Review: Last Night of the Christmas Proms
Richard Lutz take his pew for a fanfare of classics.
2020 and the snap of the plastic flags
Richard Lutz witnesses change and immutability as 2020 approaches.
Review: Jools Holland at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall
Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.
Review: Frank Skinner
Richard Nevin sees the conquering hero return.
Knight Fever
Angie Jackson watches the return of Birmingham’s finest.
Bring Your Own Baby to comedy event
The UK’s number one baby-friendly comedy club returns to Birmingham.
Review: The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa at Symphony Hall
Richard Lutz grabs a barstool for a 3D version of the original Mother of Invention.
Today Handsworth, tomorrow the world
Legendary drummer Carl Palmer talks about growing up in Handsworth Wood and his first steps to stardom.
How Moody Blues star once played for Villa youth team
Steve Dyson uncovers a little-known chapter in the story of Birmingham music, and of Aston Villa.
We provide the comedy – you bring the baby
Family-friendly comedy club to open in Birmingham.
Tone-ic attack
Overtones add extra Birmingham date.
The Genesis revelations
Richard Nevin enjoys a pomp-themed weekend at Symphony Hall.
Once in a Lifetime
Richard Nevin watches David Byrne at Symphony Hall.
Scouting for girls
Scouting group set for Symphony Hall date.
British Asian web magazine marks anniversary with venue tie-up
Ten year landmark heralds Town Hall, Symphony Hall partnership.
Youth reigns supreme at CBSO
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a CBSO concert infused with youth.
Tony Bennett takes his seat at Symphony Hall
A master of song is awarded a special place in the city, writes Richard Lutz.
The continuing diary of a rock’n’roll star
Dave Woodhall gets a lesson in musical history from the legendary Ian Hunter.
Review: Imelda May
When Simon Hale visited Symphony Hall he had no idea how poignant the night would prove.
Imelda Can
Simon Hale is impressed by the new album from singer Imelda May.
CBSO Spring Classics: “..a basket of favourites…”
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a Friday night that heralds a new season.
Tony Bennett celebrates 90 at Symphony Hall
Legendary crooner will make his tenth visit to venue.
Transatlantic Sessions: “…roots that encompass Celtic and Appalachian music.”
Richard Lutz watches a night of pure roots at Symphony Hall.
Double header for contemporary music group
Premiere and family work to be staged at Symphony Hall date.
A cosy night out
Simon Hale enjoys the all-enveloping warmness of Katie Melua at Symphony Hall.
Review: KT Tunstall in Birmingham
Richard Lutz reports from Symphony Hall.
The Gloam Rangers
Martin Longley disappeared into the calm twinkling of The Gloaming, an Irish-American folk chamber supergroup.
Godfurther
The Godfather with live orchestral accompaniment at Symphony Hall. Martin Longley scans the mumbling Marlon subtitles.
Welcoming Mirga
Simon Hale is impressed by the CBSO’s new arrival.
Review: Ben Folds & yMusic
Alex Whybrow listens to some tales of the unexpected.