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Feedback on 10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry

March 15, 2010 / Mark

Here is some feedback on your answers to “10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry” from Sue at Birmingham City Council.

Sue says: Councillor Ernie Hendricks and James Burkmar have asked me to forward the email below on their behalf.

Dear Colleague

In the interests of staying in touch with you all.

Following on from our event last month at the Orange Studios (and thanks again to all those who attended), we are completing a number of short interviews with people to finish this stage of the consultation.

A clear picture is emerging of strengths, specialism, opportunities and needs across the city.

On Monday 22nd February, we held a similar event to the one with the stakeholders. We won’t go into it now, but the attendance from Birmingham City Council, Advantage West Midlands, UKTI, Business Link and others was excellent. The session was forward-looking, open and honest.

What we would like you to know is that the ideas and thoughts you expressed proved to be a powerful critical stimulus for their thinking – attendees found the session useful and were candid about how their thinking had been informed, with some saying openly their view of the sector had changed as a result. The value of dialogue perhaps…

In essence, the sector came across as positive in the extreme, ambitious, innovative, entrepreneurial and balancing a strong artistic and commercial focus.

What happens now?

It will take about a month to complete a short and hopefully punchy report which will make recommendations for action and development. You will be provided with copies.

We are sure you’re aware, but both Birmingham Music Network and Capsule are running surveys/blogs related to this area of interest – please contribute to the discussion if you feel able.

Regards
James Burkmar and Councillor Ernie Hendricks
Planning, Evaluation, Facilitation – Joining things up for the Creative Sector
(James 07736 709350)

How can the Traditional Record Shop be saved? 7 questions for Music Consumers 2010

March 14, 2010 / Mark

here is an interesting request just in…..and with reference to recent news of record shop closure in the region…..

The message reads: “I’m looking into ways to bring back the traditional record shop. I used to love finding loads of jems and taking home a physical record which I would spend lots of time listening to and enjoying very much. Times have changed and few record shops still exist (at least ones with goods records in). So, I have a few questions about stores and I hope with a little research I can generate a way forward out of my rut. If you can spare 2 mins to leave any comments below it would be really really helpful. Thanks for your time.”

1 – “What do you love about record shops?”

2 – “What do you hate about records shops?”

3 – “What are your attitudes towards record shops?”

4 – “What are your attitudes towards online record shops or stores?”

5 – “What influences you to purchase at traditional record stores?”

6 – “What influences you to purchase from an online shop or store?”

7 – “If you had any words of wisdom to pass on to a record shop, that is still in business despite the growth of online music consumption, what would it be?”

Please leave your comments below or email your completed answers to info at birminghammusicnetwork.com and I will pass them on. cheers.

Microblog 2010-03-12

March 12, 2010 / Mark

Sat in traffic jam on m1 #
At simons house.Pasta is on the menu with pesto and salad.Last under the sun had rehearsal at musoplex earlier.Looks like Europe 17-20th May #
"Capitalism is very good at creating a void in people”s psyches. It will teach you that the only way to feel okay is to want more.& … #
@musicworldradio: THE MWR TOP20 Listerner Chart The MWR Top20 – Vote & Nominate at http://www.topchoons.com #
What day is this? #
Paranoid Visions (Ireland), KilnaBoy, New Inn, Moseley, Saturday 6thhttp://twitpic.com/16k6xe #
Sat March 6th at the Jamm, Brixton London- Dread Messiah, Masscoma, Restarts, P.A.I.N, Fleas and Lice, Cold War and a set from Coitus #
Neil Farrington Tribute gig ft. Warlord, Old Wharf, Digbeth, Saturday 6th http://twitpic.com/16eccc (via @BrumPunks) #
In Stourbridge #
Iraq Opens Up to Foreign Oil Majors http://bit.ly/99a4KH #
Australian Town Hit by Raining Fish http://bit.ly/c5il39 #
Spent afternoon with pete sorting dufus videos. Had a look at work in progress on police bastard videos.The jamm, 261 brixton rd London next #
At the jamm in Brixton for skinnys tribute gig… #
Watching Cold War play. What a brilliant band. #
Conspiracy Fact: Every Major Terror Plot In U.S. Was Contrived – http://tiny.cc/SGG1n #
Fleas and lice in action and on volume 11 http://twitpic.com/172pos #
On the way back from the skinny tribute….listening to the mob #
got back to simons house,mad pete back in Stourbridge, Seano back to Halesowen. I might get some sleep now. Skinny tribute gig was excellent #
Sad news: Sparklehorse”s Mark Linkous Takes Own Life [Rolling Stone] http://is.gd/9RzgD (via @timjonze) (via @guardianmusic) WTF?! #
R.I.P. Mark Linkous a.k.a. Sparklehorse… http://bit.ly/aq3xDN (via @thedailyswarm) #
R.I.P. Sparklehorse”s Mark Linkous http://bit.ly/9v9bRP (via @pitchforkmedia) #
Microblog 2010-03-07 http://goo.gl/fb/uZVi #
my email is working again now so if you have sent me emails and they bounced, remain calm, it”s all working again now #
New Video uploaded: DUFUS – Givin Inn – Cheltenham 2009 http://youtu.be/eQylWtbv-OA #
Last Under The Sun EPK here: http://www.sonicbids.com/LastUnderTheSun #
English Heretic: GIMPO”S M25 25 Hour Spin 20th – 21st March 2010 | Iron Man Records http://shar.es/mHhRy #
Last Under The Sun – Discover music, videos, concerts, http://shar.es/mH49f #
http://lnk.ms/5Fn8B #
http://lnk.ms/5G5Rk #
working on Last Under The Sun page on http://soc.li/QIuiuLe #
Posted a new video: “Bring Me Their Heads” http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/9317173 #
Check out Last Under The Sun – http://www.reverbnation.com/lastunderthesun #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Flyers” http://fb.me/6EXiyWM #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Gig Posters” http://fb.me/6bTBzqQ #
I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album “Artwork” http://fb.me/697TJU7 #
@velvet_grooves yeah @IronManRecords in reply to velvet_grooves #
Listening to blood for blood – outlaw anthems #
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3747731&l=0683d1843b&id=96826009079 #
I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album “Band Photos” http://fb.me/6ftDhG7 #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Last Under the Sun – friends and family” http://fb.me/6aFBear #
bla #
working on updating Last Under The Sun page on myspace and adding videos etc #
Listening to Paris – acid reflex #
More 4 tv on now A 21st century road movie London orbital…. #
@TimeTraveller23 no idea…. in reply to TimeTraveller23 #
All Agents: M25 Spin 2010. Meet ThurrocK Service Station, off M25 at 11am, Sat 20th March. Spin til 1pm Sun 21st March. Pass it on #
Fight The Pipe – PRI goes to appeal, Facebook group, Pipeline Twitter, Linda Ware. http://goo.gl/fb/pSpJ #
Listening to blood for blood – livin in exile. packing and wrapping more cds and dreading the trip to the post office #
In Birmingham and off to musoplex next #
Working on gigs for last under the sun and preparing sierra maestra dates #
On the way to London to collect a Cuban band called Sierra Maestra. Listening to Paris – acid reflex. #
I have sierra maestra and Southampton turner sims next #

Microblog 2010-03-12

March 12, 2010 / Mark

Sat in traffic jam on m1 #
At simons house.Pasta is on the menu with pesto and salad.Last under the sun had rehearsal at musoplex earlier.Looks like Europe 17-20th May #
"Capitalism is very good at creating a void in people’s psyches. It will teach you that the only way to feel okay is to want more.& … #
@musicworldradio: THE MWR TOP20 Listerner Chart The MWR Top20 – Vote & Nominate at http://www.topchoons.com #
What day is this? #
Paranoid Visions (Ireland), KilnaBoy, New Inn, Moseley, Saturday 6thhttp://twitpic.com/16k6xe #
Sat March 6th at the Jamm, Brixton London- Dread Messiah, Masscoma, Restarts, P.A.I.N, Fleas and Lice, Cold War and a set from Coitus #
Neil Farrington Tribute gig ft. Warlord, Old Wharf, Digbeth, Saturday 6th http://twitpic.com/16eccc (via @BrumPunks) #
In Stourbridge #
Iraq Opens Up to Foreign Oil Majors http://bit.ly/99a4KH #
Australian Town Hit by Raining Fish http://bit.ly/c5il39 #
Spent afternoon with pete sorting dufus videos. Had a look at work in progress on police bastard videos.The jamm, 261 brixton rd London next #
At the jamm in Brixton for skinnys tribute gig… #
Watching Cold War play. What a brilliant band. #
Conspiracy Fact: Every Major Terror Plot In U.S. Was Contrived – http://tiny.cc/SGG1n #
Fleas and lice in action and on volume 11 http://twitpic.com/172pos #
On the way back from the skinny tribute….listening to the mob #
got back to simons house,mad pete back in Stourbridge, Seano back to Halesowen. I might get some sleep now. Skinny tribute gig was excellent #
Sad news: Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous Takes Own Life [Rolling Stone] http://is.gd/9RzgD (via @timjonze) (via @guardianmusic) WTF?! #
R.I.P. Mark Linkous a.k.a. Sparklehorse… http://bit.ly/aq3xDN (via @thedailyswarm) #
R.I.P. Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous http://bit.ly/9v9bRP (via @pitchforkmedia) #
Microblog 2010-03-07 http://goo.gl/fb/uZVi #
my email is working again now so if you have sent me emails and they bounced, remain calm, it’s all working again now #
New Video uploaded: DUFUS – Givin Inn – Cheltenham 2009 http://youtu.be/eQylWtbv-OA #
Last Under The Sun EPK here: http://www.sonicbids.com/LastUnderTheSun #
English Heretic: GIMPO’S M25 25 Hour Spin 20th – 21st March 2010 | Iron Man Records http://shar.es/mHhRy #
Last Under The Sun – Discover music, videos, concerts, http://shar.es/mH49f #
http://lnk.ms/5Fn8B #
http://lnk.ms/5G5Rk #
working on Last Under The Sun page on http://soc.li/QIuiuLe #
Posted a new video: “Bring Me Their Heads” http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/9317173 #
Check out Last Under The Sun – http://www.reverbnation.com/lastunderthesun #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Flyers” http://fb.me/6EXiyWM #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Gig Posters” http://fb.me/6bTBzqQ #
I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album “Artwork” http://fb.me/697TJU7 #
@velvet_grooves yeah @IronManRecords in reply to velvet_grooves #
Listening to blood for blood – outlaw anthems #
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3747731&l=0683d1843b&id=96826009079 #
I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album “Band Photos” http://fb.me/6ftDhG7 #
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album “Last Under the Sun – friends and family” http://fb.me/6aFBear #
bla #
working on updating Last Under The Sun page on myspace and adding videos etc #
Listening to Paris – acid reflex #
More 4 tv on now A 21st century road movie London orbital…. #
@TimeTraveller23 no idea…. in reply to TimeTraveller23 #
All Agents: M25 Spin 2010. Meet ThurrocK Service Station, off M25 at 11am, Sat 20th March. Spin til 1pm Sun 21st March. Pass it on #
Fight The Pipe – PRI goes to appeal, Facebook group, Pipeline Twitter, Linda Ware. http://goo.gl/fb/pSpJ #
Listening to blood for blood – livin in exile. packing and wrapping more cds and dreading the trip to the post office #
In Birmingham and off to musoplex next #
Working on gigs for last under the sun and preparing sierra maestra dates #
On the way to London to collect a Cuban band called Sierra Maestra. Listening to Paris – acid reflex. #
I have sierra maestra and Southampton turner sims next #

Microblog 2010-03-05

March 5, 2010 / Mark

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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