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Jim Simpson's Photographs at Sandwell Museums
18 July 2011
Sandwell Museums are hosting an exhibition of long buried photographs of music promotor and former Black Sabbath manager, Jim Simpson. From the late 1950s Jim worked as a musician and a photographer before moving into managmenent and music promotion. This amazing collection of photographs are from...
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Home of Metal on Dazed Digital
15 July 2011
Mark Titchner: Be True To Your Oblivion As part of Birmingham's arty 'Home of Metal' season, the former Turner Prize nominee last week opened an expo dedicated to the local heavy metal scene. The artist spoke with Dazed about the show, and the influence metal has had on him and his...
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The Guardian: Home of Metal turns the Midlands up to 11
14 July 2011
'Heavy metal was born in the Black Country when its furnaces still blazed. Now the area is celebrating its heritage – with a raft of gigs and exhibitions. Stuart Jeffries straps on a Flying V and goes back to his roots' To read the full article--> click here <--
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Gibson Masterclass This Saturday
13 July 2011
Gibson Guitar Masterclass in Association with PMT Birmingham Dates: THIS SATURDAY!! --> 16th July and also 20th August, 10th September. Times: Sessions at 12pm and 2pm Price: Free (but in addition to the exhibition entry charge) drop-in, suitable for all ages Venue: Birmingham Museum and...
Celebrating music from Birmingham & the Black Country
