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fter 21 years of Street Cred it was great to connect with past present ravers and seeing them coming together as one. I wanted to show the young generation how we used to party the old skool way where there wasn’t any android phones for selfies in the middle of the party, this was a true music experience where the selection of DJs were appreciated. It was all about the appreciation of the
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/markdwaynemedia music and how it is all about coming together. It was awesome seeing the older generation Streetcred supporters raving amongst the young kids. Parents had their kids performing on stage and feeling amazed that the could have their children on a platform they grew up on. It was all about the next generation in terms of the performers also, we used the tent as aplatform to showcase the new up and coming names such as Tynee, T Roadz, Starzzy, Montanna, Mr
Macee, T Total, Jahni and many more it was all about the fun element and pushing up and coming artists All ages races and faces where in the Street Cred tent all connecting for the love of music. This was really good for me and important to do for 2018. Being an experienced promoter for many years this is by far the greatest and most meaningful Street Cred party we have ever staged. It was that proud moment that everyone in the tent will remember.
Mischief Theatre Smash Hit Opens UK Tour at The REP
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ollowing the phenomenal sell-out success of its multi award-winning comedy, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ Mischief Theatre’s first UK tour of ‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre before visiting a further 35 venues nationwide. Currently booking into its third year at the Criterion Theatre in London, Mischief Theatre’s smash-and-grab hit, ‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery,’ is a fast and fabulous comedy caper hailed the funniest show in the West End. Summer 1958 Minneapolis City Bank has been entrusted with a priceless diamond. An escaped convict is dead set on pocketing the gem with the help of his screwball sidekick, trickster girlfriend… and the maintenance man. With mistaken identities, love triangles and hidden agendas, even the most reputable can’t be trusted. In a town where everyone’s a crook, who will end up
bagging the jewel? Roxana Silbert, Artistic Director at The REP says: “We’re thrilled to welcome Mischief Theatre back to The REP hot-onthe-heels of their sold out tour of The Play That Goes Wrong and to be working alongside them on the regional premiere of their latest hit. Audiences are in for an hilarious treat with The Comedy About A Bank Robbery – it will be criminal to miss it!” The cast will feature Seán Carey as ‘Sam Monaghan’, David Coomber as ‘Neil Cooper’, Julia Frith as ‘Caprice Freeboys’, George Hannigan as ‘Everyone Else’, Liam Jeavons as ‘Mitch Ruscitti’, Damian Lynch as ‘Robin Freeboys’, Killian Macardle as ‘Officer Randal Shuck’, Yolanda Ovide as ‘Ruth Monaghan’, and Jon Trenchard as ‘Warren Slax.’ Led by Artistic Director Henry Lewis and Company Director Jonathan Sayer, Mischief Theatre was founded in 2008 by a group of graduates of The London Academy of Mu-
sic and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Starting as an improvised theatre group on the London and Edinburgh fringes, they have grown into one of the UK’s leading theatre companies, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ and licensing their productions worldwide. Mischief Theatre have two shows playing concurrently in the West End: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Duchess Theatre - also playing on Broadway and touring the UK - and ‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ at the Criterion Theatre. In December 2016, Mischief made their television debut on the BBC with Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Olivier Award Nominee 2016), which has also enjoyed two sell-out West End seasons. Mischief returned to BBC One in 2017 with a new Christmas special, ‘A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.’ ‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ will be at The REP from August 23 to September 8.
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veryone's favourite family of superheroes is back, but this time Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It's a tough transition for everyone, made even tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack's emerging superpowers and when a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family must find a way to work together again to save the world, before it is too late. Picking up where The Incredibles left off all those years ago, Incredibles 2 wastes no time in thrusting us back into the action as we finally get to see the aftermath of the cliffhanger ending from the original, with the emergence of a
brand-new super villain, The Underminer. It is a fast and action-packed opening sequence that immediately hooks you in and really sets the tone for the rest of the movie and makes a big statement — The Incredibles are back, baby! In a world gripped by superhero fever, with Marvel Studios dominating the box office and comic-book conventions being more popular than ever before, now was the perfect time to resurrect this long dormant Disney/Pixar title that people have been begging to see a sequel to for well over a decade now. But how the hell do you make a sequel that lives up to its beloved predecessor FOURTEEN YEARS after its release? Disney/Pixar set themselves a herculean task here, because a
fourteen-year wait means fourteen years worth of expectations you need to meet and, it brings me great joy to report that not only have those expectations been met, they have well and truly knocked them out of the park — but did we really expect anything less from Disney/Pixar? The wickedly talented Brad Bird returns to the director’s chair and brings with him his trademark affinity for combining heart-stopping action with heartfelt storytelling to stunning effect. Between The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and The Incredibles 2, Brad Bird has delivered four animated masterworks and cements himself as one of the most prolific American directors ever to work in animation. A bold statement, perhaps — but try to prove me wrong. The
action in Incredibles 2 is some of the best of the year, with exciting, complex and meticulously crafted sequences that are downright dizzying yet simultaneously easyto-follow. The younger audience will be thrilled at the sheer scale of the whole thing, with eyes widening at each colour-drenched frame while more mature audiences will appreciate some of the subtle humour about the intricacies of parenthood and the unseen struggles of being a stay-at-home parent. It is both wickedly funny and touching and parents everywhere will be able to relate to it. The entire original voice-cast return and every single one of them bring their A-game, as if they have been chomping at the bit for the last fourteen years, yearning to jump headfirst back into these
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roles. It's an absolute blast to hear Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter back as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, bickering over their heroic responsibilities as Mr. Incredible finds himself sidelined, staying at home to look after the kids while Elastigirl is out kicking butt. It is a fun role-reversal that plays in to the old-fashioned, stereotypical way of family life, emphasising the pitfalls of toxic masculinity and how men can feel useless and emasculated if they aren’t the sole breadwinner of the household. Elastigirl breaks free from the confines of her life as a stay-athome mother and becomes empowered by once again proving to the world that she is just as useful, perhaps even more so, than her super-powered male counterparts. Sarah Vowell and Huck Milner return as Violet and Dash, the bickering siblings who are constantly making life harder for the parents until the time comes for them to step up and prove themselves worthy of their family name. Theres some great character development at work here. Even Eli Fucile returns to voice Baby JackJack, despite being a teenager now, and even though Jack-Jack’s dialogue is limited to laughter and baby noises, he damn near steals every scene he’s in — with a few moments that may leave you crying with laughter. The only real issue with Incredibles 2 is that it can be a little
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predictable. From the moment the main story kicks in, you’ll probably be able to see where it is going; even the shocking twist towards the end of the movie isn’t all that shocking, because you probably would have predicted what was coming much earlier in the film. That’s not to suggest everybody will find it predictable and the filmmakers do work hard to throw you off the scent, but it doesn’t always work. Another thing that’s a little disappointing is that Brad Bird and company seem to shy away from letting the story get a little darker. Without spoiling anything, there are a few moments that, if explored correctly, could result in some shocking and emotional moments but they choose to keep things lighthearted and fun, with these moments being dealt with relatively easily with no lasting consequences. While its understandable that they’d opt for this route considering it is a movie predominantly aimed at children, it still would have been nice to see a little more emotion to counter the comedy. So, while Incredibles 2 may not be overtly superior to its predecessor, it is close enough in quality to comfortably stand next to the original as a fun, fast-paced, whipsmart and downright hilarious adventure that further develops characters we already know and love while taking some of them in exciting new directions and, while there may be a few missed opportunities along the way where the filmmakers fail to capitalise on some emotional beats, Incredibles 2 is a sequel that somehow, miraculously, was absolutely worth the fourteen-year wait — but hopefully we don’t have to wait that long for part three!
11 The Really Big Chorus Handel: Israel In Egypt 12 NCO Under 12 Orchestra Summer Concert 2018 14 Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé 16 John Grant plus support 17 NEW PURPLE CELEBRATION - The Music of Prince 18 Musical Picnics: The Destroyers 18 SoundLounge Festival 24-25 BING! Live 25-26 Solihull Summer Fest 2018 27 SISTEMA EUROPE YOUTH ORCHESTRA 30 YOUSSOU NDOUR & Le Super Étoile de Dakar
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Take 6 Rock I Town Hall
n the iconic surroundings of Birmingham's opulent Town Hall, Take 6, the 10 time Grammy award winning accapella group took to the stage and did what they do best. Fresh from releasing their recent album 'Iconic', their interpretation of the songs that have inspired them most over the years, they burst out and straight into song, with ‘I will be here for you’ as part of their tribute to Al Jarreau, a very important person in the history of Take 6. The silky smooth vocals of the group labelled 'the baddest vocal cats on the planet' by none other than the legend himself Quincy Jones, encompassed the Town Hall, bringing some to their feet, while others sang along in surprisingly good voice. Pulling out Beatles and Earth
Wind and Fire covers, alongside their own 'Iconic' arrangements and many more, the group had the audience bouncing around in their seats as they raised the roof of the Town Hall. The new album features Take 6’s reworks of such familiar songs as Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” Christopher Cross’ “Sailing,” Eric Clapton’s “Change the World” and Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why.” For fans of the group, this was a masterclass in acapella, and sometimes with a few added instruments thrown in for good measure. Hopefully it won’t be so long before Take 6 return to Birmingham, because like the songs they reimagined in their most recent album, the guys themselves are ‘Iconic’.
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Biggest Christmas Ever at Blenheim Palace
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his Christmas Blenheim Palace will be transformed, both inside and out, showcasing the biggest Christmas ever to take place at the Oxfordshire World Heritage Site. With a new indoor Cinderella experience taking over the Palace State Rooms during the day and a bigger and better Christmas light trail illuminating the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland in the evening; visitors can expect an incredible festive experience from November 2018. Christmas at Blenheim Palace returns from 23 November, 2018 – 1 January 2019, illuminating
England’s finest view with a bigger, brighter and more spectacular evening trail than ever before. New for 2018, visitors can expect over a million pea-lights, lasers and projections. Wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour and dripping with silvery shards of light, frosty snowflakes, stars and baubles. From the delicate and twinkling to the grand and spectacular, follow the lakeside path past the Gingerbread House and under hundreds of larger-than-life glowing flowers suspended in the branches. Sparkling hedgerows and tun-
nels lead visitors to a brand new Field of Light and on towards a garden filled with jewel-like, colour changing globes. There are hidden surprises too – watch out for Bubble Path before pausing at the flickering scented flames of the Fire Garden for a moment of tranquil reflection. As visitors walk through a Canopy of Light festooned with over 100,000 pea-lights, the mesmerising voices of Singing Trees can be heard in the distance. Don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas and his elves along the way before you pause at the Water Terrace Finale to enjoy the jumping water jets, projections and criss-crossing beams of light as they dance in time to much-loved Christmas classics.
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Young people set to take over Eastside
Grand Slam of Darts to transform Aldersley venue
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allery 37 hits the streets with a bold programme of pop-up events and live workshops this August, reaching hundreds of 16-25 year-olds. It brings modern, practical activities to hundreds of young people across the city - the season highlight will be a 4
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ane Austen’s lively tale of love and heartbreak will be brought to life in the great outdoors this September – in a bid to raise vital funds for a Birmingham hospice. Birmingham St Mary’s is hosting ‘Live at the Pavilion: Sense and Sensibility’, in which they’re inviting local people to enjoy a magical evening of theatre and picnic under the sky. Taking place on Sunday 2 September in the hidden grounds of King Edward’s School’s cricket pavilion, the performance will follow the loves and lives of the famous Dashwood sisters as they make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society. Adapted by the award-winning writer Laura Turner, viewers will watch as Elinor and Marianne fall in love, make mistakes and experience heartbreak for the first time – as well as find that all-important balance between sense and sensibility. In addition to the drama, spectators will be able to enjoy a luxury picnic hamper which includes honey glazed gammon, homemade quiche, seasonal berry Eton Mess and more. Prosecco, wine and other drinks will also be available to purchase. All funds from the picnic will go towards Birmingham St Mary’s, which provides vital care and support to local people living with life-limiting illness.
ldersley Leisure Village will play host to the Grand Slam of Darts in November – and a new artist’s impression shows what the venue is expected to look like for this major sporting event. It means the best of the best will continue to compete in the City of Wolverhampton, while its usual home – Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls – undergoes refurbishment. To help people get to Aldersley, City of Wolverhampton Council is providing return coach travel from the city centre for just £2 when bought in advance. The 32-player tournament fea-
week-long immersive residency for fifty artists. “Gallery 37 had a transformational affect on my art, working practise and helped me to unpack my future work and business ideas. I would fully recommend this for all artists who want to network into Birmingham’s creative community.” said Namiwa Jazz
- local Afrotwang artist. Professional mentors in film, music and art will ensure everyone who leaves Gallery 37 will be job-ready, able to make their mark on the region's flourishing creative industries. For more info on gallery 37 @punchrecords or www.wearepunch.co.uk
Alfresco performance of Sense and Sensibility is coming to Birmingham
Laura Nash, events manager at Birmingham St Mary’s, said: “What better way is there to enjoy Sense and Sensibility than in the magical surroundings of the great outdoors? “Come rain or shine, we’re excited to bring this Jane Austen classic to Birmingham and look forward to watching the Dashwood drama unfold like never before. “It will cost £8 million to run our hospice this year, so Live at the Pavilion is a unique way to
enjoy a relaxed theatre performance whilst raising vital funds for charity. “We really do rely on the kind generosity of local people to ensure we can continue to provide our expert hospice care to everyone that needs us, wherever and whenever they need us.” Every day, Birmingham St Mary’s cares for 350 people across Birmingham and Sandwell – whether that’s at the hospice, in people’s own homes, or in community locations.
tures players from both the PDC and BDO systems competing across nine days from Saturday, November 10 to Sunday 18. Cabinet Member for City Economy, Councillor John Reynolds, said: “The Grand Slam of Darts puts the city on the map, is watched by millions of people across the globe and attracts thousands of visitors to the city. “It is great news that we have been able to keep this key event in the city and this artist’s impression shows what fans attending the Grand Slam of Darts at Aldersley Leisure Village can look forward to.”
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housands converged on to the vast open space of North Chamberlain Fields as Shard Fest gave the very best in music and entertainment to liven up east Birmingham. Hosted by the effervescent Street Cred Magazine’s Mark Dwayne and TV and radio presenter Leeds’ finest, Ryan Swain, hundreds of artists from around the UK contributed to what turned out to be a fantastically bright and energetic celebration of fun and music which, for the past three years, has been growing to a
level where it, before too long, will be ‘THE’ festival of choice on the second city’s calendar. Stars including DJ Tim Westwood, Lotto Boys, Artful Dodger, Lisa Mafia, Reena Sparks, Chink Brown and much, much more were together on one stage providing an overwhelmingly massive collective of sounds for all to enjoy. With the vast array of food and gifts stalls in full swing from the very start, and other tents providing much more music there was almost ‘too much’ to see, do and hear for all who – from as far afield as London
and the Home Counties, Merseyside, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East made this their “not to miss” experience. With Dwayne and Swain (there’s a new double-act there, isn’t there?) doing their thing on the outside stage as well as Mark buzzing the Street Cred tent, all who managed to keep up with the magazine’s Founder and Editor, I ‘doff’ my cap to you all.
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n addition, in the middle of Shard End’s premier park, the vast Street Cred tent served up its own unique brand of, Grime and Bassline – Dwayne, already a mass hit on the main outdoor stage, almost at the same time whipped up a crazy frenzy with his ‘Duracell-like’ buzz a hit with a bulgingly-packed crowd. It was ‘Funkalicious’ at its best - with plenty of ‘Swish.’ “It’s all about connecting communities,” he said. And in every way and means ShardFest 2018 certainly was. As he hyped up a packed tent, the likes of DJ EJ, Joe Hunt, Wayne Ire, Trilla, Jahni, T Roadz, made for an experience that will be talked about for some time to come. Artists came prepared for promo, especially the young 12 year old entrepreneur Jahni who gave a breathtaking performance and handed out his own merchandise called TROO.
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ng it up And that was day 1 of the 2-day festival. Sadly, though, as it turned out, there wouldn’t be a Day-2 as the heavens, which opened up and threatened the first day of proceedings, continued unabatingly with 45mph winds, day-2 had to be cancelled with organiser, Paul Smith, posting on the Shardfest facebook: ‘It is with great sadness that the organisers at Shardfest have to announce the event is cancelled due to inclement weather. On the advice of our Health & Safety team, we are unable to go ahead due to safety reasons. The safety of our team, crew, artists and audience is our number one priority and we could not take any risks given the conditions.’ With which he concluded: ‘We will be back bigger and strong next year.’ Led by Dwayne and Swain, Shardfest have set a level the likes of which will take some beating in 2019. Just can’t wait!!!
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espite the threatening, then eventual inclement weather, was a festival which brought out a variety of hardy souls; with the presence of added dignatas provided by the likes of The Phoenix Newspaper Founder and Managing Editor Marcia McLaughlin, Chair of the Birmingham Commonwealth Association Keith Stokes-Smith and West Midlands Deputy Lord Lieutenant Satinder Kaur Taunque OBE (with ever-present and loyal husband, Deputy Lieutenant Jagjit). “Our experience of Shard Fest 2018
was extraordinary. When we arrived it was a pleasure to see people of all ages and cultures singing and dancing to the excellent artists that were on stage” enthused Satinder. “A highlight was seeing and hearing Mark Dwayne on stage – what a talent! It was our privilege to attend in the company of so many lovely people of all ages and cultures. “Shard Fest was the perfect example of community cohesion, love and understanding – a reflection of a true image of
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At Shard Fest 2018 modern UK.” Keith Stokes-Smith continued, “Shard Fest was an experience to remember in many ways.There was non stop entertainment of many forms albeit much of the music was not of my era; not that that did not stop me joining in with fellow guests on one or two occasions when a more recognisable Caribbean style dance rhythm was played. “We visited a number of stalls sharing in the experience of the event with some of the younger guests suitably glammed
up for the occasion. “The odd rain shower did not dampen our spirits , excuse the pun,though welcome it was by many of us not just in Shard End but around the West Midlands. We done to the organising committee and the Phoenix” And, in return, all the regulars and newbies there played their part in making them feel very much at one with them. As the dignitaries conveyed all that was there to see, the massive outdoor ‘party in the park’ carried on its merry way.
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Paz shows his Eye of The P Tiger with cake for sly
az Heer of AB Cakes in Wolverhampton (Featured in the July edition of The Phoenix) has delivered another stunning cake, this time to Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone. During An Experience With Sylvester Stallone at Birmingham’s ICC on Saturday 7th July, Paz wheeled
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out his creation onto the main stage in front of thousands of fans to rapturous applause. Stallone seemed thrilled with the tribute, especially the 13” replica knife from Rambo 3 to cut the cake with! It took him the best part of 6 days during the recent heatwave, but we’re sure you’ll agree it was worth it!
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stunning Aston Martin One-77 hypercar is one of the latest dream machines to be confirmed for the A-Plan Insurance sponsored Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on August 4th & 5th, which will see more than 750 supercars roar into the grounds of the National Motor Museum. One of the most exclusive Aston Martins ever built, the landmark One-77 is sure to cause a stir with show-goers as it joins the Supercar Evolution display, a brand new show feature for 2018. With jaw-dropping looks and a 7.3-litre V12 engine producing 750bhp, this finelyhoned flagship model is one of just 77 examples built. It will be joined by other Aston Martins to represent the marque’s proud history, including a racing-inspired Vantage GT12. More of the world’s greatest supercar builders will be represented in Supercar Evolution, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Ariel, Ford, BMW and Toyota, with the latest jaw-dropping models alongside their historic counterparts to bring automotive history to life.
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GEM Renews Call For Major Overhaul Of Driver Eyesight Regulations Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist says better regulation of eyesight tests for drivers would cut collisions and make Britain’s roads safer. The only eyesight test at present is when you take your test and have to read a number plate at 20 metres. GEM says a detailed test of a driver’s visual acuity and field of view should be required every 10 years. The call echoes GEM’s support for the new national ‘Driving Blind’ campaign, launched in Bath, whose organisers are lobbying the Government to take action to cut road deaths caused by drivers with defective vision. DVLA figures indicate that nearly 50,000 motorists had their licence revoked or refused between 2012 and 2016 due to poor vision. A 2014 study by the road safety pressure group, Brake, showed that 1.5 million UK motorists had never had their eyes tested. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “If you can’t see effectively, you shouldn’t be driving, and poor eyesight is linked to more than 3,000 fatal and serious injury collisions every year. There are too many drivers whose eyesight has deteriorated to very dangerous levels.”
Legendary Maserati Birdcage Goes Under The Hammer
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he legendary 1959 Maserati Tipo 60/61 ‘Birdcage’ which was prepared for racing by Alfred Momo is to be sold by international car auctioneers Coys at their Schloss Dyck auction in Germany on the 4th of August. This historic Maserati is a light and powerful sports racer produced in 1959-1960 that exhibits superb aerodynamics. It acquired its nickname ‘Birdcage’ because of the exceptional design engineered by Giulio Alfieri. It has an intricate tubular frame and chassis made up of approximately 200 small diameters, chrome-molybdenum steel tubes of varying lengths and thicknesses welded together with a
unique Italian process. In 2010 the car was submitted to the MSA, and gained its Historic Technical Passport/ FIA class: TSRC4 documents, allowing it to be raced in many different venues throughout the world which could even include Classic Le Mans, Goodwood Revival, and Motor Racing Legends Stirling Moss Trophy at various circuits globally. Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys said, “This car offers a collector a chance to own a unique race car. It is going to be sold with a large amount of documentation, photographs, full rebuild invoices from Steve Hart Racing and confirmation of the cars original components used directly from Momo.”
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Ben, an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents, reveals the details of this year’s automotive industry mental health fundraiser! The new name - Hats on 4 Ben more clearly reflects that the campaign is run by Ben, for Ben, and now takes place on World Mental Health Day. The aim is still exactly the same - to raise money for Ben and help transform mental health support across the automotive industry. Ben is calling on everyone in the industry to sign their companies up and get their colleagues involved in this fantastic day. Now in its third year, Ben hopes the campaign will be even bigger and better, raising more funds to support its life-changing work helping industry colleagues with issues like anxiety and depression. Every £2 donation will help Ben start the conversation about mental health. Mental health issues can impact anyone at any time, with 1 in 4 people affected each year.
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Nachural Continues to Re T he cry of; “When you decide to do something – put both feet in – do not hold back......,” came from guest speaker, Byron Dixon at what was a spectacular ‘Nachural Summer Business Ball and Awards 18’ ceremony, at Wolverhapton Racecourse, in the West Midlands – as it continues to seeking and recognising wealth creating businesses in the wider region. Hailing from Leicester, and recently recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for Innovation, the founder and CEO of award winning MicroFresh spoke about: “a need to be totally committed to your business,” he said. “And not to enter business halfheartedly,” he continued. Dixon founded his antibacterial and antifungal Micro-Fresh brand in 2006. His company is the leading partner for retailers such as John Lewis, Debenhams, Next, Sainsburys, the
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Pentland Group, Scruffs Workwear and Avon. It is also widely used by global innovators in the health and life sciences sectors such as GlaxosmithKline and Nuffield Health. He spoke about the need to be persistent and bold when entering the world of entrepreneurship: “Whilst Brexit is causing uncertainty, entrepreneurs are adaptable and innovative when it comes to overcoming obstacles such as Brexit itself.” He also spoke about not having fear when it came to enterprise and the need to give back. Signature Awards CEO and event organiser, Ninder Johal, who was until recently the President of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and sits as a Board member on both Black Country LEP Board and the West Midlands Growth Company Board then really ignited the night’s proceedings
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ecognise Creative Wealth when highlighting the uncertainty around the Brexit situation. “There’s a great need to assert leadership and more critically to involve the voice of business during the Brexit negotiations,” he said. Speaking positively about the role of entrepreneurship and the positive contribution of the region and its broad range of sectors, he went on to say: “It’s going to be very problematic in the short term. “The long-term future is still very bright, though, if the UK continued to innovate and add value to their products and build on the strengths of its economy and its role in world affairs.” It was a ‘warming shot to the bows’ before a full night of celebrating industry in the West Midlands at this the third Nachural Awards ceremony; sponsored by Kuflink - with other sponsors including Akaal ltd.com,
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Cobra Beer, East End foods, FBC Manby Bowdler, Baldwins Accountants, Hollywood Monster, Guest Truck and Van, 8 Outdoors, Enterprise Europe Network, Scholars, Pathway Group, Rational FX, Mercedez Benz (Wolverhampton) , Vision Print and the University of Wolverhampton – again hosted by the very engaging and endearing BBC Asian Network presenter Tommy Sandhu with music on the night provided by DJ Tony. With main winners on the night this was yet another focus on the region’s major contribution to the UK economy. The main ‘winner,’ it’s worth mentioning, though, was the night’s main charity; ‘Promise Dreams,’ after the 450-plus guests raised over £8000 for its cause. Photographs by Jas Sansi
Business Person of the Year - Shahid Sheikh
l Business Start Up - Little Dessert Shop
l Customer Service Excellence - Wolverhampton City Council
l Business of the Year - Warley Carriers
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TEEN FLAIR WITH RHEA DEHANEY
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Faiyabrand WITH RHEA DEHANEY
Welcome to Teenflair, so glad to have you contributing to this month’s edition. Please introduce yourself and tell us at what age did you start music? And what advice can you give to someone who wants to pursue the music industry?
I’m Faiyabrand, I’m a Nigerian UK based Gospel
artist, songwriter and producer. I was always surrounded by music growing up so music and it has always been a part of me. I learnt guitar in year 3 for 4 years, taught myself how to play piano and drum kit from age 9 by the orchestration of the Holy Spirit and I vaguely learnt many other
Great advice! What can we look forward to in the future from your music? What inspires you to write?
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or this month I want to introduce you to a young artist named Faiyabrand. His music has uplifted and inspired many young people. For those of you who are interested in the music industry or creative arts please keep reading on!
I recently released my second single album titled ‘Time Will Tell’ which I produced myself, and it’s available on all major platforms. I also plan to release my EP in the final quarter of this year. I’ve been working on an album I’m producing for multi award-winning Gospel artist Shoggy Tosh, as well as collaborations with other gospel artists. I’m also due to drop my first video which many are excited to see. When it comes to writing, besides being inspired by the Holy Ghost, I write about life from a young Christian’s point of view. I write about my life and the struggles I’ve been through and go through so others can relate to me. I think it is very key for others to be able to relate to the truth of an artist rather than artists talking about fantasies.
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instruments too. My mentor himself, Tim Omotoso, is gifted in over 50 musical instruments, and my mum- Blessing Olubanjo- is also a Gospel artist. The number 1 advice I would personally give to anyone who wants to venture into the industry is to remember your roots and your faith and never compromise; have an open mindset but know what you want.
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ongratulations to my sister Rachael Dehaney on graduating from Nottingham Trent University studying Communications and Society and Media degree. For those who are starting University in September or have recently graduated, keep pushing towards your dream, it’s hard work but your hard work will always pay off in the end!
Scripture of the month Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Check out my first Youtube video ‘Rhea Dehaney’ I hope you are blessed :)
KEEP IN TOUCH As we are all aware there is power in social media, I will be using these networking sites, to promote this newspaper page, and #TEAMFLAIR which will not only advertise, but will promote
what to look forward to in the newspaper. I’m not only hoping to create just another column, but a movement, for young people of all races.
To Advertise on my page, or to send me news, information and more, contact me at rhea.dehaney@thephoenixnewspaper.com