http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/ Press Releases at Audiences Central en-uk Sat, 17 May 2008 04:58:28 +0100 30 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=70 Midlads Dance Events return to Leamington Spa... 6610cca4d1cf4a76837be1334084799a Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=69 Following in the footsteps of Town Hall Birmingham’s legendary all night sessions, live hip-hop, leftfield and jazz returns to the city venue on a regular basis, with the launch of resonance events on Bank Holiday Sunday 25 May.... d21cd189e0bb05380575ed5be3d33bfe Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=66 Museums and galleries AMA members can now benefit from an action learning scheme that has been launched by the AMA with the support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
... b5d441dc367db332d3db166136be3142 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=62 Booking for the 2008 Lichfield Festival opens at 10am on Friday 11 April.

The Festival starts in grand style on Thursday 3 July with an opening concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and its star conductor Marin Alsop.

This will be the American conductor’s final appearance as the orches... e421079660305ed7c4cb8eade611c2c7 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=61 A new youth project is being launched in the county to tackle alcohol misuse through creative music workshops. ... eef774519ebf75fa360989d77dfa9eb2 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=58 Audiences Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Singh as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. ... e553c1524f64935d9ae05fa3f95c274f Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=57 Mick Elliott, currently Chief Executive of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, has been appointed as the new Director of Culture at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.... 6c2692d95507d3e7a3ae3811e9d50d36 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=56 The English Originals Folk Festival presents a perfect weekend celebration of English music traditions over the weekend of 25-27 April at Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham, paying tribute to a musical heritage passed down through centuries and generations.

With its sense of identity in repre... 937406feccbe544d70ca1c7774a2d5cb Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=55
GEORGIE FAME and THE ALAN SKIDMORE QUARTET
The 50th Anniversary Celebration
Fri 2 May 2008 7:30pm
Town Hall, Birmingham.
Tickets £20
Ticket Office: 0121 780 3333 Book Online: www.thsh.co.uk

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING MUSIC.
GEORGIE FAME AND THE ALAN SKIDMORE QUARTET BRING AN EVE... 8bbbb076214e05ee417a15046a34c70b Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=54 International Dance Festival Birmingham today announces its world-class programme for the festival taking place between 28th April and 25th May 2008.... 86c6a78cd5416f8b1119beac2fee3bf6 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=53 James Coleman is one of the most distinctive artists practising today, whose work powerfully conveys the subjective nature of the image. ... 63ee7168b81f09c2615e59f77e26d691 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=52 Compton Verney presents an exhibition of the artist’s sculptures, paintings and drawings, focusing on works created from 1946-57.... 3a94648a5409289b04188b9df3a58ac8 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=51 Marin Alsop to conduct Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for the opening concert... b9a583360894ef8f4ddc7a0d29fde9ef Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=50 A dynamic dance development project designed to empower disadvantaged youngsters has left a legacy of increased access and opportunities for young people across the West Midlands. ... 8175d244347f38ae9c0325dee29170e5 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=49 Drama based project to explore issues facing young Asians in Birmingham by Millennium Award Winner Pardip Kumar, a Professional Actor from Birmingham, he hopes to engage with young Asians to explore issues that are important to them and to also inspire them to think about a career in Acting and othe... aaa82518ea636f3de763ba72cd58c69e Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=48 Compton Verney announces Giacometti exhibition showing from March 15 to June 1.
... 9f609f202f105eaf84998f2cf15885d2 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=47 A unique opportunity to be an innovator in contemporary art... 401c24f6d88f412dd21ff2b194c35f6d Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=46 This AMA seminar will help delegates work out what their organisation should be saying to whom; why they should be saying it and what the best method is to get the appropriate message across.... d1d0dad5e3e021b2d0e35bfa021b2b4d Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=45 People across the West Midlands are being encouraged to get snap happy this month as part of an ambitious World Record attempt to create the largest photo montage in the world. ... e9b58066b3f9d3f863ffefc17e9a2a7a Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=44 Thinktank invited families from the local Birmingham community to a FREE Open Weekend. ... f3c39bb43bfc3197a33fae848a3ea33c Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=43
Music for Youth, the educational charity that runs the Schools Prom and nationwide festivals for 100,000 children each year, has appointed Lincoln Abbotts as its new chief executive.... f12075d019c63e20a7113e484cb6cda8 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=42 Along with a range of experienced seminar leaders, keynote speaker Jerry Yoshitomi, International Cultural Facilitator, will use his experience of working with arts organisations internationally to examine the transaction between the public and the arts.
... 5359332c9a3397e5ff1c44c1d6a84863 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=41 Talented artists who want to be involved in Birmingham’s ArtsFest in September 2008 need to get their applications in before the deadline of the 28th March. ... fddb36c7388b9f08bf187f30e40ad1e1 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=40 On Tuesday 15 January, Thinktank will welcome school children, local teachers and education VIPs to the launch of its brand new mobile Planetarium. ... 202f3bb65c65ded869861f011ca5b996 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=39 DanceXchange is launching its new season with an outstanding line up of performances at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome. With an eclectic mix of contemporary dance, hip hop and dance theatre on offer, there is plenty to be excited about this Spring. ... 20474f0d8ae3500c86069fa71766ab22 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=38 What Was Lost by Catherine O’Flynn continues its run of success by winning the Costa First Novel award. It now goes forward with four other finalists to compete for the 2007 Costa Book of the Year on January 22nd. ... df27b007fb2e73934572c157251b0236 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=37 Thinktank, Birmingham science museum, has a whole host of new human body themed activities and events, plus fascinating exhibitions to entertain visitors of all ages.... 79ddd6f8215313af14a85b64d2f6e9be Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=36 Top attractions across the Stourbridge Glass Quarter have teamed up to launch a great Christmas Festival with a host of family activities and wonderful things to buy. Spend a day visiting the Ruskin Glass Centre, Red House Glass Cone and Broadfield House Glass Museum for a truly special Christmas ev... d0a5e378e2e059815e0c3129a4ac34a3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=35 What Was Lost by Catherine O'Flynn and published by Tindal Street Press has been nominated for the Costa First Novel Prize... 93f18e60eba0629f0febd752074673a0 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=34 A dance development project designed to empower disadvantaged youngsters has received high praise from an interim report evaluating its impact on the communities in which it operated. ... 286bd7593cad3ca1eb935b7b2156eaa2 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=33 Calling all Red Hot Chilli Pepper, Paul Weller and Style Council fans! This is your chance to spend an exclusive evening with two of the hottest drummers in the music industry today.

Two of music’s most famous drummers, CHAD SMITH and STEVE WHITE join forces in the heart of Birmingham for a very ... a00d6c864486c81d8798c9f261ba19b5 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=32 Press release by the Regional National Trust Officer... af98b682799f6cf005052b864450497a Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=31 Sir Christopher Frayling, Chair of Arts Council England, today announced the appointment of Alan Davey as the new Chief Executive of Arts Council England.... 3559378483deeffad28b8fa509c822b4 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=30 Culture Minister Margaret Hodge names the Creative Programmer for the West Midlands... 0f1fc7eff5cedfe9e3abec8e92f003e4 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=29 Press view of The Naked Portrait exhibition at Compton Verney, Warwickshire... f92c0073bba91d29a31d1a1b960bb01e Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=28 The International Mask Festival release information on their leading performance - A Midsummer Nights Dream performed in the magical Big Top Theatre Tent... bf531f55375edbd1eeb4a6db81495dae Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=26 Celebrating 20th anniversary

Surdhwani, one of the foremost Asian arts organisations in the UK for the promotion of Indian classical music and dance, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year through a series of classic events. It is regarded as “the Cultural Ambassador for I... 65838ba62dc195a20eabb0faa92c6764 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=25 The UK’s first ever International Mask Festival takes place in Stourbridge from 19-27 October 2007, with an exuberant array of fabulous mask theatre performances. Hosted by The Glasshouse Arts Centre and Stourbridge Town Hall, tickets are now on sale and are being eagerly snapped up by culture vultu... 85341e744a08f78aa80fb97254660623 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=27 Press Release

28 August 2007

Compton Verney presents a special screening of Robert Wiene’s 1919 silent masterpiece, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (PG), complete with live music by world-renowned accompanist Neil Brand. The screening is held at All Saints Church in Leamington Spa on Saturday 8 Se... 3fcb30dcaa42db70f89e17624ad13a7d Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=24 Compton Verney welcomes the display of newly acquired works of art this week. Portrait of Oliver Cromwell by Samuel Cooper and God the Father and Christ by Hans Thoman join the growing British Portraits and Germanic collections at the gallery.

... 9c71353d6ba6113ccb9611b4ac23fffd Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=23 The Glasshouse Arts Centre, in collaboration with the Stourbridge Town Hall, announced today that they are to host the first ever International Mask Festival to take place in the UK on 19-27 October 2007. ... e846720091caee3a3d3f7782721d6b86 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=22 Competition: Does your dog have what it takes to be
BONE IDOL?... 47e46a46d637dc0798e6fb6f9b31794c Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=21 Tindal Street are delighted to welcome successful candidate Ailah Ahmed as she starts work with Tindal Street Press, Borders and Turnaround as part of this unique initiative to address the under-representation of black and minority ethnic individuals in the publishing industry.... 4733d22898271c76f29f7d85122fd2df Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=16 An extraordinary portrayal of the artist Lucien Freud’s first wife, Kitty, has been bought for The New Art Gallery Walsall, by The Art Fund, the UK’s leading independent art charity. Portrait of Kitty, 2006, a triptych in acrylic by Walsall artist Andrew Tift, won the National Portrait Gallery’s BP ... 27afbbfa2415d3818ba597e022e79697 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=15
Created by the artist Jacob Epstein 1913-15 the Rock Drill sculpture became an iconic image for the 20th century representing the future of humanity and for many people ‘the terrible Frankenstein’s monster we have made ourselves into’.
... 74f50c4c920879ee33d8b7496be3d915 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=18 The series of Guest Star Portraits, on display at The New Art Gallery Walsall, aims to explore the nature of celebrity and our society’s continuing obsession with it. The portraits offer many different ways of portraying and looking at greatness and celebrity. Now, following on from the hugely succe... e446fbd21ed5f025261ca455b1793ef7 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=20 The Musical Black Coffee of Cuba and Congo: Papa Noel’s Café Noir Crosses the Ocean with Pan-African Congo Rumba
Legendary Congolese guitarist, Papa Noel is set to bring his Afro-Cuban rhythms, spiraling guitars and furious dance beats to The Drum on Sat 23 Jun, 7.30PM.
... 1a32f67926bf9a2b2bdfd21b77edbe69 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=19 The Billie Holiday Story, which played to packed houses and received standing ovations throughout Europe, is embarking on its second major tour. Theatre Productions are proud to present their compelling production, The Billie Holiday Story on Thu 28 June – Sat 30 June at The Drum in Birmingham. Th... 075c5952c668da8e52b3b4c791a8cc37 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=17 The title of this exhibition derives from ‘Recovered Territories’, the term used to describe the lands transferred from Germany to Poland at the end of the Second World War. The forced migrations that resulted from this geographic upheaval saw the indigenous German population largely replaced by Po... f739c03bbe04086ef0bb6281154919c7 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 http://www.audiencescentral.co.uk/press/archive/?id=10 24/05/2007, Birmingham: A large update to the online resource Audiences Central is being rolled out.... f2b79e65b5d4778829cd43ef6144b8c9 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00