May 15, 2008
Festival fever is upon us. A reminder to anyone who hasn’t picked up their ticket yet: the Dot to Dot festival is only a week away! The festival is split between Bristol and Nottingham (and this year a mini event in London) on Sat/Sun 24th/25th. The impressive lineup includes some of the best artists around as well as the hottest up-and-comings: Dirty Pretty Things, Get Cape. Wear cape. Fly, Spiritualized, The Holloways, Santogold, Hercules & Love Affair and many, many more. Check out the website for full line-up info and how to get tickets.
Weekend tickets £40, Day tickets, £25
May 15, 2008
Prodigy fans will be disappointed to hear that the secret gig at the Rainbow Warehouse this Saturday is sold out…Luckily, all is not lost. Two tickets are up for grabs next door at The Rai when you buy a drink from the bar.
Expect the usual Hott Date antics from The Rai’s DJ regulars, including Adam Adam, Chicks Dig Jerks, Chris Tache, Jonny Costello et al.
Tickets are only £3. Get there before 9pm and it won’t cost you a thing.
May 15, 2008
Moseley Folk Festival returns to leafy Moseley Park this year with a more impressive line up than ever. The festival features a three-day mix of the best traditional and contemporary folk around, including Jose Gonzalez, Morcheeba, The Bees, Seth Lakeman and so many more. If the music isn’t enough to tempt you, there are plenty of other distractions: Ceilidhs in the dance tent, Morris dancing on the village green, Eco powered fairground rides, Music making workshops and even ‘Extreme knitting’ which is sure to excite.
Make sure you get your ticket early.
One Adult 3-day pass costs £55. Tickets available at several outlets across Birmingham, or online at www.theticketsellers.co.uk
May 15, 2008
Ikon Eastside announces its fourth season in Birmingham’s Eastside Regeneration project with a new exhibition space in Digbeth. Launching with the Soi Project, a collective of artists, designers and architects from Bangkok and Tokyo, the new exhibition space will accommodate film, video, sculpture and installation. The Soi Project ‘Island’ will create a major new installation of an imaginary tropical resort loosely based on the Google Earth depiction of an idyllic island off the coast of Thailand.
Ikon Eastside feature new work by artists from all over the world and
collaborations with Birmingham’s most dynamic cultural organisations.
Ikon Eastside opens on 27th May on Fazeley Street, Digbeth.
May 15, 2008
Celebrating the luxury eyewear brand’s 20th anniversary, designer Larry Leight draws inspiration from Oliver Peoples vintage archive. The retro influence is clear to see in the new collection that mixes classic design with modern luxury. Included in the stylish collection is the iconic ‘Harlot’ frame, which is re-introduced this time with 1.5-carat diamond clusters.
For more information visit www.oliverpeoples.com
May 15, 2008
Birmingham’s New Generation Arts festival doesn’t disappoint this year with another impressive array of some of the city’s brightest emerging talent. The festival, organised by Birmingham City University and supported by the Arts Council celebrates youth, diversity and the rise of digital culture.
The concert promises performances from around the globe: anarchic gypsy punk outfit The Destroyers join formidable Punjabi drum and Bhangra dance crew the Dhol Blasters. The evening also features North Indian classical vocalist Sanchita Pal and Kathak dance, among a host of other artists.
For more information on the festival see
www.thsh.co.uk/view/a-thousand-and-one-nights-with-the-destroyers
May 13, 2008
Well we actually thought that Sunday night was the official last night of the Jug but the Tuesday Night pub quiz is going on tonight and it will be business as usual - until the boards go up on the windows on Wednesday.
There are some pictures on the BBC Birmingham website here of Sunday night when Misty’s Big Adventure played free along with The Mexicolas and Liner.
So you have one last opportunity to drink a final pint in the legendary Jug. Cheers!
May 8, 2008
The UK’s most eclectic live art festival returns to locations across Birmingham this month. The Fierce! programme of events reflects their reputation for bringing some of the world’s most inventive performers to the West Midlands. Fierce! brings you a festival that rebels against the conventions of the arts, and features prominent artists such as DV8, Motionhouse Dance, Julian Cope, Desperate Optimists and the Pacitti Company.
This year introduces ‘My Fierce Festival’ featuring nine events that the public selected itself. These include ‘I Told it To A Mannequin’, proving it is good to talk to plastic people, ‘The Fete Encounter’ complete with Punch and Judy and plenty of bunting, and a chance to experience ‘The Moment Before We Kiss’ – yes, you can actually savour the moment with the artist himself.
The festival runs from 21st May until 1st June. For more information please go to www.myfiercefestival.co.uk
May 8, 2008
Fresh from the Winter Music Conference in Miami, Streetwear designers Seventyseven are launching their hot new collection. Seventyseven provides quality streetwear that allows the wearer creativity and independence and takes inspiration from pretty much everything - skating, snowboarding, film, graffiti and, of course, music. And the music influence is clear: ghetto blaster prints, headphones and bass beats cover the new range of tees.
The denim is focused on UK design and production and the products are fresh and original. Retailing at £60, Seventyseven continue with their philosophy to provide creative, affordable streetwear.
May 6, 2008
We heard last week, that after months of speculation, the Jug of Ale in Moseley is indeed closing down this week.
Sounds like they are going out with a bang with some gigs lined up including one tonight with headliners Envy and Other Sins being supported by Deluka, Gundogs and This Love Affair.
Envy posted this comment on their mail out today ….
For anyone who doesn’t know, the gigs at the Jug have been promoted by the same laudable chap, Arthur, for 15 years. In that time, almost every British band who’s ever climbed into a battered van has made an appearance there, including Oasis, The Verve, Super Furry Animals, Bush, Placebo, Ash, Kasabian, Editors, Maximo Park and not forgetting Envy & Other Sins! Although Arthur will still be promoting gigs in other venues, this represents the end of a significant chapter in Birmingham’s musical history.
Tickets are £5 on the door, first come, first served.
