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September Sessions – Tom Peel, 21 September 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Kate

The third September Session took place last Wednesday, featuring the inimitable Tom Peel. Stripped of his usual reel-to-reel tape backing, Tom delivered an intimate, personal set that was filled with acute humour and emotional honesty.

 Stream the session below, or on our Soundcloud page.

The final September Session takes place later, with a performance by Boat to Row. Places may be available – call Ikon to book:

September Sessions are aimed at young people interested in joining the IYP for 2011/2012. Places are free but limited to 15 per session, to book call Ikon on 0121 248 0708.

Meeting place: Ikon, Brindleyplace, 5.30pm. We advise you to bring warm clothes and wear practical footwear.

 On the evening of 19 November, all of the musicians who have played a September Session will gather at Ikon to perform as part of Autumn Almanac, a series of events celebrating the creativity championed by arts organisations in Birmingham. More information soon.

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between a Welsh cheese boat and the Neptune Centre.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Vikki

Bit of a delayed blog post here, but throughout last weekend Slow Boat acted as an on-board sewing site at the Tipton Community Association Festival. Even the intermittent showers of rain didn’t stop out productivity, and now the ceiling of the boat is graced with a vast array of embroidery.

We invited families on board to join us in our weekend of craft activities, and the response to the Aaron Manby itself couldn’t have been better! The boat hails from Tipton, and had been used for youth-inspired activities in the past. It was incredibly interesting to learn about others’ experiences of the Aaron Manby, and to hear so many remarks about how white its current interior is.

And then we took the boat back on the Monday morning:

…which only took 4 hours, we were practically speeding!

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September Sessions – E.L. Heath & Rob Dunsford 14 September 2011

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kate

The second September Session took place last Wednesday, featuring a performance by Shropshire-based experimental folk musician E.L. Heath. Heath’s music blends traditional folk with contemporary sounds and is inspired by the rugged landscape of his home county and the Welsh wilderness.

Heath was accompanied by singer songwriter Rob Dunsford and Ben Holton (of epic45). Together they performed music from Heath’s album Shropshire Hill Country and a song specially written for the session, ‘Cwch Araf’ (‘Slow Boat), performed in Welsh. The trio also sampled the resonant sounds of the Edgbaston tunnel for an improvised sound piece.

Stream the session below, or on our Soundcloud page.

E.L. Heath

Additionally, Rob kindly played a couple of his songs:

Rob Dunsford
You can stream sessions by Poppy Tibbetts and Timothy Parkes here. Two more sessions will take place this month:

Wednesday 21: Tom Peel
Wednesday 28: Boat to Row

September Sessions are aimed at young people interested in joining the IYP for 2011/2012. Places are free but limited to 15 per session, to book call Ikon on 0121 248 0708.

Meeting place: Ikon, Brindleyplace, 5.30pm. We advise you to wrap up warm and wear practical footwear.

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péniche beach visites!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Vikki

“Slow Boat” est partout!

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September Sessions – Poppy Tibbetts & Timothy Parkes 7 September 2011

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Kate

Last Wednesday saw the first September Session take place on board Slow Boat, with performances by local singer-songwriters Timothy Parkes and Poppy Tibbetts. Field recordings of the sessions were made, capturing the interaction of the musicians, the boat and the waterways. Listen out for the steady chug of the engine, shouts of passers-by and passing trains on this journey of sound.

Stream the sessions below or on our Soundcloud page.

Timothy Parkes

Poppy Tibbetts

Three more sessions will take place this month:

Wednesday 14: E.L. Heath
Wednesday 21: Tom Peel
Wednesday 28: Boat to Row

September Sessions are aimed at young people interested in joining the IYP for 2011/2012. Places are free but limited to 15 per session, to book call Ikon on 0121 248 0708.

Meeting place: Ikon, Brindleyplace, 5.30pm. We advise you to wrap up warm and wear practical footwear.

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Journey back from Lapworth (continued)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Vikki

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Journey back from Lapworth

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Vikki

After a sunny morning spent at Packwood House, we used the remainder of the afternoon to travel back to Brindleyplace along the canal (which takes around 5 hours). During this time, we all undertook a bit of life drawing, as well as indulging ourselves in an additional picnic.

It was such a relaxing journey home! That said, we also ended up with a double duvet stuck between the boat’s propellor!

Oh, and here’s a guillotine lock….

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Have you ever ventured to the yew garden?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Vikki

Yesterday we re-visited Packwood House for  a picnic, which was absolutely scrumptious!

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Behind the scenes…

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Vikki

at Mac in Birmingham, during our Anticurate install:~

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Setting up IYP’s anti-curate exhibition

Posted on August 18, 2011 by meg

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