In this episode of The MACcast, we look at how Birmingham’s Flatpack film festival isn’t letting quarantine stop it, and talk to Emily Summers, the young person’s co-ordinator for Flatpack. We also look at a great initiative to get you exploring music you may not have come across before: the ‘Album clubs’. We chat to convenor and presenter, James Sandy. Plus we talk about creative things for young people to get involved with via MAC.

New episodes of The MACcast are published every two weeks. The MACcast is presented by Blake Woodham.

Flatpack Festival: Colour Box

Flatpack, for kids. Colour Box encourages viewing and doing. Hands-on workshops led by artists and filmmakers, with access to the latest tech, immersive installation pieces, optical gadgets and crafts aplenty. The immersive screenings showcase the best new family shorts and features from around the world. The long term goal? To inspire the filmmakers and film enthusiasts of tomorrow - today.

For more information on Colour Box and the Flatpack Film Festival, visit flatpackfestival.org.uk

The Album Club: Remixed

The Album Club: Remixed is a new format for the regular music discussions that previously took place at MAC, pre-lockdown. The sessions now happen virtually with recorded contributions from a growing band of volunteers, and episodes are broadcast on local radio station, Switch.

To register your interest and join The Album Club, please email presenter James Sandy and listen to the album before joining the discussion. Contact details and previous episodes can be found here: https://theoldvoluntaryalbumtest.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-album-club-remixed-3.html

For more information about all events at MAC and to stay informed of the latest news of MAC’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak, do check MAC’s website on www.macbirmingham.co.uk

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