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Further Support for the Digbeth Summit

Thank you to everyone who has submitted their feedback from the Digbeth Summit! So far, thoughts have been very positive, with selected quotes from delegates included below: “Many thanks to those who volunteered their time, intelligence and energy to organising … Continue reading

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Live Music Round Up

See more events at the All Brum in Digbeth website. Tuesday, 21st February Jazz at The Spotted Dog The Spotted Dog hosts Jazz every Tuesday. Music starts at 9pm – free entry with collection. Wednesday, 22nd February Adam & Eve … Continue reading

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Digbeth Summit – Thanks

Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday’s Digbeth Summit: Keeping Digbeth Different event. We recorded an attendance of at least 75 people, which is very encouraging for our first event of this kind! As well as thanking everyone who attended, … Continue reading

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Milky Wimpshake Gig @ The Edge

Newcastle indie heroes Milky Wimpshake will play their first ever gig in Birmingham tonight at The Edge, a studio space owned by Friction Arts. The gig will feature support by up-and-coming Birmingham bands Ace Bushy Striptease and El Burro. Click … Continue reading

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Digbeth Summit – Tomorrow!

Digbeth Residents Association’s Digbeth Summit: Keeping Digbeth Different event is tomorrow! As part of the preparations for the event, a session was held last week to finalise plans. SIFA Fireside very kindly offered us use of their fantastic facilities on … Continue reading

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Eastside Projects + Google Maps = New Viewing Experience

Thought I should start off this post with a bit of maths for the artistic folk out there! I fall into the camp, as I’m sure many of our readership do, of struggling to find time to visit Eastside Projects … Continue reading

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Aspire4u CIC

Digbeth-based charity Aspire4u has launched Project Talent, which has received funding from the Big Lottery Fund, to create a variety of opportunities for musicians, dancers, designers and models through a combination of platforms. Aspire4U director, Daniella Genas said: “My vision … Continue reading

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Live Music Round Up

See more events at the All Brum in Digbeth website. Monday, 13th February ALL-ACOUSTIC SHOW Adam & Eve Free Entry Lauren Pryke Matt Tregortha Tuesday, 14th February Jazz at The Spotted Dog The Spotted Dog hosts Jazz every Tuesday. Music … Continue reading

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February Offers @ Bay Leaf

To fight the winter chill, Bay Leaf at the Custard Factory, is offering a £20 discount when you spend £40 or more on evening dining for the whole month of February (except Valentine’s day)! So come along and warm up … Continue reading

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Cherish House, Bradford Street

With the strong Irish presence in Digbeth, it is sometimes easy to forget that Digbeth has an important Chinese community too. Cherish House, run by the Trident Reach the People Charity, opened in 1999 and is the country’s only Chinese … Continue reading

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