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Signing On — UB40 documentary

“2010 is the 30th anniversary of UB40′s first album “Signing Off”. This documentary, hosted by Ranking Roger from “The Beat”, was produced by Birmingham City University to celebrate UB40′s landmark debut and the band’s nationwide tour to promote its re-release. It features fresh interviews with members of the band – along with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and producer Bob Lamb – amongst others. The documentary explores life in Birmingham in the early eighties 80′s and reveals the band’s strong polictial beliefs. UB40 went on to become one of the world’s biggest reggae acts – but their debut album “Signing Off” still stands as one of their most influential releases. This 45 minute documentary pays tribute to the band while showcasing hits and remixes from the album – and detailing the story behind its recording – 30 years ago… ” Ub40: The 30th Anniversary Of “Signing Off” Documentary by Sam Coley on Mixcloud

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Call for Papers – UB40 Symposium

Cue tabloid outrage about "a degree in UB40"… this looks a fascinating way to get into the history and significance of Birmingham an popular music.

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Birmingham CU – Pervert lion on the loose

Birmingham CU – Pervert lion on the loose

The lovely refers-to-himself-in-the-third-person Ronald over at the Birmingham Polytechnic Blog has posted this photo of some new merchandise. A pervert lion without any trousers on. Must we throw this filth at 50% of our kids? Hat Tip to the original pervert lion Goaleo.

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City University

City University

We told you that the UCE was about to change its name, and we were right. As of this morning it’s now called “Birmingham City University”. New names, new branding, and they’ve (quite rightly to go with the name) gone blue: Seems to be a consciously ‘old’ design, as if they were trying to create a bit of heritage – which is pretty unnecessary as those that actually think about these things will know all about all the good things the Uni has been doing over the years. Also in the press release (yes BiNS gets press releases, we’re like the establishment or something – honestly, send them over but no promises) was more confirmation that City University plan to colonise much of Eastside with its creative arts faculties. It also reminded me that pre-Uni it was actually Birmingham Polytechnic and not Perry Barr Polly – before that it was City of Birmingham Polytechnic, so there is some history in the name. I assume that most of the Perry Barr Campus is to stay where it is, unless it burns down due to electrical faults I caused when working for the electrician that rewired bits of it in the...

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