In this episode of The MACcast, we talk to record-breaking Beatboxer SK Shlomo about his Homeskool Beatbox Adventures: a live-streamed show to help kids and raise money for NHS Charities Together. Plus an interview with Johnny Autin, Artistic Director of MAC’s resident youth dance company Man Made Youth, about their aims to inspire and empower young men aged 14-21 through high-quality dance training, choreography workshops, performance opportunities, digital arts and films.

In this episode of The MACcast, we look at how Birmingham’s Flatpack film festival isn’t letting quarantine stop it. We talk to Emily Summers, the young person’s co-ordinator for Flatpack. We also look at a great initiative to get you exploring music you may not have come across before: The Album Club. We chat with convenor and presenter, James Sandy. Plus: creative things for young people to get involved with via MAC.

In this episode of The MACcast, we talk to Nicole Justice, Music Leader at MAC Makes Music, about the importance of music for young people and how to stay creative during lockdown. Sam Frankie Fox tells us all about the live stream performances of BAM – Babies’ Academy of Music, and we take a look at some of the many ways you can enjoy MAC’s work from your own home, including taking a 3D virtual exhibition tour, listening to music and watching classic and new movies for free.

Welcome to this bonus edition of The MACcast, the podcast for the Midlands Art Centre. Even though MAC is closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak, art doesn’t sleep. So, be reassured that we will continue to produce new episodes of The MACcast to give you interviews, previews and news of all that’s MAC. Even if you are self-isolating at home and are missing MAC, don’t worry, we’ll be here to keep the art coming! For the most up to date information check MAC’s website at macbirmingham.co.uk – on the homepage you will see a link to MAC’s latest information on the outbreak, which will be updated whenever necessary.

In this episode of The MACcast, we talk to comedian Mark Thomas, who tells us about his show 50 Things About Us. David Baldwin, cinema controller at MAC, talks about his role, the range of films in the cinema programme and the directed by Womxn / Women season. For our team interview we hear from Lucy Rix, Community Engagement Producer at MAC. Plus a head’s up on the programme highlights, from cinema and theatre to exhibitions and arts markets.

In this episode of The MACcast, we talk to Lady Sanity about The Influence Project exhibition at MAC and to Laurie Mucha, founder of the Feminista Film Festival working with MAC to open their Directed by Womxn season. Performing Arts Programmer & Producer Jo Carr tells us about her work, plus a head’s up on the programme highlights; from cinema and theatre to workshops and arts markets