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Green light for another Jewellery Quarter bar
Original web page at Green light for another Jewellery Quarter bar A new bar will open in the Bismillah Building The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham will be welcoming another new bar after city planners backed a project to renovate vacant space in a former electroplating factory. New company Lone Wolf Pubs has secured permission to…
Read MoreApartment plans in for Jewellery Quarter factory
Original web page at Apartment plans in for Jewellery Quarter factory A former factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter which dates back to the 1800s could be transformed into a residential scheme under new plans filed with the city council. Number 156 Warstone Lane is in use as the Warstone Centre, which comprises offices and workshops…
Read MoreFirst Quarterly Makers Market celebrates creatives in Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at First Quarterly Makers Market celebrates creatives in Jewellery Quarter Quartermasters is a new quarterly market for the Jewellery Quarter celebrating local talent at the community embedded 1000 Trades bar on Frederick Street. The first Market will take place 11am – 5pm Saturday 12th November. Wanting to encourage people to shop local,…
Read MoreBirmingham’s The Twang back for festive tradition
Original web page at Birmingham’s The Twang back for festive tradition The Twang play the O2 Academy on December 17. Picture: Andy Hughes Birmingham’s The Twang celebrate the festive season with an annual show at the second city’s O2 Academy. This year’s gig will feature special guests Cabbage and a DJ set from Swim Deep…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Christmas Lights Switch On!
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Christmas Lights Switch On! The Jewellery Quarter is welcoming in the festive period with its annual Christmas lights switch on. Bespoke lights inspired by the Quarter’s rich heritage will light up the Quarter ready for Christmas. Organised and funded by the JQBID, the big switch on will be taking…
Read MoreElectric Cinema shoots Britain’s first full length silent movie for almost 90 years
Original web page at Electric Cinema shoots Britain’s first full length silent movie for almost 90 years Ella McLoughlin plays Amaryllis opposite Birmingham actor Adam Hagar who is Roach The UK’s oldest working cinema has gone into production with Britain’s first full-length silent movie for 86 years. Electric Flix, sister company to Birmingham’s historic Electric…
Read MoreBrand new record label to celebrate Birmingham’s home-grown talent
Original web page at Brand new record label to celebrate Birmingham’s home-grown talent Stirlings Bar on Ludgate Hill, Birmingham. Birmingham’s newest record label are hosting a musical showcase to celebrate some of Birmingham’s hottest home-grown talent. EQ Recordings will host the event at Stirlings Bar in the Jewellery Quarter and the line-up includes Lady Sanity,…
Read MoreBest places for Christmas parties in Birmingham
Original web page at Best places for Christmas parties in Birmingham Christmas at Gas Street Social The festive adverts have started and the Birmingham Christmas markets are on their way. And if that has caused panic because you still haven’t sorted out where you’re having your Christmas do, fear not. Here is our round up…
Read MorePR agency East Village gets arty with latest client wins
Original web page at PR agency East Village gets arty with latest client wins The team at East Village (from left): Hattie D’Souza, Tara Tomes, Jenna McDonald, Nicole Gauntlett and new recruit Emma Jones Birmingham PR agency East Village has secured a trio of new client wins in the arts sector. The city centre agency…
Read MoreJQ restaurant raises £2000 for victims of Italian Earthquake
Original web page at JQ restaurant raises £2000 for victims of Italian Earthquake With the help of its customers, Jewellery Quarter’s very own Pasta Di Piazza has successfully raised £2000, which will be donated to the Italian Red Cross . At the end of August, Central Italy was hit by one of the country’s strongest…
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