Author Archives: Olly MacNamee
High Vis Street Arts And Culture Festival Returns This September 7th
Olly MacNamee
August 20, 2019
Birmingham’s street arts and culture festival, High Vis Fest, returns for a second year this September 7th. And, once again the intentions by the organisers - of which, I admit…
Where once there were many, now there is only one: Not Another Comic Con is on in Birmingham
Olly MacNamee
August 1, 2019
It wasn't that long ago that Birmingham could well have been accused of having too many comic cons across the year. Sandwiched between the two big MCM Comic Con shows…
Accessing Art: Mohammed ‘Aerosol’ Ali opens up his studio to school students
Olly MacNamee
July 28, 2019
International street artist Mohammed ‘Aerosol’ Ali has always followed his own path through his art not only embracing the street art culture of graffiti, but also remaining faithful to his own…
REVIEW | Sun, Spray Cans And Stunning Street Art: B-Side Hip Hop Festival 2019
Olly MacNamee
May 14, 2019
This past weekend saw The Hippodrome, The Arcadian and all surrounding areas taken over, once again , by the annual B-Side Hip Hop Festival. A free family-friendly street arts' get…
A Career In Comics: Teen Titans co-creator George Pérez announces retirement
Olly MacNamee
January 23, 2019
Last week, and after a number of years of failing health, legendary fan favourite comic book artist, George Pérez, announced his retirement. A comic book God to many - including…
REVIEW: A personal journey by Dusty O is vibrant, fun and fearless art exhibition
Olly MacNamee
November 30, 2018
A new art exhibition at a relatively new location has been launched tonight at The Custard Factory, and I must admit, I was impressed. Impressed by the space, the artist -…
Foka Wolf: The bastard child of Viz has his own expo in Brum
Olly MacNamee
November 19, 2018
This past weekend saw the elusive street artist and agent provocateur, Foka Wolf, take over a small part of The Custard Factory with his own brand of satirical paste-ups, courtesy of…
Spider-Man creator and Marvel legend Stan Lee passes away at 95
Olly MacNamee
November 12, 2018
It is with great sadness that the comic book community hear the news that Stan Lee has passed away at the age of 95. To say his shadow will loom…
New street art High Vis Fest coming to the Custard Factory next month
Olly MacNamee
August 23, 2018
It should come as no surprise that the new owners of The Custard Factory, Oval Real Estate, are keen to get things moving and get this iconic Birmingham building -…
5 acts to see at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul this July
Olly MacNamee
June 22, 2018
Not long now until the first of the three interconnected music festivals of Birmingham's summer schedule. And, with Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul running across the weekend of Friday July 6th - 8th…