ArtsFest
artsfest annual art festival held september birmingham england artsfest brought together free short demonstration dance music film theatre concert hall theatre openair stage various part central birmingham main location centenary square event chamberlain square victoria square brindleyplace eastside custard factory many others artsfest organised birmingham city council sponsored commercial noncommercial organisation originally inspired festival amsterdam showcased city performing art calendar developed audience great success artsfest showcasing whole range artist art organisation samba band pop band cbso ikon gallery offering big small slot audience able dip live art literature music dance drama poetry every genre available age importantly free atmosphere city weekend terrific early birmingham city council announced festival cancelled immediate effect