Panto sees success in 3D

Urban client Birmingham Hippodrome has been enjoying good feedback for its 2009/10 pantomime production, Sleeping Beauty, which features breathtaking special effects and amazing 3D technology.  Please click here to see what audiences think of the show. You can see Sleeping Beauty right up to the end of the month – and look out for some special deals.

Why the Creative Industries Matter to Birmingham

The Creative Birmingham Partnership Board – which brings together public agencies supporting the creative industries and private sector representatives – commissioned its second baseline study of Birmingham’s creative economy in May. The report, undertaken by BOP Consulting and funded by Birmingham City Council, is close to completion.

Lunar Society Low Carbon Lecture pulls in 150

Since being asked to help raise the profile for the Annual Boulton and Watt Lecture, Urban has assisted the Lunar Society in generating interest for the Lecture and, combined with ongoing efforts by Aston University, over 150 delegates are now expected to attend the Sustainable Technologies Lecture given by Aston University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Julia King. Watch this space for a podcast recorded on the day.

Boulton and Watt Commemorative Lecture to be delivered by Professor Julia King CBE FREng, Vice Chancellor, Aston University

2009 marks the Bicentenary of the death of one of the world’s most innovative early industrialists, Matthew Boulton. This year’s Lunar Society Annual Lecture, given in the name of Boulton and his fellow pioneer, James Watt, therefore has particular significance.