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.

Symphony Hall flings opens its doors with free events for its 25th birthday bash

Join Sara Colman and Pete Churchill for an afternoon of singing

Gordon Lightfoot: A raspy old troubadour sings in the twilight

Richard Lutz takes a pew for Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot.

Symphonic celebration

Steve Beauchampé watches the latest performance from the CBSO.

Symphony Hall date for Melua

Twinned with Georgian choir for UK tour.

Musical youth

Simon Hale watches Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Evening of Music and Dance.

Clowning around at Symphony Hall

Legendary circus comes to town.

Krall to be kind

Simon Hale watches Diana Krall entertain Symphony Hall.