GUIDE Pick up your FREE guide to what s happening across the Jewellery Quarter & enjoy a weekend full of discovery FRIDAY 20 JULY 6PM - 10PM

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1 FRIDAY 20 JULY 6PM - 10PM SATURDAY 21 JULY 11AM - 6PM SUNDAY 22 JULY 12PM - 5PM GUIDE 2018 Pick up your FREE guide to what s happening across the Jewellery Quarter & enjoy a weekend full of discovery

2 We look forward to welcoming you to the JQ Festival 2018 It s that time of the year again! For the past four years the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) have organised the Jewellery Quarter (JQ) Festival a celebration of the best of the Quarter with free entertainment and activities across the area! Evening Fun! Friday 20 th July The JQBID Presents Festival Launch Party! Fri 20th Jul 18:00-22:00 FREE Marquee, Golden Square 8 Celebrate the launch of the JQ Festival 2018 with drinks and free entertainment in the Marquee on the Golden Square! Whether you are finishing work for the week or a local resident, we want you to join us for an evening of music and movement. Visit our three main hubs to see the action including The Golden Square for music and entertainment for all ages; St Paul s Square for circus acts and bandstand performances; and new for this year - the Makers Hub with workshops and demos from local JQ Makers! With so much going on there is something for everyone! So take some time to browse through the Festival Programme. Get exclusive offers in the Jewellery Quarter Don t forget to pick up your copy of the JQ Voucher Booklet for exclusive discounts and offers throughout the Summer 2018! If you would like a booklet, please contact the JQBID team (info@jqdt.org) or grab one from a local JQ café. Special offers and discounts from Jewellery Quarter businesses during the summer! JULY Produced and distributed by the JQBID team Accessibility Please note that all three hubs are accessible to wheelchair users but other venues may not be. Please contact the organisers directly for more information. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes to the programme will be posted on the official Festival website: 18:00-19:00 Bhangra dancers & Dhol drummers Birmingham Jazz Presents Shiv Singh Quartet Fri 20th Jul 20:00 FREE 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick Street, B1 3HE What better on a warm sunny evening in July than this first Birmingham Jazz outing for a band led by Shiv Singh? This is his Trio of fine young players mixing standards and originals with his own unique style and good humour. birminghamjazz.co.uk 19:30-20:30 Brazilian dance & music from JQ ers Cordao de Ouro Birmingham Live Music around the JQ 1 21:00-22:00 Aston Performing Arts Academy St. Paul s Church Festival Concert Fri 20th Jul 19:00 5 St Paul s Church, Birmingham B3 1QZ An evening of favourite classics by musicians from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, including music from well-known favourites and lots of surprises! stpaulsjq.church 12 3

3 THE JEWELLERY QUARTER PAST & FUTURE BCU School of Jewellery & JQ Townscape Heritage Celebrating the Jewellery Quarter: Past & Future Fri 20th Jul 17:45-19:45 FREE BCU School of Jewellery, Vittoria St, Birmingham B1 3PA 5 Join us as we celebrate the heritage of the Jewellery Quarter, exploring themes of making, trade and innovation in this historic area. Find out about the Townscape Heritage project, a programme to restore and regenerate the Jewellery Quarter industrial middle, inspire communities to find out more about their local heritage and give people the chance to learn new skills. What s on? Townscape Heritage Project Zone Find out about the project, explore the area through historic photos and maps, or dress up as a historic Jewellery Quarter character! Casting Demonstrations View practical demonstrations of the casting technique, a key part of the jewellery manufacturing process. Film Screenings Jewellery Quarter archive footage, and the new Townscape Heritage film. Vittoria Street Gallery Exhibition of work by local schools. Exhibition Recent work from BCU School of Jewellery students. For more information and to book a place, please visit Around the JQ Citizen Home Social Enterprise Pop-Up Market Fri 20th Jul 10:00-16:00 FREE 82 Vyse Street, B18 6JY 6 Friday 20 th July Join Citizen Home for free refreshments and cake at their Social Enterprise Pop-Up Shop and courtyard to discover local goods, fair-trade products and to find out more about services on your doorstep that are making a difference. citizencoaching.com The JQ Set Jewellery Demos & Workshops Fri 20th Jul 10:00-17:00 FREE Studio 6, 85 Spencer Street, B18 6DE 14 The JQ Set will be opening up its brand new jewellery studio and school. Pop along all day to visit the studio and watch demonstrations! thejqset.co.uk image great but not high res enough? Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Meet the Artist: Made on the Canal Fri 20th Jul 11:00-16:00 FREE Vyse Street, B18 6HA 9 Local illustrator Thomas Parry will greet visitors to his latest exhibition, The Jewellery Quarter and a Little Beyond. A selection of 3D illustrations hand made on The Menace, a narrow boat travelling the Brum canals. A perfect event if you have an interest in the ever-changing skyline of Birmingham and local history. For kids, there will be a large A1 map to colour in and design their own buildings. Birmingham Jazz Presents Valvolines Fri 20th Jul 13:00 FREE In the bandstand on St. Paul s Square Listen to a local blues band whilst enjoying your lunch! birminghamjazz.co.uk 4 Friday 20 th July 5

4 Workshops/Demos/Talks Opening times: Sat 21 st 11AM-5pm Sun 22 nd 11Am-3pm exhibiting 1. Tina Francis Heritage Tapestry Maker with a contemporary twist 2. B18 Leather Handcrafted leather goods with an artistic edge 3. Frilly Industries Mixed media illustrative laser cut jewellery 4. The Dual Works Homeware design studio, & workshops 5. Zolia Jewellery Sculptural fine jewellery 6. Birmingham Balti Bowl The authentic Birmingham curry bowl manufacturer 7. Karlus G Tailor Bespoke tailoring 8. Abbie Gaiger Geometric inspired jewellery 9. Rhiannon Lewis Jewllery Contemporary fine minimalist jewellery 23 FIND US AT THE MAKERS HUB 110 Northwood St, B3 1SZ Quartermasters are a maker collective curating artisan and designer maker workshops and events in the JQ. We re hosting the Jewellery Quarter Maker Hub. A pop-up shop and contemporary showcase of our diverse maker community here in the JQ; from paper, leather, virtual reality, furniture, and of course jewellery. Alongside this we re hosting a series of talks, demos and family drop-in workshops 10. Paper Amy Contemporary paper sculptor 11. Sophie HedderwicK Interactive art and design 12. Gemma Wilson Design Brutalist inspired bespoke furniture 13. ABBIE WILLIAMS Functional and decorative maker 14. Joint Design Direction Bold furniture based on comfort and functionality 15. ArtfulL Expression Handpicked designer artisan jewellery from local makers 16. Feed My Creative Social enterprise encouraging sustainability by reusing textiles to reduce waste. 17. Helen McCook Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Embroiderer 18. Gosia Weber Handmade Handmade colourful leather goods SATURDAY 21 ST 12 12:30pm Workshop Stitch a brooch Make a small canvas work brooch in jewel colours with Tina Francis Tapestry maker :30pm Free Talk Illustrated history of Birmingham s Balti Bowl The Birmingham Balti Bowl Company Find out how, for the first time for over 20 years, Birmingham s iconic Balti bowls are now being made once again in the city where the Balti phenomenon first started. 2: pm Workshop B18 leather Leather Keyring In need of a new leather keyring or just fancy having a go at making one? Then why not drop in to the Makers Hub pop up to make one. You can even personalise it if you like. - 5 per keyring 3: pm Free Talk Artfull Expression : gateway to a hidden world of design - David-Louis Hendley Find out more about how Artful Expression showcases 70 jewellers and makers, acting as an open door to help new and existing design talent become life-long craftspeople. SUNDAY 22 nd 12 1:00pm Workshop Painted acrylic jewellery with Frilly Industries - 15 Join Frilly Industries in a free form painted acrylic jewellery workshop, explore colour and mark make your own design to make a unique pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet of your choice. 1:30 2:00pm Free Demo Feed my Creative Join Feed My Creative who will be demonstrating how to create a simple lined plant pot cover by re-using fabric from a chair cover and a pillowcase. ALL WEEKEND free drop in THROUGHOUT THE DAY Big Weaving join us in a big weave with Tina Francis Tapestry using recycled fabric. Craft builds community, let s make a JQ banner together. DINO BIG DRAW & POEM The Emma Press presents a write a dinosaur poem and draw a dino doodle drop in. Add to our giant Jurassic landscape and help us celebrate the return of Dippy the Dinosaur to Birmingham by filling our picture full of dinosaurs. FINE JEWELLERY DEMO Wyrdwood fuse their British and Danish heritage styles to create contemporary jewellery inspired by nature. They will be demoing all weekend to give you an insight into their process and the skill and work it takes to produce handcrafted jewellery. Manufacturers Spotlight Celebrating the small industries supporting Jewellery Quarter makers and showcasing products and processes behind long established family businesses. Maker s Hub For more details on exhibitors and to book workshop tickets visit:

5 Weekend Exploring in the JQ Sat 21 st & Sun 22 nd July Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Open Day 21st & 22nd Jul 10:30-17:00 FREE Vyse Street, B18 6HA 9 Visit the museum for live music, jewellery making demonstrations in the shop and costumed guided tours. Free event and free admission to museum. Booking required for guided tours of Smith & Pepper factory. birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery Citizen Home Social Enterprise Pop-Up Market 20th - 22nd Jul 10:00-16:00 FREE 82 Vyse Street, B18 6JY 6 Join Citizen Home for free refreshments and cake at their Social Enterprise Pop-Up Shop and courtyard to discover local goods, fair-trade products and to find out more about services on your doorstep that are making a difference. citizencoaching.com Birmingham Play Care Network Playful Upcycling - Family Activity 21st & 22nd Jul 11:00-16:30 FREE The Big Peg Reception, 120 Vyse Street, 16 B18 6NF Create the tram of the future with BPCN and The Scrapstore Birmingham using donated materials from local businesses! Or visit the Morsbag workshops in the Big Peg using vintage machines and donated materials to create tote bags. bpcn.org.uk The JQ Set Jewellery Demos & Workshops 20th - 22nd Jul 10:00-17:00 FREE 14 Studio 6, 85 Spencer Street, B18 6DE The JQ Set will be opening up its brand new jewellery studio and school. Come and join in to learn a little about making jewellery and go home with your own finished piece! There will be a family friendly workshop (supervised children only, 10+ years old) each day and the option to purchase an upgrade from copper to silver for your take-home piece. Pop along from 10 am on the day to sign up to a workshop numbers will be limited. thejqset.co.uk Ruskin Mill Land Trust, The Hive Heritage Hub The Hive Heritage Hub Grand Opening 21st & 22nd Jul 10:00-16:00 FREE The Hive Heritage Hub, The New Standard Works, Vittoria Street, B1 3PE 17 Within the new hub, view displays telling the history of the Grade II listed New Standard Works, alongside past and present trades of the JQ. Take a tour of the building, create peg dolls and paper planes inspired by the art installations, as well as jewellery making workshops for the community design and craft project, inspired by over 130 years of making in the building. You can also make the most of the special rooftop micro farm by booking onto a free organic-biodynamic gardening workshop with gardener Matt! facebook.com/thehivejq Centrepiece Jewellery Collective 21st & 22nd Jul 10:00-16:00 FREE 13c Pitsford Street, B18 6LJ 26 Come and visit a traditional jewellery workshop and meet the local Centrepiece designer/makers. A chance to get a glimpse of the working life of a jeweller and see how they produce their work. Talk to them about their inspiration and see demonstrations of the techniques used. Browse beautifully handcrafted contemporary jewellery and enjoy a chat over a cuppa and cake in the quaint courtyard. centrepiece-jewellery.com Argentea Gallery We re Still Here - Photographic Exhibition 21st & 22nd Jul 12:00-18:00 FREE 28 St Paul s Square, B3 1RB At the turn of the 20th century, Birmingham s JQ was home to over 30,000 craftspeople in the jewellery and silver industries. Today, just a few hundred remain. This photographic exhibition captures the stories of some of the makers keeping these heritage skills alive. Step back in time JQ Townscape Heritage Townscape Heritage Zone 21st & 22nd Jul 11:00-16:00 FREE The Big Peg Reception, 120 Vyse Street, B18 6NF 16 Find out about the new Townscape Heritage project taking place in the Jewellery Quarter s industrial middle. Take a glimpse at the past through old photos, films and maps of the area and dress up as a historic Jewellery Quarter character! JQBID Heritage Tours 21st & 22nd Jul 13:00 & 16:00 FREE Tour Station - The Golden Square 15 Take a step back in time by joining a one hour guided JQ Heritage tour. Pre-book your free tickets online via jewelleryquarter.net/ jq-festival 9 Throughout the weekend

6 Golden Square 8 Saturday 21 st July Family Saturday 21 st July Magic Party Face Painting & Baloonantics Sat 21st Jul FREE Whether a princess, a tiger or a superhero our expert face painter can transform you! Or find the wandering entertainers on the square with their balloon modelling and tricks. Urban Cycles JQ Big Bike Day Sat 21st Jul FREE Arrive at the Festival by bike and the Urban Cycles team will give your bike a free service while you enjoy the festivites! Sponsored by the JQBID. Birmingham City Football Club & JQBID Football on the Square Sat 21st Jul FREE Take the chance to live out your football world cup dreams and join us at the mini football grounds for some fun and games! Learn tips and tricks from BCFC staff and find out more about their summer camps. JQBID Presents Gallery Tour Sat 21st Jul & FREE Meet at the Golden Square Tour Stop Take a free tour of some of the local JQ Galleries and find out more about their unique collections including; St Paul s Gallery, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), Artisan Alchemy and Ana Rocha Bar & Gallery (receive 25% off your drink). The Big Peg Kaizen Centre Kinesiology Tape Sat 21st Jul 12:00-16:00 Charity Donation Required Supporting the JQ Festival the Kaizen Performance Centre will be offering Kinesiology Taping on the Golden Square - a fun and therapeutic activity for all ages! The Kaizen Performance Centre is a Health, Fitness and Martial Arts centre on Frederick St. Birmingham Opera Company Share Opera Sat 21st Jul 14:00-15:00 FREE not what you expect from Opera. Come and hear something amazing from award winning, international opera company based in the JQ! #ShareOpera birminghamopera.org.uk Midland Metro Alliance Tram Simulator Sat 21st Jul 11:00-15:00 FREE Have you ever wanted to drive a city centre tram? Visit the team at the Midland Metro Alliance to test your skills on their simulator of the actual tram route between St. Paul s, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, to Grand Central. metroalliance.co.uk JQ Townscape Heritage The Challenge NCS Sat 21st Jul 11:00-16:00 FREE The Big Peg,120 Vyse Street, B18 6NF 16 Join young people from The Challenge NCS programme for an engaging activity exploring the buildings, heritage and stories of the Jewellery Quarter s industrial middle. Expect new and interesting ideas and lots of energy! The Challenge National Citizen Service helps young people to build skills for work and life whilst taking on new challenges and meeting new friends. 11

7 St Paul s Square 12 Saturday 21 st July Neigbourhood bar and kitchen 1000 Trades is 1000 Trades The Emma Press Showcase Sat 21st Jul 11:00-17:00 FREE holding a day of Meet independent poetry publisher based in activities and live the JQ, Emma Press, dedicated to producing music events. beautiful, thought-provoking books and winner of the Michael Marks Award CircusMASH Cirqaville Sat 21st Jul FREE To celebrate 250 years of modern circus in the UK, CircusMASH are creating a unique community show like no other! With an array of performances, workshops and plenty of suprises. Suitable for all ages and abilities! #Circus250 circusmash.co.uk Escape Live Mini Escape Experience Sat 21st Jul FREE Escape Live return to test your mental fortitude and quick thinking skills. See if you can crack a case and solve some problems by visiting their pitch, which intends to bring the immersive experience of an escape game to you. Look out for sweets & glitter and face-painting! 1000 Trades Homebrew Demo Sat 21st Jul 11:00-15:00 FREE Drop in from 11:00-15:00 and find out just how easy it is to brew delicious beer in your own home in exactly the same way as commercial breweries. In conjunction with Birmingham Amateur Brewers Trades Get Yourself Printed in 3D Sat 21st Jul 14:00-18:00 FREE Take home your very own mini-me created by Walsall creative start up Get Cloned, using the latest scanning and 3D printing technology! 1000 Trades Diamonds & Pearls Sat 21st Jul 15:00-17:00 FREE A Musical Tour through the Jewellery Quarter. Another chance to experience the hidden history of the JQ courtesy of Jez Collins, founder of the Birmingham Music Archive. Featuring Robert Plant, David Bowie, The Krays and Andy Gray. Free tickets via Trades The Return of the Yardbird Sat 21st Jul 19:00-00:00 FREE Celebrate the much-missed Yardbird club with a special night of the best jazz, funk, soul and latin grooves hosted by Ollie Lloyd. Birmingham Jazz Presents The Shooters Sat 21st Jul 14:00 FREE In the Bandstand - St. Paul s Square The Shooters are a full throttle Rhythm & Blues Band from the heart of the UK, performing the very best of American & British R&B. St. Paul s Church Presents Choral Evensong Sat 21st Jul 15:30 FREE Come and enjoy this peaceful service of music and readings in the beautiful and historic church of St. Paul s, especially organised for the festival weekend Trades & Birmingham Jazz Chris Laurence Quintet Sat 21st Jul 20: / Members 10/ Students 5 The accomplished British Quintet is joined by special guest Henry Lowther. They play their own tunes that have been honed over the decades and are full of all the good things of life: warmth, humour and memories Trades & Birmingham Jazz Alexandra Ridout Quintet Sat 21st Jul 17: / Members 10/ Students 5 Birmingham Jazz likes to showcase young talent and this quintet of graduates from The Royal Academy of Music Junior Jazz, spearheaded by the mutli-talented Alexandra Ridout, have an outstanding musicianship and passion for music which belies their tender years Trades, 16 Frederick Street, B1 3HE 1000trades.org.uk

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9 Around the JQ Saturday 21st July The Birmingham Whisky Club Twilight & Whisky Sat 21st Jul 17:30 & 18:00 1 hour Tickets Vyse Street, B18 6HA 9 Experience the Smith & Pepper factory at the MJQ after-hours for this special Twilight & whisky tour, ending next door with a cocktail at the newly opened, The Birmingham Whisky Club - a specialist bar and tasting room. Buy your tickets online jewellery/whats-on/whisky-and-twilight. The Birmingham Whisky Club A Taste of Whisky Sat 21st Jul 14:00 & 15:00 1 hour Tickets Vyse Street, B18 6HA Ever wanted to try whisky but didn t know where to start? Book onto one of these whisky starter at The Birmingham Whisky Club - a specialist bar and tasting room, to whet your whistle and start your journey into the water of life! Buy your tickets online thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk/eventsbookings/events. Warstone Lane Cemetary Info Stall: Friends of Warstone Lane Cemetary Sat 21st Jul 10:30-15:30 FREE Corner of Vyse Street and Pitsford Street, B18 6LE 7 Learn more about important work to restore the area and the research into the lives of those resting in the cemetary. Get help locating specific family plots or take the opportunity to buy some unique merchandise and help support the organisation. Plus don t miss the Guided Tour: Warstone Lane Cemetary Sat 21st Jul 14:00 FREE 7 A chance to visit this important heritage site and learn more about its history! The Coffin Works Casting Creations Sat 21st Jul 13:00-17:00 FREE Fleet St, B2 1JP 13 Free make-and-take workshop for families! Follow in the footsteps of Newman Brothers employees and learn about sand casting techniques and make and decorate your very own name plate to take home. No booking required for activity, however please prebook for guided tours of the museum via or newmanbrothers@ coffinworks.org ADP A Place to Live Sat 21st Jul 10:00-16:00 FREE 22 33A Vittoria Street, B1 3ND Learn about the skills needed to become an architect and enjoy painting, drawing and model making workshops with ADP s own architects! For more info, timings and details on the speakers, please visit aplacetolive. eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 21 st July Alyn Waterman Hair & Make Up Make Up Workshops Sat 21st Jul 11:00-16:00 FREE 44 Vyse Street, B18 6HF 3 Enjoy makeup workshops with students from the UCB s Media Makeup Course. Alyn is the personal hair and makeup artist to Dame Joan Collins and was recently featured on Channel 5 News and Midlands Today. Come and say hello, pick up some tips, & browse products on sale! Chocolate Quarter Chocolate Demos & Tastings Sat 21st Jul 12:00 & 15:30 FREE 1A Spencer street, B18 6DD 27 Come along to see the JQ chocolate masters in action. Watch as they temper their chocolate and create popping candy shards, which you can try for free! thechocolatequarter.com British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) Jewellery Skills Demo Sat 21st Jul 11:00-15:00 FREE Vyse Street, B18 6HA 9 Demos of jewellery techniques at a traditional jeweller s bench. Watch metal being pierced, formed and filed at various stages to becoming an item of jewellery. Find out more about BAJ and the Jewellery courses they offer from their office in the Birmingham Assay Office. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Meet the Artist Sat 21st Jul 11:00-16:00 FREE Vyse Street, B18 6HA 9 Local illustrator Thomas Parry will be greeting visitors to his latest exhibition. A selection of 3D illustrations hand made on The Menace, a narrow boat travelling the Brum canals. If you have an interest in the ever-changing skyline of Birmingham, local history, or ever wondered what it is like to live and work on a canal boat, please come in for a chat. 17

10 St Paul s Square 12 Live Music in the bandstand Sunday 22 nd July Sunday 22 nd July Birmingham Jazz Robert Jackson Sun 22nd Jul 13:00 FREE Robert Jackson s songs are inspired by the music that has crisscrossed the Atlantic Ocean over the generations, with a folk and blues mix. Birmingham Jazz Woodhead Band Sun 22nd Jul 14:30 FREE The full on electric set, of originals and standards, from local heros to end Birmingham Jazz s contribution to the Festival. CircusMASH Cirqaville Sun 22nd Jul 12:00-17:00 FREE To celebrate 250 years of modern circus in the UK, CircusMASH are creating a unique community show like no other! With an array of performances, workshops and plenty of suprises. Suitable for all ages and abilities! #Circus250 circusmash.co.uk Escape Live Mini Escape Experience Sun 22nd Jul 12:00-17:00 FREE Escape Live return to test your mental fortitude and quick thinking skills. See if you can crack a case and solve some problems by visiting their pitch, which intends to bring the immersive experience of an escape game to you. Look out for sweets & glitter and face-painting! St Paul s Church Festival Choral Eucharist Sun 22nd Jul 10:30 FREE To celebrate the festival there will be Stan s Café Theatre Company Family Drama Workshop Sun 22nd Jul Adults & kids :30 FREE In St. Paul s Church JQBID Vintage Bike Ride Sun 22nd Jul Meet at 12:00 & Ride at 14:00 FREE a service of Holy Communion with wonderful music with a festival feel. Celebratory drinks served afterwards! Stan s Cafe, invite you to help them in making their new show The Capital. Come along with your stories and experiences of living in Come along and join in with our JQ Vintage Bike Ride starting with a vintage picnic on St Paul s Square followed by a a big city and join a fun practical session of short ride ending up back at the Golden theatre making. No experience required! Square. Vintage dress is essential! 19

11 Golden Square 8 Sunday 22 nd July Around the JQ Sunday 22nd July Chocolate Quarter Chocolate Demos & Tastings Sun 22nd Jul 12:00 & 15:30 FREE 1A Spencer street, B18 6DD 27 Flatpack Events Come along to see the JQ chocolate masters in action. Watch as they temper their chocolate and create popping candy shards, which you can try for free! thechocolatequarter.com West Midlands Fire Service Fire Safety Sun 22nd Jul 12:00-16:00 FREE Come and meet the West Midlands Fire Service team, see their vehicles and find out more about fire safety tips and tricks at home and in the office. Flatpack and Pen Museum DIY Safari: Nature s Tales 25 Sun 22nd Jul 13:00 & 14:45 FREE Pen Museum, 60 Frederick Street, B1 3HS Families are invited to join the DIY Safari! Make Safari Jeeps and park up to watch a selection of wildlife short films. You ll find all kinds of creatures, great and small in this colourful programme of animated films. Spaces limited, online pre-booking is advised. Artisan Alchemy Guided Visit Sun 22nd Jul 12:00 & 15:00 FREE 85 Caroline Street, B3 1UP 2 Join owner Michele White for an intimate tour of this unique gallery featuring jewellery and one of a kind furniture. artisan-alchemy.co.uk JQBID Life & Times of Kathleen Dayus Sun 22nd Jul 17:30 FREE 10 Pig & Tail, Albion Street, B1 3ED Join Dennis Cluley for an informal talk about local author Kathleen Dayus, born in 1903 she grew up in Camden Street and visited the Pig & Tail when it was known as the George and Dragon. Magic Party Balloonantics Sun 22nd Jul 12:00-15:00 FREE Find the wandering entertainers on the square with their balloon modelling and tricks. Birmingham City Football Club & JQBID Football on the Square Sun 22nd Jul 12:00-17:00 FREE Take the chance to live out your football world cup dreams and join us at the mini football grounds for some fun and games! Learn tips and tricks from BCFC staff and find out more about their summer camps. Flatpack and The Wolf Shorts on Tap Sun 22nd Jul 17:30-19:30 FREE Constitution Hill, B19 3LY Flatpack presents an evening of short films! Covering everything from inventive animation and archive oddities including a short documentary called The World s Longest Pub Crawl, a solid 2 hours of entertainment for 0 in a great venue! The Birmingham Whisky Club A Taste of Whisky Sun 22nd Jul 14: Vyse St, B18 6HF 9 Ever wanted to try whisky but didn t know where to start? Book onto one of these whisky starter sessions at The Birmingham Whisky Club - a specialist bar and tasting room to whet your whistle and start your journey into the water of life! Pre-book your tickets online. thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk/eventsbookings/events 21

12 Venues across the JQ Burning Soul 18 Open Fri 4-8pm & Sat 1-8pm Unit 1 Mott Street, Hockley, B19 3HE During the JQ Festival, sample real ale brewed in the Jewellery Quarter and get your hands on a free limitededition t-shirt! The JQ is a hotbed of independent brewers. Tucked away brewhouses and vibrant taprooms attract both local and visitors from across the UK, all seeking real ale with a dose of unique JQ charm! Over the three days of the festival (20 22 July), every time you visit one of the four breweries below plus 1000 Trades (the JQ pub is selling ale brewed in the JQ all weekend) and buy a drink, you will receiver a sticker. Collect 10 stickers to get a free and exclusive limited-edition Brewery Quarter 2018 T-shirt (first 50 customers only). Please collect from 1000 Trades. Place stickers here JQ MUSIC TRAIL Sat 21 st & Sun 22 nd July This year we are bringing the sounds of the JQ Festival to every corner of the Quarter with our area wide Music Trail! In collaboration with local music schools including Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), Birmingham Music School (BMS), and Progress Music Academy (PMA) we are giving young musicians a chance to showcase their talents to the public. Take the opportunity to wander and listen to the music as you explore every nook and cranny of the JQ! For the locations of Music trail please view the map on page 12 and 13. Location Sat 21 st July & Sun 22 nd July Rock n Roll Brewhouse 19 Open Fri 4-8pm & Sat 1-7pm 60 Regent Place, B1 3NJ 1 Hockley Street/Spencer Street 2 JQ Station/Vyse Street Free Live music performance 12:00 & 14:00 Free Live music performance 13:00 & 15:00 Two Towers Brewery Open Fri & Sat 12-12am & Sun 3-11pm 93 Bath Street, B4 6HG Indian Brewery 21 Open 10:30 am till late 16 Livery Street, B3 1EU 20 3 Lionel Street/Ludgate Hill 4 Newhall Street/Charlotte Street 5 Henrietta Street/Livery Street 6 St. Paul s Metro Stop Free Live music performance 12:00 & 14:00 Free Live music performance 13:00 & 15:00 Free Live music performance 12:00 & 14:00 Free Live music performance 13:00 & 15: Trades 1 Open Fri 11-12am, Sat 12-12am, Sun 12pm -11pm 16 Frederick Street B1 3HE 7 8 Legge Lane/Albion Street Free Live music performance 12:00 & 14:00 Warstone Lane/Tenby Street Free Live music performance 13:00 & 15:00 23

13 Save the Date Future events happening this year in the Jewellery Quarter Birmingham Heritage Week September 6th - 16th The JQ Townscape Heritage project is taking part in Birmingham Heritage Week, with a variety of activities and events celebrating the historic Jewellery Quarter. Get creative in hands-on workshops and explore the area through brand new walking tours and talks. Bring your old photos and memories of the JQ to share with us as we create our people s archive! More details to follow soon, keep an eye on our website for further information. Festival Lights Switch On & Fireworks! November 16th Free Entry The Golden Square will be the stage for this year s festive event. Kick-off the festive season with a bang and enjoy the spectacular fireworks display alongside live entertainment, street food and mulled wine! JQ Open Studios November Sat 24th 10:30-17:00 & Sunday 25th 11:00-15:00 Free Entry jqopenstudios.wordpress.com Jewellery Quarter Makers, Artists and Designers will be opening their studio doors and inviting you to come see what we do. Commission work, buy direct from the makers and learn why we remain a community of makers. Getting Here By Train/Tram: The Jewellery Quarter has a dedicated train station (JEQ) and two metro stops (St Paul s and Jewellery Quarter). By Car: From north-west/north-east take the M6 or M1. From the south/south-east take the M40 or M5. A multistorey car park is located on Vyse St. and Newhall St. On Foot: It is a 15 min walk from Birmingham city centre. By Bus: The Quarter is accessible from the city centre via the 8A, 8C & 101 (Warstone Lane Stop) and 16, 74 and 75 (Great Hampton St Stop). The JQBID is funded by the local businesses and provides a welcoming environment for visitors; keeps the streets clean and safe and invests in projects to improve the local area Tel