On Saturday 22nd November, A local rising rap artist – Ricky Vintage hosted the first of its kind, a live video musical screening – which aims to explore the past, present and future of Birmingham’s creative scene. This was followed by an insightful panel talk with a live Q & A session at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Amongst the panel were: councillor Ken Wood, music producer Tony Biggs (Grosvenor Studios), Ayan Moaden (Birmingham Poet Laureate) and Ryan Sinclair (Leading Entrepreneur and Creative).
Rafailia Thiraiou – museum project coordinator for events said:
“This event was incredibly important for us, not only as a celebration of Birmingham’s creative energy but as a way of opening the museum’s doors to the city’s rising talent. Showcasing artists like Ricky Vintage allows younger creatives to see themselves reflected in these spaces, helping them feel that the museum is part of their home, a place where their voices, stories, and ambitions belong. By highlighting local talent and fostering conversations about Birmingham’s creative future, we hope to inspire the next generation to step into these cultural spaces with confidence and imagination.’
Ricky Vintage said: “I was really honoured to be able to showcase my video screening in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. It’s something I’ve worked hard to make happen over the past year and I’m glad the creative industries are gaining the recognition they deserve. There’s been a lot of knife and gun crime highlighted amongst young people recently – so it’s nice to have some positives highlighted in the city and this being one of them. The music industry can really pave the way forward for the next generation through expression and emotion, so why not showcase this through history in museums past and present! Birmingham Museum has so much culture and creativity to offer – so let’s work together to showcase up and coming talent. “
*Notes to Editor
Ricky Vintage’s music style is a contemporary blend of Hip Hop, Rap, Pop, reggae and Rock/Pop. He is very passionate about young people and has recently been facilitating some inspirational creative music workshop workshops throughout the city in universities settings such as Aston, ACM and schools such as Ark St Albans Academy.
