Episodes
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Derek Bishton- 'Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On'
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
In this podcast James Sandy talks to Derek Bishton about 'Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On' an exhibition presenting original photos taken from a studio on Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham in 1979.
Passers by were invited to take their own photograph, passing them the shutter release so they could control the decisive moment of how to present themselves and when they were ready for the picture to be taken.
More than 500 people stopped by to take part in this ground-breaking ‘Selfie’ project - some alone, some with friends or family, some striking formal poses, others being more playful.
Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon : Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On runs at the Arena Gallery, MAC Birmigham from Saturday 23rd March until Sunday 2nd June 2019. Admission is Free.
There is an Opening Event of the exhibition on Saturday 30th March 2019 and A Talk with Derek Bishton on Sunday 2nd June 2019. For more details visit:
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/exhibition/handsworth-self-portrait-40-years-on
Instagram: handsworthselfportrait
This podcast was written and presented by James Sandy and is A King of the Buttons Production 2019. The interview forms part of the March edition of 'The New Curiosities Box' on Switch Radio (scheduled to broadcast Tuesday 26th March @7pm) 107.5 FM, DAB & Online.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Image: Stephen aka ‘Steppers’ from Handsworth Self Portrait (1979) © Bishton, Homer & Reardon appears with kind permission and is copyright of the artists. All rights reserved.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
The Blood Tales: Kate Joyner
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
The Blood Tales transports audiences into the mystical landscape of a woman’s blood through the lens of its narrator, a witty, funny and sensual witch who is not afraid to ‘tell it how it is’. The show seeks to dispel the outdated views across the globe of shame, taboo and disgust towards women and their menstrual cycle.
The Blood Tales is presented by Silver Moon Theatre Co. and receives it's London & UK premiere on International Women's Day Friday 8 March 2019.
In this podcast, James Sandy speaks to Birmingham-born experimental actress and spoken word poet Kate Joyner about how The Blood Tales re-wires the shamed based narrative of women’s moon blood into a tale of beauty and empowerment that is both deeply provocative and political in its delivery.
This interview was first broadcast on 26th February 2019 as part of 'The New Curiosities Box' on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019 for Switch Radio.
https://www.switchradio.co.uk/jamessandy
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Image appears with kind permission.
With thanks to Mandy Rose at M Seven Public Relations.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
'Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Sets'
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
In this podcast we consider the art of Matthew Krishanu through his new exhibition 'The Sun Never Sets', which takes inspiration from his childhood spent in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka to produce dream-like, reflective paintings.
Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Sets runs at First Floor Gallery, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) Birmingham until Sunday 10th March 2019. Admission is Free.
For more venue information contact Box Office & Enquiries on 0121 446 3232 or visit: www.macbirmingham.co.uk/exhibition/the-sun-never-sets
For more information on the artist visit: http://www.matthewkrishanu.com/
'Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Sets- A podcast' was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019.This podcast was compiled from a section of 'The New Curiosities Box' programme which was first broadcast on 30th January 2019 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
All rights are reserved and artwork/photograph reproduced with kind permission.
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Birmingham Improv Festival 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
The Festival is celebrating its 3rd birthday in the city and has grown year on year from a weekend event in 2016 to 9 days of performances this year! A great endorsement reflecting the growing popularity of the Improvisation.
Troupes and performers from New York, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Bristol and more will be descending on the city for 9 days of comedy, fun and a bit of madness!
In this podcast I speak to JP, Kate and Jon about the forthcoming festival shows, workshops and activities.
For full listings and to book tickets go to www.birminghamimprovfestival.com/
Twitter: @bhamimprovfest
Facebook: fb.me/Brumprov
Instagram: Birmingham Improv Festival
Hashtag: #Brumprov2018
This podcast is taken from the forthcoming episode of The New Curiosities Box (31.10.18) and was produced by James Sandy for Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online. A King of the Buttons Production 2018 with thanks to M7 Public Relations.
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
MAC Makes Music: Switch 2
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
We return for a catch up with MAC's resident band Switch as they prepare for their 'Switch Sunset' Gig at in the MAC Arena. There's interviews with the band, back stage recordings and exclusive live performances.
With thanks to:
Switch, The Warriors, Dan Whitehouse, Holly Radford, Youth Music and all at MAC Birmingham.
Switch and the 'MAC Makes Music' project are supported by Youth Music and are part of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England. The work has been made possible by funding from the National Lottery via Arts Council England. For more information go to youthmusic.org.uk
'Switch 2' was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2018 for Midlands Arts Centre.
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
The New Curiosities Box: Show Seventeen
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
In this show we speak to up and coming singer songwriter Eileen Quigley as she lauches her new EP 'Jumpers for Goalposts', we gaze into the past through the For-wards project's 'Iris' as it adds mood to Erdington and we say goodbye to one of Birmingham's oldest markets through the immersive arts experience 'Everyting Must Go'.
This show was first broadcast on Wednesday 27th June 2018 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production.
With thanks to Friction Arts, For-wards, Eileen Quiqley, M7 PR and 448 Creative.
'Jumpers for Goalposts', Artificial Flowers' and 'Soundtrack of Life' by Eileen Quigley appear with kind permission. All rights are reserved.
Title and incidental music: 'Café connection' by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Sally Payen: The Fence And The Shadow at MAC Birmingham
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
In this podcast we get insight and perspective on a study of women's activism, protest and peace campsthrough a conversation with artist Sally Payen exploring The Fence And The Shadow exhibition at MAC Birmingham.
Thanks to Sally Payen & Mandy Fowler and MAC Birmingham for thier support in the making this podcast.
For more information and links check out our blog: thenewcuriositiesbox.blogspot.com
This podcast is taken from a show that was first broadcast on 25th October 2017.
Sunday Oct 08, 2017
The New Curiosities Box: Show Eight
Sunday Oct 08, 2017
Sunday Oct 08, 2017
We dig deep into the classic that is Jane Eyre through The National Theatre's enthralling production at The Rep Birmingham, get spun out with Jazz and Folk with expanding string quartet Fret & Fiddle, plus there's a round up of local events and some new music releases to boot!
Thanks to Fret & Fiddle and The Rep Birmingham for thier support in the making this programme.
'Noto Swing' (Reinhardt) and 'J'Attendrai' (Olivieri) are taken from the album 'J'Attendrai' by Fret & Fiddle. Usage with permission and all rights reserved & all copyrights are observed.
For more information and links check out our blog: thenewcuriositiesbox.blogspot.com
This show was first broadcast on 27th September 2017.
Some tracks referenced in the show do not appear in this podcast version, See our spotify playlist to fill in the gaps!
For more links and info check out our blog:
http://thenewcuriositiesbox.blogspot.co.uk/
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
What if the plane falls out of the sky?
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
In this podcast I get anxious with Idiot Child Theatre by way of their performance piece "What if the plane falls out of the sky?" as I speak to co-director Susie Riddell.
Thanks to MAC Birmingham and Idiot Child for their support in the making of this podcast.
This interview is an excerpt from 'The New Curiosities Box: Episode 5' which is written & presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2017 for Switch Radio 107.5FM & DAB.
This interview was first broadcast on 5th July 2017.
Title Music 'Café connection' by morgantj and is (c) copyright 2009 licensed under creative commons.
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
The New Curiosities Box: Show Five
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
In the fifth show of the series we open the box to speak to singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore about her new album "The Counterweight" and get anxious with Idiot Child Theatre by way of their performance piece "What if the plane falls out of the sky?" There's also a consideration of Roger Waters' new album "Is this the life we really want?" and a round up of fesitval activity & gigs in the city.
"New (Radio Mix)" by Thea Gilmore appears courtesy of Cooking Vinyl 2017 and the artist. All rights are reserved.
Thanks to MAC Birmingham, Idiot Child and Thea Gilmore for their support in the making of this podcast.
'The New Curiosities Box' is written & presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2017 for Switch Radio 107.5FM & DAB.
For more information and links check out our blog: thenewcuriositiesbox.blogspot.com
Some music referred to in the show does not appear in this podcast version due to restricted permissions.
This show was first broadcast on 5th July 2017.
All copyrights are observed.