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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.
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 until the end of June.
For more information call us on 0121 224 7444.
Check out the photo’s from Mitch Bwoy exhibition launch night, which featured Custard Factory’s first BBQ of 2010:
Ahead of the Mitchy Bwoy launch night, the artist was captured setting up to showcase a range of prints, one-offs and originals. Below are the photos of Mitchy Bwoy setting up for the exhibition:
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.
Punch in partnership with The REP and Soul City Arts are thrilled to announce a new project coming to Birmingham in January 2010 called Writing on the Wall. This new piece of work will see the meeting of minds between a street artist and spoken word artists.
Mohammed Ali is a renowned graffitti artist will work with a group of internaional poets to present this exciting new piece turning the city walls into a story portrayed through spray cans and words. Poets include Amir Sulaiman from the USA and Dreadlock Alien (former Birmingham poet laureate).
Check out the trailer for the project below:
Ahead of his exhibition Swifty’s Pop Shop the artist was captured on camera creating some amazing signage at The Custard Factory last week.
Below are the photos of Swifty creating his innovative and unique artwork. For more information on the exhibition click here.
01 Aug 10
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.
30 Sep 10
Tony Allen marks his 70th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Nigerian independence with a UK tour in September and October 2010.
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Tony Allen marks his 70th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Nigerian independence with a UK tour in September and October 2010.
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