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Tuned On Seminar: A Musician's Digital Image
More InfoMon 29 Mar 6:00pm Symphony Hall
Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social networks. How important is it for those within music to have a digital identity? How important is it for artists and organisations to connect with an audience via the web? Are the traditional methods of media becoming more fashionable? BBC Radio 1 and Asian Network DJ Bobby Friction, Ghetts, who has over two million profile views on MySpace, and Amelia Ideh, who runs the music and lifestyle blog Put Me On It, will discuss the importance of the digital age for musicians looking to build their image.
DJ Bobby Friction Ghetts Amelia Ideh
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Tuned On Seminar: Islam and Women In Music
More InfoMon 26 Apr 6:00pm Symphony Hall
This seminar discusses the issues of women from an Islamic background in the urban arts sector. Are they under-represented? The speakers will discuss the cultural barriers that may have prevented them getting involved in the sector, with debate around whether this is changing through a better understanding and shift in attitudes towards contemporary music.
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An Evening With Gervase Phinn
More Info Book TicketsMon 24 May 7:30pm Town Hall
Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools” this best selling author, radio and TV personality is one of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, best known for his autobiographical novels. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK. _“Gervase Phinn is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. A natural storyteller, he combines the timing of the professional comedian with palpable warmth and the ability to deliver a message that is just more than a series of jokes”._ *The Times* _“A born raconteur”._ *The Guardian* _“Funny touching and entertaining”_ *The Daily Express* _“He tells a cracking good tale”_ *The Times*
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An Audience with Ann Widdecombe, in conversation with Iain Dale
More Info Book TicketsTue 1 Jun 7:30pm Town Hall
Larger-than-life politician, novelist and TV celebrity, Ann Widdecombe delights audiences across the land with her witty and controversial speeches. Now she brings her show to the general public answering questions and sharing anecdotes in conversation with Iain Dale. Iain Dale is a political commentator, publisher and broadcaster, appearing on numerous political radio and television programmes.
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Alfred Brendel Talk: The Light and Shade of Interpretation
More Info Book TicketsMon 7 Jun 7:30pm Town Hall
Alfred Brendel retired from the concert platform in 2008. Now he returns as a speaker, discussing the ideas and inspiration that, for nearly fifty years, have made him one of the world’s leading pianists. There will be a chance to savour the old Brendel magic when he illustrates his thoughts at the piano. BBC Music magazine’s Editor Oliver Condy explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert: _“Alfred Brendel may have retired from public piano performance, but that hasn’t stopped one of the most entertaining, intelligent and thoughtful musicians from sharing his views on music. Brendel has as much a gift for communicating verbally as he does musically.”_
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An Evening With Joanna Trollope
More Info Book TicketsTue 8 Jun 7:30pm Town Hall
More details to follow.
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Superfreakonomics Live! with Stephen J.Dubner
More Info Book TicketsSun 20 Jun 7:30pm Town Hall
Author Stephen J. Dubner brings Freakonomics to the stage in a bold, funny and entertaining evening. With super-smart thinking and great storytelling this evening challenges the way we think, explores how people respond to incentives and shows the world for what it really is... superfreaky. _Freakonomics_ was a worldwide sensation, selling in its millions. The _freakquel_ _Superfreakonomics_ has met with similar world-wide attention and praise: '_A humdinger of a book: page-turning, politically incorrect and ever-so-slightly intoxicating, like a large swig of tequila_' The Times '_Great fun_' Sunday Times '_Thrilling_' Financial Times
Please note there is no interval
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Lisa Williams Messages From Beyond
More Info Book TicketsWed 29 Sep 7:30pm Book through our ticket office for ICC Hall 1
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