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This Friday 29 January is the closing date for all applications for BASS Commissions and the Design Competition.
If you’re interested in applying for your event to be showcased as part of BASS 2010 just click here.
For more information on the Design Competion click here.
That’s the first topic in our upcoming series of Tuned On music seminars.
Monday 8 February 2010 6pm – 7.30pm – Symphony Hall
Is Black music dead?
This seminar explores whether Black music events are still successful or whether the red tape and fears of violence surrounding them has made it harder for promoters and organisers, under continued pressure from police and local authorities. Panellists will discuss the implementation of the 696 form in London, a form which makes promoters highlight any events that may attract a BME crowd.
Confirmed speakers include Akala (Hip Hop Shakespeare Company & brother of Ms Dynamite), drum n bass MC Magika, Mo from The TickerSellers and Tyson from BMG, an event security firm in Birmingham.
We are also happy to confirm that the Superintendent and Sergeant from the Licensing and Planning unit at Steel House Lane, West Midlands Police will also be on the panel.
Interested? Then sign up for a FREE place by sending your name and email address to sophie@punch-records.co.uk or call us on 0121 224 7444.
Mitchy Bwoy has a vast portfolio of work mainly in music and clothing design and he continues to innovate & diversify. Post ‘graff’ / post ‘pop’ / post ‘whatever you like’….
We are thrilled to announce that the fantastic designer and artist Mitchy Bwoy is coming to Birmingham’s Sauce Gallery in April to showcase some of his amazing work.
From Reggae to Roots, Balkan Beats to Bruk, Dub Step to Disco, whatever you’re into, Mitchy Bwoy is likely to have made his mark on your record collection at some point.
Working from his own London studio over the last 10 years, Mitch has carved his own niche not only in music cover design but also in illustration, fashion, and more recently, video production.
His work has become synonymous with new music and club culture, working alongside the most prominent musicians of the last decade, including Chase & Status, Amp Fiddler, Bugz in the Attic, Nitin Sawhney, Ziggy Marley, Howie B and many others.
In addition, Mitch has worked on many special projects, live paints and collaborations with other artists: 55 Roots for 55 DSL (live paint and group art show with Dragon and Shibuya from Japan), Bacardi brand development (with Mode 2) and Blak Twang/We Love You album projects with Banksy.
His reputation has also led to his inclusion in numerous art shows, such as; the Art Basel / Miami (alongside Doze Green, Swoon, Rostar), Candela Festival / Puerto Rico (with Swifty, Mode 2 and HVW8) and Loud Graphix / Berlin (with Parra, Delta, Mode 2, Swifty and Machine).
Mitch has consistently come forward with the most true visual representation of modern times.
The exhibition will be at the Sauce Gallery, Custard Factory, Birmingham from 10 April 2010.
For more information call us on 0121 224 7444.
For those of you who haven’t yet managed to see the fantastic Swifty Pop Up Shop at The Custard Factory in Birmingham there is some great news.
The exhibition has been extended until the end of February. The exhibition is open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 6pm at the Sauce Gallery on Gibb Street, Custard Factory.
Nigeria 50 is a cultural event which will bring the best of Nigerian culture celebrating five decades of music, art, fashion, writing and style from Africa’s most exciting nation.
Nigeria 50 – African Soul, Global Style
On the 1st of October 2010 Nigeria will be celebrating 50 years of independence from colonial rule.
Nigeria 50 is a cultural event which will bring the best of Nigerian culture to fresh and eager audiences worldwide. For the very first time the fruits of five decades of music, art, fashion, writing and style from Africa’s most exciting nation will be on tour together.
This is a tour rich with the unique soul and the vibrant style of Nigeria – the most populous Black nation on earth.
Working with artists such as Tony Allen, Dele Somsimi and Lemi Ghariokwu, the tour will take place in across the UK, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Cape Town and of course Lagos.
You can download more information on the project by clicking on the links below:
Nigeria Next - Generic overview of the festival and broad aims.
Nigeria 50 Timeline - UK programme of events and activities.
If you would like more information, or would like to get involved please call Ammo on 0121 224 7444.
Below is footage from the Dub to Dubstep tour live in Bristol.
Due to overwhelming interest we have now extended the deadline for commissions to Friday 29 January at 12 noon.
For further information on how to apply click here.
29 Mar 10
Continuing the success from last year’s Tuned On seminars we are thrilled to announce that these seminars will be returning in Spring 2010
10 Apr 10
Fantastic designer and artist Mitchy Bwoy is coming to Birmingham’s Sauce Gallery in March.
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Check out the photographs taken at our first Tuned On seminar of 2010.
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A new website dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the Eastside area of Birmingham has launched.
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