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The best of Birmingham on Etsy.com

October 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, birmingham art, craft, create, etsy, independent, Independent Birmingham

The second city has always been known as an industrial town, but what about its craft? We look into the artsy side of Birmingham on etsy.com

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Sam Carter announces show at Kings Heath’s Kitchen Garden Cafe

September 4, 2018February 10, 2019 Emily Doyle DIY, false lights, folk, folk rock, independent, indie folk, kings heath, roots, sam carter

Sam Carter, former BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Newcomer, is bringing his fingerpicking folk to Kings Heath this Autumn.

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Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Blackbox, comment, Digbeth, gentrification, independent, Lab11, Nightlife, The Rainbow Venues

With the closure of another Birmingham venue, it’s time to talk about gentrification, and how to combat its effects on city culture