A Matter of Life and Death 2019
This 2019 festival has been a special one. We asked our friends, collaborators and local venues what they wanted to do about death and dying. We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity, creativity and imagination that went into making this festival the gem that it was.
A new partnership with the Birmingham Hippodrome brought a special showing of Orpheus. A fitting myth to explore what lies beyond, and how we live with grief. A multi-sensory Story Tea with Pyn and Camillia sold out, and once more we had popular art events at both Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and the Barber Institute.
As well as expanding the opportunities for people to join death cafes across the city, there were workshops themed around being prepared, an open day at Sandwell Crematorium gave behind the scenes access and included a look at their Digital Autopsy suite.
Throughout the year we still want to tell our community about what is going on so if you are holding an event or notice something you think we should share please email us the details at info@brumyodo.org.uk .
About BrumYODO
BrumYODO is a community collective aiming to encourage and support the people of Birmingham to have open and honest conversations about death and dying and mortality. Through creative and cultural events, festivals, debates, workshops and social media, BrumYODO is opening up discussions and ending the taboos around death and dying.
The more we talk about a subject the less it becomes fearful. Talking to those we love about death and dying also helps us prepare, plan and ensure our friends and families know our choices and preferences.
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A Matter of Life and Death Festival 2019 launched
Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a night-time tour of a Victorian coffin-making factory, an open day at a crematorium and an art competition for children are all on offer at this year’s A Matter of Life and Death Festival. The festival, between May 10-18, features events...
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A Matter of Life & Death 2019
10th – 19th May 2019
Our award-winning festival A Matter of Life and Death is returning to Birmingham. Presented in association with a wide range of artists and venues across the city. To hear about the events taking place why not sign up to our mailing list?
Do you want to make a difference?
We are looking for people to join our enthusiastic team of volunteers in creating space to talk about death and dying during A Matter of Life and Death Festival. See here for opportunities to be part of changing the conversation.
