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How can Government help creative entrepreneurs? What questions would you ask Policy Advisors on this issue?

February 28, 2010

Clare Edwards would like you to send her YOUR views, opinions and questions to put to some senior civil servants at Downing Street on the subject of “How can Government help creative entrepreneurs?”

Clare says on her blog: “Well the latest opportunity is a chance to go to Downing Street next week to talk with senior civil servants (and possibly the odd policy advisor or Minister) in a 90 minute session to tell Government how they can better help creative entrepreneurs and where things are working and where are they failing.

I thought it would be interesting to see what questions you think I should be asking and in general what sort of constructive messages you think this group of policy makers and shapers should hear from creative businesses.

I’m not the only person who has been asked by the British Council to do this but I’m probably the only person from the the West Midlands so if you have ideas of how the government could help creative businesses in the future – leave me some comments and I’ll let you know which points I take with me and how I get on…

I have my own ideas on this but I’d love to go along with a broader understanding of the ideas, struggles and questions that others in the sector have. As you know I go with a music hat on personally but I think some of the issues for music are the same for other ‘creative industries‘. So if you run a creative business and think there is a burning issue I need to be aware of when I walk into Number 10 – let me know!

I’m going next Wednesday so you can suggest ideas right up to that time so…. I can take them with me!”

I’ve been reading with interest some of the comments already submitted including comments from Stef Lewandowski, Sarah Habgee, Nick Dunn, Ed King, Nick Booth, Dave Harte,  Norman Perrin, Robin Valk, and others. You can add your own comments, ideas or submit your questions to Clare Edwards here

Clare Edwards is a freelance music consultant and event organiser – she has run Gigbeth over the past few years, works with Soweto Kinch Productions, conducts Notorious and is a Chair of Sound It Out. Clare is involved with the board of Arts Council England WM, Moby Duck and is a Chair of Governors at a local primary school. In between Clare has found time to lead The Music Network monthly meeting and she sings with Ex Cathedra.

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Microblog 2010-02-26

February 26, 2010

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The Music Network - 4pm Thursday 25th February 2010, Birmingham T.E.E, Millennium Point. All Invited

February 21, 2010

The Music Network is open to all on Thursday 25th February 2010 4pm til 6pm at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. The Meeting will be lead this month by Andy Derrick

The Music Network, Birmingham, 2008

The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT on the last Thursday of each month, for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region. If you have any involvement in music, come and talk about what you’re up to and meet some new people.These Networking events are about all things music in the region. They’re about helping you to teach yourself how to do it, by yourself, for yourself and encourages you to share the knowledge with others so they can do the same.  If you are a musician, work with musicians, represent musicians, have involvement with the music industry, or are looking to make new contacts the meeting will be useful.

If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are invited.

You can also post in by email any news or gig dates or press release information for inclusion on the website and for distribution through the mailing list and RSS feed. More details on the website.

There will be luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks too. Please pass this invite on to Musicians you know or anyone else who you think may benefit.

http://birminghammusicnetwork.com Come and Join us.

Andy Derrick is an independent freelance musician based in Birmingham, UK.  Andy used to work for the Musicians’ Union delivering front line services and advice to musicians of all genres, experience and backgrounds.

Andy’s main work is as a trombonist in many groups playing Jazz, big band, classical and other kinds of music.  He has also worked in studios as a session musician providing horn tracks for writers and composers.

Since 1992 Andy has written and arranged music and he currently has works published by Warwick Music and Andek Music.

Teaching jazz, trombone and music theory is also a passion that sees Andy working with pupils of all ages and standards across the Midlands.

In 2004 Gerd Leonhard, Music Futurist, www.musicfuturist.com wrote a piece called “Music Like Water – the inevitable music ecosystem” you can read it here

In 2007 Andrew Dubber wrote about Music Like Water again here

In 2010 Music Like Water appeared here

and Andy’s Derrick’s latest 2010 blog post is called “Water isn’t like Music” you can read it here

your comments and opinions invited

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links for 2010-02-19

February 20, 2010

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Microblog 2010-02-19

February 19, 2010

  • Surveillance Drones To Zap Protesters Into Submission - http://tiny.cc/eypuf #
  • Tonight at scruffy murphy’s, Birmingham - free entry gig feat. Contempt, eastfield and dik guru 8pm start #
  • Xova live tonight at the ainbow, birmingham on stage 9.45pm #
  • Giant Monster Crab Found In England http://bit.ly/ctuRPz #
  • Moving Space Tours - Luxury Van Hire: Quotes & Bookings for Film & Music Industry http://hub.tm/?KOKNN or phone (+44) 020 8205 2503 #
  • Civilized World Must Protect Iran and Consequently Itself http://ur1.ca/m7ny #
  • Just in cased you missed it check out Seasick Steve on these radio shows: Seasick Steve on Front Row BBC Radio… http://bit.ly/9yrNcX #
  • Angry Man Runs Naked Through Phoenix Airport http://ur1.ca/m7iz #
  • @sostenutollp is Interested in hearing from Black Country orgs wrkng with unwaged wntng advice in creative industry careers.1-2-1’s see … #
  • New 9/11 photos ‘prove WTC exploded from inside’ http://ur1.ca/m8xd #
  • Obama signs law lifting debt ceiling http://ur1.ca/m8uu #
  • Ahead of Olympics, Vancouver assaults civil liberties http://ur1.ca/m8r5 #
  • Listening to the accused….what a brilliant band….and still good after all these years… #
  • http://twitpic.com/12zx7c - Five (yes, Five!) Free!! Metal bands @ The Old Wharf, Digbeth, Tonight #
  • Listening to cop on fire #
  • @nomain: Today’s unfortunate spelling error? Flyfisting. A popular outdoor pursuit requiring a pole and rubber trousers. #
  • It’s just a ride… — Bill Hicks Last Words http://youtu.be/OIy8rGa8p_g #
  • Best and cheapest vegetarian take away in Birmingham: Milan Sweet Centre, 191 Stoney lane, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8HB, 0121 449 1617 #
  • Thinking of going back to europe in may, perhaps germany around 20th may…but rehearsals on tuesday and wednesday o de… http://lnk.ms/5yXrx #
  • Thinking of going back to europe in may, perhaps germany around 20th may…but rehearsals on tuesday and wednesday so d… http://lnk.ms/5xvHl #
  • Israel Conducts Covert Assassination Campaign http://ur1.ca/m9yl #
  • On the way to gatwick airport #
  • A Quarter of U.S. Nuclear Plants Are Leaking a Radioactive Material Linked to Cancer: http://is.gd/8nz5p #
  • Tough sanctions could see Iran ‘regime change’: top US aide http://ur1.ca/me0h #
  • Sorting through last bits for police bastard record and working on words for next last under the sun tune….at the same time of course #
  • Never Mind The Bullocks gig nights - WORCESTER - THURSDAY 18 FEB 2010 http://shar.es/m1H7x for Free pass get in touch with Brendan #
  • The Goal of Modern Propaganda: Mythocracy http://ur1.ca/melr #
  • Cars, Riptides, Lightning — All More Likely to Kill You Than Terrorists: http://is.gd/8raEa #
  • Aspartame has been renamed and is now being marketed as a natural sweetener http://ur1.ca/meie #
  • Thirty-six predictions for the world: 2010 2012 http://ur1.ca/me7o #
  • NATO Kills 12 Civilians in Afghanistan http://ur1.ca/meqi #
  • ok tuesday is stourbridge 2pm, musoplex after, then rehearsal. wednesday is po box etc then musoplex & rehearsal, thursday is Mika. arghhhh #
  • Gnomes in peoples gardens are about as interesting as bloggers in Birmingham. what is going on? #
  • @guardianeco: Police arrest 26 at Aldermaston nuclear weapons plant blockade http://bit.ly/b9XNOW #
  • US media omission: Iran calls for global nuclear disarmament http://ur1.ca/mf6s #
  • Philip K. Dick: Stopping Neo-Nazis from staring WWIII http://bit.ly/bdHcTM #
  • On the way to petes in stourbridge to work on dufus footage etc #
  • The CIA and NSA Want You to Be Their Friend on Facebook http://ur1.ca/mi9v #
  • Tanks were rolling north on the m5 today but all is well, petes done good work on dufus videos so far…. #
  • Police drones are grounded for breaking the law http://ur1.ca/mhn3 #
  • At musoplex oldbury with pete andy and katie sorting out a few bits and pieces #
  • Seano porno after last under the sun rehearsals yesterday at muoplex http://twitpic.com/13sawe #
  • Last under the sun have been hard at work at musoplex. new songs worked on and rehearsal recorded. London next after dropping people home #
  • Just arrived at venue in sheffield with mika lot. All good. #
  • The Space Shuttle Challenger and Climate Change http://bit.ly/dsLw5E #
  • Don’t Think before sharing your current location: http://pleaserobme.com true genius ha ha #
  • Check this video out — Bollards in Motion - Cross Street, Manchester http://youtu.be/Fjgq2Bgbc_0 #
  • Man Who Flew Plane into IRS Building Posted Anti-Government Screed Online: http://is.gd/8FG0g #
  • Is the Web Making You Passive? http://ur1.ca/mp9l #
  • Cheney Confesses to Serious Crimes — Torture Is Just the Beginning: http://is.gd/8FMcz #
  • @BlueWhaleBrum: Wanna play at Godiva Festival? http://bit.ly/b87xXT #
  • Magick is live right now on http://www.musicworldradio.com with an eclectic mix of pop and beyond from the UK and EU 1980s to new releases #
  • @terrestrials: Come to "the old bell hotel" Tomorrow from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. wicked line up http://bit.ly/aW5d9o #
  • @terrestrials: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3974279&l=e259e92d1e&id=19578926511 #
  • I. #
  • Inner terrestrials play birmingham adam and eve feb 19th 2010 free entry http://twitpic.com/143ta7 #punk #Birmingham #
  • Man Bulldozes Home After Foreclosure http://ur1.ca/mrs2 #
  • @BrumPunks: Zombie Club at The Sound Bar, Goth/New Wave night (ft. ex Barrel Organ DJ’s) tonight http://twitpic.com/13xjj8 #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/143wzm - Inner Terrestrials (Punk/Dub/Ska)play The Adam & Eve, Digbeth tonight. #
  • Police accused of sending agents provocateurs to Olympic protests in Vancouver http://ur1.ca/ms12 #
  • Army Investigates Alleged Attempt by Soldiers to Poison Food at Fort Jackson http://ur1.ca/mryh #
  • In Manchester today. Mika plays Apollo later. #

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Musoplex - A collective of music-centric professionals working under one roof in Oldbury

February 16, 2010

Dictionary: -  Musoplex (aka the ‘plex)

Birmingham’s brightest collective of music-centric professionals working under one roof in Oldbury.

Musoplex is home to: -

Framework Studios - headed up by Si Reeves this legendary studio works across the board - in the last 2 months alone we have recorded everything from acoustic songs for a West End show to the new Police Bastard EP for UK and US release soon and everything in between from tribute bands to mayhem metal from Frozen Theory and indie-disco from Discotheque Wreck. Lee Phillips - Corner Studios, Wolverhampton, is also on our Producer roster.

Rehearsal Rooms - we have 4 - they all work, they are much used cos they are only £9 per hour.

Raven: Record Label - housed in the small office at the front Andy works on finding quality bands (usually by sticking his head out the door and listening to whoever is in) and we record them and release them. Only a year old and 5 releases in but it does get easier as it goes along. March 1st sees the release of a 3 version single - Your Silence - from Discotheque Wreck to be followed by the EP later in March. Pre-orders alone have already made the Top 10 for Indiestore downloads and the songs go live on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc on March 1st. The band tour the UK to promote the single and EP soon - see www.discothequewreck.co.uk

Photography - The ‘plex has it’s own photo / video studio too - and 3 photographers to choose from. The last few weeks have seen shoots for The Ganders, Butterfly Fan the Inferno, Planet Rock and more. Competitive to completely creative - you choose what you want from us and we deliver.

Promotion - we have just secured a much-needed local venue for live gig promotion - watch this space.

Videography - We work very closely with Pete of Abstract Reaction. His 4 camera live videos are stunning, his visual creativity beyond compare. Pete is just back from a European tour making a band documentary as well as accompanying Dufus on mush of their UK tour. We are now looking forward to making the first of a series of interview videos. Pete is also a superb Wolves Uni grad photographer.

Learning and Development - Katie Southall (radio presenter Katy Jay) helps us to keep on top of learning and development projects - currently running the excellent Sound It Out project. Katie is also a superb photographer.

We have links to management teams, get our bands radio play and generally help in any way we can.

The ‘plex Team.

Si Reeves - Studio, Head Producer
Andy Ward - Studio, Photography, label, business
Katie Southall - Learning and Development, Photography

Affiliates

Pete Rhead - Videography and photography
Lee Phillips - Producer

Musoplex
Junction 2, M5 - Oldbury
mail at musoplex.com

http://www.musoplex.com

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Never Mind The Bullocks gig nights - LAUNCH IN WORCESTER - THURSDAY 18 FEB 2010

February 15, 2010

THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY
nmtB midweek club night launch @ The Firefly Worcester.
After this launch, if it goes well regular gig nights at The Firefly will continue on the first Thursday of every month, the night after my regular Hereford shows on the first Wednesday of every month and the night before my regular show at The Globe At Hay on the first Friday of every month.

Doors 8pm-1am | £5 entry | £3 Students (please bring NUS card)

Drinks offers >>>
San Mig £2 - Grolsh £2 - Vodka Mixer £2 Selected Shots £1

10% of profits from all nmtB shows goes to support Love Music Hate Racism!

SUBSOURCE
http://www.subsource.co.uk

I AM AUSTIN
http://www.myspace.com/iamaustinmusic

THE SPOONFEDZ
http://www.myspace.com/thespoonfez

RUBBERDUB (dj)
http://soundcloud.com/rubberdub

LADYFLASH + 9099L35 (vjs)

SUBSOURCE INFO

Here is some footage from the 13 festivals, including Glastonbury that they played last year..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NME5_5ANYEw

Here’s the video for the last single…..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1kv0xDx8z0

Last year SUBSOURCE toured with Dreadzone, and had some good shows with Beardyman, Far too Loud, Dizzie Rascal, Dub Pistols and Rodney P.

BREAKING NEWS Subsource gets an honourable mention in Metal Hammer`s 2010 Hot List of bands to keep an eye on this year! Rock on!

The FLY says
“Bionic Breakbeat Punks have the dance-floor squirming with their jaw-dropping power, soul and perception”

Eddy Temple-Morris (XFM) says
“Those who know me well know that breakbeats give me the raging horn but so do some bands… this is so up my street.”

The Metro says
“The best cyberpunk riot since The Prodigy”

BBC Online says
“A live electronica dance band who are loved by those who know and are about to be adored by those who don’t”

LTD Magazine says
“This is a band that truly demands a larger setting - the main stage at Glastonbury comes to mind. Subsource make Pendulum look like the f**king Carpenters”

Liam Howlett (The Prodigy) says
“Amazing vocals”

Single ‘The Ides’ released March 29th, 2010
Album ‘Tales From The Doombox’ released April 5th, 2010
(Doombox Records)

www.myspace.com/subsource
www.twitter.com/subsource

I AM AUSTIN INFO

Two piece Dance/Dnb/Electro/Rock duo from North Wales. Supported bands such as, Dananananaykroyd, Black Lips, The Chapman Family, You love her coz shes dead, Casio Kids, Das Wanderlust, James Yuill, Cage The Elephant, The Little Comets and Noisettes. Were crowned KING OF THE MOUNTAIN at Snowbombing Austria 2009. Have performed a live session for Bethan Elfyn BBC RADIO 1 WALES.

Bethan Elfyn BBC Radio 1 Wales
“I haven’t loved anything this much since I heard the Manics’ Generation Terrorists. Bloomin’ ace! xx”
“My new favorite band!”
“like one fifth’s Kings of Leon crossed with the ghost of Death From Above”

A new band a day.com
“I Am Austin are all hair, hormones and songs about lust”
“It’s a big, bruising sound that always threatens to explode violently”

Red Stripe Music Awards
“This stunningly different electro, dance, rock duo have managed to create something unique”

The Fly Magazine, In the city review
“Nice job fellas and our eardrums have been flexed like they’ve done an Elle Macpherson workout.”

The Fly Magazine
“Like the Black Keys meeting Nu-Rave, I Am Austin deliver drum and bass exactly as it says on the tin”

Adam Walton BBC Radio Wales
“The new I Am Austin recordings are skyscraping filth: Add ‘N’ to X, DFA, Kills… a pummeling, monstrous future blues. Ace, in other words”

THE SPOONFEDZ INFO

Bringing a blend of funk, reggae, soul, hip-hop, and alternative/punk-rock! It’s for you! Enjoy!

Surface Unsigned (Midland Final Review)
Saturday 12th September 2009 @ The O2 Academy (Main Stage), Birmingham, Words by Ashley Neal….
“Great catchy dance along tracks merged with some incredibly tight musicianship pulled together to deliver one of the stand out sets of the day”

Brendan Stephens
www.nevermindthebullocks.co.uk

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Motorhead tribute play The Roadhouse, Birmingham 29th of April 2010

February 15, 2010

Motorheadcase are coming back to Birmingham on the 29th of April

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Roadhouse
Wharfside Leisure Complex, Lifford Lane
Stirchley, Kings Norton
Birmingham, United Kingdom B30 3DZ

8:00pm - £5 door, £4 adv - All Ages

£5 on the door, £4 tickets bought online at www.theroadhousebirmingham.co.uk

www.motorheadcase.com

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January 2010 Music Network Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2010

The Music Network Meeting Minutes 28th January 2010

Introductions:

Simon Howes, Robert Edwards, Saurabh Thomas, Gwen King, Jamiee Hewitt,  Dan May-Miller, Jack Kennerly, Simon Evison, Vince O’Malley, Karl  Tippin, Kevin, Tom Prottey, Jack Perry, Aidan Laverty, Darren Roberts, Rob Heaton, Tom, Clare Edwards, Joe Blanks, Doug Blanks, Colin Tippin, Marcus Dellicompagni, Scott Sheppard, Phil Mountford.

Apologies: Mark Sampson, Andy derrick, Anthony Hughes.

New Points:

Karl from Musical Exchanges talked about www.musicalexchanges.com – which has now gone live! This brand new website is social networking site, diary and recruitment site designed for anyone working in the music industry.

Marcus Dellicompagni – Doing a PHD and researching the power relationships in music industry of Birmingham has started by looking at Urban music concentrating on Lozells but now wants to widen the scope to other genres and areas.

Robert Edwards – working in own TV studio making a range of shows from games shows and children’s tv. Interested in finding musicians who can produce theme tunes, perform on the station and help the children presenters develop their own band! To find out more go to www.lovemedialtd.co.uk or contact email: Robert at lovemedia.co.uk

Tom – Jam night from the Roadhouse looking for a new venue as they’ve had to move on from the Roadhouse. Looking for a venue with some backline equipment already – the night attracts about 20 performers and had a good momentum. And is usually a Thursday. If someone knows a venue contact Tom Richardson 07956 368998

Tom – interested in starting offering his services paid and free apprentice work doing almost anything in the music industry. 07956 368998

World Unlimited, Folk night at the Hare and Hounds – Yeah Sparrow performs on 31st January. Also playing are the Kings of Spain and Alex Moir and its £3 in! Also he is playing for Silent Filter Promotions gig at the Wagon Horses in Digbeth and they are trying to set some new nights there supporting local bands. http://www.myspace.com/yeahsparrow and http://www.myspace.com/silentfilter

Simon Howes – Social Media Café is tomorrow (Friday 29th Jan) at 10am at Coffee Lounge and every last Friday of the month – a good way to meet other social media types in the city and get ideas and ask questions http://www.birminghamsmc.com/

Rob Heaton from Wolverhampton – looking to start up a business offering music production, on location recording, audio editing and mixing. Contact Rob on 07858 520318

Gwen King – is looking for someone to write theme music for her TV show and other musicians who can compose good songs email: gwen at gwenking.co.uk

Clare Edwards – updated everyone on Music Central which is a new project probably starting in April 2010 which will be designed to support music industry companies and individuals eg, managers, labels, promoters etc through a programme of mentoring, seminars, networking and a conference. Go to clareedwards@mac.com after April for more details.

Stafford based studio and staff currently mostly taken up by one band – ‘The Tunics’ – no website but you can get a message to them via www.joeblanks.com

Jack Perry - The Razorbax have just made their first record. Go to www.therazorbax.co.uk for more details. Dave Midson has mastered it – they are now looking for contacts for distribution, promotion and getting gigs.

Next meeting Thursday 25th February 2010 4pm – 6pm. Special thanks to Clare Edwards for leading the January meeting and at short notice. If anyone else wants to lead a Music Network meeting get in touch, you know it has to be a good thing to do for local music.

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Rockers - Glasgow Live Music Venue: Bands Wanted

February 14, 2010

Through out the years we have put on some of the UK, Europe & The USA’s best unsigned and signed bands. Including Gun, Goldblade, Police Bastard, Joe D’urso & Stone Caravan, Spear Of Destiny, UK Subs, The Lurkers, The Grit, Father, Glasvegas, The Hussy’s, Wheatus,3 Men & Black, Dan Reed ( Dan Reed Network ),Tyla ,Dave Sharp, AOR ,Bruce & Jamie Watson, Man Raze and Miles Hunt & Erica to name a few.
We have live music 7 days a week featuring unsigned and signed bands. All styles of music is catered for from Rock, Metal, Alternative, Indie, Acoustic & Punk.

If you are looking for a show for your band or your a booking agency please get in touch.

Rockers, 14 Midland street, Glasgow, G1 4PP
Glasgow 0141 221 0726 / 07787 112093

www.rockersglasgow.co.uk

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links for 2010-02-13

February 14, 2010

  • Unreleased KLF track on M25 DVD sampler : Birmingham Music Network
    This just in to The Music Network from our good friends….. As many of you will recall a cache of lost and forgotten material was rediscovered during Jimmy’s house move early last year.

    Some of the tracks were liberated by The Junior Insurgent Transmitter Ensemble for the soundtrack to the 2009 M25 Spin.

    We have produced a single track DVD sampler and will be giving it away to all the “spinners” joining us this year.

    The track featured is a unique version of the Pure Trance classic What Time Is Love and was recorded and performed by The KLF at the very first Helter Skelter illegal rave held on the 30th September 1989.

    We will be meeting up at Thurrock Service Station just off the M25 at 11am on Saturday 20th March 2010 and will be on the London Orbital Motorway until 1pm on Sunday 21st March.

    (tags: newswire music musicnetwork m25 klf)

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Unreleased KLF track on M25 DVD sampler

February 13, 2010

This just in to The Music Network from our good friends….. As many of you will recall a cache of lost and forgotten material was rediscovered during Jimmy’s house move early last year.

Some of the tracks were liberated by The Junior Insurgent Transmitter Ensemble for the soundtrack to the 2009 M25 Spin.

We have produced a single track DVD sampler and will be giving it away to all the “spinners” joining us this year.

The track featured is a unique version of the Pure Trance classic What Time Is Love and was recorded and performed by The KLF at the very first Helter Skelter illegal rave held on the 30th September 1989.

We will be meeting up at Thurrock Service Station just off the M25 at 11am on Saturday 20th March 2010 and will be on the London Orbital Motorway until 1pm on Sunday 21st March.

Every two laps we stop for fuel and pick up passengers / collaborators at Clacket Lane Services (clockwise side).

If you are unable to come along to this years Spin but would like to buy a copy of the DVD Sampler it is available at:

http://positivevoid.co.uk/PVCM25DVD09.htm

We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Love Peace & Happiness

Tim & Gimpo

http://jamescauty.co.uk/
http://www.klf.de/

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links for 2010-02-12

February 13, 2010

  • Birmingham Promoters
    Birmingham Promoters is a fast growing independent promotions group based in Birmingham.

    We work in a variety of venues all over the city. Our aim is to work alongside venues in order to bring the highest caliber of signed touring acts to Birmingham as well as looking after our own homegrown talent and give them the support and direction they need to help get their music out there.

    (tags: newswire gigs venues birmingham)

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Capsule forum is sourcing your views on “Engaging regional audiences – how do we do it?” What are your thoughts?

February 12, 2010

Andy Roberts mailed to draw attention to something of interest. Have you seen the Capsule forum recently on the subject of  local audiences? The forum comments raise some interesting issues and some of the comments make interesting reading.

http://www.capsule.org.uk/blog/2010/01/28/engaging-regional-audiences-how-do-we-do-it/#comment-33475069

Andy has added a comment already, you are invited to do the same. He said it’s a disappointment to see so many negative comments about attendances at gigs in Brum, when lately he’s been to a number of really well attended local shows. Not the case always, but he suggests it’s really creating an imbalanced view of the city’s music scene. What do you think?

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Microblog 2010-02-12

February 12, 2010

  • on the way to sonic ballroom in cologne. Everyone is a bit mashed but looking forward to tonights gig. Geissen gig was good last night #
  • So much for the Swine flu epidemic: National website and helpline are shut down http://ur1.ca/lkeo #
  • @Brumcast: i got a copy of that on tape back in the day but my version was called flesh ripping sonic torment demo #totalgrind #
  • Swine Flu Pandemic Was A Hoax http://ur1.ca/ljef #
  • soundcheck time at sonic ballroom cologne. Feeling exhausted but the gig should be mental later if all goes to plan #
  • According to simon you haven’t lived until you’ve seen someone dressed as flash Gordon playing air guitar to raining blood by slayer #
  • At sonic ballroom in koln. Trying to work out whether I should sleep or continue with the post police bastard gig madness #
  • Sat in kitchen at sonic ballroom waiting for coffee. Long drive to Groningen next then back to England tomorrow #
  • Anthrax contaminated heroin spreads http://ur1.ca/ln3o #
  • Leaving koln and on way to Groningen for police bastard gig at crowbar tonight #
  • FBI wants records kept of Web sites visited http://ur1.ca/lngw #
  • Pentagon draws plans for immortal ’synthetic organisms’ http://ur1.ca/lncp #
  • Brussels, London, Istanbul: A Week Of Western War Councils http://ur1.ca/lnmr #
  • At Crowbar Groningen. Esther has a bad hangover and Robbie has only just got out of bed but looks like it’s going to be a mad birthday p … #
  • Swine flu epidemic is dying, CDC declares http://ur1.ca/lo2k #
  • March 6th Jamm Brixton Dread Messiah, Masscoma, Restarts, P.A.I.N, Fleas & Lice, Cold War and Coitus #punk #London #
  • Brilliant gig in Groningen tonight, total chaos, good finish to the tour. Esther put on a good night at crowbar despite the hangover #
  • In groningen, the drive back to Birmingham begins in a bit. Esther from fleas and lice put the band up at her place last night, all good #
  • Breakfast was pancakes and chips cooked by robbie from fleas and lice. Leaving Groningen now, Antwerp next then Birmingham #
  • Report: Israeli warships on way to Persian Gulf http://ur1.ca/lq1i #
  • Tonight on http://www.musicworldradio.com DJ IMPULSE (UK) The Evolution Show 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM COMMANDER FLUFFY… http://bit.ly/cRhYdQ #
  • In Antwerp at freds place collecting Pids car so he can get to Spain. Calais next for the rest of us #
  • Parked up in Calais after 3 security checks courtesy of customs, border control then border control again. Joy. Waiting on the boat now #
  • Will Obama Opt for War on Iran? http://ur1.ca/lqvn #
  • Super Bowl Sunday: Scientifically Crafted Mass Mental Illness http://ur1.ca/lqu5 #
  • Just getting into Dover now….hopefully no more security checks then full throttle to Birmingham to return gear to musoplex #
  • The slaveship is almost home…. 15 miles to musoplex and gear unloading time….. #
  • Police bastard back in Birmingham and gear unloaded. Now time to return the van to moving space tours. All good. Tour was good fun. #
  • Brumcast 8pm tonight ft Calories,Police Bastard,Tiny Cinema,We all need Heroes, & a new PWEI remix by Vile Evils http://bit.ly/pmkQT … #
  • Brumcast 8pm tonight ft Calories,Police Bastard,Tiny Cinema,We all need Heroes, & new PWEI remix by Vile Evils http://bit.ly/pmkQT #
  • Iran detains 7 ’spies’ tied to US-funded radio station http://ur1.ca/lt9z #
  • Think Government Is Corrupt? You May Face 10 Years In Jail http://ur1.ca/ltx6 #
  • Study links sugary soft drinks to pancreas cancer http://ur1.ca/ltvh #
  • Christians Claim Hate Crimes Law an Effort to ‘Eradicate’ Their Beliefs http://bit.ly/dgqHRP #
  • 10 Questions for Birminghams Independent Music Industry. Your answers are requested http://hub.tm/dJsXc #Birmingham #music Pass It On #
  • Exposed: Naked Body Scanner Images Of Film Star Printed, Circulated By Airport Staff - http://tiny.cc/u9Nz7 #
  • Tonight on http://www.musicworldradio.com THE SOFT ROCK CLASSICS SHOW (Recorded in the UK) Presented by Dominic… http://bit.ly/aWVzoN #
  • @Seasick_Steve: "Songs For Elisabeth" is out now! This 7 track limited edition mini-album is Seasick Steve’s alternative Valen … #
  • Seano managed to capture the quote of the Tour: “Police Bastard aren’t singing about fuckin’ Sugarpuffs…We’re singing: Fuck Off God!!!” #
  • packing and wrapping ebay orders….a lot of ebay orders…… #
  • Don’t forget to get your vote on this week for Music World Radio’s Top Choons Charts! http://lnk.ms/57mrl #
  • Extreme Noise Terror vs. KLF http://youtu.be/7CDButf0go8 #KLF #music #video #ENT #
  • Photos by Midge from Apocalypse Now, 22nd,23rd,24th January 2010 at Swinging Sporran, Birmingham http://hub.tm/wnftp #punk #birmingham #
  • Black Country Music Network Thursday 11th Feb 4pm Major Key Studios, The Public, West Bromwich http://bit.ly/KiOrp pass it on #
  • @AndyRobertsBHAM: Free mixing of your recordings at Blue Whale http://bit.ly/9DHOOU #
  • “upcoming 2010 tour dates for CHRISTY & EMILY” http://hub.tm/VOwCa #
  • “Tour dates for NIGHTINGALES, HOTPANTS ROMANCE, Christy and emily and Stewart home” http://hub.tm/TsXcJ #
  • “Black Country Music Network - Thursday February 11th 2010″ http://hub.tm/kOLOp #
  • Scannergate: Facts Contradict Heathrow Claim That Naked Images Can’t Be Printed http://ur1.ca/m0jc #
  • “Borderline Crossing: An evening of acoustic, folk & blues on 3rd Monday each month at Boat Inn, Newbold-on-Avon,Rugby” http://hub.tm/YuiWo #
  • Nigerian Security Forces Execute Civilians http://ur1.ca/m3gd #
  • Internet Censorship Protest Shuts Down Australian Government Websites - http://tiny.cc/kILHp #
  • In Brecon, found a cup of coffee at last but now the place is closing. don’t ask. #
  • How did I find myself with so much work to do and so little time to sort it all out? Back to work then…… #
  • Go Back To Sleep, There’s No New World Order http://ur1.ca/m3zp #
  • Feds push for tracking cell phones http://ur1.ca/m3ym #
  • Nearly 60% in UK Poll Say Torture is OK http://ur1.ca/m3tr #
  • No Joke: South Carolina Now Requires ‘Subversives’ to Register http://bit.ly/aG697B #
  • Claim: Blackwater Billed US for ‘Morale Welfare Recreation’ Provided by Prostitute: http://is.gd/8aUdY #
  • Question: are you boring? #
  • A character worth a follow @mrflubber "Where is the money? AWM plans to support Birmingham’s music industry - years late" #
  • Follow @mrflubber Birmingham’s independent music industry needs more ‘Morale Welfare Recreation’ #
  • Local IMC feature: Portland Indymedia Web Radio is looking for New Shows!: http://bit.ly/9W76jS #
  • Ridicule of Conspiracy Theories Focuses On Diffusing Criticism of the Powerful http://ur1.ca/m3jo #
  • P.A.I.N will be playing at Urban Haphazard Takeover III – Anti Valentines Extravaganza 13th February 2010, London #
  • Commentator Exposes Dumbed-Down TV News Coverage http://ur1.ca/m4hc #
  • Question: Do You Buddhist? #

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