Meet The Team
Birmingham’s ‘fierce’ media women unite for representation in male-dominated industry
The BBC has been celebrating women in the media for a special public event to coincide with International Women’s Day. Fierce Women, a day-long event with masterclasses, top tips, and Q&A sessions, was held at the Glee Club in Birmingham.
IN PICTURES: Andrew ‘Andreas Stylianou’ Stelly
Andrew Stelly – sometimes known as Andreas Stylianou – is a British teacher, 6ft 4ins model, and journalist from Birmingham. He was named Mr Birmingham 2017-2019, is Head of Year 11 at Tile Cross’ International School, and is a presenter for news platform I Am Birmingham.
Top Birmingham photographer lined up for business award
A Birmingham photojournalist who is often one of a few female photographers in nearly all-male press scrums, has been shortlisted for a special award in the field. Denise Maxwell of Lensi Photography – who has photographed and worked with some of the world’s most recognisable faces including Barack Obama, Jay Z and Usain Bolt – has been nominated for a 2018…
OPINION: My First Birmingham Pride
The idea of attending Birmingham Pride 2018 was an incredibly daunting one. Although I’m gay, I have never particularly gone out of my way to broadcast it to the world. It isn’t something I’m necessarily ashamed of admitting, but it’s not a part of my identity that I go out of my way to show.
I Am Birmingham | Discord Adonis
PRESENTER | Discord Adonis Discord Adonis has a long-standing interest in niche cinema, cult and horror films and alternative style. A self-confessed horror movie aficionado, Discord’s inside knowledge of international and mainstream flicks from the genre and sub-genres makes him the perfect candidate to front I Am Birmingham’s range of viewpoint pieces and short…
I Am Birmingham | Cadston Mason
PRESENTER | Cadston Mason Cadston Mason has taken a keen interest in arts and media for a number of years, with his primary preferences in music, presenting and acting. Having been a member of the city’s prestigious Birmingham Cathedral Choir as a young child and involved in musical productions as a teenager; Cadston has been well placed to…