Jez summarises what all this is about
UB40: Live, Loud and Local |
A Birmingham band helps out a live music venue |
Years ago talking with Islands Chris Blackwell about music, the business etc..he related a story about the Bob Marley & The Wailers...they were complaining about doing promotional interviews...(don't we all )
So..he said ..
" I'll just leave it with you guys BUT y'know what happens when you don't promote dont you ?
NOTHING !
Its down to us that reside here in Birmingham to tell the world about ourselves and our culture..no one else will do it for us.
UB40: Live, Loud and Local is a Music As Culture Project.
Music is a business. But it's not only a business. It's part of who we are and how we express ourselves. It's not just about money. It's about people.
A vibrant and active musical environment is part of what makes life rich, exciting, interesting and meaningful.
Music As Culture exists to celebrate those parts of contemporary popular music that are not simply about returning a profit, but are about our cities, our heritage, our shared experience and ourselves as people.
The UB40 project examines the role of live music in the cultural life of a city, the relationship between music heritage and citizens, the role a major international band can play in local civic pride and the tensions that can sometimes occur between city regeneration projects and established music venues.
Music As Culture is curated by the Interactive Cultures Research Unit at Birmingham School of Media.
