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The Drum is the UK’s premier Black-led arts centre dedicated to the development, presentation and celebration of African, Asian and Caribbean arts and cultural activities for the benefit of all. We are proud to welcome both the Jamaican and the American track and field teams to our great city for the 2012 Olympics. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. The Drum has been centrally involved in a number of strategic initiatives which celebrate the 50th anniversary and welcome the teams. This includes the Jamaica 50: Birmingham 2012 Group and its associated programme Jamaica 2012. The Drum is also supporting Jamaica in the Square: an open-air festival which runs from 2nd -12th August outside the Birmingham Town Hall.
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And throughout the summer months our own Jamaica Gold season showcases the music, dance, literature, theatre, history, culture and food from one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated island. Jamaica Gold pays homage to the distinct and dynamic Jamaican culture which has undoubtly influenced and transformed not just Birmingham but the world. Many different aspects of Jamaican culture are represented. UK’s chart topping reggae group Aswad take centre stage at the Simmer Down Festival, local and international artists come together for a star studded line up for the official Jamaican Independence concert at the Tower Ballroom, while we’ll host international shows such as Ruckumbine (performed by the Jamaican state dance troupe) and the hilarious play My Big Fat Jamaican Funeral. British rapper Akala exemplifies the influence of Jamaican music in UK hip hop, the Reggae Film Festival returns with an inspiring line-up of films rooted in Kingston culture past and present, and our Champions in-conversation series traces the extraordinary life stories of leading Birmingham Jamaican pioneers. Our Kalaboration partnership programme hosts a series of visual arts seminars and a major exhibition by the internationally acclaimed Jamaican artist Michael Thompson (Freestylee: Artist Without Borders). All of this sits alongside our usual vibrant summer programme of workshops, open days, and the YGB summer school, with international highlights including the Pakistani songstress Naseebo Lal, the Ekatva dance project which features the extraordinary children from the streets of Bombay, US packages such as Shadowball and Anthony David In Concert, and the comedian Stephen K Amos – in the UK for an exclusive gig to celebrate twenty years of Upfront Comedy. So don’t miss the party. Happy 50th birthday Jamaica! Mukhtar Dar Director of Arts and Marketing
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With Backing Band and Support from Nathan Adams (Tribe Records) Sat 26 May, 9pm £13.50 adv (£17.50 OTD) “As Above, So Below.” Heady stuff for an R&B album title, but the Grammy-nominated singer/ songwriter Anthony David has never been the kind of soul artist to “speak loudly, but say nothing.” His debut release, “3 Chords and The Truth”, won critical acclaim and with the Grammy-nominated duet, “Words” David and long-time friend India Arie consolidated their award-winning singing and songwriting partnership. A student of Wither’s lyricism; the masculine rhythms of Beres Hammond and Frankie Beverly; the storytelling of Slick Rick, T.I., and Jay-Z; and the blues of Lightning Hopkins, Howling Wolf, and T-bone Walker, David is ushering back the kind of masculine soul that men can identify with and that ladies can nestle up to. Local support from Christof Jennings.
music Motif Music and The Drum present
bollywood masterpiece Fri 8 Jun, 8pm £12 A musical masterpiece of live original compositions and covers of the latest Bollywood Hits from music directors and vocalists such as RD Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar. The spectacular night will be accompanied by vibrant choreographed Bollywood dance.
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iamgeorgepowell.com, soulgigs.com and The Drum present
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akala - live in concert (with full backing band) Fri 8 Jun, 9pm £12 (£10) £15 OTD Akala’s last album Doublethink was described as a shock to rap’s system – a sonic kick to the groin delivered with force and precision by someone trained in music’s equivalent of deadly martial arts. But the 26-year-old rapper, label-owner, and educator has made it his life’s work to challenge preconceptions and buck prevailing trends; and he isn’t the sort to allow himself to be fitted into any kind of mould. Breaking down the culture of cliché and stereotype that smothers the genre he loves is a major part of the mission he’s taken on, and gives impetus to this third album of pointed, perceptive hip hop music from the convention-defying emcee. 18+ restricted event
raghu dixit Wed 13 Jun, 8pm, Town Hall £15*, £17* Raghu Dixit’s powerful, soulful vocals and unique, rousing blend of Indian and Western influences has won over audiences and critics alike. Winner of the Songlines Newcomer Award for 2011, he is busy working on a second album featuring songs in Kannada, Hindi, English and Tamil. 20% discount for full and part time students
jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis Fri 20 Jul, 7.30pm, Symphony Hall £16.50, £21.50, 26.50, £32.50* They’re the best big band in the world, and their athleticism, energy and sheer joy make this an unmissable event. A foot-tapping, feel-good concert of the very best of American big band swing by the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. 20% discount for full and part time students *£2.50 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office. Box Office 0121 780 3333. Book online www.thsh.co.uk
Don’t miss this sure-fire sell-out performance from a rising star of British hip hop. Support by Sic’Nis, HLI (Elai Immortal and Sensei C) and Miss C Brown.
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summer swing! just a dancing ting Fri 20 Jul, 6 – 10pm £3 adv, £5 OTD School is out, college is out and the weekend is here, young people come shock out in your Olympic colours. Prizes for the best outfits in: • Jamaica colours (green gold & black) • UK colours (red white & blue) • Rasta Colours (Red gold & green) DJ’s, singers & dancers on the night. Music policy: Bashment, Hip Hop, Grime, Dubstep and Jungle No alcohol, security tight and polite CRB checked staff will be managing this event.
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naseebo lal in concert Sat 1 Sep, 7pm £12 (£10) MOTD Naseebo Lal is regarded as a mega super star within Pakistan. She has recorded over 1500 songs, produced over 100 albums and as a playback singer, she has dominated the Punjabi film industry, with her first film being ‘Desa da Raja’ in 1999. Blessed with a strong and powerful voice, she is able to change, vary, strain, snap, twist and swing her vocal chords according to the demand of the song. Following the death of Pakistan’s supreme melody queen Madam Noor Jehan, Naseebo Lal came to fill the vacuum and established a fan base that stretched from the Northern Frontier across Pakistan and into the rest the Indian subcontinent. Her voice echoes the vibrancy, strength and boisterousness of the Punjab, her songs ring out of bustling bazaars, cinema halls and the overcrowded buses. Come and celebrate Eid in style up close and personal with a living legend of Pakistan. Book early to avoid disappointment as we expect this concert to sell out!
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Lollywood Promotions in partnership with The Drum present:
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reggaemusic “together we are stronger”
reggaebaby lounge Fri 4 May & Fri 1 Jun, 10pm £6, £7 OTD All are welcome to the Reggaebaby Lounge, fast becoming a top night for Enterjoyment. Come chill & watch. Join in with the quiz, win a prize & celebrate with the best in West Midlands unsigned artists, featuring your favourites on rotation. Bigging Up Reggae Music to the fullness. Hosted by Rankin Bev & Jean Mclean Music by King Zukie & Jasiyah B. For more information check out Rawgate on Youtube or contact reggaebabylounge@googlemail.com
Presented in association with the Perry Barr Arts Forum
simmer down 2012 Handsworth Park Sun 22 Jul, 12 - 8pm Free admission Birmingham’s biggest free international reggae festival, now in its third year, celebrates 50 years of Jamaica’s independence by paying tribute to Birmingham’s reggae history and fraternity. Jamaican culture and its music has transformed communities here in Birmingham and around the world through its messages of unity and harmony. Aswad, UK’s internationally acclaimed reggae band takes centre stage alongside a massive line-up of local artists. Plus food and craft stalls from around the world, dance activities, arts and education workshops, the Simmer Down Festival is a fun day out for all the family in Handsworth Park – the heart of Birmingham’s reggae past and present!
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jamaican 50th independence international reggae showcase
Sat 4 Aug, 10pm, Tower Ballroom, Reservoir Rd, Edgbaston B16 9EE Price TBC Following the massive success of the Valentines Showcase featuring Sir John Holt and Freddie McGregor, The Drum and Classical Promotions come together once again to bring you, on the anniversary of Jamaica’s 50th year of independence, the official Independence reggae showcase in the luxurious surroundings of the Tower Ballroom. Jamaican culture especially it’s reggae music, with its militant and spiritual lyrics, have influenced musical genres, cultures and societies throughout the world. Tonight’s International Reggae Showcase, with its befitting star-studded line-up of artists from Jamaica and the UK, pays tribute to this legacy.
Luv One Luv All Promotions present
sound system fridays
Fri 27 Jul & Fri 31 Aug, 10pm £10 Pioneering sound systems, all with their special guest vocalists, play on their own systems in rotation with The Drum’s heavyweight residents Luv Injection. The August session is dedicated to celebrating Jamaica’s 50th Independence anniversary, a special line-up of UK’s leading sound systems come together to pay homage to the sound men who have been the backbone to sustaining roots and culture. Expect a mix of styles and an ear popping bass sound. Entertainment guaranteed.
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Make sure you get your tickets in advance and come dressed to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Birthday.
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Nu Century Arts presents
in search of my father
Wed 16 May, 7.30pm £10 (£8), £6 Students In the twilight of a pre-colonial Zimbabwe, a world of unyielding beliefs and ritual, Hamlet, a tribal prince, returns home to find his father murdered, his mother incoherent and a new, dangerous chief in power. Two actors, two props and the convergence of two cultures are all it takes to create an urgent, poetic and spiritual re imagining of the rarely seen First Quarto of Shakespeare’s classic.
Fri 11 & Sat 12 May, 7.30pm £10 (£8) Don Kinch, Barbadian poet, playwright, director and editor premieres his new play at The Drum. In Search of My Father is a moving tale set in Lozells and Jamaica in which Marisol, a mixed heritage woman born in England, gives up her well-paid corporate executive job to have a child with a Caribbean man. Directed by Cliff Moustache, choreography by L’Antoinette Stines, music by Soweto Kinch. Starring D.bi Young as Marisol and Victor Romero Evans as Sambhota.
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shadowball - an opera in a league of its own Thu 24 May, 7.30pm and Fri 25 May, 1.30 & 7.30pm £8 (£6) Music by Julian Joseph, Libretto, Mike Phillips. In a time of segregation, when jazz and baseball flourished, a courageous group of men struggled to achieve their dreams despite the odds. This compelling new jazz opera tells the fast-paced story of Negro League baseball players whose talents went unacknowledged whilst their jazz compatriots reached stardom by defining a new art form. Julian Joseph’s swinging score inspired by the era of Ellington and Armstrong offers a lively evening of home runs, peanuts and Cracker Jack, which is great fun for all the family! Featuring: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet and a cast of local school children. Supported by the US Embassy, Arts Council England, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Baseball Softball UK. Performed with Benson Community School and Gilbertstone Primary School.
theatre Arrangements (formerly Matribhoomi Theatre) present
Mike Philips Thu 24 May, 6pm £5 (inc glass of wine) Celebrated author and broadcaster Mike Phillips (Windrush, London Crossings) talks about why we should study Black history in schools and the research and writing that went into Shadowball Julian Joseph Fri 25 May, 3.30pm £15 Acclaimed jazz artist Julian Joseph gives a master class to Birmingham Conservatoire students. To book your place please contact j.morley@ the-drum.org.uk.
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Sat 2 Jun, 7.30pm £10 (£8), Family Ticket £30* (A Punjabiwood Comedy play) Once upon a time in 2012, a man called Fatte Chak Singh was living with his wife Manjeet Kaur (Aka) Hunter Wali in the city of London. Hunter Kaur believes that marriage is nothing but just give and take. Give me happiness and I’ll give you pain. Fatte Chak dances on Hunter Wali’s tunes, cooks food for her and sings songs for her. In short he is a perfect ‘Naukar Teemi Da’ but one fine day Hunter Wali’s younger sister Kuljeet (Aka) Jugni comes to their house to spend her summer holidays and then......there is love in the air. A triangular love story begins……A nonstop race of fun and laughter starts. Fatte Chak runs after Jugni and Hunter Wali runs after Fatte Chak. It’s a Punjabiwood Comedy Play based on love full of hatred. Full family entertainment with lots of laughter, fun, music and dance. Written By: Gurdip Kaur Chaudhary (Kaki) Directed By: Jitender Singh (Jeet). Performance in Punjabi *Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children
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my big fat jamaican funeral Fri 15, 7.30pm & Sat 16 Jun, 1.30 & 7.30pm £18 (£16) Being the only boy in a family of 32 women, Sejanus Jackson was born to be special. His mother’s heartbeat, the apple of his grandmother’s eye, teacher’s pet, the girl dem sugar. He is always the centre of female attention (attraction) and he loves it! Sejanus is now forty, and he’s ready to settle down. He’s ready for the whole “Till Death Do Us Part” thing – one marriage, one woman, one home. But who will become ‘Mrs. Sejanus Jackson’?! The competition is on. And, as they say, all’s fair in love and war…
from tower hill to power hill Sat 18 Aug, 7.30pm £5 (£3) Throughout spring and summer 2012, YGB have been devising their own scripts and choreography to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence, inspired by stories from Jamaica from the past to the present. Performed on the Earth day of the Honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the pieces you will see are infused with his energy Tower Hill: inner city area of Kingston Jamaica Power Hill: colloquial name for Aston, Birmingham
Written by Sylvia De’Vere and directed by Anton Phillips. Starring Lavern Archer, Lovena Brown, Emma Dennis, Marlon King, Charles Tomlin and Olive Miller – all together on one stage for the first time in years!!!
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Fri 4 May, 7pm £12.50 (£10.50) £15 OTD £19 (£17) including food ‘Hip hop impressionist’ Toju heads up an uproarious night of laddish humour. The Channel 4 Balls of Steel star (aka ‘Militant Black Guy’) steps up alongside champion boxer turned jokester Glazz Campbell, future star Aurie Styla, and host, Teletubbie turned comic John Simmit.
comedy Upfront presents
jamaican independence comedy special Fri 13 Jul, 7pm £12.50 (£10.50), £15 OTD £19 (£17) including food Another comedy special marking Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence, featuring 4 of the Island’s funniest sons. Crowd favourite Tony ‘Paleface’ Hendriks, star of hit Caribbean sketch show Laugh Jamaica, heads up the rahtid line up, also featuring rib tickler Ping Wing, and star of The Story of Lovers Rock Teddy Bear. Hosted by Cuban-Jamaican Brummie John Simmit.
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Upfront presents
comedy’s bad boys
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20th birthday special! Fri 1 Jun, 7pm £13.50 (£11.50), £16 OTD) £20 (£18) including food A comedy special marking Upfront’s 20 years in the comedy business, featuring the debut Drum appearance of TV star Stephen K Amos. The star of Have I Got News for You, Mock The Week and his own BBC 1 show is supported by Kayleigh ‘Loudmouth’ Lewis, and Jamie Howard. John Simmit hosts.
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margins to mainstream: the story of black theatre in britain
Thu 10 May, 7.30pm £3 A ground-breaking documentary, using rediscoveries of forgotten plays from the archives and fascinating interviews with theatre heavyweights such as Kwame Kwei Armah, Patricia Cumper and Jonzi D to reveal the untold story of a dynamic art form. From Ira Aldridge playing Othello in Covent Garden in the 1830s, to Bashy playing Markus the Sadist in a “rap opera” in 2010. Highlighting the battles and triumphs of Black British Theatre on its journey from the margins to the mainstream this film is not to be missed. Produced and directed by Nu Century Arts and the Octavia Foundation, (60min)
Academy Award winner 2012 for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
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Sun 17 Jun, 7pm £5 (£4) Every year, hundreds of people, most of them women, are attacked with acid in Pakistan. Many cases go unreported. Saving Face is a heartbreaking and human documentary that follows 39-year-old Zakia and 23-year-old Rukhsana from the Punjab province as they journey to emotional and physical healing. Saving Face also bears witness to work of the London-based plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad who came to prominence after restoring the face of British model Katie Piper and now travels to Pakistan to work with victims of acid attacks. The film also features the work of Islamabad-based Acid Survivors Foundation of Pakistan in supporting women like Zakia and Rukhsana in their battle for justice.
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Nu Century Arts in partnership with the Octavia Foundation presents the world premiere of
Followed by Q&A with Katie Piper (Channel4; My Beautiful Face), and Dr Mohammad Jawad Dir.Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Daniel Junge, 2011 (52min) Parental guidance advised
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The Drum in partnership with Reggae Films UK and the Jamaica Film Academy presents
jamaica reggae film festival: world tour 2012 Fri 18 – Sun 20 Jul, £4 per ticket
fire in babylon
The Drum is delighted to welcome back the Jamaica Reggae Film Festival in 2012, showcasing the best of new releases along with some classics from the archives. Interspersed with live music, poetry and opportunities to sample Jamaican street food and discuss and ask questions about Jamaican arts and culture.
Host: Kokumo with Live Backing Band.
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red amber 18 May, 8.45pm green (uk premiere) Fri Don Letts narrates the thrilling Fri 18 May, 8pm Poignant short feature about three teenage boys struggling to make ends meet by washing cars on the mean streets of Kingston – the ‘yielding forces’ of traffic lights provide an unlikely lesson in how to survive against the odds. Dir. Christopher Byfield, 2011 (25 mins) Cert
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story of a crew of Rastafarians evacuated to London following a devastating volcanic eruption in their native Montserrat. Living in exile in the East End, the friends must reinvent themselves as ‘rude-boy’ rappers and small time hustlers on the nightclub circuit – testing their Rasta ideals to the limit. Dir. Sarita Siegel, 2009 (53 minutes) Cert
marley: making of a legend Fri 18 May, 10pm A kaleidoscopic portrait, constructed from intimate scenes shot on a Sony video camera in 1970s Jamaica. Esther Anderson artfully sheds new light on the union between Reggae and Rasta that launched the international career of Marley, Tosh and Wailer. Dir. Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy, 2011 (90 mins) Cert
Sat 19 May, 3pm They Brought the World to Its Knees and a Nation to Its Feet! Celebrating the sporting prowess and cultural importance of the West Indies cricket team – independence heroes who beat the Empire at its own game. Narrated by legendary players such as Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd and Michael Holding, archive footage and a classic reggae soundtrack recall the fast bowling and anti-colonial fury in all its glory. Dir. Stevan Riley, 2011 (95 mins) Cert
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rocksteady (uk premiere) Sat 19 May, 4.45pm A coming of age drama set in New York, against a heavy reggae soundtrack. Once a talented go-kart racer, BC now spends his time carelessly tending to his late father’s garage while engaging in street races and other reckless activities. Busted by the cops one too many times, he is given a last chance to make amends – but will the world of racing teach BC how to become a responsible young adult? With musical and acting performances by Steel Pulse this movie is filled with humour, poignancy, subtle racial tension, intrigue and plenty of racing action. Dir. Mustapha Khan, 2011 (90 mins) Cert PG
we the ragamuffin Sun 20 May, 3pm A classic rare gem by British filmmaker Julian Henriques, this evocative short feature takes us back to the heady days of Saxon Sound and UK Raggamuffin culture in the tough world of Peckham’s no-go council estates. Dir. Julian Henriques, 1992 (25 mins) Cert PG
film bad friday : rastafarI after coral gardens
Sun 20 May, 4pm The festival concludes with a provocative new documentary about the notorious Coral Gardens Incident of 1963, which resulted in the Jamaican government rounding up, jailing and torturing hundreds of Rastafarians. Made in the USA from first hand footage and eyewitness accounts, the screening will be followed by a debate and Rasta reasoning session led by poet Moqapi Selassie. Dir. Deborah Thomas and Junior Wedderburn, 2011 (63 mins) Cert
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Thu 31 May, 6pm £3 We Are Poets bravely flips the image of British youth on its head, as six remarkable teenage poets are chosen to represent the UK at Brave New Voices, America’s most prestigious slam poetry competition. From their inner city lives in Leeds, North England, to a stage in front of the White House in Washington D.C., the team must prepare for a transformational journey of a lifetime. Dir. Alex Ramseyer-Bache & Daniel Lucches, (82 mins)
bomb it dreams of a life Thu 12 Jul, 6pm £3 Would anyone miss you? Nobody noticed when Joyce Vincent died in her bedsit above a shopping mall in North London in 2003. Her body wasn’t discovered for three years, surrounded by Christmas presents she had been wrapping, and with the TV still on. Starring Zawe Ashton, Dreams of a Life is an imaginative, powerful, multilayered quest, and is not only a portrait of Joyce but a portrait of London in the eighties—the City, music, and race. Dir. Carol Morley, (90 mins)
Thu 9 Aug, 6pm £3 Bomb It is an explosive documentary from award-winning director Jon Reiss, which explores the most subversive and controversial art form currently shaping international youth culture: graffiti. Reiss and his team travelled to 14 cities across five continents to capture street artists in action, and Bomb It is as fast-paced as the movement itself. Different cities, same story: a battle for control of the urban landscape. Dir. Jon Reiss, (93 mins) Cert 12A
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same difference
Thu 21 Jun, 8pm £8 (£6) Emerging grime artists and producers Deci4life (8sixteen32, The Spiral) and Smash premiere their new spoken word theatre show, about a brotherhood of two young men adopted into a Jamaican family. Here you will see the clash between a light-skinned born and bred Yardie and a dark-skinned Jamaican born in England and affected by English culture. Will they ever see eye to eye? This daring two-hander inverts the typical prejudices encountered by young Jamaicans in British foster homes, questioning notions of race, class and identity in the process. Directed by Steven Luckie.
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“shake the dust”: west midlands final Sat 9 Jun, 5pm £4 A national performance poetry project taking place in schools and youth groups across England from Feb to Jul 2012, inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hundreds of 13 -16 year olds from five participating schools (Broadway, Holyhead, Stockland Green, Queensbridge and Woodrush High) are working with established spoken word artists to learn about poetry and performance throughout spring and summer. The winning team will go on to represent the West Midlands at the national Shake the Dust weekend in London from 5 - 8 Jul 2012. With performances by Jam Jah Sound System feat. Juggla and special guest judges Akala, Sic’Nis and Charlie Dark. Part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012.
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Thu 5 - Sat 7 Jul, 7pm £9 per night Join us for three incredible evenings of insight and conversation with a tantalising meal of traditional Jamaican food available for all tickets, featuring four key leaders from within our local community hailing from both the business and cultural sectors. We’re very proud to be hosting Beverley Lindsey, Bishop Derek Webley, Daniella Genas & H Patten who will each take you through topical subjects close to their line of work and delve into their experiences from Jamaica through to Birmingham, relevant to both Birmingham and the nation. The evenings will be chaired by another influential Jamaican, Dr Joe Aldred. A sit-down meal of sumptuous Jamaican delights will be included within the price, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy what promises to be a fascinating series of In Conversations. Daniella Genas · Founded groundbreaking organisation Aspire4u · Professional deliverer of key youth projects · Extensive background in public speaking · Acts as an inspiration to hundreds of young people every year
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Beverley Lindsey · Awarded OBE from the UK and OD from Jamaica · Co-founder and Chair Association of Jamaican Nationals · Leading member of the Jamaican Diaspora UK movement · President of the Rotary club of Birmingham this year
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Bishop Webley · Awarded an MBE in 2007 · Chair of the West Midlands Police Authority, the first African Caribbean to do so in the UK · International Speaker · Bishop of the New Testament Church of God · Awarded Doctorate by BCU
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H Patten · Professional dancer, percussionist, choreographer, filmmaker, visual artist, storyteller and performer · Trained in Africa, UK and Jamaica · Artistic Director for the British Council’s Diamond Jubilee project in Africa · National and international reputation for his work in African and Caribbean arts
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youthink
Sat 12 May, 1pm £5 “Nobody’s hearing the story from our side. The media, the police, they all talk about ‘young people’, but what about what WE think?” The Youthink project, led by Sonia Sabri Company an exciting new production created and performed by a group of talented young people from across Birmingham. Using innovative dance, theatre and music, Youthink aims to challenge perceptions, break down barriers, and give young people a platform to express their own ideas. In the aftermath of 2011’s riots, they explore what identity, community, and individuality mean to them. Supported by Birmingham City Council’s Creative Futures. Performance duration: 4 hours
dance L’Acadco (A United Caribbean Dance Force) with Serendipity Artists Movement presents
ruckumbine
Sat 19 May, 8pm £12 (£10) In celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence, world-famous choreographer L’Antoinette Stines responds to Jamaican history and celebrates its heroes, achievements, and creations in a thrilling dance production. From the roots of Jamaican Dance in West Africa, through the Jonkannu and Kumina dances of the slave trading period, to the remarkable Rastafari, the 20th century’s only new religion, a rich vibrant culture of European, Asian and dominantly African retentions comes to life onstage, in a dazzling physical display.
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dance ekatva Fri 22 Jun, 7.30pm £8 (£6) Ekatva is an experiment to touch the lives and spirit of 16 underprivileged children through dance and art, while inspiring the souls of thousands across the world. Sixteen children from some of the largest slums of Ahmedabad, Gujarat will perform a dance-drama production sharing Mahatma Gandhi’s message of ‘Oneness’. These children have toured USA, Europe and the UK on a journey of internal transformation spreading ripples of love and pushing the world closer to the spirit of “Oneness”.
nova guarda brazilian carnival show Sat 30 Jun, 8pm £6 Nova Guarda brings the hottest sounds from the street blocos of Rio de Janeiro direct to Birmingham, playing a mix of authentic Brazilian samba, funk, marchas and pop! Featuring over 30 percussionists from across the Midlands, and guest starring guitarist Pepe Barcellos and vocalist Fabio Allman from the Brazilian super group Monobloco, it promises to be a colourful, loud and unforgettable evening of music and song.
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exhibitions
Coming up in November Birmingham’s internationally acclaimed photographer Vanley Burke has created a body of work depicting the environments where Islamic worship takes place in The Gambia. The sites range from a temporary space adopted for prayer, local ‘Jaka’ Mosques, to the large Friday ‘Juma’ Mosques. The images reflect their religious, educational and social function as well as recognizing a wide variety of architectural styles and construction material. They were taken with the kind permission of the Mosque Elders who were delighted by the interest taken in their buildings; as such a future exhibition in the Gambia remains a long-term goal.
Shimmy Shimmy in association with Punch Records presents
art in the dancehall Wed 27 Jun-Fri 13 Jul Launch event: Wed 27 Jun, 6.30pm Shimmy Shimmy presents Art in the Dancehall, a celebration of dancehall’s vibrant design and illustration history, from 1980 to the present day, including archive records, posters and flyers never exhibited before in the UK - from Limonious to Sassa - alongside foundation Greensleeves artist Tony McDermott and new artists from across the world keeping the tradition alive: Robin Clare (Jamaica), Elen G (Israel), Daniel David Freeman (UK) and Peter Edwards (UK). Part of the BASS Festival 2012.
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exhibitions Kalaboration is a partnership project between Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD), Birmingham City University and RoguePlay Theatre. Funded by Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council and granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme. We are pleased to announce the following artists commissions; Sara Fowles’ Knit2Together and Jaskirt Dhaliwal “The Everyday Olympian”. Each artist has drawn inspiration from the themes of the Olympic Games and Jamaican 50th independence anniversary and will be producing this new work commissioned by Kalaboration between June and August 2012. For more information on Kalaboration’s projects and exhibitions visit www.kalaboration.co.uk
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Mon 18 Jun - Sun 8 Jul, 6pm Launch Night Wed 20 Jun, 5.30pm The Everyday Olympian documents those involved in local community sports, from a 12 year old netball player to a 60 year old hockey player. Dhaliwal’s interest falls on the huge variety & often overlooked sports that thrive on the council sports field and municipal gyms across the region.
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Fri 27 Jul – Mon 8 Oct, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Knit2Together at BMAG inspired by the colours of the Olympics, Jamaican, USA and UK flags this project will see the façade of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery covered with knitting! This will be Stitches and Hos’ most ambitious effort to date, since giving the Bull Ring Bull a woolly jumper! To find out how to get involved see details below.
michael thompson freestylee: “artist without borders” Mon 16 Jul – Fri 14 Sep Michael Thompson (Freestylee) studied graphic design at the Jamaica School of Art in Kingston, Jamaica, now the renowned Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. On landing an apprentice position he started to experiment with simple silhouetted graphic designs concepts suitable for screen-printing and poster art.
To reserve a place for lectures, discussions, launch nights and for further information: kalaborationproject@gmail.com Twitter.com/kalaboration | Facebook.com/kalaboration | Tel: 0121 303 2416 | www.kalaboration.co.uk
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west african drumming
Every Mon, 21 May-9 Jul, 6.30pm £2 Learn how to play traditional West African percussion rhythms from the Malinke culture of Guinea, including the djembé (hand drum) and dununs (stick base-drums). The workshops are for mixed ability from ages 14 upwards. Learn to develop listening skills, confidence and an appreciation for traditional African culture. Duration 2 hrs
nubian readers book club Fri 25 May, Fri 29 June, Fri 27 July, Fri 31 Aug, 7.30pm £2 If you’re a fan of books written by African, African Caribbean and African American authors, then join the Nubian Readers’ Book Club. The lively group meets on the last Friday of each month to share a common interest, discussion and expression of opinions on a variety of genres, authors and writing styles in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Keep an eye on The Drum website to find out what the next book will be. Suitable for ages 16+
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workshops vocal training - delivered by acs vocal academy Suitable for all ages and abilities
Every Thu, 7 Jun – 12 Jul, 6.30pm £30 paid on the first session or in advance for 6 weeks In these sessions you will learn how to realise your full vocal potential and improve your unique vocal quality. Group sessions will encourage the growth of your personal development, confidence and skills to sing in front of other students. Within a group setting you will learn how to sing using harmonies, acappella, performance techniques and the experience of singing with other voices. To find out more about the class visit: www.acsvocalacademy.com. Duration 1 hr To book a place contact: anyonecansing@hotmail.co.uk
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events critical mass Thu 10 May, 6pm School of Art The politics of representation has prompted us to continually question who and what we see and to critically reflect on those in powerful positions of cultural delivery. In this lecture, Karen Alexander, Senior Tutor, MA Curating Contemporary Art, Royal College of Art, provides an insight of the critical mass created through Inspire, a positive action programme for aspiring curators and transforming the curatorial landscape.
Kalaboration is a series of lectures, discussions and artists’ commissions.
faster, higher, stronger Thu 7 Jun, 6pm The Drum Utilising the Olympic motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger” to draw parallels between sports and art, we ask our panel of speakers what does it take to become a successful artist in the competitive world of arts practice? Is the choice of becoming an artist a viable one in the current economic climate? What are the parameters for artistic excellence? Is cultural diversity an important facet of the art scene, in an age when identities are so fluid?
back in the day Tue 26 Jun, 6pm School of Art Prolonged austerity since 2010 has led to comparison to the 80s, high unemployment, strikes and civil unrest. Is current arts practice capturing and reflecting the socio-political situation home and abroad? What lessons can we learn from artists who began their practice during the 80s and whose work was inspired by politics and perceived inequality? Who is producing “resistance art” of today?
“brand” new generation? Thu 1 Nov, 2pm – 6pm The Drum Who are the new wave of artists practicing today and what are their influences? Can artists become a success commercially whilst addressing politics, diversity and identity? Should participating in the arts for young people be purely a creative process, or is it important to address social, environmental and cultural issues? Our panel of speakers and presentations provide an insight of the “Brand New Generation”. Artworks by Micheal Thompson
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jamaica in the square Thu 2-Sun 12 Aug Free Jamaican Business Consortium have recently won the Birmingham City Council tender contract to present the Jamaica in the Square Festival between 2nd-12th August 2012. Do you require advice or information on Jamaica in the Square? You are invited to the JBC community involvement hub at The Drum. JBC welcomes you to come and discuss your needs and receive further information. The community involvement hub will be held weekly at The Drum every Tuesday at 5pm-7pm and Thursday at 6pm-8.30pm. JBC will provide the community with regular updated information in regards to the Jamaica in the Square festival opportunities.
Sun 19 Aug, 12-6pm Free As part of the Jamaica Gold season, the outdoor event A34 to Jamaica presents a cultural day of creativity aimed at children, young people and their families. The festival takes place in Phillip Street Park with activities, food stalls and funfair, to keep the whole family entertained. The Drum and Barton Arms will play host to an incredible array of Birmingham’s rising musical talent, both outside and inside the venues. Developed by the Ladywood community, A34 to Jamaica will truly be a day of local pride, good spirit and a celebration of the diversity of the people and cultures that make up the local communities.
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For further information please email JBC at excelwithus@yahoo.com to complete and return the Expression of Interest form. Supported by The Drum and the Association of Jamaican Nationals.
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arts development arts champions summer celebrations!
The Drum is the new Arts Champion for the Hall Green Constituency covering the wards of Sparkbrook, Springfield, Hall Green, Moseley and Kings Heath. Working alongside the Hall Green Arts Forum, professional artists and forging local creative partnerships, this summer The Drum will be providing opportunities for residents to get creatively active. Sat 2 Jun, 12 – 5pm Admission free Diamond Jubilee Guerilla Craft Day in Farm Park Join the Drum, Craft Space Collective, Stitches & Hos and friends in Farm Park, Sparkbrook for a day of Guerilla Art and Craft, DIY craft and creativism. The day falls on a UK bank holiday with the celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, so start summer 2012 with a creative visit to one of your local parks. Sat 30 Jun, 2 – 7pm Admission free Brum to Brazil - A celebration of the Olympic Torch Relay in Calthorpe Park In celebration of the Cultural Olympiad and the Torch Relay travelling through the city, The Drum in partnership with the Hall Green Arts Forum bring you a celebratory event which signifies the journey of the Olympics from Brum to Brazil, the host country of the 2016 Olympic Games. We invite all local residents to join in a fun culturally packed day of Brazilian carnival SAMBA, drumming, dancing, singing, arts and an amazing array of family fun, sport and creative activities. All projects are FREE of charge to participants as part of the Birmingham City wide Arts Champions Scheme. For further information or to get involved contact Tony Spencer, Arts & Audience Development Manager, 0121 3332418, t.spencer@the-drum.org.uk
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Writer Jasmine Johnson; supported through Stage It
stage it! Stage It! Is an exciting arts development theatre initiative set up by The Drum to encourage, nurture, support and develop new theatre productions by Black playwrights/ theatre companies. Stage It! Provides a platform for artistic development and for playwrights to test run their work in progress, whether it be in the form of rehearsed readings or the first running of shows to an invited audience including Black British theatre producers. If you have a script or theatre production in development and would like an opportunity to test run your work or help with applying for funding to develop, contact Tony Spencer, Arts and Audience Development Manager at The Drum
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young people With Summer just round the corner when better than to introduce you to our new young people’s programme along with a new look website. We’ve also got a fantastic new brochure detailing our recent projects, our upcoming classes and events, check out the new site and download our new brochure today at youngpeople.the-drum.org.uk. Summer School dates: Mon 6 Aug-Fri 17 Aug.
A programme of FREE Creative workshops focusing on Dance, drama, digital media, music and visual arts for children & young people aged 8 – 18. Workshops focus on developing practical skills whilst having FUN. Participants have the opportunity to achieve an Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification and contribute to the development of the programme by being involved in our steering group. The steering group will meet twice a month from Saturday 21st January. In February we launch our new project with funding from Youth Music ‘Drum & Bass Music Makers’. Whether you’re interested in being an MC, a singer or a saxophonist, there could be a space for you! Work with professionals, spend time in a studio and create a CD. During 2012 participants of the programme will be involved in a number of high profile projects celebrating the Olympics and the Jamaican and US track teams’ residencies in Check out g Birmingham. mmer Swin
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bebop2hiphop Sat 30 Jun, 1pm The Drum is launching an exciting new ‘Jazz Fusion’ project which will introduce Young People between the ages of 8 - 24 to the various aspects of the culture, era and sound of jazz. Groups will be split according to age and ability. The overall aim is to create a Jazz Fusion band with the Young People over a period of workshops, tuition, gig reviews/research and performances. We aim to launch the project on the 15 June. As we go back in time to explore the ‘cotton club’ era all are welcome to don their trilby’s and feather boas, while the drum will be transformed into ‘The Pit Club’ featuring the house band, light refreshments and an educational ‘cinematic experience’. There will be mini taster sessions based on the instrumental elements within the ‘Bigband’ set up and an opportunity to speak to real working musicians in this field. Keep an eye on our website to find out more!
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We have lots of exciting offers and discounts at The Drum. We offer a concessionary rate on most performances, you can find this in brackets following our standard ticket price.
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Concessionary rates These tickets are available to senior citizens, registered unemployed, registered disabled and under 18s. Student discounts Students are entitled to a 10% discount on standard tickets for the majority of our events, call our Box Office for more information. p:ARTicipate Scheme Discounts are available for those living within the Hall Green and Ladywood area, see page 26. Schools Reduced matinee tickets available for most schools performances. Please note, you may be asked for identification or proof of your circumstance, please call our box office prior to a performance to check discounts available. Feedback We’re always looking for ways to improve our service, if you would like to feedback any comments or suggestions on any aspect of your experience at The Drum please visit www.the-drum.org.uk
Schools and community groups @ The Drum At The Drum we’re dedicated to helping young people further their education through participation, workshops and watching live events. While some provide treats for overworked pupils, the majority have been programmed to meet key topics found within the National Curriculum. In addition many of our events are supported by educational packs, Q&As with actors and dedicated workshops.
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Bespoke Packages Looking for something different? The Drum has extensive experience of creating innovative works in partnership with various organisations within the arts and the formal and informal learning sectors. We can offer something to suit everyone’s budget and individual requirements. From a one-off workshop at our venue, storytelling and music during your assembly, weekly breakdance sessions at after school clubs to creating beats or devising scripts within your youth group setting, the opportunities are endless. All our artist-tutors have enhanced CRB checks and years of experience working with children, young people & vulnerable adults and are trained Arts Award Advisers. For more information contact Sarah Blackstock, s.blackstock@the-drum.org.uk
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Friends of The Drum offers the perfect opportunity to get more involved with The Drum and to be a part of our dynamic and exciting future. Membership entitles you to a wide range of benefits from discounts on tickets, to invitations to meet artists. Call our Customer Service Team for more information on 0121 333 2444 or log onto our website www.the-drum.org.uk/friends
Under the p:ARTicipate scheme, Ladywood and Hall Green residents can obtain reduced priced tickets, on Under the p:ARTicipate scheme, Ladywood selected events, from as little as £3. All and have Hall Green can obtain you to do residents to obtain your ticketsreduced is priced tickets, on selected events, to present picture ID and proof of from as little as £3. All you have toServices do to obtain address to our Customer Team.your tickets is to present pictureshould ID and proof of Community organisations contact Office for details on group addressBox to our Customer Services Team. bookings. Community organisations should contact the Customer Service Teamplease for details on group For more information, contact The Drum’s Customer Service Team on bookings. 0121 333 2444. The p:ARTicipate scheme runs till December 2010. For more information, please contact The Drum’s Customer Service Team on 0121 333 2444.
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FRONTIERS CAFé bAR EAT | RELAX | WORK | SOCIALISE Whether you want to give yourself an hour away from the office or a quick catch up over coffee with friends, Frontiers Café Bar is the perfect place to do just that. With a selection of world music playing quietly in the background, Caribbean meals, snacks, and Wi-Fi, Frontiers Café Bar is perfect for that impromptu meeting between friends or business associates.
Located 5 minutes drive from New Street train station and Birmingham City Centre, The Drum offers a number of spacious, bright and airy rooms perfect for meetings, training and workshops. Available in three formats; boardroom, theatre and cabaret style, The Drum is fully equipped technologically providing full AV equipment, overhead projectors and whiteboards. Our in-house catering team are also able to supply a variety of dishes to suit any occasion alongside our fully licensed bar which is open throughout the day and evening. For more information on hiring a space at The Drum please The Frontiers Café Bar, 4 starvisit (Metro newspaper) is the www.the-drum-spaces.co.uk or callatmosphere perfect place to relax and soak up the vibrant 0121 333 2400. that The Drum has on offer. Ideal for lunch, business meetings or social get-togethers, you can even combine your visit to Frontiers as part of your night out at The Drum. Being housed in an arts centre, which specialises in live performances and cultural activities, why not come along and enjoy pre-show drinks and snacks. From Ackee and Salt Fish to homemade Coco bread, Frontiers offers contemporary Caribbean cuisine that guarantees to tantalise your taste buds.
opening times Frontiers Café Bar is open Mon – Fri 12 noon – 7pm (opening hours extended for particular events); Saturdays one hour before an event and the last Sunday of every month www.the-drum-spaces.co.uk for lunchtime sessions with Andy Hamilton & The Blue Notes, 1 – 4pm.
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We have developed excellent and successful partnerships over the years to deliver a range of eclectic performing and digital arts programmes and plan to continue and develop this tradition. We are proud to count the following organisations and individuals as our partners:
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Online Tickets for the majority of our events are available online. Visit www.the-drum.org.uk and select the event you wish to see. Online ticket sales are managed Family/Group Bookings by TheTicketSellers.co.uk. Attractive discounts for families When you select ‘book now’ (up to four tickets, with at least you will be transferred to their one person under 12) and groups website. Please note additional are available for selected events. booking & transaction fees to may contact Box Office for Whether you want givePlease yourself an hour be incurred. details of special offers.
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Fri 4 May, 7pm Upfront presents - Comedy’s Bad Boys Fri 4 May, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge Tue 8 May-Thu 14 Jun The Mosques of Gambia Thu 10 May, 6pm Critical Mass (School of Art) Thu 10 May, 7.30pm Margins to Mainstream Fri 11-Sat 12 May, 7.30pm In Search Of My Father Sat 12 May, 1pm Youthink
Every Mon, 21 May-9 Jul, 6.30pm West African Drumming
Fri 8 Jun, 8pm Bollywood Masterpiece
Thu 24 May, 7.30pm, Fri 25 May, 1.30 & 7.30pm Shadowball
Fri 8 Jun, 9pm Akala
Thu 24 May, 6pm Mike Phillips In Conversation Fri 25 May, 3.30pm Julian Joseph
Fri 15, 7.30pm-Sat 16 Jun, 1.30pm & 7.30pm My Big Fat Jamaican Funeral
Fri 25 May, 7.30pm Nubian Readers Book Club
Sun 17 Jun, 7pm Saving Face
Sat 26 May, 9pm Anthony David live in concert Thu 31 May, 6pm We Are Poets
Wed 16 May, 7.30pm Kupenga Kwa Hamlet
June
Fri 18 May, 8pm Red Amber Green
Fri 1 Jun, 7pm Upfront Comedy - 20th Birthday Special!
Fri 18 May, 8.45pm Fire Burn Babylon Fri 18 May, 10pm Marley: Making of a Legend Sat 19 May, 3pm Fire in Babylon, Sat 19 May, 6pm Rocksteady Sat 19 May, 8pm Ruckumbine Sun 20 May, 3pm We The Ragamuffin Sun 20 May, 4pm Bad Friday: Rastafarl after coral gardens
Fri 1 Jun, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge Sat 2 Jun, 7.30pm Naukar Teemi Da Sat 2 Jun, 12pm Diamond Jubilee Guerrilla Craft Day (Farm Park) Thu 7 Jun, 6pm We Are Poets Thu 7 Jun, 6pm Faster, Higher, Stronger Every Thu 7 Jun-12 Jul, 6.30pm Vocal training
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Sat 9 Jun, 5pm “Shake The Dust”: West Midlands Final
Sat 30 Jun, 8pm Nova Guarda-Brazilian Carnival Show
Sat 4 Aug 10pm Jamaican 50th Independence International Reggae Showcase (Tower Ballroom)
July
Thu 16 Aug, 6pm Bomb It
Thu 5-Sat 7 Jul, 7pm Jamaican Champions “In Conversation”
Sat 18 Aug, 7.30pm YGB Jamaica Gold showcase
Thu 12 Jul, 6pm Dreams of a Life
Sun 19 Aug, 12pm A34 To Jamaica
Mon 18 Jun – Sun 8 July Everyday Olympian
Fri 13 Jul, 7pm Upfront Comedy-Jamaican Independence Comedy Special
Fri 31 Aug, 7.30pm Andrew Jackson
Thu 21 Jun, 8pm Same Difference
Mon 16 Jul – Fri 14 Sep Freestylee: Artist without borders
Fri 22 Jun, 7.30pm Ekatva
Fri 20 Jul, 6pm Summer Swing! Just a Dancing Ting
Sat 23 Jun, 12pm The Drum Open Day Tue 26 Jun, 6pm Back in the day Wed 27 Jun-Fri 13 Jul Art in the Dancehall (launch: Wed 27 Jun, 6.30pm) Fri 29 June, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club Sat 30 Jun, 1pm Bebop2Hiphop launch Sat 30 Jun, 2pm Brum to Brazil (Calthorpe Park) Sat 30 Jun, 6pm Olympic Torch Carnival Dance Mash-Up
Sun 22 Jul, 12pm Simmer Down 2012 Fri 27 Jul – Mon 8 Oct Knit 2 Together (Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery) Fri 27 Jul, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club
Fri 31 Aug, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club Fri 31 Aug, 10pm Sound System Fridays
September Sat 1 Sep, 7pm Naseebo Lal in concert
November Thu 1 Nov, 2pm “Brand” New Generation?
Fri 27 Jul, 10pm Sound System Fridays
August Thu 2-Sun 12 Aug Jamaica In the Square
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