Live Brum: The Drum Spoken Word Events

The Nubian Readers Book Club, 25 May 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:08:13 +0000

25 May 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

The Nubian Readers’ Book Club continues to meet at The Drum on the last Friday of each month to discuss books written by African, Caribbean, Black British and African American authors. It’s a popular forum for literature enthusiasts and a one of its kind in promoting and discussing Black literature. The group has had a steady increase in the take up of male readers. Suitable for ages 16+

We are Poets, 31 May 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:10:09 +0000

31 May 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

We Are Poets bravely flips the image of British youth on its head, as six remarkable teenage poets are chosen to represent the UK at Brave New Voices, America’s most prestigious slam poetry competition. From their inner city lives in Leeds, North England, to a stage in front of the White House in Washington D.C, the team must prepare for a transformational journey of a lifetime. Intimate, honest and imaginative, We Are Poets is a moving testament to the power of creativity, community and the dynamism of young people.

We Are Poets , 7 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:09:59 +0000

7 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

We Are Poets bravely flips the image of British youth on its head,as six remarkable teenage poets are chosen to represent the UKat Brave New Voices, America’s most prestigious slam poetrycompetition. From their inner city lives in Leeds, North England, to astage in front of the White House in Washington D.C, the team mustprepare for a transformational journey of a lifetime. Intimate, honestand imaginative, We Are Poets is a moving testament to the power ofcreativity, community and the dynamism of young people.

Faster, Higher, Stronger, 7 Jun 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:05:27 +0000

7 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

FREE

Utilising the Olympic motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger”to draw parallels between sports and art, we ask our panel of speakers what doesit take to become a successful artist in the competitive world of arts practice? Is thechoice of becoming an artista viable one in the currente conomic climate? What are the parameters for artistic excellence? Is cultural diversity an important facet of the art scene, in an age when identities are so fluid?

Shake the Dust, 9 Jun 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:06:28 +0000

9 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

A national performance poetry project taking place in schools and youth groups across England from February to July 2012, inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hundreds of 13 -16 year olds from five participating schools (Broadway, Holyhead, Stockland Green, Queensbridge and Woodrush High) are working with established spoken word artists to learn about poetry and performance throughout spring and summer. This slam competition, showcases the best of their writing and performance. The highest scoring team will go on to represent the West Midlands at the national Shake the Dust weekend in London from 5 - 8 July 2012. With performances by Jam Jah Sound System feat. Juggler and special guest judges Akala and Sic’Nis.

Same Difference, 21 Jun 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:37:03 +0000

21 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

Emerging grime artists and producers Deci4life (8sixteen32, The Spiral) and Smash premier their new spoken word theatre show, about a brotherhood of two young men adopted into a Jamaican family. Here you will see the clash between a light-skinned born and bred Yardie and a dark-skinned Jamaican born in England and affected by English culture. Will they ever see eye to eye? This daring two-hander inverts the typical prejudices encountered by young Jamaicans in British foster homes, questioning notions of race, class and identity in the process.

The Nubian Readers Book Club, 29 Jun 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:08:25 +0000

29 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

Jamaican Champions in Conversation, 5 Jul 2012 - 7 Jul 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:03:21 +0000

5 Jul 2012 - 7 Jul 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

Join us for three incredible evenings of insight and conversation with a tantalising meal of traditional Jamaican food available for all tickets, featuring four key leaders from within our local community hailing from both the business andcultural sectors. We’re very proud to be hosting Beverley Lindsey, Bishop Derek Webley, Daniella Genas & H Patten who will each take you through topical subjects close to their line of work and delve into their experiences from Jamaica through to Birmingham, relevant to both Birmingham and the nation. The evenings will be chaired by another influential Jamaican, Dr Joe Aldred. A sit-down meal of sumptuous Jamaican delights will be included within the price, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy what promises to be a fascinating series of In Conversations.

The Nubian Readers Book Club, 27 Jul 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:08:35 +0000

27 Jul 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

Brand New Generation, 1 Nov 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 10:58:35 +0000

1 Nov 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

FREE

Who are the new wave of artistspracticing today and what are theirinfluences? Can artists becomea success commercially whilstaddressing politics, diversity andidentity? Should participating in thearts for young people be purely acreative process, or is it important toaddress social, environmental andcultural issues? Our panel of speakersand presentations provide an insightof the “Brand New Generation”.