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.

Aston Villa and onto the double century

Dave Woodhall sees Villa go through against Lille in the Europa League.

Fawlty Towers – The Play: “gloriously chaotic”

Simon Hale has an evening of unashamed nostalgia at the Alexandra Theatre.

Review: Myra’s Story – “an emotional journey”

Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful solo performance.

Aston Villa and still hanging on

Villa lose at Old Trafford. Dave Woodhall points out that the Pope’s also Catholic.

Blues draw little comfort

Andy Munro sees Blues draw with Sheffield United.

Aston Villa and the Flemish masters

Villa’s win in Lille, as seen by Dave Woodhall.

Blues see off the Rangers

A relieved Andy Munro watches Blues beat Queens Park Rangers.

Medieval nights at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle brings back medieval ‘second sleep’ tradition for World Sleep Day.

Fi.Fest 2026 announces headliners

The Fratellis and Pixie Lotts named as main stage bill-toppers.

Swinging into Solihull

From the Rat Pack to Michael Buble, a musical journey.

Landmark hotel to host long-running fstival

Plough & Harrow hotel to host musicians at Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026.

Blues downed in the Valley

Andy Munro disenchantedly watches Blues get beaten at Charlton.

Moseley Folk Festival Arts line-up revealed

Comedy, literature and special events plus main stage guests announced.