Light is coming
Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed.
Skids/Spear of Destiny: “criminally overlooked”
Dave Woodhall ventures into long-charted territory for a post-punk panorama.
Centre Stage: Double Bass & Friends – “thoroughly entertaining”
Simon Hale has an enjoyable afternoon at the CBSO Centre.
The Red Shoes: “passion has a price”
Jessica Harris shudders through the RSC’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s dark classic.
Two weeks until BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy.
Dodging around with Glee
Comic Larry Dean talks at length about his new show.
Birmingham music man wins lifetime achievement award
Local legend honoured at 2024 Birmingham Awards.
Northampton cobble together a point
Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Northampton Town.
Aston Villa and the forces to overcome
Dave Woodhall watches a familiar story as Villa lose to Liverpool.
Public Service Broadcasting – planes, trains and automobiles
Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.
If you knew Sooz
Comic Sooz Kempner gives a history lesson.
Aston Villa and the eventual return
Dave Woodhall tries to find comfort in Villa’s defeat to Brugge.
Trains warning for Blues supporters
West Midlands Railway to trial new service pattern at Bordesley for Birmingham City fixtures.
Award-winning Maneki Ramen to open in Birmingham
Japanese restaurant set for Jewellery Quarter.
Meet the Villa heroes of 1982
Villa legends to visit Aston brewery.
Penda’s Fen: “dated yet totally absorbing”
Jessica Harris watches a TV play revived for the stage.
Aston Villa and another opportunity
Dave Woodhall watches Villa go down at Spurs.
Blues avoid the banana skin
Blues beat Sutton United in the FA Cup, as seen by Andy Munro.
Chantelle Cameron on Birmingham title fight
Former world champion aims to regain her crowns.
Child safety and creativity given free workshop boost
Safety charity begins arts workshops to teach accident prevention.
Bright Places: “energy, empathy and humour”
Jessica Harris watches a challenging performance at Birmingham Rep.
Aston Villa and the great show of indifference
Villa go out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace. Dave Woodhall watches.
Blue Murder
Blues beat Fulham 7-1 in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Andy Munro keeps score.
Beatle Mania!: “happy if not excited”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.
Solihull Summer Fest 2025 announces headliners
Ali Campbell and Bananarama to star at Tudor Grange Park.
Live at the Rep: “daring and innovative”
Jessica Harris watches a night of comedy at Birmingham Rep.
Aston Villa and the great annoyance
A late equaliser costs Villa victory over Bournemouth, as Dave Woodhall writes.
Stags kept at bay
Blues draw at Mansfield as Andy Munro watches.
Bravo Juliet
Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new Juliet organ.
Christmas with Ex Cathedra
Ex Cathedra return with their magical Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts this December.