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Birmingham Flashmob Story

Matthew Revell | 28.07.2004 14:56 | Culture | Indymedia | Technology | Birmingham

2003's Birmingham flashmob was the UK's first altruistic flashmob. I've made a 15 minute radio retrospective, in which the mob's organiser gave me an exclusive interview.

2003's Birmingham flashmob was the UK's first altruistic flashmob. 90 people donated clothing to the city's Oxfam charity shop, whilst singing the Chilli Pepper's "Give it away".

A year on, I've made a 15 minute radio retrospective, in which the secretive organiser of the mob gave me an exclusive interview.

Birmingham Flashmob Story - Ogg 5 MB
Birmingham Flashmob Story - MP3 5 MB

Matthew Revell
- e-mail: mattweb@understated.co.uk
- Homepage: http://www.understated.co.uk/radio/


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