Blues avoid an ‘owler – just

Andy Munro is unimpressed as Blues scramble a late draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Hugh Cornwell hits Warwick

Veteran musician on Nosferatu tour.

Stan’s Cafe Time Critical opens next week

Birmingham Rep to stage evocative look back.

Aston Villa and the rising sun

Dave Woodhall spends a pleasant afternoon watching Villa beat Fulham.

Blues get a dose of the Sky Blues

Blues’ defeat at Coventry leaves Andy Munro concerned.

One week until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025

Get ready for a plethora of comedic entertainment.

Aston Villa and another European night

Villa start their Europa League campaign by beating Bologna. Dave Woodhall reports.

Industrial heritage meets cutting-edge art

World premiere of Water Bots set to take over the region’s canals.

Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”

Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.

Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”

Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.

Aston Villa and the further unanswered question

Villa’s poor form sees them draw at Sunderland, leaving Dave Woodhall guessing.

The Dream of Gerontius: “a fitting tribute”

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the opening of the CBSO’s new season.

Blues break recent duck against the Swans

Blues win at home to Swansea City. Andy Munro watches.

Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”

Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup launched

Birmingham cricket fans invited to ‘Catch the Spirit’ with games at Edgbaston.

Cadbury Archives opened for Bournville Heritage Open Day

Locals discover more of the area’s fascinating and rich history.

Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon

Imagine Lennon comes to Warwick Arts Centre.

Aston Villa and a shrug of the shoulders

Villa lose at Brentford in the League Cup as Dave Woodhall watches.

Aston Villa and survival of the fittest

Villa draw at Everton with Dave Woodhall pondering.

Feet of clay in the Potteries

Blues are beaten at Stoke, watched by Andy Munro.

First Encounters – King Lear: “compelling”

Jessica Harris sees the RSC taking Shakespeare to school.

Longest Johns headline first Moseley Folk All-Dayer

Birmingham festival celebrates 20 years with a series of special events.

BBC confirms West Midlands expansion

Biggest investment for a decade announced in collaboration with local government bodies.

The International Day of Birmingham returns

On Wednesday 24th September join in the city-wide celebrations.

Laura Mvula returns to Birmingham

Singer to perform with the CBSO in celebration.

Blues, jazz and paranoid

Worldwide media focus on Birmingham as UK’s home of blues music.

Transfer Frenzy

Andy Munro looks at how Blues fared in the transfer window.

Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return

Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.

Birmingham’s first Irish comedy night and podcast launches

Comedy and the Craic, an evening of laughter and storytelling, to premiere at Nortons Digbeth.

Moseley Folk 2025 ends on another high

Famed Birmingham festival welcomed stunning sets from Father John Misty, The Waterboys, Doves and more.