Graham Parker: “yet more wonderful songs”

Dave Woodhall watches Graham Parker at the Artrix. Both more than satisfy.

Swan Lake: “both majestic and passionate”

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s epic production at the Hippodrome leaves Jessica Harris mesmerised.

Review: Twelve Angry Men – “thoroughly riveting”

Jessica Harris find Birmingham Rep’s production of a twentieth-century class to be unmissable.

Rick Wakeman joins Yardley Creative Spirit Show celebration

Prog rock legend to play Solihull show to mark green succeess.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre joins Regional Independent Theatre Alliance

The Grand becomes sixth member of RITA as alliance strengthens voice of independent theatres.

Birmingham welcome legendary folk rockers Fairport Convention

Conservatoire date as part of autumn tour.

Aston Villa and making comparisons

Villa won at Spurs as Dave Woodhall looks forward.

Feeling a bit Blue

Andy Munro argues that Blues deserved more than a draw at home to Middlesbrough.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Jessica Harris finds this Birmingham Rep production “compelling”.

Aston Villa and a night out

Dave Woodhall sees Villa win at Coventry in the Carabao Cup.

Birmingham day to boost Balti bid

UB40 back new Balti created for annual global celebration of Birminghams.

Aston Villa and it keeps happening

Villa lose to Nottingham Forest. Dave Woodhall is frustrated again.

The Blues Ram raid

Andy Munro sees Blues win at Derby County.

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival returning for 2027

Organisers vow to continue festival after huge audiences this summer.

Blues fail to catch up with the Canaries

Andy Munro sees Blues beaten by Norwich City.

Aston Villa and the wealth of experience

Villa beat Brugge in the Champions League and Dave Woodhall feels perfectly at home.

Fabric announces city-wide Autumn season

THIS IS DANCE, an international season of dance in Birmingham.

Moseley Folk Festival celebrates 20th anniversary in style

Storming headline sets from Super Furry Animals, Kingfishr and The Dead South amongst others.

Birmingham comedian represents UK at World Air Guitar Championships

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner makes her mark in almost silence.

The Ivy brings 90s nostalgia to Birmingham

New £19.96 Cool Britannia menu recalls a throwback era.

Blues keep the Wolves at bay

Blues draw at home to Wolves, watched by Andy Munro.

Throwback Bottomless Brunch launches at All Bar One

Helen Annetts and friends spend a fun afternoon in Brindley Place.

Aston Villa and another lesson learned

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw at Hull City.

Funky Weekender in the city centre

Over 100,000 people attend packed Birmingham Weekender festival.

New electronic festival defies bad weather

Off Grid makes its mark as the UK’s newest major electronic music event.

Lucky Saints

Blues drawing at home to Southampton leaves Andy Munro frustrated.

Bank Holiday celebrations with the CBSO

2026 In the City review continues to show the importance of music in Birmingham.

New Birmingham TV show featuring musical memories

Black Sabbath, Jaki Graham and Denny Laine to feature on new Rockefellas TV show.

Aston Villa and the usual opening

Villa lose at home to Arsenal and Dave Woodhall remains optimistic.

The transfer lottery?

Andy Munro discusses Blues’ transfer window so far.