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| '''Punch Records''' is primarily a ] and ] ] based in ] city centre, ]. |
'''Punch Records''' is primarily a ] and ] ] based in ] city centre, ]. It is also a dance and music workshop for the ] community. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Punch Records was founded in ] |
Punch Records was founded in the ] area of Birmingham in 1996 by Ammo Talwar. The shop began as a black music record store, and also a place where underground ] from the ] could demonstrate their ] and ] abilities. | ||
| ⚫ | Workshops for children were later added and in the form of an education pack that was used by local schools, with workshops and tutorials. From this, ] became involved and have since used Punch for various events including a ] in ] during Birmingham's ] bid. | ||
| The shop began as a black music record store, and also a place where underground ] from the ] could show off their ] and ] skills | |||
| ⚫ | In 2005, the success of the record shop has led owner, Ammo, to relocate to the ] complex in ] where the company now runs ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] lessons for the local community, schools and youth centres. In the same year, the company went online. | ||
| ⚫ | Workshops for children were later added and in the form of an |
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| In 2002, Punch produced a film called ''Preskool'', highlighting and promoting Birmingham's lesser known Afro-Caribbean musicians. The company has produced other short films. | |||
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| ⚫ | Punch now collaborate with companies such as ], the ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Ammo Talwar was awarded an ] in the ] for his contribution to music and young people in the West Midlands. | ||
| In ] Punch produced a film about Birminghams unsung ] musicians called ''Preskool'', the company has produced other short films. | |||
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| ] saw Punch relocate to the ] in ]; this is also the year that Punch records went ]. | |||
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| ⚫ | Punch now collaborate with companies such as ], ], |
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Punch Records is primarily a record shop and hip hop record label based in Birmingham city centre, England. It is also a dance and music workshop for the Afro-Caribbean community.
History
Punch Records was founded in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham in 1996 by Ammo Talwar. The shop began as a black music record store, and also a place where underground DJs from the West Midlands could demonstrate their mixing and rapping abilities.
Workshops for children were later added and in the form of an education pack that was used by local schools, with workshops and tutorials. From this, Birmingham City Council became involved and have since used Punch for various events including a roadshow in Centenary Square during Birmingham's European Capital of Culture 2008 bid.
In 2005, the success of the record shop has led owner, Ammo, to relocate to the Custard Factory complex in Digbeth where the company now runs rhythm, song writing, music production, poetry, lyrics, dance, street art, photography and percussion lessons for the local community, schools and youth centres. In the same year, the company went online.
In 2002, Punch produced a film called Preskool, highlighting and promoting Birmingham's lesser known Afro-Caribbean musicians. The company has produced other short films.
Punch now collaborate with companies such as Artfest, the BBC, BMG, OOM Gallery, Sony, Urban Music Seminar and Warners.
Ammo Talwar was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Honours list 2008 for his contribution to music and young people in the West Midlands.