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/
Take a look at the link to read more: bit.ly/4p5gDJI
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Photos by Niamh McManus
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Photos by Niamh McManus
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Take a look at the link to read more: bit.ly/4p5gDJI
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Photos by Niamh McManus
This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Photos by Niamh McManus
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.
This is just the start, we must join together to fight against bigotry and hatred, and stand as one!
Thank you to the fabulous performers Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar, Brummies United, and Birmingham City Council for funding this project.
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Thank you to the fabulous performers Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar, Brummies United, and Birmingham City Council for funding this project.
Photos by Angela Grabowska
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is just the start, we must join together to fight against bigotry and hatred, and stand as one!
Thank you to the fabulous performers Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar, Brummies United, and Birmingham City Council for funding this project.
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Thank you to the fabulous performers Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar, Brummies United, and Birmingham City Council for funding this project.
Photos by Angela Grabowska
During this beautiful evening we heard from Anthony from Brummies United, listened to live music, and created posters and banners.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
During this beautiful evening we heard from Anthony from Brummies United, listened to live music, and created posters and banners.
The social unrest has continued into this year and we are still fighting against it. We aim to stand together, bringing together migrant and non migrant communities to stand against hate, promote dialogue and celebrate diversity.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The social unrest has continued into this year and we are still fighting against it. We aim to stand together, bringing together migrant and non migrant communities to stand against hate, promote dialogue and celebrate diversity.
This gig was the culmination of the first phase of Under the Same Sky, our anti-racism campaign that we created in response to the racist riots in the summer of 2024 and the social divisions that they created.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This gig was the culmination of the first phase of Under the Same Sky, our anti-racism campaign that we created in response to the racist riots in the summer of 2024 and the social divisions that they created.
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
This weekend we’re coming together at Centrala to stand up against hate and division, through the power of live music.
See Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, & Pulsar at our gig against racism, marking the culmination of the first phase of our campaign #UnderTheSameSky
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
See Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, & Pulsar at our gig against racism, marking the culmination of the first phase of our campaign #UnderTheSameSky
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This weekend we’re coming together at Centrala to stand up against hate and division, through the power of live music.
See Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, & Pulsar at our gig against racism, marking the culmination of the first phase of our campaign #UnderTheSameSky
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
See Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, & Pulsar at our gig against racism, marking the culmination of the first phase of our campaign #UnderTheSameSky
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
It’s almost Digbeth First Friday! That means a brand new exhibition just for you!!
We cannot wait to open our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
We cannot wait to open our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It’s almost Digbeth First Friday! That means a brand new exhibition just for you!!
We cannot wait to open our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
We cannot wait to open our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
https://bit.ly/4oqnVHY
Paper Swans 23/10/25 @ Centrala
We're still in awe of this fantastic performance the other week! Thank you to Vyte and her team for bringing such a fabulous experience to Birmingham!
We're still in awe of this fantastic performance the other week! Thank you to Vyte and her team for bringing such a fabulous experience to Birmingham!
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Paper Swans 23/10/25 @ Centrala
We're still in awe of this fantastic performance the other week! Thank you to Vyte and her team for bringing such a fabulous experience to Birmingham!
We're still in awe of this fantastic performance the other week! Thank you to Vyte and her team for bringing such a fabulous experience to Birmingham!
Scarily busy weekend next week (get it… because it’s Halloween… no? ok.)
Anywayssss as always, here’s what we’ve got going on next week
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
Anywayssss as always, here’s what we’ve got going on next week
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Scarily busy weekend next week (get it… because it’s Halloween… no? ok.)
Anywayssss as always, here’s what we’ve got going on next week
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
Anywayssss as always, here’s what we’ve got going on next week
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
Zyggurat is an electronic music project by Pete Grimshaw on modular synthesizer with Sam Wooster on trumpet and Nathan England-Jones on drums.
Don’t miss Zyggurat, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Pulsar, and Harrga at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
Don’t miss Zyggurat, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Pulsar, and Harrga at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Zyggurat is an electronic music project by Pete Grimshaw on modular synthesizer with Sam Wooster on trumpet and Nathan England-Jones on drums.
Don’t miss Zyggurat, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Pulsar, and Harrga at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
Don’t miss Zyggurat, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Pulsar, and Harrga at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/3Wuzjq2
Reframing Migration by Lithuanian artist Ieva Baltaduonyte, commissioned by Centrala, March 2025.
Based on research findings from @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ntn3kE
Based on research findings from @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ntn3kE
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Reframing Migration by Lithuanian artist Ieva Baltaduonyte, commissioned by Centrala, March 2025.
Based on research findings from @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ntn3kE
Based on research findings from @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ntn3kE
Introducing… Pulsar!!
Hailing from the Black Country, Pulsar fuse post-punk, jazz, and post-hardcore into a sound that’s both urgent and unpredictable.
Don’t miss Pulsar, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat , and Harrga at our gig against racism
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Hailing from the Black Country, Pulsar fuse post-punk, jazz, and post-hardcore into a sound that’s both urgent and unpredictable.
Don’t miss Pulsar, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat , and Harrga at our gig against racism
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
October 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Introducing… Pulsar!!
Hailing from the Black Country, Pulsar fuse post-punk, jazz, and post-hardcore into a sound that’s both urgent and unpredictable.
Don’t miss Pulsar, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat , and Harrga at our gig against racism
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Hailing from the Black Country, Pulsar fuse post-punk, jazz, and post-hardcore into a sound that’s both urgent and unpredictable.
Don’t miss Pulsar, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat , and Harrga at our gig against racism
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
“Home. Delivered.” is based on research findings by @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers Ilse van Liempt & Minke Hajer from the University of Utrecht, titled ‘Irregular migrants and precarity in the Dutch Food Delivery Sector’.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
“Home. Delivered.” is based on research findings by @iclaimeu.bsky.social researchers Ilse van Liempt & Minke Hajer from the University of Utrecht, titled ‘Irregular migrants and precarity in the Dutch Food Delivery Sector’.
The work shift revolves around picking up and delivering orders while answering weird phone calls. Throughout the journey the internal monologue of the main character can be heard, commenting on the feelings and thoughts one feels during such a job.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The work shift revolves around picking up and delivering orders while answering weird phone calls. Throughout the journey the internal monologue of the main character can be heard, commenting on the feelings and thoughts one feels during such a job.
Home. Delivered. by Romanian artist Radu-Mihai Tanasă, commissioned by Centrala.
“Home. Delivered.” is a video work that follows the delivery shift of one unnamed, masked character who is carrying a big boulder from one place to another around Utrecht and its vicinity.
“Home. Delivered.” is a video work that follows the delivery shift of one unnamed, masked character who is carrying a big boulder from one place to another around Utrecht and its vicinity.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Home. Delivered. by Romanian artist Radu-Mihai Tanasă, commissioned by Centrala.
“Home. Delivered.” is a video work that follows the delivery shift of one unnamed, masked character who is carrying a big boulder from one place to another around Utrecht and its vicinity.
“Home. Delivered.” is a video work that follows the delivery shift of one unnamed, masked character who is carrying a big boulder from one place to another around Utrecht and its vicinity.
Tonight’s the night! We can’t wait to watch Paper Swans
If you haven’t got a ticket yet, don’t worry! We still have some available to book from our website.
https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
If you haven’t got a ticket yet, don’t worry! We still have some available to book from our website.
https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tonight’s the night! We can’t wait to watch Paper Swans
If you haven’t got a ticket yet, don’t worry! We still have some available to book from our website.
https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
If you haven’t got a ticket yet, don’t worry! We still have some available to book from our website.
https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
PHOTOGRAPHS by Steve Gullick, 07.11 - 06.12.2025
For November’s Digbeth First Friday, we are beyond excited to be opening our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
all photographs ©️Steve Gullick
More info in our latest article:
centrala-space.org.uk/2025/10/22/n...
For November’s Digbeth First Friday, we are beyond excited to be opening our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
all photographs ©️Steve Gullick
More info in our latest article:
centrala-space.org.uk/2025/10/22/n...
October 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
PHOTOGRAPHS by Steve Gullick, 07.11 - 06.12.2025
For November’s Digbeth First Friday, we are beyond excited to be opening our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
all photographs ©️Steve Gullick
More info in our latest article:
centrala-space.org.uk/2025/10/22/n...
For November’s Digbeth First Friday, we are beyond excited to be opening our next exhibition ‘PHOTOGRAPHS’ by Steve Gullick.
all photographs ©️Steve Gullick
More info in our latest article:
centrala-space.org.uk/2025/10/22/n...
ZD Grafters are carving a name for themselves in the UK’s experimental scene. Their blend of jazz, sludge & math rock has been hailed as “brutish churn” by The Quietus
Catch ZD Grafters, along with Ray Aggs, Harrga, Zyggurat & Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Catch ZD Grafters, along with Ray Aggs, Harrga, Zyggurat & Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
October 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
ZD Grafters are carving a name for themselves in the UK’s experimental scene. Their blend of jazz, sludge & math rock has been hailed as “brutish churn” by The Quietus
Catch ZD Grafters, along with Ray Aggs, Harrga, Zyggurat & Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Catch ZD Grafters, along with Ray Aggs, Harrga, Zyggurat & Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
What do freedom and silence have in common?
Can we ever truly explain ourselves, or should we stop trying?
Paper Swans asks these questions and more in a haunting, poetic night of theatre coming to Centrala, in just under a week.
When: 23/10/25⠀
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: £10 https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
Can we ever truly explain ourselves, or should we stop trying?
Paper Swans asks these questions and more in a haunting, poetic night of theatre coming to Centrala, in just under a week.
When: 23/10/25⠀
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: £10 https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What do freedom and silence have in common?
Can we ever truly explain ourselves, or should we stop trying?
Paper Swans asks these questions and more in a haunting, poetic night of theatre coming to Centrala, in just under a week.
When: 23/10/25⠀
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: £10 https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
Can we ever truly explain ourselves, or should we stop trying?
Paper Swans asks these questions and more in a haunting, poetic night of theatre coming to Centrala, in just under a week.
When: 23/10/25⠀
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: £10 https://bit.ly/3IxKtqB
Harrga weave industrial noise, political poetics, and visceral emotion into a sound that defies boundaries.
Catch Harrga, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25.
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Catch Harrga, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25.
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Harrga weave industrial noise, political poetics, and visceral emotion into a sound that defies boundaries.
Catch Harrga, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25.
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM
Catch Harrga, along with Ray Aggs, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar at our gig against racism, 08/11/25.
https://bit.ly/48kjOYM