Category July

The Big Read 2016

The Big Read is a Wild in Art creative education event brought to you by presenting partners The Schools of King Edward VI and Wesleyan, in association with the National Literacy Trust and Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. The Event is Free and all are welcome no prior booking needed. Schools and community groups have decorated benches shaped as […]

Birmingham & Solihull Blues and Jazz Festival starts today!

A mostly free festival of jazz and blues and related music from 15th to 24th July. Out of the 201 performances, 187 of them free, on streets, squares, shopping areas, museums, hotels, bars, shops, cafes. Additionally there are two jitterbug dance workshops, two ukulele workshops, a photography course, photographic and painting exhibitions and more. The […]

TILT FESTIVAL 2016

TILT 16 is a 5-day Aerial & Physical Theatre Festival led by Rogue Play Theatre  18th – 24th July that celebrates high quality teaching and performance from national and international circus artists. There is a comprehensive master class programme catering for beginners to professional performers, free outdoor aerial shows, young people’s work and family friendly performances. There […]

Creative Alliance Apprenticeship Vacancies

Creative Alliance – The West Midlands Creative Apprenticeship company. Could your future be in the creative, digital or marketing industries? An apprenticeship with Creative Alliance helps you get your foot in the door to the creative industries, gives you the skills and experience employers are looking for and puts some money in your pocket at the […]

Gallery 37 summer camp of creativity!

Gallery 37 is a Summer of creative fun. A week’s long art camp in September. Learning skills whilst making new work to be presented at high profile event at Millennium Point alongside a headline Act. The week long programme will have some social night’s outs, networking with industry professionals and training to advance your creative career and profile. […]

Capital Xtra’s Music Potential – BootCamp Opportunity

Punch is one of the UK’s leading music and arts development agencies, have a great opportunty for 18+ working with the best music industry professionals the programme offers unique opportunities through creative workshops, work experience, one to one mentoring, performance opportunities and supports young people to gain a nationally recognised qualification. If you’re a budding Radio Presenter […]

The Vibe! A new youth led talk show coming soon!

The Vibe! Is a new youth led talk should about the 18-30’s who are creating work in the city! The Vibe is going to be an online-based talk show, which we’re hoping to extend and develop with other ‘vlog’ style content. The Vibe is about celebrating and highlighting the rich cultural scene in Birmingham, and […]

Open call for Visual Artwork @ The Gap- Summer Salon

The GAP is a the newly formed arts centre at the Jubilee Centre in Digbeth and they are looking for under 25’s who are looking for somewhere to exhibit their work. The GAP is hosting an open, eclectic, salon-style exhibition of artwork all made by young people living in Birmingham and the surrounding area. This is an exciting opportunity for […]

THE GAP! A New Arts Space in City Centre!

The GAP is a brand new, city centre arts venue dedicated to young people’s arts and creativity. With a mixed timetable of arts events, workshops, exhibitions, talks and screenings, all created by a team of young programmers. as well as being available for young creatives to use for their own projects. The GAP is a hub for […]

BCMG Feel the Buzz: April & July

Feel the Buzz is an exciting composing project for 14-18 year olds – spend a day working with professional composer Fraser Trainer composing music with and for the fantastic BCMG musicians. You will learn new composing techniques, explore different approaches and try out ideas live with our musicians. The day will culminate in a short […]