Friction Arts

I visited the Edge for an arts evening and was thrilled by what I found.
Combining both a presentation by a local forrager and baker, a VJ or visual artist and a full size cinema screen with oil drum fires and free punch, i’d recommend the edge to anyone who wants to experience a distinctly different evenings entertainment.
Inside there’s what looks slightly ramshackle looking kitchen and toilet facilities but edge made the most of the large yard and really hosted a great event which will live on my memory as a memerable evening in Birmingham.
I wonder what edge has up it’s sleeve next!

Friction Arts are great, they produce amazing work where the communities they work with are integral to the art produced. If Friction are up to something it is always worth checking out. It may be that they are busy working with some community, somewhere in the world or on our doorsteps in Brum but they will still be letting you know what’s going on through their website. Even though you may not be able to get involved all the time there is always a public sharing of their work at the end.
Whilst Sandra and Lee Hall of Friction do great work their space, The Edge, is also exciting. You can hire this place out, as do many other DJ’s, musicians and local festivals and there is often some event happening here.
Parking is über difficult round here but it’s a short walk from the city centre. It’s set back from the road a wee bit so can be tricky to find, persevere as it’s worth it.
The Edge not only has remnants from past performances and events in the space, with fake walls, a telephone box, a cocktail bar and lots of sofas but the view over Brum from their roof is magic.

The Edge is another one of those venues hidden away on the Bradford Street side of Digbeth. Be prepared to explain to a taxi driver exactly how to get there, and if you don’t know how to get there yourself, the best thing to say is that it’s up the road from The Fountain pub on Cheapside.
I’ve been to this venue for an array of different performances and festivals such as Flatpack and Network Music Festival — and I think the space is perfect for emerging talent.
I’ve never experienced a bad night at this venue, and I’ve also DJed here once. I’m usually quite scared and nervous when DJing, but the relaxed atmosphere contained inside The Edge gave me great confidence.
Although it is another abandoned warehouse, there’s this amazing secret vibrancy kept inside which is different from other venues, mainly expressed from the friendly staff and people. There are also permanent art fixtures on the walls, and the warehouse itself seems a lot cleaner and tidier inside when compared to other converted factories. The Edge also sells delicious brownies and other cakes and sweets, which take you back to your childhood days.
Keep your eyes peeled for events here.