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ArtsFest Artists Events During August
Saturday 1st August 2009
- Claret – Lets go Outside series of entertainment
Live Band on the Castle Banstand. Bring your picnic, guaranteed good weather!!
Venue:
Tamworth Town Centre, Castle Bandstand, Near The Castle
Time:
12 – 3pm
Tickets:
Free outdoor family event
Further information:
http://clarettheband.tyripod.com
Tamworth County council site
Monday 3rd – Saturday 29th August 2009
- RBSA Gallery – Prize winner exhibition
An RBSA Prize Winner is awarded the opportunity to have a solo show.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 10th August – Saturday 3rd October 2009
- Jo Connell, RBSA – Craftwork in the café exhibition
Jo works with stained clays and her colourful, textural ceramics owe much to her love of the natural world.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craftwork in the café space
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Tuesday 11th August 2009
- Andrew Matheson, RBSA – Demonstration
Andrew will show you how he creates his hand built forms. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am – 1.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Wednesday 12th August 2009
- Andrew Matheson, RBSA – Demonstration
Andrew will show you how he creates his hand built forms. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am – 1.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Thursday 13th August 2009
- Andrew Matheson, RBSA – Demonstration
Andrew will show you how he creates his hand built forms. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am – 1.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Sunday 16th August 2009
- FebruaryMarch – Acoustic Brew UK
Top acoustic music at The Dog, four acts including FebruaryMarch.
Venue:
The Dog, Bearwood, Birmingham, B67 5EU.
Time:
8pm – 11pm
Tickets:
FREE – On the door
Further information:
www.myspace.com/acousticbrewuk
0798 100 4502
Monday 17th August – Saturday 12th September 2009
- Peter Shread RBSA – Café wall exhibition
Patterns of landscape woodcuts and lino cuts in black and white and colour.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Café wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 18th August 2009
- Mike Brown, RBSA – Demonstration
Watch a member of Birmingham Watercolour Society at work.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am – 1.00pm
Tickets
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 22nd August 2009
- Highway Dave and The Varmints – Party In The Park
Family Funday with Jousting Knights, Live Bands, Funfair, Stalls and Attractions in this action packed array of activities.
Venue:
Severn Park, Bridgnorth
Time:
1100 (11am) – 1800 (6pm)
Tickets:
£3 On the gate
Further Information:
Sunday 23 August 2009
- Cynthia Pearson, RBSA – Family Friendly Workshop
A textile workshop suitable for ages 5 – 12. Accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00 – From RBSA Gallery
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 31st August – Saturday 26th September 2009-06-03
- Mark Fennell, RBSA – Craft Gallery wall exhibition
Portraits in oils on linen. Commissions have included the Mayor of Birmingham and Anthony Worrall Thompson.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Add comment July 31, 2009
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
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
The Month Ahead with ArtsFest
Wednesday 1st April 2009
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Pay at class
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
07957 338 643
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Saturday 4 April 2009
· Birmingham Bach Choir Easter Celebrations
Celebrating 90 years of the Birmingham Bach Choir, 50th birthday of James MacMillan and 350yrs since birth of Henry Purcell
Venue:
The Oratory
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£15 and £12 concessions Birmingham Central Library 0121 303 2323 or on www.birminghamboxoffice.com or from Birmingham Ticketshop and Tourism Centre 0121 202 5000
Further Information:
www.birmingham.bachchoir.com
0121 258 2814
Sunday 5 April 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
Z-U: Z-U, an ambitious three-piece outfit made up of bassist Neil Charles, clarinettist Shabaka Hutchings, and drummer Tom Skinner, pushes the boundaries of improvised music with a homogenous world sound, reflecting the eclectic range of its members’ influences. By taking the raw elements of jazz and allowing generous use of electronics, loops and effects, a symphony of sound is created in which fragments of melody are spontaneously imagined.
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
www.nucenturyarts.co.uk
Thursday 9th April 2009
· Particle article Childrens workshop: easter creatures
Workshops for children to create creatures from recycled and reclaimed materials
Venue:
Bilston Craft Gallery
Time:
10-12 and 2-4
Tickets:
£1 Bilston craft gallery
Further Information:
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston/visit
01902 552507 craft gallery; 07787812979 particle article
Sunday 12 April 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
Soweto Kinch’s The Flyover Show: the sequel: In May 2008, Soweto Kinch presented a day-long street festival that brought inspiring world-class jazz, hip hop, poetry, dance and theatre to the space beneath Hockley Flyover in Birmingham; appearing alongside the MOBO award-winning saxophonist and MC were international names as well as rising star home-grown talent. Tonight’s showcase is the first public outing for the exciting new work that these young local artists have specially created for May 2009’s The Flyover Show.
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
www.nucenturyarts.co.uk
Tuesday 14th April 2009
· FebruaryMarch Acoustic Brew UK
Top acoustic music at The Island Bar, four 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
Sunday 19 April 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
Battle in the Box: Battle in the Box is one of the country’s only acoustic hip hop freestyle sessions. It’s open mic, so step up and shine!
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
www.nucenturyarts.co.uk
Sunday 26th April 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
The Michael Janisch/Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring Will Vinson: London-born, New York-based saxophonist Will Vinson, dubbed ‘the thinking man’s alto saxophonist’ by The Guardian, joins the quintet of US duo bassist Michael Janisch and drummer Pete Zimmer. Will is a member of Rufus Wainwright’s band and has also worked with Sean Lennon and Beth Orton; his own newly released album, Promises, was hailed as ‘impressive’ by The New York Times.
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
www.nucenturyarts.co.uk
Saturday 18 April 2009 – Sunday 28 June 2009
· Particle article exhibition
Exhibition of winged creatures made from found and recycled material. Some creatures will have escaped and be living wild in Georgian surroundings.
Venue:
Pickford’s House Museum, Derby
Time:
See website for opening times –
Tickets:
free
Further Information:
www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/MuseumsGalleries/Exhib
01332 255363
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Pericles through to the next stage of Live & Unsigned
Performing at ArtsFest for the first time in 2008, solo artist Pericles has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Live and Unsigned auditions. Along with the other most impressive acts at auditions, Pericles has made it through and will now be performing at the area semi-finals in Leamington Spa on 4th April. Competing against thousands to get this far, Pericles has shown musical ability, originality and professionalism and will now compete for a place in the National finals with the possibility of grabbing that break through recording contract.
For those wishing to see Pericles perform in Birmingham, he will also perform at the Yardbird, Centenary Square, on 25th February as part of Galvanise.
Add comment February 18, 2009
Submissions being accepted for new blog
ArtsFest performers, the Midlands based multi media co-operative Wrote Under, are proud to announce the re-launch of their blog:
www.wroteunder.wordpress.com
For those of you with something to say they are currently accepting submissions of articles, stories, poetry, songs, pictures etc… Simply send your submission to Elizabeth.smith4@students.bcu.ac.uk
They will also be posting news of their activities, sharing some of their creative output – writing, artwork, music, piffanies and all that – and hopefully finding lots of odd stuff to amuse you with … or finding odd stuff to say about boring stuff, at the very least.
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Open Workshop Audition – 31st Jan
The Rage Ensemble are holding an open workshop audition for a production of ‘Our Country’s Good’ to be performed at a Bham Theatre (tbc). The audition will take place on 31st Jan from 11am-5pm. Please visit www.ocg.rage.org.uk for confirmation of the audition venue and for further information
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No Obligation Quote For Filming Your Event!
Artists & Performers – do you have a show or event coming up that you would like to have filmed? Then please have a look below at what Perpetual Motion filming company, used by ArtsFest 2008, have to say:
Perpetual Motion Productions was established ten years ago and has specialised in recording live theatrical, dance, and musical events. We produce the New Grey Whistle Test music show for ITVLocal.com and have worked with the Birmingham Rep, Hippodrome, CBSO and ArtsFest. We are also the official videographers for Richard Alston Dance Company, one of the top contemporary dance companies in the country.
We offer services from single to multi-camera set-ups, with editing and graphics to suit all budgets
Please get in touch via www.perpetual-motion-productions.com for a no obligation quote!
Add comment January 26, 2009
Artist’s News – Spring 2008
Birmingham Printmakers Have Moved
Birmingham Printmakers are pleased to announce their move to brilliant new premises in the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter. Previously based at Lee Bank Business Centre, you can now find the Printmakers at their new home on 90 Floodgate Street, Digbeth.
An Evening of Russian & British Romance – with proceeds to St Mary’s Hospice & Church
Stella Sims (mezzo-soprano) & Phillip Ypres-Smith (piano/organ) invite you to join them for an evening of exotic Russian & inspiring English songs punctuated by piano solos & atmospheric poetry, with proceeds going to St Mary’s Hospice & St Mary’s Church. The concert will take place on Saturday 8th March, with Russian food served from 6.30pm, and the concert starting at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29. Tickets are priced at £8 (£6 concs) with advanced tickets available by calling 0121 472 1839.
MDCC Theatre Company – New Plays by Local Writers
MDCC Theatre Company warmly invites you to their first production of 2008, ‘Family Snaps’. ‘Family Snaps’ features two new plays, ‘Tidy’ by local writer Martin Drury and ‘Forgive Us Our Trespasses’ by local writer Elizabeth Parkes. Performances take place at Oldbury Rep on 22nd & 23rd February and at MAC Hexagon Theatre on 29th February & 1st March. For more information please visit mdcctheatre.com
Poetry in Wednesbury
On the last Thursday of each month Poetry Wednesbury will be meeting from 7.30pm at their new venue The Old Post Office, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury for poetry readings, open mic, occasional workshops and even a little music! Admission is free and all are welcome to go along and participate or just to watch.
Capoeira Batizado
Capoeira Conviver are pleased to announce their first UK grading ceremony on Saturday 22nd March. Taking place only once a year the Batizado features Capoeira students receiving their belts and a whole day of performances. This promises to be a chance to see some truly amazing martial arts with Capoeira masters from all over the world confirmed to attend. For more information please visit capoeira-conviver.com
International Dance Festival Birmingham
Birmingham is set to secure its position as an international dance capital with the announcement of the inaugural International Dance Festival Birmingham. A joint venture between DanceXchange & Birmingham Hippodrome, the month long festival will take place from 28th April to 24th May 2008. The festival will encompass all styles of dance and express the youthful, diverse and energetic spirit of Birmingham while bringing outstanding dance from across the globe to the city.
Mexicolas
Local indie-esque rock band Mexicolas have just announced their February/March UK tour dates. Due to play Birmingham’s Bar Academy on February 15th (full tour dates available at myspace.com/mexicolas), the band will also be performing as special guests to legendary rockers The Cult on Saturday 23rd February at The Forum in London. The bands debut album X is due for release in February with the tracks Come Clean & Shame being used on EA Games Burn Out 2008 and UEFA Soccer 2008.
computerclub
Local indie band computerclub must have been delighted to see their debut limited edition single ‘Snobs’ sell out in a week. Following this the band are due to record their debut album from February and their second single ‘Electrons and Particles’ will be released on March 16th. Computerclub will tour the UK in March with tour dates available at myspace.com/iheartcc.
James Rea
Since ArtsFest 2007 James has been invited to play live on BBC Radio WM and has been featured in the New Talent section of the BBC website. James first released single ‘So Scene’ is currently at No. 4 in the birminghamusic.com charts. James is due to support Dodgy on a series of dates across the UK during March including March 25th at the Academy 2 in Birmingham.
Band of Brummie Brothers go Stateside
Having been getting widespread airplay in the U.S, brummie brothers UXL have been invited to play at this years Canadian Music Week in Toronto in March. Canada’s largest entertainment festival, this is fantastic news for the band!
Rainbow Voices
Rainbow Voices, Birmingham’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered choir are through to the area finals of Radio 3’s Choir of the Year show at Warwick Arts Centre on 9th March. Rainbow Voices also perform with Edinburgh counterparts the fabulous ‘Loud and Proud’ on Saturday 15th March. Rainbow Voices first CD can be ordered from Pam on 07841 755379 at the price of £10 plus £1 p&p. The choir rehearse from 8.15pm each Tuesday at The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, B14 7NH.
For more information please visit rainbow-voices.org.uk
Bassoon Day
Birmingham Bassoon Choir will be holding a bassoon day on 24th February for all ages at King Edwards School on Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham. The bassoon choir will also be performing as part of the Women in Music Festival at Birmingham Town Hall on 1st March.
DanceXchange – Spring 2008
On 26th & 27th February from 8pm DanceXchange presents Rubberbandance Group from Québec performing ‘Elastic Perspective’, a work investigating human relationships through a marriage of explosive hip hop and subtle contemporary dance styles. Following this, on 13th & 14th March from 8pm, the company presents Maresa von Stockert & Tilted Productions performing ‘Glacier’, an emotionally charged work exploring global warming and environmental change. All performances take place at DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB with tickets available by calling 0870 730 1234 or visiting dancexchange.org.uk/shows.
3estates Kings Norton
An exhibition of past and present public art projects that have taken place on the 3estates in Kings Norton will be held at The Custard Factory from 27th February to 1st March. Organised by local photographer Rita Fletcher, the exhibition will also feature ‘A Film of 100 Verses for 3estates’ by Ravi Deepres and Gavin Wade.
Birmingham Festival Choral Society is Making History
On Sunday 13th April at 7.30pm in Birmingham Town Hall, BFCS will present Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ with the English Hayden Orchestra on period instruments. This performance will capture a time in 1846 when the then newly formed BFCS participated in the ‘Elijah’ premier in the Town Hall, and then again in 1847 with Mendelssohn himself conducting. Being hailed by BFCS as the highlight of their 2007/8 concert season, tickets are priced at £6.50, £10, £16.50 & £20.
Open Mic for Women
L.I.M.E – Yelitza & Friends (Ladies Institute for Music & Entertainment) invites all female artists to take control, share their music, and come and be part of this open mic night held once a month at Café One, Five Ways, Birmingham. For more information please visit myspace.com/yelitzauk
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