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There’s a few ways to get involved in this summer’s Moseley Festival, which is happening for ten days from 8 – 17 July.

The Moseley Festival is the third of its kind, celebrating arts, culture and music in arguably one of Birmingham’s cutest suburbs. This years festival is taking place at various locations around Moseley, including Art Trails across both weekends.

They’re looking for artists to participate in the the trails, plus local residents to host exhibitions with an Open House.

Artists of all varieties are welcome, and needn’t be Moseley based, with an opportunity to exhibit, perform or organise an event, the festival is welcoming innovative and experimental ideas.

The deadline for artists to register interest is 18 April, which can be done through this form.

For more info, contact Lauren, the art trail co-ordinator by emailing moseleyarttrail@gmail.com or call 07813 341163.

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Pop down to St Marys Church, Moseley on Tues 1 July for

An evening of an evening of varied, gorgeous, diverse and engaging spiritually inspired music in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church by Candlelight.

Music will be from Aa’shiq Al Rasul (Qawwali/Nasheed vocal group), St Marys Schola (Anglican choral), Robert Zhilmor (Flute inspired by Chinese Falun Dafa) and Rich Batsford (contemporary meditative piano).

Entry is free but donations would be welcome, with things starting at 8pm.

The evening is part of the Moseley Festival and is the third such that Rich Batsford will have curated and performed at.  Rich has info about everyone taking part on his blog.  Oh, and there’s a Facebook wotsit too.