| Sound check… one, two Pioneering live music and DJ sets from some of Birmingham’s best, music is the beating heart of 1000 Trades. See more on Facebook. FRIDAY 5 JULY 1000 Trades Presents: Down Tempo Disco 8pm–12am Former Victoria stalwart, resident electrician and all round nice man Simon Tricklebank combs through his extensive record collection to bring you the finest disco, soul and house, joined by Dan Farrell. Free. FRIDAY 12 JULY 1000 Trades Presents: The Yardbird Sessions 7pm–12am Birmingham’s much-missed jazz and funk bar lives on….Ollie Lloyd brings the funky hybrid sounds of The Yardbird for the latest instalment of DJ sessions. Free.FRIDAY 26 JULY 1000 Trades Presents: Pitch Control 8pm–12am A night of deep, deeper and deepest from the world of upfront new electronic music; expect a journey through time and tempo. Free. SATURDAY 27 JULY NOW HAM – A Night of Credible 80s 8pm–12am Banish Banarama, Kybosh Kylie and Erase Europe ….our monthly night dedicated to proper music from the most underrated decade since the last one. Free. |
| Sobroso Loco Tacos lands at 1000 Trades in July.Check out the menu. |
| Calling creatives, thinkers, makers, drinkers… |
| Sunday 7th July Picture book masterclass with Elīna Brasliņa 2–4pm In this picture book masterclass, award-winning illustrator Elīna Brasliņa – who illustrated Rūta Briede’s The Dog Who Found Sorrow – will discuss visual storytelling. Tickets. |
| Saturday 13th July 1000 Trades Presents: Fixed Wheels of Steel 8pm–12am We welcome back Fixed Wheel head honcho Scott Povey to the decks-under-the-discoball, for another round of Fixed Wheels Of Steel with a tap takeover. |
| Thursday 25th July Social Circle @1000 Trades 5.30–8pmAnother outing for monthly meetup hosted by JQ face Kirsty Smith. Social Circle is a chance to gather round with a few drinks and chat about the latest in social media marketing. Eventbrite. |