We’ve uploaded some photographs from our first Tuned On seminar of 2010 which you can view below.
The topic for the seminar was Is Black Music Dead? and speakers included representatives from West Midlands Police, promoters, artists and businesses.
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Photographs from Tuned On seminar
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Launch of We Are Eastside website
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Eastside – an industrial, urban area to the east of Birmingham’s city centre – is the oldest part of Birmingham and was once home to a mass of foundries, workshops, and tanneries dating back to medieval times.
Today though there is a whole host of exciting and cutting edge organisations producing fantastic creative work – from visual arts exhibitions right through to rock music nights.
The creative organisations and artists who are based in Eastside (including us) have teamed up to showcase the exciting identity of the area, to ensure that both residents and visitors are aware of the activities going on in and around Digbeth and the surrounding area.
Here’s a snapshot of the introduction to the new website:
We Are Eastside – Birmingham’s Creative Playground
Underneath Eastside’s arches you’ll find a whole host of organisations making and presenting film, music, visual arts, digital media, craft, literature, and photography – and some great pubs and cafes too. We Are Eastside is a guide to some of these hidden treasures.
The website is well worth a look so head over to it by clicking here.
The Restless Debt Of Third World Beauty
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Whilst 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.
On tour with Simphiwe Dana
Monday, February 1st, 2010Watch Wahala’s video of Simphiwe Dana’s UK tour as she visits Leicester and London.
Tuned On featured in The Voice
Monday, February 1st, 2010Our forthcoming Tuned On seminar Is Black Music Dead? is featured in this week’s The Voice newspaper.
The article is an interview with Punch Director Ammo, who explains the reasons of why this topic is being explored, ” We want this seminar to be a stepping stone to new work and business for everyone in the music world.”
Tuned On is a series of free seminars that explore issues affecting today’s contemporary music industry. For more information on the seminars click here.
Mitchy Bwoy comes to Birmingham
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Mitchy 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.
Swifty Pop Up Shop – extended!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010For 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
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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.
Dub to Dubstep
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Below is footage from the Dub to Dubstep tour live in Bristol.
BASS commissions deadline extended
Monday, January 4th, 2010Due 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.
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