Birmingham date for synth pioneer Thomas Dolby

Musical innovator to perform at O2 Academy.

Kicking up a Tropical Storm

Comedian and satirist Daliso Chaponda talks.

Tickets on sale for bookshop festival

The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is on its way.

Aston Villa and the great conspiracy

Villa lose to Brentford but it’s not just that annoying Dave Woodhall.

Happy to be Blue

Blues beating Oxford United leaves Andy Munro feeling optimistic.

Aston Villa and the way forward

Dave Woodhall watches admiringly as Villa beat Salzburg in the Europa League.

Moseley Folk announces more big names

Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals and Frank Turner added to 2026 bill.

Birmingham Light Festival reveals full programme

Birmingham Light Festival returns to shine a light on the best local artists and performers.

Burns nights

Rising Scottish comedian Connor Burns talks to Bruce Dessau.

Aston Villa and a curse broken

Villa’s win at Newcastle has Dave Woodhall looking forward with anticipation.

Neumann’s feet of clay against the Potters

Blues draw at home to Stoke City. Andy Munro reflects.

Aston Villa and a trans-continental adventure

Villa’s win at Fenerbahce leaves Dave Woodhall happy.

Or it could be half full

TV, radio, live. Ian Smith can do the lot. He also buys from Amazon.

Blues add to Wednesday’s woes

Andy Munro sees Blues win at Sheffield Wednesday.

Return of the one and only

Chesney Hawkes announces March dates including Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

The perfect Cotswolds winter escape

Get treated like royalty at the King’s Head, Cirencester.

Aston Villa and the usual affliction

Dave Woodhall watches Villa lose at home to Everton.

Blues clip Swans wings

Andy Munro sees Blues draw at Swansea.

New Birmingham Rep season announced

Box office hits and community involvement for Spring 2026.

Birmingham Light Festival announces 2026 programme

Experience a range of illuminated artworks from international and local artists.

Downstairs at the Grand unveils club 1879

Mobile phones are banned at the secret Saturday night speakeasy experience.

B:Music’s Spring 2026 season unveiled

Music, comedy, inspirational talks and family fun are all in store.

Dead Ringer for Brum

The cast of the classic radio speak ahead of their reunion tour.

Aston Villa and it’s that year again

Dave Woodhall sees Villa win at Spurs in the FA Cup.

Cambridge taught a lesson

Blues beat Cambridge United in the FA Cup with Andy Munro watching.

Brand new jazz festival for Birmingham announced

Eastside Jazz Festival to combine renowned headliners with exciting new talent.

Misfits Music Institute hosts award-winning author

Multi-talented family celebrate Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s acclaimed book To Be Young, Gifted and Black.

Aston Villa and it’s better than nothing

Villa draw at Crystal Palace with Dave Woodhall watching.

Oh my darling

Rosalie Minnitt talks about Jane Austen, the Edinburgh and Greggs.

Sky Blues brought down to earth

Blues beat Coventry City as Andy Munro watches.