Birmingham Live and Learn en-gb http://www.studentbirmingham.com The latest blogs from Birmingham Live and Learn <![CDATA[The Birmingham Black International Film Festival (BIF Festival)]]> The Birmingham Black International Film Festival (BIF Festival) returns on 25th - 31st October to the city. The event incorporates music, live arts and education while providing platforms for practitioners and film makers to exhibit their creative talents.

Each year visitors can savour premieres of some of the best cutting edge independent films, Indulgent experiences in Live Arts, Theatre Productions, Music Events, plus a blissful mix of Industry Parties, Networking Evenings, Conferences, and the premiere film and music awards ceremony in the region Music Video & Screen Awards (MVSA).

This year's Music Video & Screen Awards will be held on the 30th October 2010 at the Birmingham International Convention Centre. The Bif festival remains the only event of its kind in the region.

Welcome to Birmingham, Welcome to our Culture, Welcome to the 4th annual BIF FESTIVAL 25th Oct - 31st Oct

Be a part of it........
www.biffestival.co.uk

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Some of the city's best restaurants are offering great discounts and incredible foodie offers! And for a extra relaxing weekend take advantage of the fabulous overnight rates being offered by Malmaison or Hotel du Vin for a perfect city break.

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]]> <![CDATA[Black Market Empire's concert was a real success!]]> "The discovery of an empire"

Birmingham's Black Market Empire launched their debut EP "Forward" at a hot and packed Victoria pub, Birmingham on Saturday (31st July). The four piece, established in 2009, treated a capacity crowd of 120 sweaty gig goers to a storming set of original compositions and classic covers. Opening with the rocky "11 Numbers" and not letting up until the final chords of "A Town Called Malice" they furthered their reputation as one of Birmingham's finest unsigned bands.

With the crowd showing their support with yells of "BME, BME", crowd surfing and girls hoisted up on shoulders the night was a just another reminder of why these boys' gigs are a real night of entertainment and fun.

Most of the songs had a feel of classic British Rock n Roll with the anthemic "Begging You" being a personal favourite, they also showed their softer side particularly with the poignant "Unconditional", which is the opening track of the EP.

The gig to launch the EP comes after a year of headlining some of Birmingham's best live venues including The Rainbow, The Flapper, The Hare and Hounds etc and also playing with the likes of The Temper Trap, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Bluetones. Based on last nights crowd and performance the next gig at The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham on August the 14th will be another packed and sweaty one, bring it on!

For further info visit www.myspace.com/blackmarketempireuk

Upcoming Gigs
Saturday 14th August. The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham.
Friday the 17th September. The Flapper, Birmingham.
Friday the 15th October. Academy 3, Birmingham.

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