INTRODUCING THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MAP OF BIRMINGHAM
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s rights on the 8th of March every year, falling also in women’s history month, there are more women’s rights-themed events held around this time each year.
This year the second city has done us proud – there are a plethora of events happening across the weekend of 7 and 8 March right here in Birmingham.
If you haven’t heard of us, Slag Mag is a locally based arts and music zine, who have curated the first ever International Women’s Day map of Birmingham, showcasing Birmingham’s celebration of women and non-binary people on the weekend of 7 and 8 March.
The map, designed by Supersonic Festival’s Rosie Tunley, features events centred in Digbeth and Birmingham City Centre which focus on art, music and empowerment of women and non-binary people including events from map-creators Slag Mag and Supersonic Festival.
Slag Mag, standing for the Serious Ladies of Art and Gigs, host our next magazine fundraiser at The Night Owl on Saturday, March 7th. The all-day event features live music from Harry Jordan, Namiwa Jazz, Low Red Moon, The Bitter Lemons and Redmoon, along with live poetry, DJs and an arts market all fundraising for Slag Mag’s next issue.
Noted as “The UK’s best small festival” by The Guardian, Supersonic hosts an annual experimental music and arts festival with international acts. Their International Women’s Day Celebration showcases eccentric local acts including industrious beat laden AJA, thrash punk Pretty Grim and art pop act Sofa King at Digbeth’s Centrala on Saturday, March 7th.
The map also features Soul Sisters club night at The Night Owl, Birmingham, Solihull Women’s Aid fundraiser at The Sunflower Lounge, Coming into Creativity Workshops at Alphaworks, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s IWD Festival, Comedy of Black Origin Comedy Shutdown at The Glee Club and an International Women’s Day Workshop at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
International Women’s Day, originating in early 20th century through campaigns for women’s right to vote, is a celebration of the successes and achievements of women, female identifying and non-binary people, as well as an open invitation to discuss discrimination and challenges still fervent in society. These events in Birmingham intend to empower, teach and create a dynamic space for those who may not have one any other time.
Tickets for Slag Mag’s International Women’s Day Fundraiser are available from www.theticketsellers.co.uk, tickets to Supersonic Festival’s International Women’s Day event are available from supersonic festival.com.
Slag Mag International Women’s Day Fundraiser
Where: The Night Owl, Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth
When: 7th March
Time: 1pm
The Serious Ladies of Art and Gigs are back with their second IWD festival, with live music from Harry Jordan, Namiwa Jazz, Low Red Moon and more along with poetry, DJs and arts market. This event is a fundraiser for design and printing costs of future Slag Mag zines.
Soul Sisters with Cate and Co
Where: The Night Owl, Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth
When: 7th March
Time: 8pm
Straight after the Slag Mag fundraiser, soul and retro club The Night Owl is hosting a night of female fronted, powerful soul, featuring live band Cate and Co. and DJs until late.
Supersonic Festival presents Aja, Sofa King, Pretty Grim
Where: Centrala, Fazeley Street, Digbeth
When: 7th March
Time: 7:30pm
Left of the dial festival presents a night of women music and DJs that feature in their Supersonic festival line ups, 15 years in the making.
BSWA Fundraiser 2020
When: 8th March
Where: The Sunflower Lounge, Smallbrook Queensway
Time: 7pm
Live music from The Sunset Beach Hut, Glass Ceilings, Fawner Ruby J and Shanghai Hostage all raising money for Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid.
International Women’s Celebration Event
Where: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street
When: 4th March
Time: 9:30am
All day conference featuring discussions and panels celebrating the Roaring West Midlands, featuring special guests Samira Ahmed, Debbie Jevans CBE and more.
Boudica Presents: International Women’s Day
Where: The Tin Music and Arts, Nicholas Street, Coventry
When: 8th March
Time: 5pm
Women focused and led festival is back for International Women’s Day, live music and stalls celebrating the creative talent of Coventry and beyond.
Coming into Creativity Workshops Celebrating International Women’s Day
Where: Alphaworks, Suffolk Street Queensway
When: 8th March
A workshop set on building and inspiring creativity in individuals, a safe space to hone creative skills with discussions and workshops.
International Women’s Day Dance Workshop
Where: Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
When: March 7th
Time: 1:30pm
A day of empowerment, fun and sisterhood through dance.
RBC International Women’s Day Festival 2020
Where: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Jennens Road
When: 8th March
Time: 10am
Live performance from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire plus guest musicians, visuals, yoga, mindfulness and more at this all-day event.
COBO: Comedy Shutdown: International Women’s Day Special
Where: Glee Club, Hurst Street
When: 8th March
Time: 6:30pm
Comedy of Black Origin celebrates International Women’s Day with comedians including Glenda Jackson, Dana Alexander Cassandra Maria and More.
