Trad Arts Team

Trad Arts Team News, May 2024

At the Trad Arts Team we like to imagine that we are slowing down to take it a bit easy, but in truth there is so much happening locally we are as busy as ever, with lots to see or take part in.  We hope you feel the same and we look forward to seeing you at one of the events listed below.

You might also like to read A Folkie’s Guide to Birmingham – a historical and current account of what goes on in the city, including little old us!

Wednesday 1 May, 8pm
Tales and Ales at the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales, Alcester Road, Moseley, B13 8EE
An informal session for storytellers and anyone who wants to listen
tradartsteam.co.uk/#tales-and-ales

Saturday 4 May, 2:30pm to 5pm
Alvechurch French Dance and Music
Alvechurch Village Hall B48 7JX
Entry £2, all abilities of dancer and musician welcome
Check out the Facebook group for more details

Saturday 4 May, 6-9pm
Handsworth Socials: May Day Celebration
St Andrews Community Centre, College Rd, Handsworth B20 2HX
Social evening with Handsworth Community Choir, Mabowunje Harrison, short videos etc
Pay on the door £3 / £7 / £9 – reserve tickets by text 07802 546076 or email mogstim@hotmail.com

Sunday 5 May, 6-9pm
Birmingham Folk’s Global Trad Session
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, B12 9QU
Free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level
Checkout the facebook page for more info

Tuesday 14 May, 5-9:30 pm
Georgian Ensemble Workshop and Concert
Bournville Parish Church, Sycamore Road, B30 2AA
Renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia on tour in the UK
Workshop £14/10 Concert £16/12 Combined £25/18 
Details and tickets

Wednesday 15 May, 7:30pm
Birmingham Storytelling Café: Clash of the Titans – The Cafe Crew Story Battle! 
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Food and drinks available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm.
Tickets £10 from wegottickets.com
More info from https://www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk/

Saturday 18 May, 2pm to 5pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Art Market
New Life Baptist Church Hall, 80 High Street, Kings Heath, B14 7JZ
Third in a series of monthly celebrations of local talent and a platform for artists to showcase their unique work, with live music from Mad Moll 
For more info or to book a stall email Graham Langley

Saturday 18 May, 10am-1pm
Birmingham Folk’s Workshop on Folk Tune Accompaniment
Cotteridge Quaker Meeting House, 23A Watford Rd, B30 1JB
Open to all musicians who want to learn how to accompany folk tunes
£15 (£5 for non-earners), more info and tickets from Birmingham Folk

Friday 24 May, 7-9pm
Live music at All Saints Centre Cafe, Kings Heath Village Square, B14 7RA
Music from the Café Band, supported by Mad Moll
Free entry
https://www.allsaintscentrekh.co.uk/event/live-music-in-all-saints-cafe

Tuesday 28 May, 7:30pm
Royal Tales – Sutton Coldfield StorytellingStation Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6AT
Free entry, but please support the venue by buying drinks and food
Checkout the Royal Tales facebook group for more info