Blues on the beach?

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Preston as the season starts to wind down.

Shakespeare’s birthday celebrated in Parliament

Anniversary marked by showcase of birthday collection items.

Blues 4 All founder honoured by Lord Mayor

Football supporter group pioneer receives Lord Mayor’s Award for services to Birmingham.

Back to the eighties with Gary Davies

Discos For Grown Up 80s party comes to Birmingham.

Review: Puccini in Rome – “wonderful”

Simon Hale enjoys an Italian job from the CBSO at Symphony Hall.

Aston Villa and taking it easy

Dave Woodhall sees Villa snatch victory from the jaws of defeat from the jaws of victory.

Tigers kept at bay

Blues draw at Hull, with Andy Munro watching.

Review: All The Happy Things – “a whole lot of soul”

Jessica Harris watches an uplifting Birmingham Rep production.

Aston Villa and the finishing touch

Villa beat Bologna in the Europa League and Dave Woodhall is enjoying himself.

Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season

Music, comedy, family entertainment – it’s all at Town and Symphony Halls.

Knowle record shop joins international showcase

Music and community at the heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer.

Classically eighties

80s pop hitmakers set to play Birmingham with full orchestra this summer.

Aston Villa and the rolling news

Villa draw at Nottingham Forest as Dave Woodhall’s attention begins to wander.

The Hollywood bragging rights belong to Blues

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Wrexham in the battle of the moguls.

Aston Villa and the Italian job

Villa win in Bologna and Dave Woodhall’s vita is dolce.

Lichfield Festival 2026 – full details announced

A melting pot of stellar performers, inspiring new talent and local voices.

Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer

Homegrown talent at the heart of Also 26.

Win tickets to Lakeside festival

Here’s your chance to see Madness, Bananarama, the Charlatans, EMF and more – absolutely free.

Kings Heath bookshop ready for take off

The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival.

Blues come up short – again

Andy Munro sees Blues beaten at Ipswich.

I got them Blackburn blues

Andy Munro watches Blues’ holiday programme start badly with defeat by Blackburn Rovers.

Birmingham Royal Ballet marks anniversary with gala performance

Sir Peter Wright centenary features highlights from the director and choreographer’s most beloved works.

Iconic ELO instrument finds home in new collection

ELO’s silver electric cello donated to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Shiiine On Weekender announces biggest festival to date

Wonder Stuff, Happy Mondays, Feeder and Hard-Fi to headline.

Birmingham to host DroneArt Show

An innovative spectacle blending music and large-scale aerial light show transforms the night sky.

The State of Rugby in Birmingham and Its Role in the Local Community

The oval ball in the second city.

Review: Henry V – “a production filled with insight”

Jessica Harris watches the RSC deliver a royal reminder of warfare and its realities.

Birmingham – City of Music

Black Sabbath’s original manager backs Birmingham’s ‘City of Music’ bid.

Aston Villa and the imminent legend

Villa beat West Ham as Dave Woodhall pays due respect.

Blues like lambs against the Rams

Blues are beaten by Derby County with Andy Munro watching.