The Second Saturday of the Month
Throughout the afternoon in The Drawing Room…
Many of you will be familiar with Abid and his songs calling out the horrors and injustice of the current situation.
Using his background in Rock and Folk his songs channel the long tradition of songs of protest and defiance. He tries to use his voice to say Truth to power.
Please welcome – Abid Baig
Sat 9 Nov 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The GAP Arts Project, 498 Moseley Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9AH
Join us on November 9th, as we listen to (and learn from) traditional Palestinian songs and hymns of resistance brought to us by Maramiya Band.
Promoting Palestinian heritage and history, our evening will also feature a talented Violin player, and powerful Poetry recitations. ✨
🟢 Appetizers, bite-sized food and hot drinks will be available during the break. 🧆☕
🔴 Proceeds from this evening will go to support the Palestine Action prisoners who sacrificed their freedom for the struggle and liberation of the Palestinian people. You can also support our work by donating an additional amount when purchasing your tickets.
⚫ Please note that tickets are required for this event and anyone without a ticket will be unable to attend. 🎫
⚪ Join us for an evening of supporting Palestinian identity and enriching our community that embraces the Palestinian struggle.
We would love your presence and support, and hope to see you there! 🇵🇸
🕖 Doors open at 6.30 pm, event starts at 7.00 pm
🗓️ 9th of November
📍The GAP Arts Project, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
“Root yourself in the soil, for you will remain here.
The land is your land, young man, this country is our country.
They are ignorant, they do not know that your homeland is eternal.
So stand firm, persevere, and seek reward, for we are all behind you.
How many martyrs have given their lives to achieve certainty.
O owner of the land, hold fast, for the land is the honour of the righteous.”
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P.S. 1. Please let us know of any food allergies beforehand, 2. Please note this event is suitable for children 7+ and not younger.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/youthfrontforpalestine1/1444973
The first B.A.B.! Free entry
With installation bar, poetry, live music, drag, comedy, food, DJs, dance, art, scavenger hunt & a queer ol’ sing-song.
Balsall Heath Second Saturday is proper excited about being included in the Princes to Kings Midlands and the North tour this year. They will be playing throughout the day.
Princes to Kings are a band of two brothers from Hertfordshire who started making music initially to raise money and awareness for Epilepsy charities, since their eldest brother Luke lives with severe and complex Epilepsy. Since then they have developed their sound and passion for music, releasing their own material, written and produced themselves. The brothers have crafted a refreshing pop/singersongwriter sound. Taking influences from a variety of artists, old and new. The duo have performed at a variety of events. They have played festivals such as Pub In The Park, Geronimo Fest and Great British Food Festival, whilst also playing headline shows, including a recent performance at Camden Assembly. Recently the pair performed at The Crocodile in Seattle, where they were able to showcase their originals and meet some US fans.
The boys featured on ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’ as the Unexpected Stars Of The Show. The youngest member of the band, Zac, was a winner of BBC Young Composer 2020.
Join The GAP on Saturday 9th March, 11.30am – 12.30pm for The Storyteller of Jerusalem, an intimate & interactive event sharing stories from Palestine 🇵🇸
The stories and songs will focus on learning about and celebrating Palestinian culture, and have been especially selected by Sherazade (spoken word) and Abid (live music) with family audiences in mind 🎶📚
They’ll be interactive sensory elements, including:
✨percussion instruments to play
✨projected images of significant sites in Palestine
✨fresh mint tea to drink
✨pomegranate, figs and olives to taste
✨frankincense to smell
✨comfy cushions & rugs
Free. No need to book.
Please arrive at 11.30am – this is not a drop-in event
All ages welcome.
Parents/carers must stay with children.
All day, The Old Print Works
True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In 1970 Mohammed Ayub founded Oriental Start Agencies in Birmingham. This record store and then label became one of the most influential and important parts of South Asian history and diaspora in the UK and world wide, before the store had to close in 2017.
Image credit – Ian Reynolds
2pm – 3.30pm The Old Print Works Music workshop with Arianna
we will play, sing, make some noise and have fun.
Just bring yourself – no experience necessary
See you there!
10-4 upper gallery The Old Print Works
Another chance to see this piece of Balsall Heath and South Asian music history.
2pm – 3.30pm The Old Print Works Music workshop with Arianna
we will play, sing, make some noise and have fun.
Just bring yourself – no experience necessary
See you there!
Come and join us to celebrate the opening of Oriental Star Express exhibition in collaboration with @oldprintworksbrum. The celebration includes artist talk by @faishussainism, showing of our film ‘Request Line’, great music by @rizmi_____ , and food. This is a free event and everyone is welcomed. Booking below
4pm onwards, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
All day, from 11am, 12th August, The Old Print Works
Come along to the launch of the True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In 1970 Mohammed Ayub founded Oriental Start Agencies in Birmingham. This record store and then label became one of the most influential and important parts of South Asian history and diaspora in the UK and world wide, before the store had to close in 2017. Creating a replica of Oriental Star Agencies at Print Works, will allow you to explore records that defined South Asian Culture and the history of one of the most iconic record stores in Birmingham
Image credit – Ian Reynolds
2pm, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
2pm, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
4pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
2pm, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
World Ocean Day – Art, Talks and Perfromances –
6pm – 9pm organised by Adjei Sun – venue Moseley Road Baths – booking is required and you can book here, family friendly
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wata-is-life-tickets-607905671227
2pm, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
Experience the magic of Jazz at The Old Print Works in Birmingham. Dubbed “one of the coolest, smoothest Jazz acts in Britain,” The Jazz Apples are a Jazz, Swing and Bossa act known for their heart-melting harmonies, their ever-creative improvisations, and their playful re-interpretations of aural classics old and new! Expect anything from Ella Fitzgerald to the Isley Brothers.
With back up from the usual DJ, playing some jazzy tunes.
BYOB/ pay as you feel food and entry
From 7.30 onwards – The Drawing Room, The Old Print Works
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
2pm, Drawing Room, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
2pm, Drawing Room, The Old Print Works.
Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages
Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
7.30pm onwards The Drawing Room at The Old Print Works
The first of our later evening do’s with a release party of Keep Healing from Empress Linoleum including live performances, DJs and the first public viewing of the new video for the track.
Line up-
Czafari., an alternative R&B/Soul singer-songwriter reigning from Tipton, West Midlands explores her love for storytelling through music. “Songwriting is a way for me to release the thoughts in my head whilst using the aspects of my voice.” Czafari’s eccentric style comes from her range of influential artists, such as Lianne La Havas, Massive Attack and Erykah Badu.
Patches is a dynamic rapper and an integral member of
Birmingham’s rising eco-conscious brand, Minor Formula. With a lyrical style that blends sharp rhymes with a visually captivating presence, Patches delivers tracks that promote positivity and unity. Get ready to be inspired by Patches’ unique blend of artistry, authenticity, and positive energy.
Nicknamed Linoleum by her former school teacher, Empress embarked on her soul journey at a young age. Sound became a form of expression. Her production is clean, dreamy and hard hitting with metallic percussion in all the right places. Her soft sung vocals compliment her laid back rap and she ties it all together with bouncy beats and 808s.
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance
A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft activities
Pay what you can/free
