What the…? “Is this some sort of foreign language?” thinks me, when I first saw an invite drop into my twitter, email, rss or whatever (I forget to be honest). The invite was for an event that took place on 19th August at Fazeley Studios in Digbeth. I knew the event would be well attended- [...]
Archive for August, 2009
RE: The Myth of Digital Democracy
Posted: 14th August 2009 by Paul Hadley in UncategorizedTags: birmingham future, birmingham post, centre for cities, dermot finch, digital democracy, marc reeves, pete ashton, power 50, scrutiny
(Continuing a blog post by Charlie Beckett at http://www.4ip.org.uk/recasting_the_net) It relieves me greatly to see that perhaps there is a certain level of expectation, scrutiny and responsibility that comes with labels and recognised industry awards. What on earth am I talking about? I’m referring to the Birmingham Post Power 50 list and an inspirational speech [...]
It’s the Music Business Jim, but not as we know it.
Posted: 6th August 2009 by Paul Hadley in UncategorizedA profound look at the trials and tribulations of middle age, and the inevitable search for acceptance and peace of mind. Monday morning, 6.30 a.m. and the soft, comforting lullaby background noise is rudely interrupted by the jarring frenzy of advertising which explodes from my radio alarm clock. “And now, straight in at number 8, [...]