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Microblog 2010-03-12

March 12, 2010

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Microblog 2010-03-12

March 12, 2010

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Microblog 2010-03-05

March 5, 2010

  • Bush’s torture psychologists wanted to use ‘mock burials’: report http://ur1.ca/nnn3 #
  • Harvard Professor’s Proposal: Starve the Palestinians in Gaza into Having Fewer Babies: http://is.gd/9gpWM #p2 #
  • Dr. John Breeding: Drugging Dissident Children http://ur1.ca/nofo #
  • Majority says government a threat to citizens’ rights http://ur1.ca/no7s #
  • Leaked UN Documents Reveal Plan For "Green World Order" By 2012 http://ur1.ca/no5h #
  • @sostenutollp: Musicians & music businesses are invited to come to the Black Country Music Network next Thursday 4pm, West Brom #
  • Arrested Terrorist Leader Exposes Extensive CIA Connections http://ur1.ca/nozy #
  • Is Google Making Us Stupid? - Magazine - The Atlantic: http://bit.ly/bbiLAe via @addthis #
  • Local IMC feature: The Indypendent Issue 147: Haiti Under the Gun: The U.S. Embarks on a New Military Occupation: http://bit.ly/dcWnKS #
  • Massive Bank Failures Due, Says Oversight Panel http://ur1.ca/npij #
  • @musoplex: Weekday - Mon to Thurs - Rehearsals PS7 per hour. We are running out of space in evenings so opening up in d… http://lnk.ms … #
  • @jonone100: steve has a facebook page up http://www.facebook.com/seasicksteve . also quite a few videos of the vicar st gigs on youtube … #
  • Massive Earthquake In Chile Followed By Tsunami http://bit.ly/c0r7TH #
  • All Agents: Meet Sat 20th March, ThurrocK Service Station, off M25 at 11am. Spin til 1pm Sun 21st March. M25 Spin 2010. Pass it on #
  • The day begins and I’m listening to life in a blender -tell me I’m pretty. If you like b-52s or talking heads or dufus you need life in … #
  • Listening to converge - axe to fall that Si reeves gave me. Excellent record #
  • Listening to inner terrestrials while stuck in traffic on the m25 http://twitpic.com/15u3ak #
  • @CharlesWBrown what date in may you playing eddies? I’m in Europe 18,19,20th may but would be on for coming down to heckle in reply to CharlesWBrown #
  • In hammersmith, maybe time for a cup of coffee #
  • How long does it take to get a cup of coffee? 7 minutes so far….and no I don’t want any of your stupid cakes #
  • Time’s up. 10 minutes. You can stick your costya coffee shop up your ass. Cafe weirdo here I come. #
  • Sat in cafe weirdo trying to mind my own business now. How long till someone goes out of their way to knock the table and spill everything? #
  • All good. Coffee was good. Feeling good. #
  • How can Government help Creative Entrepreneurs? What questions would you ask Policy Advisors on this issue? http://shar.es/mXp0c #
  • @roedebi twitter next? in reply to roedebi #
  • Seth Faergolzia solo with Kimya Dawson this Wednesday (EARLY SHOW - Doors at Noon!) at the Flying Squirrel, Rochester, NY. (via @dufusmusic) #
  • after last nights mental chess just to park in almost empty carpark I can’t wait til process repeats tonight. Breakfast now. moby. Again. #
  • @musoplex: Mon - Fri - daytime rehearsals PS7 per hour or PS30 for 5 hours. Get in!!! Oldbury, Birmingham. http://lnk.ms/4y4xt #
  • @birminghamlive: HOLE play Birmingham Academy on May 9th. Tickets on sale this week. #
  • @musoplex: Discotheque Wreck play the Marr’s Bar tonight with AlterVertigo. And did I say their single was released today? #
  • @musoplex: Frozen Theory - half songs for EP are mixed and mastered….blistering metal…..will add to player on RN http://lnk.ms/6XdH7 #
  • Offer frm @BlueWhaleBrum Studios this week FREE Live Acoustic Recording & Vid W/ Every Session Booked http://wp.me/pJ7TW-9n #
  • With No Modification and Little Debate, Democrats Send Patriot Act Extension to Obama http://bit.ly/bdl1Ue #
  • A "Good" Terrorist Captured by Iran http://ur1.ca/nw8z #
  • @birminghamlive I forgot to add the word via …wanted to credit you with info though in reply to birminghamlive #
  • In Hammersmith, London. Mika plays Apollo later #
  • do not forget to nominate for vote your music in the station top 20 http://www.topchoons.com deadline is Thursday midnight U.K time #
  • de-complicate, communicate, deactivate. Join Facebook Deactivation March 7 http://bit.ly/bRMzPS #
  • Obama Signs One-Year Extension of Patriot Act http://bit.ly/9hcTCz #
  • I’ve permanently deleted my FB account. Well, I’ve asked for them to do it. I’ve got to wait 14days for that to happen. (via @lpmorgado) #
  • Punk and Disorderly in Brum – Punk All Dayer May 22nd 2010 Birmingham http://goo.gl/fb/zMWt #
  • Life in a Blender – The Heart is a small Balloon CD 2007 http://goo.gl/fb/Nhnm #
  • Paranoid Visions, Kilnaboy, Alcohol Licks, The New Inn Birmingham Saturday 6th March 2010 http://goo.gl/fb/uwIK #
  • Just drove past the palm hotel, they’ve taken the scaffold down but the blue lights still don’t make me think of palm trees #
  • In London, no show tomorrow, planning - washing machine, guitar cabs, carpark and at somepoint coffee. All in a days work. Bla. #
  • @Magick_Temple Come join my musical family - Recruiting DJ’s. Get On Air! Music World Radio’s MySpace Blog http://bit.ly/bJAvLc #radio #
  • @musoplex: Midweek daytime rehearsals - PS7 p/h or PS30 for 5 hours. Check us out at http://lnk.ms/50MXN #
  • whilst having a sneezing fit, gotta say how can BBC6Music and Asian Network be cut while utter garbage fills daytime schedules via @Pathaan #
  • RT @rachel_simmo: Does anyone here have an allotment? Am researching for an article (via @paulbradshaw) #
  • I done did a blog post about the BBC cuts in which I lay into Murdoch a bit. http://bit.ly/9syYXE (via @peteashton) #
  • BBC confirms plans to axe radio stations Asian Network and 6 Music http://tinyurl.com/yz79s7n (via @birminghampost) #
  • Blog: Festival of Hope 2010 acts announced http://bit.ly/9rFth7 #welshmusic #wales #music (via @bbcwalesmusic) #
  • FREE live acoustic session with each 10 hour booking at Blue Whale http://bit.ly/9sPJ6W (via @BlueWhaleBrum) #
  • Long-ish interview with Chris Morris about Four Lions in which Morris is himself, a rarity. http://bit.ly/akaeh4 (via @peteashton) #
  • Breakfast didn’t feature moby today. Off to move a washing machine next. Don’t ask. #
  • sat in belushi’s, shepherds bush using free wifi for a bit #
  • The Autobiography of an Execution: One Lawyer’s Fight to Save Death Row Inmates in Texas: http://is.gd/9xe0m #
  • Police Bastard Tour January / February 2010 http://fb.me/6t5ABdy #
  • I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album “Last Under The Sun 2004″ http://fb.me/5PinvhF #
  • I posted 6 photos on Facebook in the album “Last Under The Sun Logos” http://fb.me/61p8BPZ #
  • I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album “Band Photos” http://fb.me/5Z2zS3n #
  • I posted 6 photos on Facebook in the album “Gone Artwork 2009″ http://fb.me/5RTnh9W #
  • I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album “Album Covers” http://fb.me/5WSBhxl #
  • Stuck in traffic somewhere in London. Brighton later. #
  • out of the blue and into the black, they give you this, but you pay for that… #
  • @bcmusicnetwork: Working with music in the midlands? Why not come to Black Country Music Network this Thursday http://bit.ly/KiOrp #
  • Graffiti War In London: Robbo Versus Banksy http://bit.ly/9jhKAe #
  • in Brighton. Mika plays Brighton centre tonight. #
  • Tomorrow’s Black Country Music Network is hosted by Major Key Studios at The Public, West Brom and chaired by Spence Cater. 4pm #
  • have just embarked on a whole new internet shopping experience. booze delivered by asda. they’re cheapest. (via @sylvworld) #
  • The Supreme Court Has Ruled That You’re Allowed to Ingest Any Drug, Especially If You’re An Addict http://bit.ly/9kRnyQ (via @disinfo) #
  • Facebook is about as user friendly as a gun that shoots the person pulling the trigger (via @JeffStuka) #
  • The hammer of kybosh.Today breakfast is mostly 3hrs & 30mins to come up with a plan & drive to Bristol assuming perfect driving conditions. #
  • Seasick Steve confirmed to headline Relentless Boardmasters Festival! 7 Aug 2010, Newquay…. http://bit.ly/dBY8fE #
  • @BrumPunks http://twitpic.com/16k6xe - Paranoid Visions, KilnaBoy, New Inn, Moseley, Saturday 6th #
  • Flipping Off Cops Is Legal, Not Advised http://bit.ly/aKAi1q #
  • Load out time at colston hall in Bristol then back to London #
  • What killed the dinosaurs, volcano or asteroid? The latest verdict is in from a panel of scientists : http://bit.ly/d1oJ4Y #
  • Taking van back to moving space tours #
  • Van delivered back to moving space tours, mika tour complete as far as my part is concerned….. now sleep. #

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MUSIC WORLD RADIO Top 20 Chartshow - Vote & Nominate at http://www.topchoons.com

March 1, 2010

The Alternative Top20 Chart - February Week 4

MWR Weekly Listener Music Chart - Music by the People, voted for by the people and played for the people.

Music World Radio - Our mission is simple; to bring great music to music fans, no matter the style or genre. We are sometimes eclectic and different but always classy and never ever staid or boring. If you love great music, Music World Radio is the place to be for all your musical tastes and needs and perhaps you’ll hear some stuff you’ve never heard before. So check our schedule, tune in and get involved with one of the hottest cool music stations out there. Remember, it’s your music, your world, your radio! Contact MWR here

http://www.musicworldradio.com

MWR Top 20 Chartshow - Vote & Nominate at http://www.topchoons.com

1. Nice As Pie - Bad Girl

2. Rudy Jr & The Lovepirates - Stupid Chick Opus8

3. Neongrau - Hi Level Slacker

4. Dead Drunk Society - Black Beauty Musclecar

5. Redlight - Whats Going On ?

6. Katrin the Thrill - You Make Me Wanna Die

7. Victims of Bad Television - Questions

8. Johnny Normal - Time

9. Fistfuzz - Tongue Depressor

10. Shag Nasty - Punk Anthem 77

11. Iguana - Undone

12. The Satin Dolls - Walk Away

13. Pop Incorporated - Looking 4 KLF

14. Seven Thorns - Forest Majesty

15. Frauenarzt & Manny Marc - Disco Pogo

16. Sarah June - Cowboy

17. The Rotten Rebels - My D-Day

18. Richard Snow & The Inlaws - Silent Girlfriend

19. Vinyl Fiction - Dont Call For A Revolution

20. Conflict and Kemmikal - The Dancer

MWR Top 20 Chartshow - Vote & Nominate at http://www.topchoons.com

The Alternative chart at Music World Radio is presented live on air every friday night - a guarantee for airplay to every track that makes it to the Top20. A wide selection of nomimations are equally given a spin on air during the chart show - and over the week by all the MWR DJs.

No genre is left out of the MWR Alternative Top20. If the listeners want dance, techno, death metal, punk or indie rock - thats what theyre gonna get - and if they change their mind and jump on the europop train, so does the chart. The listeners have all the power to nominate and vote!

If you have an appetite for more music rants, alternative charts, album reviews, news from Club Impulse Second Life and a wide variety of other music related randomness drop past the gossip blog and leave your comments.

Check out the bands in the charts here, there are plenty of goodies from new and unsigned acts burning through the barriers with fresh ideas, established acts firing up the party with monumentally powefull musical parades and thought-to-be has-beens making their way back to the charts with new interesting material

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’ #
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10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry answered by Ben Calvert

February 9, 2010

1. In your view, what is the current state of the region’s “Independent Music Industry?”

There are a small percentage of clued up people, building local, national and international networks, in order to create and market music in the face of adversity.

2. What do you think are it’s immediate needs with reference to the areas that you are most familiar with?

To create sustainable, (ie NOT an acoustic night every night of the week in every pub), live music events where the acts, promoters, and venues all benefit equally in terms of financial remuneration, (pay), and where new audiences are developed.

3. As far as the region’s “Independent Music Industry” is concerned, what do you think shows the greatest potential for the next few years?

Strong, trusting networks that work via the “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch your’s” theory.

4. In recent years, there has been a range of initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham. Can you list 5 projects or initiatives that you think have proved beneficial to the “Independent Music Industry?”

Creative Pathways showed some potential. As someone who helped run a course under it’s umbrella, I might be biased! However, I’ve recently met people who went on the course, and they have developed as working musicians as a result of it, benefiting from modules on Self-Promotion using New Media, and Recording Techniques.

5. Can you list any projects or initiatives that you think have proved “of little use or benefit” to the “Independent Music Industry?”

Gigbeth - At the first one, at the opening ceremony, there were more people in the form of the band, the staff and security than there were in the audience. Many of the stewards were from London, so they had no local knowledge to help people get from one stage to another etc.

ArtsFest - There’s always a huge song and dance about how it’s Britain’s biggest festival. Is biggest best? There is a patronizing assumption that from the start of the booking procedure that acts will play for free, (payment or non-payment is never mentioned at all). If the event is meant to be for the benefit of artists, then how about sending out well-designed, well-branded press pack to relevant industry people?

The publicity for ArtsFest is shocking-The website held info for the 2008 event until a WEEK before the 2009 event. And the design elements-They use Clip Art!!!!! For the biggest festival in the UK…

6. With regard to your answers to questions 4 and 5, do you think Birmingham should continue to pursue the idea of more initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham?

Yes, definitely. But Birmingham City Council should identify and consult music event organisers to run the events who have proven experience in booking artists, designing and distribution of publicity, dealing with venues and everything that goes with running events.  Or at least, they should work in conjunction with them, employing them as well-paid consultants.

7. If you could make any changes to, or include any new ideas for, any “strategy for supporting the development of music in Birmingham” what would your top priorities be?

With regards to festivals like ArtsFest, my suggestion would be:

Contact The Drum, Capsule, Bohemian Jukebox, The Other Woman’s Club, Moseley Folk Festival, leftfoot, Birmingham Promoters and Seven Inch Cinema, and identify some others. Give each a budget to run a stage. Between them they have the experience and know-how to make it work.

8. If you were given the task of evaluating whether a project or initiative had been successful, what would you suggest as the best indicators of success, failure, benefit or disaster for the “Independent Music Industry?”

Did the project improve the long-term earning capability of the artists involved?
Were audiences introduced to art that they would not have usually encountered?
Did people walk away with enriched souls?
Was art of a high standard created?

9. As far as your knowledge or understanding of the region’s “Independent Music Industry” is concerned, what are it’s greatest strengths, and what are it’s greatest weaknesses?

The strengths are that there are some truly amazing bands. The weakness is that the bands are often self-deprecating (A Birmingham ‘tradition’), dis-organised and unable to understand the theory of supply and demand for their music.

10. If you could do anything to “support the development of music in Birmingham” what would you do and why would you choose to do that?

I ran 180 live Post-folk, Anti-Folk, and Alt-Folk music events between October 2003 and January 2010. (Bohemian Jukebox). I thought that might be enough to support the development of a certain type of music in Birmingham, and it was for a while.

I chose to do that because there was a need for well-organised music events for acts playing those genres.

I’m now concentrating on Bohemian Jukebox Recordings to bring some of Birmingham’s music talents to an international audience. I’ve chosen to do that, as I’d now rather concentrate on developing a few acts of quality via the power of recorded media, rather than dealing with lots of acts in the context of live music events.

Ben Calvert

The Music Network was contacted in January 2010 by a group drawn from Birmingham City Council and the Arts Council England to begin to determine an overview of the current state, needs and potential of the “Independent Music Industry” in Birmingham.

The Music Network invites people with an interest or active role within Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry to answer 10 questions.

If you wish to get involved read 10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry and send your completed responses by email to: info at birminghammusicnetwork.com - Thank You.

Simon Howes has created an easy to use google survey for these questions here too.

All completed questions will be published here unless you state otherwise. Please be sure to include your full Name, brief biography or information about who you are and what you do, and any links to your website or blog so you can be credited in full as the author of the response. Views from all sides are sought so don’t be afraid to speak your mind. We may learn something.

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10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry answered by Andy Roberts

February 5, 2010

1. In your view, what is the current state of the region’s “Independent Music Industry?”

Great pool of talent with extremely creative people working very hard to make amazing music and projects with little recognition from outside of their small pockets.

2. What do you think are it’s immediate needs with reference to the areas that you are most familiar with?

Record labels that have competent distribution and marketing / advertising / plugging support.

3. As far as the region’s “Independent Music Industry” is concerned, what do you think shows the greatest potential for the next few years?

Hopefully labels such as Bigger Than Barry Records, Ondryland, Speech Fewapy Records, and any other small labels that are nurturing local talent and managing to sustain themselves

4. In recent years, there has been a range of initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham. Can you list 5 projects or initiatives that you think have proved beneficial to the “Independent Music Industry?”

Not sure if these count but the work of:

Bigger Than Barry for bringing cutting edge, fashionable acts to the city and taking Birmingham on tour. Also packing out every event they promote.

This is Tommorrow for putting on shows for alternative acts that are touring nationally and billing local artists with them to help nurture audiences

The Rainbow Pub for giving Birmingham a quality small and mid size independent venue and cultural hub.?Capsule for offering a vibrant, left field alternative brand of events and Supersonic.

Moseley Folk Festival for being generally ace and offering local acts a channel to perform on the same bill as mainstream artists, especially Ben Calvert’s Bohemian Jukebox Stage.

Also Oxjam Festival, Cold Rice and Chicks Dig Jerks deserve mentions.

5. Can you list any projects or initiatives that you think have proved “of little use or benefit” to the “Independent Music Industry?”

Gigbeth - poorly curated. For something as ambitious and potentially amazing, it falls flat due to weak line ups. Does not give a good impression of Birmingham to the outside looking in, especially when Camden Crawl, Nottingham’s Dot to Dot, Brighton’s Great Escape and Manchester’s In The City are widely commended.?Give Bigger Than Barry, Chicks Dig Jerks, This is Tomorrow, Moseley Folk, Cold Rice and Capsule a budget to put on the festival - they are all experienced and have kudos.?(I realise that there are more promoters / events companies doing fine work in other genres, but these are the ones I am familiar with)

6. With regard to your answers to questions 4 and 5, do you think Birmingham should continue to pursue the idea of more initiatives and projects designed to support the development of music in Birmingham?

Yes, but re: point 5 give it to people who can make the city desirable, dare I say ‘cool’?

7. If you could make any changes to, or include any new ideas for, any “strategy for supporting the development of music in Birmingham” what would your top priorities be?

Support for small independent record labels in the form of advice from experienced and respected mentors from their respective genres.

8. If you were given the task of evaluating whether a project or initiative had been successful, what would you suggest as the best indicators of success, failure, benefit or disaster for the “Independent Music Industry?”

Whether an event is well attended or not is a signal of success or failure and whether a record label could sustain itself would be a measure.

9. As far as your knowledge or understanding of the region’s “Independent Music Industry” is concerned, what are it’s greatest strengths, and what are it’s greatest weaknesses?

The artists are the greatest strength we have.
Perhaps weaknesses are a lack of direction or focus from these talented individuals due to a lack of support from a local ‘industry’.

10. If you could do anything to “support the development of music in Birmingham” what would you do and why would you choose to do that?

Plug alert: I try to by shouting about the bands and promoters that I love in national press (The Fly) and my local Blue

Whale music blog. So anything involving writing.

Andy Roberts 

The Music Network was contacted in January 2010 by a group drawn from Birmingham City Council and the Arts Council England to begin to determine an overview of the current state, needs and potential of the “Independent Music Industry” in Birmingham.

The Music Network invites people with an interest or active role within Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry to answer 10 questions.

If you wish to get involved read 10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry and send your completed responses by email to: info at birminghammusicnetwork.com - Thank You.

Simon Howes has created an easy to use google survey for these questions here too.

All completed questions will be published here unless you state otherwise. Please be sure to include your full Name and any links to your website or blog so you can be credited in full as the author of the response. Views from all sides are sought so don’t be afraid to speak your mind. We may learn something.

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