The future direction

Changes in the city and Nu Century’s own growth presents the company with new opportunities to develop; evaluating its beginnings and considering what future roles it should play

Landmark events

2003

  • The Live Box is awarded a ‘Collide’ commission
  • Larger Live Box showcase @ The Drum, Aston Featuring Soweto kinch, DJ Biznizz, TY and Steve Williamson Julie Dexter’s first performance with the Live Box
  • Live Box first commission for Birmingham Arts Fest, CBSO centre

2004

  • Live Box performance in Symphony Hall, Birmingham with teenage jazz group ‘The Waves’
  • Live Box performance at Birmingham Arts Fest Main stage, Centenary Square
  • Live Box launches first program of workshops at South Birmingham College
  • Launch of new Live Box program @ The Drum. Supported by Arts Council of England, and Birmingham City council. Program includes prominent national jazz, hip hop artists.
  • Youth Theatre visit to Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa

2005

  • Live Box performance at Birmingham Arts Fest Main Stage, Centenary Square
  • Launch of second year @ The Drum
  • Theatre production of Mother of Rain at the Grahamstown festival, South Africa.
  1. Zara McFarlane

    Zara McFarlane 12th Sept. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    Zara McFarlane is a sassy, sensual jazz vocalist who brings a Caribbean flavour to traditional jazz music and original tracks. She draws influences from several styles including soul, reggae and R&B. She has performed and/or recorded with Denys Baptiste, Gary Crosby, Soweto Kinch, Omar Puente, Hugh Masekela, Abram Wilson, Orphy Robinson, Ernest Ranglin and Guy Barker. With her refreshing take on the classics and terrific original songs, Zara is bound to impress at the Public on the 12th September.

  2. Family Reggae Disco

    Family Reggae Disco 18th Sept. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    A great event for all ages, Family Reggae Disco provides reggae DJs, live music and entertainment. This is a perfect event for children to attend as activities, arts and crafts and face painting will be provided. An interesting and diverse set of stalls will be present for perusal and food and drink will also be available. Come along and spend quality time with your family and feel the good reggae vibes in a relaxed atmosphere at The Drum on the 19th September.

  3. Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley

    Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley 18th Sept. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    Canadian blues singer Diana Braithwaite and guitarist Chris Whiteley come to perform at Live Box with the highest acclaim from critics and with multiple awards, including several Maple Blues Awards. Diana has an incredible blues voice, taking audiences back in time to blues' heyday with her wonderful performances and Chris is a multi-talented instrumentalist, being able to play the guitar, trumpet, harmonica and pedal steel and who has appeared in over 200 recordings both as a leader and session musician. Together, they form an excellent partnership that brings the highest quality blues to the Drum on the 18th September.

  4. Ciyo Brown

    Ciyo Brown 26th Sept. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    Ciyo Brown, the internationally acclaimed guitarist, comes to the Hare and Hounds to perform with his World Music Acoustic Trio, featuring Colin McNeish on double bass and Lenny Edwards on percussion. Ciyo has worked with Ronnie Davis, Jean Toussant, Suggs, Carleen Anderson, Roachford, Steel Pulse and Andy Hamilton among others. He incorporates a large range of influences into his music including jazz, reggae, soul and latin. The 26th September promises to be an enthralling night as one of London's best acoustic trios put on a powerful, moving performance at The Hare and Hounds.

  5. Under Kontrol

    Under Kontrol 3rd Oct. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    Under Kontrol are a French beatbox quatuor, made up of four of the best French beatboxers, Micflow, Mr Lips, Fayabraz, and Tiko. They are the 2009 world champions of beatbox, and can create a diverse range of musical sounds - just using their mouths. They produce their own original material in order to become genuine musicians and not just beatboxers. They are highly skilled at the art of beatbox and are bound to please any fan with their original style at the Drum on the 3rd October.

  6. Jonzi D

    Jonzi D 10th Oct. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    Jonzi D is a hip hop artist who produces his own works of hip hop theatre. He is the creator and host of Breakin' Convention, a Hip Hop Dance Theatre Festival, and runs his own organisation, Jonzi D Productions, who create and tour original works of hip hop theatre and run workshops to inspire artists and audiences. Jonzi D has also created work as an MC and poet, and in this capacity has worked with The Roots, Steve Williamson, Mannafest, MC Mell 'O' and toured with Gangstarr. He has also appeared on television programs on Channel 4. He comes to The Public on the 10th October.

  7. AfroVibes

    AfroVibes 17th Oct. 10

    As part of The Livebox

    AfroVibes After Party curated by Soweto Kinch at The Drum.

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    2. Aquino-Casarano “Strike”
    3. CHIMA ANYA
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