Saturday 10th September 2011 Update

Hi All

We hope that all participants, staff and the public had an enjoyable time at ArtsFest today!

Despite a few last minute changes to the programme we hope that you all got the chance to see as many different acts as possible in a variety of venues around the City Centre.

The weather seemed to hold up for most of the day for many of the performances however due to bad weather we got later in the evening The Royal Ballet performance had to be cancelled on Centenary stage.

To end Saturday night we have Classical Fantasia with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Opera Company with a fantastic firework display to end the day.

Sunday 11th September 2011 is filled with more exciting performances from various artists who all showcase different talents.

We have a Arts, Health and Wellbeing performances, workshops and exhibitions from 12:00-17:00 in The Council Banqueting Suite, which has been brought together by Praxis Arts and Health Network.

In the dance marquee at 17:00 -18:30 we have Folk Dance Fest which features dance, movement and Martial Arts from around the world. From Brazilian Martial Arts to Bhangra and Belly Dancing to Scottish Dance.

In the Electric Cinema we have Ian Emes an Oscar- Nominated, BAFTA winning director/ animator. We will post a separate blog post about his work shortly.

We hope to see even more of you tomorrow to help finish the festival with The Best of Birmingham with Kerrang and Q Radio with the headlining act – The Guillemots!