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Family Open House
Town Hall
With tours for families with children of all ages, a heritage children's trail, organ demonstrations, activities and music on in the foyers, family friendly staff and suitable refreshments from the cafe. Adults £5, 60 plus £4.50, Under 16's £2.50 Family Ticket (4 people, minimum 1 adult) £12
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British Classics
Fri 8 Aug Town Hall
The National Youth Orchestra of Wales has the distinction of being the first national youth orchestra in the world. It combines traditional expectations with a contemporary outlook, develops a first-class training experience into performances that are full of energy and passion, and is not afraid to challenge audiences with a repertoire that is bold and adventurous. £10, Full-Times Students & 60 plus £6
*National Youth Orcehstra of Wales* *Owain Arwel Hughes OBE* conductor
*Mathias* Celtic Dances *Britten* Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra *Vaughan Williams* Symphony No 2, a London Symphony
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CBSO Summer Concert - CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy
Sun 10 Aug Town Hall
When the CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy, the virtuoso chamber orchestra drawn from the CBSO’s acclaimed Youth Orchestra, gave its first concert last September, the critics were unanimous. “Rapture was really the only natural response,” declared The Birmingham Post, going on to describe the Academy as “this jaw-droppingly brilliant group”. Now it steps onto a bigger stage: past meets present, as the stars of tomorrow raise the roof in Birmingham’s most historic music venue.
*Michael Seal* Conductor *Morgan Szymanski* Guitar
*Part* Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten *Ligeti* Concert Romanesc *Rodrigo* Concierto de Aranjuez *Beethoven* Symphony No.7
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The National Children's Orchestra
Sat 23 Aug Town Hall
If you are looking to see something outstanding and inspiring this summer period then the National Children's Orchestra is the performance to see. The quality of sound produced by such a young orchestra is outstanding. Each year NCO auditions hundreds of talented children to take up the 500 highly sought after places. The sheer passion and enthusiasm of the children adds to the experience making it perfect, for you and your friends and family alike. You have to see it to believe it! £10, £14, £17, Under 16's £5 60 plus/full-time students/unwaged/ disabled patrons £8, £12, £15
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The National Children's Orchestra 30th Anniversary Concert
Sun 31 Aug Symphony Hall
2008 is NCO's 30th anniversary year and this is being celebrated with this spectacular concert with all five of NCO's orchestra's performing. NCO's members are provided with high class musical tuition on residential courses. This concert is the perfect opportunity for you to see the UK's most talented under 14 year olds performing.
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Camille O'Sullivan: La Fille Du Cirque
Fri 5 Sep Town Hall
Following sell out seasons in New York, UK and Australia, Camille sings the music of Nick Cave, Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. Her recent shows were awarded Spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007, Best Music at the Brighton Festival 2006 and garnered a host of 5 star reviews. Camille has recently appeared in Stephen Frears Oscar winning film Mrs Henderson Presents opposite Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins and Will Young, and has sung with Duke Special, Damien Rice and Shane McGowan. £17.50
La Fille Du Cirque
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Family Event: World Music Encounter with Infusion
Sat 6 Sep Town Hall
Come and meet this unusual collection of musicians as they lead you on a musical journey from Albania to Zimbabwe! Meet the characters behind the instruments and share the stories of their own personal musical histories. Join them and the rest of the audience as they lead you in an interactive workshop that will certainly have you dancing and singing in the aisles! Infusion was established by Sound It Out Community Music in October 2006 to develop the skills of exiled musicians to run community music workshops and to raise awareness and increase understanding towards refugees and asylum seekers amongst local communities. Adults £5, 60 plus £4.50, Under 16s £2.50 Family ticket (4 people, minimum 1 adult) £12
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Late-Night Light Night
Fri 12 Sep Town Hall
In a thrilling evening of sound and light, Town Hall throws open the doors for an exclusive event showcasing some of the freshest musical talent from around the West Midlands. The party gets underway inside the iconic landmark with beats from Manga (Shaanti, Funkshaan), live hip hop and jazz with Soweto Kinch plus performances courtesy of Summary and The Sub Ensemble. Expect a mix of beats, bass, brass and amazing vocals for a funky ArtsFest Friday. Outside Town Hall, spectacular illuminations and visuals will present the iconic building in a whole new light as part of Light Night Birmingham, a project featuring innovative architectural lighting of city centre landmarks. Free entry and a dazzling late-night audiovisual experience offers an opportunity to see the restored venue as never before. Admission FREE Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz. Soweto Kinch is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
*Soweto Kinch* *Manga* *Summary* *The Sub Ensemble*
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Brass Band Championship 2008
Sat 13 Sep Symphony Hall
Championship bands from England, Scotland and Wales compete for the coveted British Open Trophy by performing a specially selected test piece. There will also be trade stands exhibiting and selling brass band merchandise.
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Meet the Associates
Sat 13 Sep Town Hall
As part of the ArtsFest weekend we’re offering free showcase performances from the Town Hall Associate Artists: 1pm - 2pm *Black Voices* showcase The inspirational female vocal quintet 2.30pm - 3.30pm *BBC Big Band* showcase Conducted by Barry Forgie, Britain’s finest big band is on stage with jazz and swing classics 4pm - 5pm *Ex Cathedra* choir showcase Beautiful and uplifting singing from Birmingham’s premier choir Admission FREE
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Open Hall!
Sun 14 Sep Town Hall
We’re throwing the doors open to everyone, with: Orchestra of the Swan showcase (2pm - 3pm), children’s Heritage trail, Organ demonstrations, foyer music, Town Hall exhibition, refreshments from the foyer café, and a prize draw for free concert tickets. Admission FREE
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Brass Gala Concert 2008
Sun 14 Sep Symphony Hall
The present British Open Champion Band, The National Champion Band and the European Champion Band come together on one spectacular bill leading to a glorious climax featuring the Cory and Black Dyke Band performing together! £12.50, £14.50, £16.50, £19.50, Choir £8.50
Grimethorpe Colliery Band Cory Band Black Dyke Band
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Fantastic Symphony
Wed 17 Sep Symphony Hall
A new conductor, a new era three youthful orchestral showpieces launch Andris Nelsons’ first concert as music director of the CBSO. And they couldn’t be more appropriate. Like Andris Nelsons himself, Berlioz was still in his twenties when he wrote his outrageous symphony, and the young Wagner actually wrote his Rienzi overture in Nelsons’ home city of Riga! Bartók’s thrilling ballet score comes from the composer’s mid-thirties. The CBSO’s new music director has already won widespread praise for his exciting performances with the Orchestra, and tonight’s programme has plenty to set pulses racing so make sure you don’t miss the start of something really special! The concert on 17 September is sponsored by Mitchells and Butlers 6.15pm Pre-concert talk - Welcome to the Season Meet Andris Nelsons, as he prepares to conduct his first concerts as music director of the CBSO. In conversation with Stephen Maddock.
Andris Nelsons - conductor
Wagner: Overture, Rienzi 13’ Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin Suite 21’ Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique 55’
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Stephen Bishop Plus John O'Connell (Groundpig)
Thu 18 Sep Town Hall
The acclaimed American singer / songwriter and composer of _On and On_, _Save It for a Rainy Day_, _Everybody Needs Love_, and _It Might Be You_, the theme from the movie _Tootsie_. Bishop is an American singer and guitarist who has been nominated for two Grammys and an Oscar. As well as writing and singing on numerous film scores, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Johnny Mathis, Phoebe Snow, David Crosby and The Four Tops have all recorded songs penned by Bish. Jonny O'Connell was half of the well-known Liverpool band Groundpig and is now making a name for himself as a popular singer/songwriter.
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Symphonic Spectacular!
Fri 19 Sep Symphony Hall
This concert is for secondary schools, and is designed for and by students in Key Stages 3 & 4. Forget keyboards and samplers - the full symphony orchestra is the biggest, most powerful machine ever devised for making music! Get up close and see how it works in this special concert. Tommy Pearson takes the orchestra to pieces, while the CBSO’s brilliant new conductor Andris Nelsons steers the full CBSO through a showcase performance of Berlioz’ thrilling Fantastic Symphony.
Andris Nelsons - conductor Tommy Pearson - presenter
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A Black Country Night Out September 2008
Fri 19 Sep Town Hall
You don't have to be from the Black Country to enjoy A Black Country Night Out. Following their sold out show in Town Hall last year, the cream of Black Country entertainment come together again to raise the roofs with laughter. Master of ceremonies (flying in from Halesowen) Tommy Mundon, is joined by husband and wife comedy duo Dandy, the Black Country's own Aynuk, the region's most famous musical act Giggetty and special guest from TV's The Comedians, via Tipton, Lee Wilson. Together they will perform in this two hour show of mirth and merriment, laughter and song.
Tommy Mundon, Dandy, Aynuk, Giggetty & Lee Wilson
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Fantastic Symphony
Sat 20 Sep Symphony Hall
A new conductor, a new era three youthful orchestral showpieces launch Andris Nelsons’ first concert as music director of the CBSO. And they couldn’t be more appropriate. Like Andris Nelsons himself, Berlioz was still in his twenties when he wrote his outrageous symphony, and the young Wagner actually wrote his Rienzi overture in Nelsons’ home city of Riga! Bartók’s thrilling ballet score comes from the composer’s mid-thirties. The CBSO’s new music director has already won widespread praise for his exciting performances with the Orchestra, and tonight’s programme has plenty to set pulses racing so make sure you don’t miss the start of something really special! The concert on 17 September is sponsored by Mitchells and Butlers 6.15pm Pre-concert talk - Welcome to the Season Meet Andris Nelsons, as he prepares to conduct his first concerts as music director of the CBSO. In conversation with Stephen Maddock.
Andris Nelsons - conductor
Wagner: Overture, Rienzi 13’ Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin Suite 21’ Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique 55’
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Three Parts Guitar 60th Birthday Special Gordon Giltrap John Etheridge Raymond Burley. With special guest Rick Wakeman
Sat 20 Sep Town Hall
As well as a love of the guitar Gordon, John and Raymond also share the same year of birth. 2008 marks the 60th birthdays of three of the UK's finest guitarists. Tonight they will celebrate together when for one night only they bring back the sell out 'Three Parts Guitar' concert. Three friends, but also three wonderful guitarists, each acknowledged as a virtuoso in their style. A mixture of classical rock, celtic, jazz, and classical. This concert will treat fans to their favourite songs with some very special collaborations. A night not to be missed for any lover of the guitar !!
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University College Birmingham Graduation - 11:30am
Mon 22 Sep Symphony Hall
Awards Congregation for the School of Business and Marketing and the School of Hospitality, Food and Retail Management
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University College Birmingham Graduation - 2:45pm
Mon 22 Sep Symphony Hall
Awards Congregation for the School of Childhood and Education, the School of Recreation, Sport and Tourism and the School of Salon, Spa and Complementary Therapies
