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The Oasis Radio

On Monday 16th January, students from Birmingham City University are
launching The Oasis Radio, the official radio station for the legendary
Oasis Market - Birmingham's alternative lifestyle centre since 1971.

The station will run until January 27th, broadcasting from Birmingham City
University and being played out inside the market as well as online at
theoasisradio.net. The station's music has been selected to reflect the
Market's diverse range of store.

Everything from rock, dance and urban will have their place on The Oasis
Radio. The flagship shows, The Alternative Breakfast and Oasis Afternoons,
will be live every week day, playing the best in against the curve music,
as well as giving away prizes and providing up to the minute entertainment
news and opinions.

If that wasn't enough, during the day there will be three different shows,
tailor made to reflect some aspect of the Market. On a new theme every
hour, the shows can range from specific genres of music, to ones dedicated
to certain stores in the Market itself.

The Oasis Radio is keeping things fresh by having a constantly revolving
line up of presenters, so there will be something you like sooner rather
than later. On top of that, they will have specialist shows between 7-9pm
weekday evenings exclusively for their online listeners at
theoasisradio.net, getting you ready for your nights out!

A lot of hard work and planning has gone into making this a station that
really speaks to fans of the iconic market, making sure it covers its
diversity in full. No stone has been left unturned in their effort to make
a radio station worthy of the Oasis name.

The Oasis Radio is a station that marches to the beat of its own drum, and
they hope you’re along for the ride! Get in touch, they would love to hear
from you:

Twitter: @TheOasisRadio
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theoasisradio
Online: http://theoasisradio.net/

The Oasis Radio – Your Alternative
Launches Monday 16th January at 10am

Local dachshunds sought for playful performance at Fierce Festival 2012

Soho House at Half Term

Hello,

Please could you include info on things going on at Soho House over the half term?

Come along to Soho House over the half term holidays (25th - 30th Oct) and explore the spooky cellars below the house. This year you can find out those spine tingling things that kept the Georgians awake at night... Highwaymen, headless ladies and the sinister swish of the guillotine!... As well as this there are creepy crafts to keep the kids entertained on Tues/Weds/Thurs, and Horror Effects face painting on Friday... Remember the last day of our open season this year is 30th October, so come along to see you before then! 

Thanks very much,

Rachel

Play School

Hi Jon,
Please could you post the below info on your blog so we can get lots
of Brummie's involved an playing!
Ta,
Lucy Nicholls

This summer I co-founded the West Midlands art collective Play More
and we are having our first (of what we hope to be many) event in
November and I would really love to get lots of artists involved. I
see the Play More collective and this event Play School, as having a
very collaborative ethos and approach and we're keen to build
relationships with other artists, gamers and performers within the
West Midlands.
I've attached the flyer for the event, Facebook links and a copy of
the artists call-out that we are putting on arts jobs. If you have any
ideas for a quirky little game or random task you would like to run or
if you don't mind helping out on the day, all contributions will be
most welcome and rewarded with a pint.
Anything from running a 3-legged race, to helping people make making
music instruments or comedy mustaches - all ideas, however daft, are
welcome!
Please get in touch if you'd like more info and forward to anyone you
think might interested.
Cheers,
Lucy x
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Play-More/199052990164894
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160248717396833

OxjamBrum 2011 Preview

OxjamBrum is back for a third year taking over some of the city’s best
independent music venues.  On Saturday 15th October Birmingham will
play host to Oxfam’s national music festival by showcasing over 25 of
the region’s most exciting emerging bands and artists.  Be a part of
an amazing day by exchanging an advance £6 ticket for a festival
wristband.

OxjamBrum are extremely proud to announce ska funksters 360 as this
year’s headliner, fresh from sets at Glastonbury and Shambala.  The
Young Runaways have got right into the Oxjam spirit by planning not
one but two sets during the day, including an EP launch at The
Yardbird.  Their headline set at OxjamBrum’s sold out barge gig was
something to behold!

The Flapper will host an early evening set of singer-songwriters
finishing with the beautiful tones of Vijay Kishore.  But don’t be
late or you’ll miss out, live music upstairs at The Flapper from
5-8pm.  Then it will get all loud and sweaty downstairs in the gig
room with God Damn and Romans – earplugs at the ready.

Over at The Sunflower Lounge OxjamBrum have persuaded the city’s best
indie pop and post punk bands to cram themselves into the downstairs
room for sets that will be intimate and perhaps never again repeated!
Headlined by the The Carpels, who are unquestionably at the forefront
of the city’s new music scene.  Taking influence from punk, dub step,
electronica and indie they are the sound of Birmingham.  And it never
sounded so good.  Recently signed to One Beat Records this is one not
to miss.

And if that wasn’t enough this year OxjamBrum have planned quite an
afterparty.  As the old Academy/ Hummingbird re-opens its doors most
of Birmingham are gagging to have a little look-see inside.  To tempt
you to carry on the party Oxjam are hosting one final late night band,
The Bluebeat Arkestra, and have local lad Josh Mooney from Tantrums
spinning tunes until the small hours.  Got a festival wristband?  Then
you are guaranteed entry.  If not just £3 will get you access to the
new Birmingham Ballroom.

Advance tickets £6 – www.oxjambrum.org.uk

7 Inch Cinema's :: october what's on

hello,

During a rare breathing space we have found time
to compile a list of interesting things happening
around Birmingham over the next 31 days or so.
As you’ll see there is an embarrassment of festivals
(seven at least) and plenty more besides. As usual,
we’re not responsible for any of these events, and
apologies in advance if we’ve missed something out.
Happy heatwave!

Friday 30 Sept, 7.30pm at Akamba in Shirley
GOGO CHATINKHA AFRICAN PARTY NIGHT
A night of music and food raising funds for a maternity
unit in Malawi.
> http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131568163594911
[Facebook link, sorry]

Sat 1 October, all day at the Public in West Brom
BOXSTOCK
The third UK festival of cigar-box guitars. Looks like fun.
> http://www.thepublic.com/events/boxstock-2011

Sat 1 October, 12-5 at the Custard Factory in Digbeth
VINTAGE FAIR
> http://www.thevintagefair.com

Sat 1 October, 9pm at 22 Green St in Digbeth
SEELAND + HEALTH & EFFICIENCY
Free gig.
> http://www.myspace.com/seelanduk

1/2 Oct at Mary Arden’s Farm in Stratford
APPLE DAYS
Tudor music, falconry, sheepdogs and apples.
> http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/whats-on/apple-days.html

Sunday 2 Oct, 1-5pm at St Columba’s in Moseley
MOSELEY RECORD & BOOK FAIR
Celebrating its first birthday.
> http://www.moseleyrecordbookfair.com

Sunday 2 October, 6pm at the Drum in Newtown
USTAD NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN TRIBUTE
Annual concert devoted to the Qawwali master.
> http://the-drum.org.uk

Tues 4 Oct, 7.30pm at the Light House in Wolverhampton
IN TRANSITION
New film about the Transition movement, a response to
peak oil and climate change. Followed by a discussion.
> http://light-house.co.uk
> http://transitionculture.org/in-transition/
[Light House are also showing Kill List next week. Strong
meat, but well worth a trip if you've not seen it.]

Tuesday 4 Oct, 8pm at the Library Theatre in Bham
OUR GENERATION
WM Human Rights Filmfest draws to a close with a film
about the Yolngu tribe in Australia’s Northern Territories.
Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
> http://www.birmingham-film.org/human-rights-film-festival/

Weds 5 Oct at the Custard Factory in Digbeth
SOCIAL CINEMA
Launch of a new weekly community-run filmnight.
> http://custardlaunch.eventbrite.com/

Thursday 6 Oct at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath
SOUND KITCHEN: COPPE’
Japanese electronica luminary with Casio support from
Modified Toy Orchestra.
> http://soundkitchenuk.org/events/coppe

6-16 Oct in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM BOOK FESTIVAL
With literary guests like Tony Harrison, Will Self and Stuart
Maconie, plus special events including a ‘Dice Slam’ at
Fazeley Studios on 13 Oct.
> http://www.birminghambookfestival.org

Friday 7 Oct, 7pm at Thinktank, Millennium Point
TRIPNOTIC
“A mind-expanding trip to the far reaches of your
imagination.” First of a series of night-time shows in the
Thinktank Planetarium.
> http://domeheads.co.uk/tripnotic

7-16 Oct in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL
Featuring an array of standups plus various film bits:
comedy screening at the Jekyll and Hyde; Van Damme
stinker Streetfighter presented by Bad Film Club; and
a special Laurel and Hardy event in Erdington.
(Birthplace of L&H henchman Charlie Hall.)
> http://www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
> http://www.sotd.org

Sat 8 Oct, 11am at Warwick Arts Centre near Coventry
FILM TALK: ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Lecture followed by a showing of BUtterfield 8.
> http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/events/film/film-talk-elizabeth-taylor-15

Weds 12 Oct, 7.30pm at the Drum in Newtown
THE COLONY
Philip Donnellan’s bracing BBC film on Birmingham’s
first generation of Caribbean migrants, later recycled
by John Akomfrah for Handsworth Songs.
> http://the-drum.org.uk/event/the-colony

Weds 12 Oct, 7.30pm at the Victoria in Birmingham
HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN CULT
The latest Birmingham Skeptics event is a guide to
cults from seasoned Scientology-watcher Martin Poulter.
> http://brumskeptics.blogspot.com/p/events.html

Thurs 13 Oct at the Light House in Wolves
SHORTS ON WALLS
Regional animation gathering, and a taster for Flip.
> http://www.animationforumwm.co.uk/news-display.aspx?id=234

14-23 Oct in Birmingham city centre
BIRMINGHAM FOOD FESTIVAL
Including Guerilla Gastronomy from Companis, a Sideways
wine tasting at the Electric and a chili festival in Brindleyplace.
(Beware of jalapeno hallucinations.)
> http://birminghamfoodfest.com/
> http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/64972/detail/

Friday 14 Oct, 8pm at the Red Lion in Kings Heath
UNLIKELY POP QUIZ
Raucous musical trivia gathering.
> www.cantfindawebsiteforthis.org

Sat 15 Oct in Birmingham
OXJAM BRUM
All sorts of bands at the Flapper, Yardbird, Sunflower Lounge etc.
> http://oxjambrum.org.uk

Tuesday 18 October, 6pm at the Barber Institute, Bham Uni
KINO 10
A programme of shorts responding to the Barber collection.
> http://www.barber.org.uk/news_kino10.html

Thursday 20 Oct, 8pm at the Lamp Tavern in Digbeth
THE WOBBLIES
Documentary on the radical labour movement.
> http://twitter.com/WestMidsIWW

Thurs 20 October at the Robin 2 in Bilston
JOHN COOPER CLARKE
Cadaverous Salfordian motormouth.
> http://www.therobin.co.uk/whats_on/giginfo.asp?gigid=2638

21-23 Oct at the Custard Factory in Digbeth
SUPERSONIC
Approaching its tenth birthday, one of the UK’s most
respected experimental music festivals this year features
Silver Apples, Electric Wizard and Mike Watt of Minutemen
fame. Plus a beefed-up programme of screenings and
installations including late-night horror, Imperfect Cinema
and music docs aplenty.
> http://www.supersonicfestival.com

21-23 Oct at the Ikon Gallery in BrindleyPlace
ANDREW CROSS: ENSEMBLE
New filmed portrait of prog legends The Enid, following
their performance at Symphony Hall on Oct 15th.
> http://www.ikon-gallery.co.uk

21-30 October in Digbeth
THE EVENT
Visual arts gathering featuring a two-day ‘Symposion’, a
lover’s library, an empty orchestra and an exhibition of
Heath Robinson-type machines at Curzon St station.
> http://the-event.org
There’s a programme of films at Lombard Method throughout:
> http://tinyurl.com/lombardfilm

Sat 22 Oct at Warwick Arts Centre near Coventry
THE TINDERSTICKS
Playing a selection from their Claire Denis scores.
> http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/events/music/tindersticks

Sat 22 Oct, 8pm at Birmingham Town Hall
MICHAEL MOORE: HERE COMES TROUBLE
The tireless self-publicist hits the Midlands.
> http://www.thsh.co.uk/view/michael-moore-live-here-comes-trouble-
Pauline Kael was very shrewd on Mr Moore back in ‘89:
> http://eddriscoll.com/archives/000181.php

24-30 Oct in Birmingham
BLACK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Marking its fifth birthday with a programme of screenings
at mac and an awards do. Details on the website still
pretty vague.
> http://www.biffestival.co.uk

Weds 26 Oct, 7pm at VIVID in Digbeth
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Open submission filmnight. They will literally show
anything. (Subject to a few rules – see online.)
> http://theneighbourhooduk.wordpress.com/the-neighbourhood-watch/

Thursday 27 Oct, 8.15pm at Birmingham Library Theatre
A BOY AND HIS DOG
One-of-a-kind dystopian flick, with Don Johnson comprehensively
outacted by his mutt Blood. Showing at Bham Film Society in
response to VIVID’s Ballard-themed exhibition Crash, which is on
until 29 Oct.
> http://www.vivid.org.uk

Thurs 27 Oct, 8.45 at mac in Edgbaston
LITTLE DREAMS
Departure Lounge screening of the debut feature by
Birmingham-based Egyptian director Khaled El-Hagar.
> http://www.macarts.co.uk/events/Cinema

27-29 Oct at the Light House in Wolves
FLIP ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Three day of screenings and workshops. Programme
will be announced shortly.
> http://www.flipfestival.co.uk

Friday 28 October from 6pm in Warstone Graveyard, JQ
HALLOWEEN ALLEYCAT
Spooky cyclists gathering.
> http://tinyurl.com/alleycatbrum

Friday 28 Oct, 8.30pm at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath
SUGARFOOT STOMP
Celebrating seven years of unbridled vintage hedonism.
> http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

Friday 28 Oct at the Public in West Brom
DEAD BY DAWN HORROR MARATHON
All-nighter featuring The Mist, Evil Dead 2 and Zombies of
Sugar Hill. We’ve also nominated some shorts including
Canadian chiller There Are Monsters.
> http://www.thepublic.com/events/dead-dawn-horror-movie-marathon

Saturday 29 Oct, 9 till late at The Edge, Cheapside
OUTER SIGHT
The return of this renegade psych filmnight, presenting a
Halloween special with an emphasis on mystic Americana.
Includes a once-lost 70s horror, Lynch shorts and photo show.
> www.toocoolforaweb.site

Sunday 30 Oct, 2-5pm at AE Harris in the Jewellery Quarter
DISCO BABY YEAH!
Family-friendly dance-off.
> http://www.aeharrisvenue.co.uk

Sunday 30 Oct, 7.30pm at the Wagon & Horses in Digbeth
THE NIGHTINGALES
Resilient post-punkers conclude UK tour in their hometown
with support from anti-comedian Ted Chippington plus Betty
and the Id and Micronormous.
> http://www.thenightingales.org.uk

Monday 31 Oct, 7.30pm at Birmingham Town Hall
DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE
1920 John Barrymore chiller with live organ from Nigel Ogden.
Preceded by Stan Laurel’s Dr Pyckle and Mr Pryde.
> http://www.thsh.co.uk/view/halloween-silent-movie-special-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hy

3-30 November in Birmingham
SHOUT FESTIVAL
Month-long celebration of queer culture, with a substantial film
programme which actually kicks off in October at mac.
> http://www.getreadytoshout.org.uk

Until 5 November at Eastside Projects in Digbeth
WILLIAM POPE.L
New three-screen video commission made in Birmingham by a
man from Chicago who describes himself as “the Friendliest
Black Artist in America.”
> http://www.eastsideprojects.org/ongoing/william-popel/

Until 10 December at International Project Space in Bournville
THE WANDERER (BETTY DRUNK)
New film installation by London-based French artist Laure Prouvost,
recently shortlisted for the Jarman Award.
> http://internationalprojectspace.org/exhibitions/laure-prouvost

BITS AND BOBS

THE MECHANICAL MUSICAL MARVEL
An animated short about the inner workings of Symphony
Hall’s organ is showing at Chicago Childrens Film Festival
this month. It was made at Digbeth’s Second Home
Productions, and you can see it along with the back-story
at their blog:
> http://www.secondhomestudios.com/blog/

SOUND IT OUT
Screened as part of the Home of Metal film programme a
few weeks back, Jeanie Finlay’s record shop documentary
is now set for a proper UK release. They’re looking for
supporters to help get the film out there in exchange for
exclusive perks.
> http://www.indiegogo.com/sounditoutdoc
Those in the North-east can also see the film on Oct 14th
at a taster for November's Press Play Festival:
> http://www.pressplayfestival.org/programme/2011/sound-it-out

THE STORY OF FILM
This humungous More4 series rolls on towards WWII tomorrow
night. If you can get past Mark Cousins' upward intonation?
at the end of every bloody sentence? and sometimes in the
middle? there's some good stuff in there.
> http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-story-of-film-an-odyssey

GOODBYE SCREENWM & BRIGHTSPACE
Both these organisations are closing their doors for the last
time today. Thanks to all the hard-working people at both
organisations, and good luck with whatever you get up to next.

Happy birthday to Michael Powell and Deborah Kerr.

>>>>>

>>>What on earth is 7 Inch Cinema?
A Birmingham-based outfit which produces all manner of
film events and projects, including the Flatpack Festival
(13-18 March 2012).
> http://www.flatpackfestival.org.uk
> http://www.7inch.org.uk

>>>Do you take open submissions?
Currently we're seeking shorts up to 20 mins long for next
year's festival. See the blog for details:
> http://www.flatpackfestival.org.uk/blog

>>>What if I have a burning desire to engage via social media?
> http://www.twitter.com/flatpack
> http://www.facebook.com/flatpackfestival

>>>How do I get on/off this list?
Sign up at http://www.7inch.org.uk, or sign off at:
http://www.7inch.org.uk/mailinglist/?do=remove&address=jon%40birminghamitsnot...

BOB CROW and JODY McINTYRE TO SPEAK AT ANTI-CUTS PUBLIC MEETING IN BIRMINGHAM THIS WEEK

Email: birminghamagaingstthecuts@gmail.com               Website:
http://birminghamagainstthecuts.wordpress.com

‘BUILD THE ALTERNATIVE, BROADEN THE RESISTANCE’

(BIRMINGHAM AGAINST the CUTS/ RIGHT to WORK joint PUBLIC MEETING)

Date: Thursday, 8th September 2011

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Venue: Birmingham and Midland Institute (Lytlleton Lecture Theatre)

            Margaret Street, Birmingham [B3 3BS]

Event: Public Meeting

Speakers:

Jack Dromey MP (Birmingham, Erdington)
Bob Crow, General Secretary RMT union
Jody McIntyre, journalist and political activist
Paul Brandon, Right to Work
(more speakers to be confirmed)
Chair: Caroline Johnson, Birmingham Unison / Birmingham Against the Cuts

This meeting is being held to continue to raise the debate of the
unfair cuts to jobs, services and pensions being suffered by the most
vulnerable in society, and to raise awareness of the protest
demonstration to be held on Sunday, 18th September, in Birmingham
against the Liberal Democratic conference being held in the city.

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Notes for editors:

1.      Birmingham Against the Cuts is an umbrella organisation made
up of many concerned about the cuts and include representatives of
Birmingham Trade Union Council, Birmingham People’s Charter,
Birmingham Right to Work, Save Our Services, NSSN West Midlands, many
trade unions, including: Unison; PCS; GMB; NUT; UCU; Unison; Unite;
RMT and CWU, as well as individuals and community groups.

2.      Details of Speakers:

Jack Dromey is the Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington. He has been
outspoken against the cuts, and has supported many events locally,
including the Justice for All march, and gave an excellent speech at
the BAtC public meeting held at the Council House on 26th May.

Bob Crow is the outspoken leader of the RMT union, who regularly takes
industrial action over health and safety issues, wrongful dismissals
or in defence of their pay and conditions. Bob is a union leader who
is not afraid to ballot his members for strike when it is needed, and
is well respected by them in return. It will be great to have him talk
here, in the light of potential upcoming strike action by public
sector workers in the autumn.

Jody McIntyre is a journalist and political activist who was dragged
out of his wheelchair during the student demonstration on the 9th
December. Ever passionate and always interesting, it will be a
pleasure to welcome Jody to our city.

Paul Brandon is the chair of the Right to Work coalition, who have
called this meeting jointly with Birmingham Against the Cuts. Right to
Work were instrumental in calling a demonstration at the Liberal
Democrat conference, which was quickly backed by all the local
anti-cuts groups working in the West Midlands and by the Regional TUC,
before being adopted by national TUC.

Chaired by Caroline Johnson, Chair of Birmingham Against the Cuts and
joint branch-secretary of Birmingham Unison, whose council workers
were on strike, along with other public sector workers, on 30th June
and who are likely to take more strike action in defence of their pay
and conditions during the autumn.

#                            #                           ENDS
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First ever West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival launches in Birmingham on 6 September 2011

First ever West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival

launches in Birmingham next month

6 September – 4 October 2011

The national-award-winning Birmingham International Film Society
(BIFS) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the first ever West
Midlands Human Rights Film Festival, next month.

‘There are so many films coming out at the moment that raise a variety
of human rights issues, we thought the best way to present them would
be in a Festival,' said film programmer, Max Simpson, one of the four
local film enthusiasts who founded BIFS in 2008.

'We hope the Festival will help promote awareness of human rights in
the West Midlands and encourage debate.'

The Festival will be launched on Tuesday 6 September at 6.30pm at the
Birmingham Library Theatre, with a reception and opening address from
special guest speaker, Simon Davies, Director of Privacy
International.

The reception will be followed by an exclusive preview screening of
the acclaimed Iranian film The Green Wave (12A) at 7.30pm at the
Birmingham Library Theatre.

Professor A.C. Grayling, Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College,
London, author, philosopher, and renowned supporter of Human Rights,
has voiced his support for BIFS's West Midlands Human Rights
initiative: 'One of the most impactful ways to educate people about
human rights is through film, and the West Midlands Human Rights Film
Festival performs a huge service in this respect. Few people will be
unchanged by what the Festival puts before their eyes.'

The Festival programme covers a range of issues and Articles relating
to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The majority of
screenings are Birmingham Premieres, and will be complete with guest
speakers, including directors, academics, and representatives of
issue-based groups.

Other venues that are showing films in partnership with the Festival
include the Midlands Arts Centre (mac), Vivid, the Light House in
Wolverhampton and Birmingham Library Theatre.

The Festival is funded by Screen WM and the British Film Institute,
and supported by leading documentary film distributor Dogwoof Films.
The Festival runs until Tuesday 4 October 2011.

ends

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Highlights of the West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival programme include:

a preview screening of the multi-award-winning ‘You Don't Like the
Truth - 4 Days Inside Guantánamo’, with guest speaker, Moazzam Begg,
Director of Cageprisoners, the organisation for human rights.

the World Premiere of ‘Defeat of the Champion', a powerful documentary
about Project Champion, a terrorism initiative which was challenged in
Birmingham. The Premiere will be attended by the film's Director, Ken
Fero.

‘Our Generation’, an eloquent award-winning Australian documentary
which reveals how poorly the Aborigines have been treated throughout
history. Director, Sinem Saban, will be at the screening to discuss
her film.

Birmingham International Film Society (BIFS) was founded in 2008 by
Allan Brookfield, Jerome Leavey, Tom Pointon and Max Simpson, four
local film enthusiasts experienced in working in Birmingham’s cinema
exhibition and film education sector. Their aim was to bring a variety
of foreign language and independent cinema releases to Birmingham
which would otherwise not be exhibited in the city and to promote
screenings in collaboration and through partnerships with diverse
local community organisations and groups.

Birmingham International Film Society’s work was recognised at last
year’s British Federation of Film Societies’ annual Awards ceremony,
taking away the coveted title of the Engholm Prize for Film Society of
the Year, as well as winning Best Film Programming, a distinction in
Marketing and Publicity, and a commendation in the Community Award.

Funded by Screen West Midlands (and more recently the BFI), regular
film screenings commenced in May 2008 at the Library Theatre, a
230-capacity venue in Birmingham city centre and part of Birmingham
Central Library.

For further information regarding the Festival and for details of the
full film festival programme, or possible interviews with guest
speakers, please call Jerome Leavey on 07866 237094 or contact BIFS at
bhamifs@hotmail.co.uk

www.birmingham-film.org

B'ham Comedy Festival returns

Usual mix of stuff that may well have been touring anyway, local stuff
that gets gets a promo boost and some other stuff…

- Full line-up announced!
- Big TV stars and up-and-coming names!
- Over 50 events!
- Tenth anniversary!

Birmingham Comedy Festival returns this October with another great
line-up featuring big shows, fast-rising stars and top new talent.
Highlights include Legally Blonde: The Musical, plus appearances from
Russell Kane, Jack Whitehall, Stephen Merchant and Andy Parsons.
Music acts, brand new comics, pub quizzes, visual arts, special events
and more....
For further details, including full listings, see attached documents,
or see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk, where you can also see full listings.

BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL
Friday 7 October to Sunday 16 October 2011

www.bhamcomfest.co.uk  |  twitter.com/BhamComFest
Highlighting great comedy in Britain's second city since 2001...