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Chamberlain
Square in Birmingham will act as an amphi-theatre for the Athens
Olympics this summer with the help of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Big Screen.
It
will also host some of the world's biggest musical and sporting
events including the Eurovision song contest and Wimbledon.
Big Screen launch - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Music Live
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Along with our move to the Mailbox - this is a further indication
of our commitment to regenerating the city centre. 
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| Andy
Griffee, Controller of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Birmingham |
The
launch of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Big Screen will coincide with Music Live in Northern
Ireland May bank holiday weekend, with a live link up with Belfast
via the big screen.
The
day will feature 'Irish' themed celebrations with pipers, dancers
and musicians entertaining the crowds up until the start of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Music Live.
Compered
by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM, the event starts at 3pm with six hours of free entertainment
organised by Birmingham City Council.
About
the Big Screen
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The
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Big Screen in Birmingham
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The
large video screen, with a full sound system, will be on a free-standing
structure at the back of the Town Hall.
This
proposed location is temporary, during the restoration works to
the Town Hall. On completion of the work a new permanent location
will be sought.
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A combination of Birmingham based events and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ content will
turn the screen into a major attraction for everyone. |
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Stuart Liddle, from Philips |
The
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ worked with the council and electronics company Philips to develop
the screen.
It
will operate 24-hours a day; with sound regulated appropriately
to the time of night (mute) or day.
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Big Screen in Manchester
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| Big
Screen in Manchester |
The
launch of the big screen in Birmingham follows a similar Public
Space Broadcasting pilot in Manchester's Exchange Square which has
been successfully running for a year.
Major
events and broadcasts, such as the FA Cup Final, regularly attract
audiences of over 5,000 with two million having seen the screen
in Summer 2003.
Future
Big Screen events and highlights
The
high-tech screen will relay a mixture of live ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ television programmes,
major international and local events such as, the Lord Mayor's Show,
Birmingham Artsfest and Discovery Day.
The
screen will also carry the work of the best of Birmingham talent
including young film makers, video artists and community groups.
There
will also be a continuous feed of local news, weather and traffic
updates from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½i.
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Summer
2004 highlights ...
Here
are just a few events coming up soon featuring Birmingham's
Big Screen.
Music
Live (May) - with Irish themed entertainment live on stage
and pictures from Belfast's Music Live.
Eurovision
song contest (May) - party in Chamberlain Square leading
up to Eurovision.
Wimbledon
(June - July) - A grass lawn in Chamberlain Square with
strawberries and cream and Pimms being served.
Lord
Mayor's Show (July) - A showcase of the Best of Birmingham's
talent, with the Euro final being shown from Lisbon.
Athens
Olympics (August) - Greek themed events round the city.
Birmingham
Artsfest (September) - Films produced by local film makers,
video artists and community groups will be shown on screen.
Last Night of the Proms (September) - relayed
live on the big screen
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Birmingham Big Screen Project - The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ are working together
with Birmingham City Council Philips and the Royal Bank of
Scotland. 
