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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 10

If the US and Israel are destroying foreign targets with impunity, it’s hardly surprising that Russia feels it can drop missiles on Poland. What a mess.

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire @royalbirmcons.bsky.social · Sep 7

⭐️ Hear from @stephenmaddock.bsky.social at the start of the new academic year! Featuring: @royalbirmcons.bsky.social's new students, National Student Survey results, an uplift in ticket sales, and a big thanks RBC's loyal audiences for supporting our students ⭐️

🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 5

“My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.”

Donald Trump, at his second inauguration.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump to rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

The US president has sought to refocus the department on

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 5

“My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.”

Donald Trump, at his second inauguration.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump to rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

The US president has sought to refocus the department on

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 3

Isn’t it fantastic? Rachel Zegler is absolutely sensational

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 3

And if I get a vote, I’m voting for you!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Sep 3

End of an era. So many things I’ve learned that I would never otherwise have had an inlkling about.

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Aug 23

How glorious to see & hear Judith Weir’s gorgeous 2000 song cycle woman.life.song transformed into a chamber opera by Birmingham Opera. Great staging, singing, playing & conducting (Alpesh Chauhan), with lots of past & present musicians from @royalbirmcons.bsky.social & @thecbso.bsky.social involved

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Aug 22

This is excellent news. The fall in A Level Music remains a concern, but a second material increase in GCSE music numbers is a cause for celebration.

Young people still want to make music and compose IF their school gives them that opportunity!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Aug 15

Well at least Putin was wearing a suit and said thank you.

Otherwise Trump might have given him a hard time.

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Aug 12

I know proper cricket fans think #TheHundred is beneath you, but it’s a great way to spend summer eves when you’ve gone back to work in Aug & you can watch an actual game on LIVE TV in knowledge that you won’t have missed all the best bits while you were at work. GO PHOENIX!!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Aug 7

I think if I lived here I might not get round to composing any more masterpieces either.

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Jul 28

So in the last 6 weeks the world has lost Brian Wilson, Alfred Brendel, Ozzy Osbourne, Roger Norrington, Cleo Laine & Tom Lehrer.

That’s a smart - and very eclectic - addition to the heavenly choir. Good luck to the existing members and whoever has to give the audition feedback.

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Jul 23

England supersub Michelle Agyemang has taken her piano with her to Switzerland and plays it to relax every day.

🎹+⚽️=✅

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Euro 2025: England forward Michelle Agyemang's journey from ball girl to Euro 2025

England forward Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl four years ago at Wembley. Now she is making an impact for the Lionesses at Euro 2025.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · Jun 25

Definitely not a sequel. More of a Northern English Folk Pastoral Coming of Age Brexit parable - with zombies.

Very unusual, superb direction and cinematography, plus some highly apposite but unexpected Wagner. And Alfie Williams is sensationally good.

www.imdb.com/title/tt1054...

28 Years Later (2025) ⭐ 7.2 | Horror, Thriller

1h 55m | R

www.imdb.com

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire @royalbirmcons.bsky.social · Jun 25

☀️🎶 @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Principal, @stephenmaddock.bsky.social, reflects on the last term and his highlights from the past season - follow the link below to read his entire message from last Friday! 🎶☀️

📖 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 26

Serendipity Festival Day 4:
28 years after it was founded by the genius Joe Broughton, the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Folk Ensemble finally took to the stage at Symphony Hall!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 25

Serendipity Birmingham Day 3: @royalbirmcons.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social Banda Brasileira entertaining a large audience in the JBPS @bmusicltd.bsky.social Symphony Hall.

Portuguese music (as heard in Friday’s Fados) travelled to Goa & Brazil & now we’re uniting the traditions!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 24

Standing ovation for Sempre Fado at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social last night, a brilliant opening to Serendipity Festival Birmingham.

Lots more events between now and Monday!

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 23

Serendipity Arts Festival Birmingham Day 1: the exhibitions are up @royalbirmcons.bsky.social and looking stunning! Events today at 1100, 1500 & 1900

@mybcu.bsky.social

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 19

Delighted to appear on BBCWM this evening to talk about the amazing Serendipity Birmingham Festival taking place this weekend at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social and @bmusicltd.bsky.social

Full details: Serendipityartsfestival.com/birmingham
And www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire @royalbirmcons.bsky.social · May 13

🎶🤩 Principal @stephenmaddock.bsky.social wishes our students the best of luck during the assessment period, encourages everyone to enjoy the Serendipity Festival at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social and Symphony Hall, and reflects on his 2 years (& 1 week) RBC anniversary! 🤩🎶 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 11

Today’s the day, RBQ fans!

New series kicks off with the Midlands taking on Northern Ireland in BBC Radio 4 @ 1630.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Round Britain Quiz, Programme 1 - The Midlands v Northern Ireland

The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 1/12

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Maddock @stephenmaddock.bsky.social · May 10

It’s a fantastic movie - so pleased to hear this

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