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Download the BASS brochure

punch — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:47:39 +0000

BASS Festival 2010 is just around the corner and here at Punch HQ we are thrilled to be able to share our exciting and diverse line up with you.

You can read our brochure online by clicking on the image below and we’ll also be distributing hard copies around the city very soon.

Open publication – Free publishing – More music

FREE workshops with the BBC

punch — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:59:44 +0000

As part of BASS Festival, BBC Radio Drama, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Punch are collaborating on a 2-part workshop to explore the methods, challenges and opportunities of creating new writer-performer work for theatre and radio.

Specifically aimed at spoken word artists, performance poets and lyricists, the 1^st workshop will cover writing skills and help generate ideas towards experimenting with performance and recording in the 2^nd workshop.

To apply, please send a short letter stating your interest in the workshop and a sample of your work (this can be a website link) to clare.lovell{at}birmingham-rep.co.uk by 5pm on 24^th May 2010.

Workshops take place on the 7th and 10th June, 2pm- 6pm. Participants MUST attend both workshops and be over the age of 18.

Smash Bro’z Top UK Dance Crew

punch — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:34:29 +0000

Birmingham based dance crew Smash Bro’z have won first prize in this year’s UK Hip Hop Dance Championships held on 21st February 2010. They are the first crew to win from Birmingham or West Midlands. As a result Smash Bro’z are competing in the World Finals to be held in Las Vegas later this year.

In addition Smash Bro’z lead artist Kashmir won first place in the solo freestyle and the group also won the freedom of expression award. They received the highest artistic scores of any crew in the competition. Massive congrats from everyone at Punch.

Smash Bro’z will also be performing at this year’s BASS Festival in June. Mean while keep updated with Smash Bro’z by checking out their blog, click here.

Below is a video footage of Smash Bro’z performing at the Championships.

The Restless Debt Of Third World Beauty

punch — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:29:53 +0000

Whilst on the brilliant blog Cltr.Alt.Shift we came across a great little video directed by Rowan Pybus, artwork by FAITH47 and music by Fletcher all about South Africa.

FAITH47 was one of the key artists we worked with during BASS 2008.

See the blog article and watch the video by clicking here.

Marketing Intern for BASS Festival

punch — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:19:31 +0000

Have you got a passion for promotion? Is marketing in your genes? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a Marketing Intern to join our busy and exciting festival planning team. Click here for all the details.

Closing date for BASS entries

punch — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:31:24 +0000

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.

BASS commissions deadline extended

punch — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:08:48 +0000

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.

BASS 2010 commissions are open

punch — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:11:54 +0000

A key part of BASS has always been its unique commissions. Here artists, organisations and promoters are individually commissioned to produce an event or new piece of work specifically for the festival.

Commissions for BASS 2010 are now being accepted. Click here to read all the details and to download the application form and guidance notes.