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Why You Need to Follow Birmingham Music Network @birminghammn.bsky.social on Bluesky

If you’re a musician, producer, or industry professional in the West Midlands, you know that Birmingham has a way of its own. In an industry that moves as fast as proper double kick, staying connected is essential.

Come and join us on Bluesky Find us @birminghammn.bsky.social

What is the Birmingham Music Network again?
Birmingham Music Network (BMN) isn’t just another social media account; it’s a dedicated hub for the city’s musical heartbeat.

The mission is simple: Develop, Inspire, Share, and Discuss.

Whether you’re looking to find a collaborator, stay informed on local industry news, or just find a community that understands the grind, BMN is the place to be. You will need Patience, Persistence, a positive Mindset and a desire to Find The Others.

1. A Fresh, Noise-Free Feed
The music community is on Bluesky for a reason. It’s chronological, less cluttered by intrusive ads, and allows for genuine networking without the “algorithm fatigue.” Following BMN means you actually see the updates that matter to you.

2. Expert Networking
BMN focuses on bringing the community together through meetups and discussions. By following our Bluesky account, you’ll be the first to know about:

Industry networking events.
Creative workshops and panel discussions.
Opportunities to pitch ideas and get constructive feedback.

3. Support the Local Grassroots Ecosystem
Birmingham’s music scene begins at Grassroots level and is world-class. From its historic punk, rock, experimental and metal roots to its amazing contemporary jazz, hip-hop and grime. Following BMN helps strengthen the digital infrastructure of our local industry, making it easier for artists and venues to find and support one another.

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The best time to build your network is before you need it. Join the growing community of Birmingham based Grassroots Creatives and Industry types…

Follow: @birminghammn.bsky.social

See you there, let’s find the others. Flags may try to draw lines between us, but Music will always find a way to bring us together. Ignore the algorithms. Suppose UFO’s, Suppose Fairies, Suppose God if you must, but don’t believe it. Music will find a way.

United we stand with Music and Art… against all Barbarian hordes who would wish it otherwise.

The Music Network – 4pm Thursday 31st March 2011, Birmingham T.E.E, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG. All Invited

The Music Network is open to all on Thursday 31st March 2011 at Millennium Point, Birmingham. The Meeting will be lead this month by Mark Badger and Andy Derrick from 4pm til 5.30pm at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. Join us on Twitter for regular updates and discussion.

Richard Batsford wrote an interesting and thoughtful piece on the Birmingham Music Scene last week and we will be discussing some of the projects he mentions and the issues they raise. If you have any opinions on anything Richard talks about please bring your comments to the meeting.

In the meantime, you are welcome to answer 10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry in your own way and contribute to the dialogue on the issues involved. The Ten Questions have already been answered by: Andy Derrick, Keisha Thompson, Jon Cotton, Pam Bishop, Andy Roberts, Ben Calvert.

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, a student, someone who works with musicians, represents musicians, has 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 serious discussion…you are invited.

You can also post in by email any news 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.

Read the minutes from previous meetings here: https://birminghammusicnetwork.com/category/minutes/

Website: https://birminghammusicnetwork.com Join us on Facebook Join us on Twitter

Creative Networks 31st March 2011 Birmingham

Creative Networks 31st March 2011 Birmingham

CREATIVE NETWORKS

Thursday 31 March 2011, 6.00pm until 9.00pm www.creativenetworksonline.com

Including The Music Network 4.00pm until 5.30pm www.birminghammusicnetwork.com

Birmingham City University, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG

TRANSMEDIA – What’s the Story? A Case Study of ‘Pulp the movie’ www.pulpthemovie.com

PULP – Tony Leary, the owner of Junk Comics, is gearing up for the launch of his new superhero title, The Sodomizer, at the British International Comic Show, and nothing will stop him from making it a success.  Nothing except a gang of Geordie criminals who are using another comic company to launder their dirty money. Tony is drafted by the police to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.  Aided by his trusty geek sidekicks, Rick and Keith, Tony must defy the odds if he is to become a real life hero.

Phil Bland – Producer Successfully producing PULP, an independently financed feature film, and many other projects, from award winning shorts to feature documentaries, Phil delivers on time and to budget and is leading the way in online content generation, overseeing production of the Pulp/AOL channel.

Matt Hubbard – Co Producer Starting his career with Reels in Motion in corporate advertising, producing adverts for the likes of Jaguar, Vodafone and Michelin, Matt was nominated for the Business Week Online European Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 and is now chair of the future finest network.

Adam Hamdy – Producer, Director Currently working on a multi-platform project with Winkler Films, Adam wrote, produced, and co-directed PULP, a feature film set in the world of comic books.  He also devised the Pulp comedy channel on AOL and created The Hunter, a series of graphic novels with over 130,000 readers worldwide; the film adaption is now in progress. Adam has a number of other feature film and television properties in development with top producers on both sides of the Atlantic.

To join us for this FREE event, please email creative.networks@bcu.ac.uk or call Dave Taylor on

0121 331 5400.  Alternatively, register online at our website www.creativenetworksonline.com