Fazeley studios were vacant yesterday, and cordoned off by RSPCA officers in riot gear, after a crocodile was spotted in the studio of design agency ‘Noodle’ emerging from an air conditioning vent. The croc was thought to have been there from Fazeley Street’s previous use as a reptile-training centre in the 1990s when the economic boom saw a dramatic rise in exotic pets. During the mid 90s it was estimated that there were approximately 3000 crocodiles or alligators being kept as household pets in Birmingham. The studio’s were closed for four days as officers searched for the crazy croc, causing severe disruption to businesses and ARTISTS alike. After four days of searching, the croc was nowhere to be seen. RSPCA officers, satisfied that the croc must have left of its own accord via a back door waterslide, let the creative types back in to continue their doodling and chatting. This is yet another problem for studio provision in the city. Not only are many of them cold and damp - with ARTISTS priced out of alternatives - but the wild animal problem is exacerbating rapidly. If you’ve spotted a wild animal in your studio let BAZ know immediately. Together we can beat this problem. BAZ have set up an emergency funds appeal - The BAZ Wild Animal Van Appeal - to raise money to buy a BAZ van and employ a wild animal hunter to eradicate these dangerous creatures. SEND US YOUR MONEY NOW!
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Fazeley Halloween party
Launch of Birmingham Jazz’s autumn season
Style In The City invites you to attend a special Designer Showcase at Fazeley Studios, Birmingham. We’ll be checking out one of Birmingham’s most stylish venues as the 2009 Designer of the Future winner is unveiled and Fused readers are invited to come along too. Enjoy an exclusive preview of the city’s brightest new fashion talent from Birmingham City University, and be amongst the first to see the new Ready To Wear collection from Birmingham based international designer, Sulaimi Brookman. To confirm your place, please RSVP to events@rewiredpr.com or call Katie at Rewired PR on 0121 2362132 by Monday 24 August. (via Fused Magazine - Your invitation to STYLE IN THE CITY DESIGNER SHOWCASE)
Big Fazeley Welcomes
Hello hellos to:
- First Light Movies in Studio 28 (I swear all I hear is laughter coming from that place)
- Mudlark in Studio 16
- Stickee in Studio 18/19
All fine folk and good to have around.
Lets also give a hearty welcome to the official Fazeley Studios blog. WELCOME!
This is what our reception looked like approximately 120 years ago (via Unsuitable)
Birmingham Post article on Deputy Council Leader Paul Tilsley’s announcement yesterday. Also has an extensive comment from Lucan Grey.
Fail whale
Subject: RE:Tabel Tennis Table
Has a new Home in 38
Have a Good Day
Wendy x
4ip: Two new projects to help prop up local news | Media | guardian.co.uk
Talk About Local, Help Me Investigate and Kate Beatty (the photographer) are all based at Fazeley.
