Centrala
@centralaspace.bsky.social
A welcoming creative space where Central and Eastern European cultures meet community engagement. Art gallery, workshops, live music, café and shop.
https://centrala-space.org.uk/
https://centrala-space.org.uk/
Last week we had a fantastic Digbeth First Friday with John Convery and Julie R. Kane for the launch of the photo zine and exhibition ‘Noise & Detail’!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Last week we had a fantastic Digbeth First Friday with John Convery and Julie R. Kane for the launch of the photo zine and exhibition ‘Noise & Detail’!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
Favourite Moments of 2025 from Monika, one of our Co-Directors!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Favourite Moments of 2025 from Monika, one of our Co-Directors!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
Last Saturday Steve Gullick led a guided exhibition tour, talking us through some of his most iconic photos, telling us the stories, and the creative processes behind them.
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Last Saturday Steve Gullick led a guided exhibition tour, talking us through some of his most iconic photos, telling us the stories, and the creative processes behind them.
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Want to know some of our favourite moments of 2025? We’ll you’re in luck! Over the next few weeks we’re sharing some of the Centrala team’s fav moments of 2025.
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Want to know some of our favourite moments of 2025? We’ll you’re in luck! Over the next few weeks we’re sharing some of the Centrala team’s fav moments of 2025.
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
What’s on at Centrala… until the end of the year!?
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What’s on at Centrala… until the end of the year!?
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
As a migrant led organisation, Centrala supports this demonstration entirely.
If you are able to go, we urge you to join.
jcwi.org.uk/latest/migra...
If you are able to go, we urge you to join.
jcwi.org.uk/latest/migra...
Migrant Workers’ National Demo
WE ARE HERE TO STAY CITIZENS, MIGRANTS, REFUGEES… COLLEAGUES. FRIENDS. FAMILIES FOR HUMANITY WE SUPPORT AND DEFEND EACH OTHER WE ARE HOME. WE BELONG HERE. Join Us Saturday 13 December 2025 12:00…
jcwi.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
As a migrant led organisation, Centrala supports this demonstration entirely.
If you are able to go, we urge you to join.
jcwi.org.uk/latest/migra...
If you are able to go, we urge you to join.
jcwi.org.uk/latest/migra...
We've added more FREE tickets to Steve Gullick's exhibition tour tomorrow afternoon!!
Come along and find out more about Steve's work and some of the stories behind his most iconic photographs.
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
Come along and find out more about Steve's work and some of the stories behind his most iconic photographs.
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
Centrala - Guided Exhibition Tour with Steve Gullick
Join renowned music photographer Steve Gullick for a guided tour of his exhibition “PHOTOGRAPHS”.
centrala-space.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We've added more FREE tickets to Steve Gullick's exhibition tour tomorrow afternoon!!
Come along and find out more about Steve's work and some of the stories behind his most iconic photographs.
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
Come along and find out more about Steve's work and some of the stories behind his most iconic photographs.
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
Noise & Detail by John Convery and Julie R. Kane is a collaborative zine project launching tomorrow, 05/12/25, 6PM, the first issue will be available to purchase on the night, you’ll also have the opportunity to make your own zine at the Drop In Zine Club, running throughout.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
December 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Noise & Detail by John Convery and Julie R. Kane is a collaborative zine project launching tomorrow, 05/12/25, 6PM, the first issue will be available to purchase on the night, you’ll also have the opportunity to make your own zine at the Drop In Zine Club, running throughout.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
We’ve been awarded funding through Birmingham City Council’s Vibrant & Active City Programme, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund allowing us to carry out improvements to our music space, enhancing accessibility, community use, & long-term sustainability
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’ve been awarded funding through Birmingham City Council’s Vibrant & Active City Programme, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund allowing us to carry out improvements to our music space, enhancing accessibility, community use, & long-term sustainability
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
We’re into the final week of Photographs by Steve Gullick, make sure you come by.
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We’re into the final week of Photographs by Steve Gullick, make sure you come by.
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re looking forward to next week’s launch of Noise & Detail for the last Digbeth First Friday of 2025!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We’re looking forward to next week’s launch of Noise & Detail for the last Digbeth First Friday of 2025!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
Join renowned music photographer Steve Gullick for a guided tour of his exhibition “PHOTOGRAPHS”.
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join renowned music photographer Steve Gullick for a guided tour of his exhibition “PHOTOGRAPHS”.
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For Digbeth First Friday we’re super excited to bring yet another fabulous photography exhibition, along with the launch of a brand new zine!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
For Digbeth First Friday we’re super excited to bring yet another fabulous photography exhibition, along with the launch of a brand new zine!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
Last week, we travelled to beautiful Riga to take part in the annual Trans Europe Halles members’ meeting. 🌿
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Last week, we travelled to beautiful Riga to take part in the annual Trans Europe Halles members’ meeting. 🌿
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
Did you see? We’re backed by Youth Music!
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
📸 Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/4p5gDJI
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
📸 Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/4p5gDJI
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you see? We’re backed by Youth Music!
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
📸 Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/4p5gDJI
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
📸 Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/4p5gDJI
Radu-Mihai Tanasă (b.1999 in Iași, Romania) is a visual artist and graduate of the Visual Arts and Post-Contemporary Practice MA programme at MIVC den Bosch, the Netherlands.
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Radu-Mihai Tanasă (b.1999 in Iași, Romania) is a visual artist and graduate of the Visual Arts and Post-Contemporary Practice MA programme at MIVC den Bosch, the Netherlands.
Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar @ Centrala 08/11/25
Thank you so much to all the performers, speakers, events, and community team for making this happen, and thank you to Birmingham City Council for funding this project!
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Thank you so much to all the performers, speakers, events, and community team for making this happen, and thank you to Birmingham City Council for funding this project!
Photos by Angela Grabowska
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar @ Centrala 08/11/25
Thank you so much to all the performers, speakers, events, and community team for making this happen, and thank you to Birmingham City Council for funding this project!
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Thank you so much to all the performers, speakers, events, and community team for making this happen, and thank you to Birmingham City Council for funding this project!
Photos by Angela Grabowska
We’re thrilled to announce that Centrala has been awarded funding from @youthmusic.bsky.social’s Catalyser Fund to deliver a brand-new, two-year youth music programme supporting Birmingham’s queer and working-class young people involved in the city’s heavy and alternative music scene.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Centrala has been awarded funding from @youthmusic.bsky.social’s Catalyser Fund to deliver a brand-new, two-year youth music programme supporting Birmingham’s queer and working-class young people involved in the city’s heavy and alternative music scene.
Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar @ Centrala 08/11/25
On Saturday we brought together community, music, and solidarity for our gig against racism.
On Saturday we brought together community, music, and solidarity for our gig against racism.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar @ Centrala 08/11/25
On Saturday we brought together community, music, and solidarity for our gig against racism.
On Saturday we brought together community, music, and solidarity for our gig against racism.
Photographs by Steve Gullick, Opening Night, 07/11/25
Photographs will be on until 06/12/25, Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6PM so you have plenty of time to visit!
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
Photographs will be on until 06/12/25, Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6PM so you have plenty of time to visit!
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Photographs by Steve Gullick, Opening Night, 07/11/25
Photographs will be on until 06/12/25, Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6PM so you have plenty of time to visit!
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
Photographs will be on until 06/12/25, Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6PM so you have plenty of time to visit!
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
Vindictive @ Centrala 17/10/25
Absolutely in love with these shots from Aidrian from the Lazy Two Steppers show in October!
At this show, Regrets headlined for their album release, with support from Vindictive, Sunday Best, and Dead Mob.
This is your sign to support DIY shows and also venues
Absolutely in love with these shots from Aidrian from the Lazy Two Steppers show in October!
At this show, Regrets headlined for their album release, with support from Vindictive, Sunday Best, and Dead Mob.
This is your sign to support DIY shows and also venues
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Vindictive @ Centrala 17/10/25
Absolutely in love with these shots from Aidrian from the Lazy Two Steppers show in October!
At this show, Regrets headlined for their album release, with support from Vindictive, Sunday Best, and Dead Mob.
This is your sign to support DIY shows and also venues
Absolutely in love with these shots from Aidrian from the Lazy Two Steppers show in October!
At this show, Regrets headlined for their album release, with support from Vindictive, Sunday Best, and Dead Mob.
This is your sign to support DIY shows and also venues
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM