingham B3 3HQ
Time:
7.30pm to 10.00pm
Tickets:
Free – From Handsworth Library
Further information:
www.birmingham.gov.uk/handsworthsfas
0121 303 9846
Saturday 27th June 2009
- The Birmingham Bassoon Choir at The Bournville Village Festival
An annual event, with the traditional Crowning of the Festival Queen, sideshows, funfair and fireworks, finale.
Venue:
Cadbury recreation grounds, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham
Time:
Gates open at 2.00pm – 11.30pm
Tickets:
Price of tickets to be confirmed Tickets are available from Bournville Village Council
- The Drum and Classical & Visions – Freddie McGegor & Special Guest
Freddie McGregor is a classic reggae entertainer; his smooth voice spanned decades with its warm sound and effortless vibrato.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 9pm
Tickets:
£20 advance, MOTD The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Birmingham Bach Choir – Concert “Voicing the Spirit”
The Birmingham Bach Choir presents a selection of religious masterpieces by European composers from Monteverdi to Rachmaninov.
Venue:
St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham
Time:
19:30h – 21:30h
Tickets:
£12 (£10 concessions) Birmingham Central Library, Birmingham Box Office Website and Birmingham Ticketshop and Tourism Centre
Further Information:
Http://www.birmingham.bachchoir.com
01827 899954
Monday 29th June to Friday 4th September 2009
- RBSA Gallery – Summer School
After last years successful Summer School an enlarged programme is offered. See website for full details
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 1
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Between £34 and £195
Further information:
See website for details and outlines www.rbsa.org.uk
0121 236 4353
Monday 29th June to Saturday11th July 2009
- David White, RBSA and Viv Astling – ‘Shaping Nature’ exhibition
Exciting and contrasting responses to nature and its forms in drawings, prints, paintings and stone sculptures.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 29th June 2009
- Magenta – Moseley Festival 2009
Spend an evening learning to sing a brand new arrangement with Magenta, a female close-harmony choir extraordinaire
Venue:
Moseley CDT, next to the Post Office, first floor
Time:
7.30pm to 9.30 pm
Ticket:
£2.00 – Tickets can be purchased on the door
Further Information
0121 449 0585 – Liz Reeve (Choir Manager)
Tuesday 30th June 2009 & Wednesday 1 July 2009
- Renaissance One and The Drum – 1968: The Year That Never Ended
Prolific spoken word artist Adisa, explores one of the most profound years, 1968, and its relationship with the present.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 1.15pm
Tickets:
£5, £3.50 for schools The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Add comment June 4, 2009
Events in Late May
Monday 24 May 2009
- ABS* LATIN PROMOTIONS: SPRING BANK HOLIDAY SALSA PARTY SPECIAL
A truly latin party with truly latin people. !
Profits will go towards the Latin American Festival, Birmingham much needed fund.
Venue:
THE LIVING ROOM BROAD ST. BIRMINGHAM
Time:
7.00pm – 2.00am
Tickets:
£5.00 at the door
Further Information:
www.abslatin.co.uk
Saturday 30th May
- Harborne Orchestra wind Quintet: The Joy of Spring
A charity event supporting visually impaired and disabled people, providing services that reflect their wants and needs.
Venue:
St Faith & St Laurence Church, Harborne
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£8.00 (£6.00 concessions) from Focus Birmingham Vicky 0121 478 5229
Further Information:
www.birminghamfocus.org.uk or contact Vicky on 0121 478 5229
- The Valuable Fools: Starving Dogs + The Valuable Fools
Original melodic pop and rock band The Valuable Fools supports rockers Starving Dogs.
Venue:
The Roadhouse, Lifford Lane, Stirchley
Time:
8pm – 11.30pm
Tickets:
£5 available from The Roadhouse 0121 459 5660
Further Information:
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June Events
Saturday 6th June 2009
- City of Birmingham Choir – Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Conducted by Adrian Lucas, Elgar’s moving and dramatic score will be performed in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral.
Venue:
Worcester Cathedral
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£10, £15, £20, £25 from Worcester Live Box Office 01905 611427
Further Information:
Saturday 13th June 2009
- Harborne Orchestra, Charity Event
A wide range of music. And a B.B.Q and a Bar.
Venue:
Newman University College, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3NT
Time:
3.30pm – Late evening
Tickets:
Price of tickets to be confirmed
Further Information:
0121 476 1181 The University College
Saturday 20th June 2009
- Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra: From the New World
Ruth Palmer performs Britten Violin Concerto . WSO under Guy Woolfenden plays Gershwin American in Paris & Dvořák New World Symphony
Venue:
Levi Fox Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£12 [£5 children, students & unemployed] for tickets contact boxoffice@wso.org.uk or 01926 850385
Further Information:
www.wso.org.uk
Sunday 21st June 2009
- Wrote under, The Sunday xpress
Music comedy poetry storytelling experimental. Free entry, open mic, all welcome
Venue:
The Adam and Eve Digbeth
Time:
4pm – late
Tickets:
Free entry
Further Information:
www.worpress.com/wroteunder
The Sunday xpress event falls on every Third Sunday of each month.
Saturday 27th June 2009
- The Birmingham Bassoon Choir at The Bournville Village Festival
An annual event, with the traditional Crowning of the Festival Queen, sideshows, funfair and fireworks, finale.
Venue:
Cadbury recreation grounds, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham
Time:
Gates open at 2.00pm – 11.30pm
Tickets:
Price of tickets to be confirmed Tickets are available from Bournville Village Council
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UK Fine Arts
Steve Turner of UK Fine Arts was part of the team that brought The Birmingham Art Fair to Gas Hall in the City Centre last September and who worked closely with ArtsFest to bring fantastic artists including the world famous micro sculptor to ArtsFest 08.
Steve has now introduced an exclusive Fine Art Warehouse in the prestigious jewellery quarter District in Birmingham where art lovers will be able to browse sculpture and paintings at their leisure in this exclusive development.
Viewing is by ‘appointment only’ (however the venue will be open to drop in all weekend for ArtsFest 2009 11th-13th September)
There will be work on display by international artist such as Tony Evans, Willard Wigan MBE (the world-famous micro-sculptor) Stanley Kerr, Kieran Crowder, Len Gifford and many more
If you would like to make an appointment to view the art work please contact
Stephen Turner on info@ukfinearts.com or www.ukfinearts.com
ALL ART WORK IS FOR SALE
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