May 2011
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Siham's spoken word performance - from here view
After writing my piece, i had the opportunity of performing it live in front of people. I felt nervous at first but as soon as i started, this new energy came out of no where and made it easy for me to not feel scared anymore. i loved it as it gave me confidence and a new found interest in performing live. i recieved a good criticism and this allowed me to feel the need to carry on inspiring other...
Life's Opportunity
Look at me Cus I speak street To fit in with the rest I wear baggy clothes To hide the figure I despise Once a young girl With a bright future Now a lonely soul In search of a destiny I made out with opportunities But was scared to go to second base It grabbed me by my hands But I choose to stay in the same place The rest sunk in to joy I was left with that sad expression on my face There’s...
RIZZY
BIG UP TH3 M4NS SAT DOWN IN PRISON F THE LAW WE DONT LISTEN …………….
March 2011
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Fursan
The Fursan preformed at the launch. They met at spiritual retreat. Farid was into hip hop traveled around the world learnt drum skills in Africa. He then taught drumming and dancing in the USA. Abdula also did hip hop now does poetry after he came back from hajj. Abdulla also did spoken word. Now together use 8 languages to produce the word they do Islamic word music with spoken word and drums...
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Down By Law Featuring Bboys attic Performance
Down By Law Featuring Bboys attic are a group of 4 males who take part in dance performance all over the UK.
Jamal started in school and met Adial and then they went to dance x change and met two more crew members, then they all taught each other and they found it interesting and made a official crew, they now go around england to show off what they have and to be more known.
Clarise thought,...
Anne Crider...
Anne visits symphony hall, the MAC, the and theaters she visits these places to attend events and support her daughter. She believes these places and events bring people together and she also believes that people should know about more free events in Birmingham.
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Clarise's Feelings On Todays Event...
Clarise is also a presenter and feels the event is going well. She believes her presenting is going well even this is her first time presenting or doing anything on stage. she thinks everything is goin well.
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Assim's Feelings On Todays Event...
Assim is one of the presenter of todays event and is finding the experience amazing he is having the time of his life he loves presenting and he was really nervous but is having fun doing it and taking all of the atmosphere in.
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Siham's Feelings On Todays Event...
Siham wrote a poem about determination and felt it was amazing and terrifying at the same time. A member of the general public believed the her poem ” was inspiration and iconic”
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Amina's Feelings On Todays Event...
Amina is a member of Radiu5 and preformed a poem in the first half based on equality. Amina was very nervous about preforming her poem as its her first time preforming the feedback from the audience was good. A member of the audience felt that ” it was a great poem and she should continue to write poetry”.
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The Poets...
First four poets are preforming there poems of the Olympic values. These values are:
Equality
Diversity
Respect
Friendship
Excellence
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Gambole (indie) Bar
The Gambole Bar is situated in Selly Oak opposite Aldi supermarket. More commonly known as Indie Lounge, the Gambole is a great place to hang out, have a drink and also have small gigs from small Birmingham bands, such as, Second City Sons. They also have acoustic nights where people can go on the stage and sing or play, sometimes open mic nights are run too.
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Arts Award →
Arts Award is a qualification which you can get for doing your arts things .. film, going to gigs, volunteering and developing your arts skills. You can do your arts award at school or through arts projects like we did at Radiu5.
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Fashion in Birmingham
fashion in birmingham (as with the rest of the world) is always changing. Every day new ideas are coming in whether it be the gatsby look or the emo look.
there are many places in Birmingham that are very good for shopping and to get some good bargains.
i would recommend:
Bullring, Birmingham Bullring markets, oasis market, Pavillions, custard factory
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“RADIU5 …..I enjoyed working at the events, it was a new experience for me...”
– Nadia
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DETERMINATION - Written by Katrina
It came like a sprinting jaguar, A surge of energy That ignited a fire deep within, It pushed every muscle to its maximum Driving me forward To where i wanted to go With the strength of a bull I would not let go With the intention that could kill I will not slow A power so strong It carries on and on Reaching towards the goals of achievement
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Young Gifted Brum - The Drum →
A continuous programme of FREE weekly creative workshops for children and young people from 8-18 years of age. The workshops have an emphasis on developing practical skills and having fun. Activities will culminate in a sharing event and will also tie into the achievement of an Arts Award for children and young people’s involvement in the programme.
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The Drum
Situated between the Bartons Arms and The Elbow Room on the A34 Walsall Road, opposite Newtown Shopping Centre. Local buses: 8, 33, 34, 51, 52, 107, 113
The Drum 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham, B6 4UUTelephone +44 (0)121 333 2400 Fax +44 (0)121 333 2440 info@the-drum.org.uk
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sampad
Sampad South Asian arts c/o mac Cannon Hill Park Edgbaston Birmingham B12 9QH
T: 0121 446 3260 E: info@sampad.org.uk
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Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham
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Birmingham Town Hall
Victoria Square, Birmingham
Recognised as one of the most impressive examples ofRoman Revival civic architecture, the style of Town Hall is based upon the Roman Temple of Castor and Pollux.
It was designed by Joseph Aloyisus Hansom, who is better known as the creator of the famous ‘Hansom cab’. Naively agreeing to underwrite the cost of the project resulted in the bankruptcy and financial ruin...
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Soho Road Then and Now - Benjamin Zephaniah
Handsworth wakes
But Handsworth never sleeps
And Soho road is where the heart beats,
Industrious it has always been
And the people have always been keen To say ‘Good Day’ and welcome you And do what must be done they do We work and play We work away On Soho road from night to day From time to time come rain come shine We buy and sell, we wine and dine That’s how we build a nation here With...
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Ikon shop
You can pick up some really cool stuff at the Ikon shop for under a fiver. This badge is £2.00
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Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS England
