Knowle record shop making a mark
Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award ahead of summer neighbourhood event.
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award shortlist announced
Major comedy award announces 2026 shortlist of emerging local comics.
Glee Club launches giveaway to champion Birmingham independents
The Big Glee Giveaway offers free tickets to boost local venues.
Teenage dreams, so hard to beat
Dave Woodhall speaks to Undertones drummer Billy Doherty.
Blues blunt Blades at Bramall Lane
A goalless draw for Blues at Sheffield United is watched by Andy Munro.
International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
First wave of star-studded programme revealed.
Aston Villa and two ways to see it
Villa lose the Uefa Super Cup but Dave Woodhall is still impressed.
Special Editions at the Ivy
Holly Heywood enjoys an evening in a city centre highspot.
10cc legend to play Coventry
Graham Gouldman brings a Heart Full of Songs to Warwick Arts Centre.
Just my Imagination
Leee John, frontman of British jazz funk legends Imagination, returns to Birmingham.
Swans put to flight
Blues start their season proper with a Carabao Cup win at Swansea City.
Birmingham Heritage Week launched
Mailbox tunnels, Perrott’s Folly and cemetery catacombs among sites opening across the city.
Birmingham Jewellery Biennial launches open call
Offering jewellery practitioners the chance to exhibit at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Joe Lycett to celebrate Alexandra Theatre’s anniversary
Hometown comic announced for landmark birthday celebrations.
A day to remember
Andy Munro sees Blues’ pre-season boosted as they beat Barcelona.
Birmingham: Rooted in Talent
Dave Woodhall watches a new film and an old band with one thing in common.
International Day of Birmingham returns for third year
Annual celebration will take place to honour Birminghams across the globe.
Birmingham Weekender reveals full line-up
Mirror balls, DJs and world-class performances in the city centre.
CBSO In the City reveals 2026 programme
New report into Birmingham’s musical life also released.
Principal casting announced for Swan Lake
Birmingham Royal Ballet production returns to Hippodrome.
Graham Parker coming to Bromsgrove
Relaunched Artrix to welcome an old favourite.
The Cherry Orchard: “Comedy and irony brilliantly played”
A twentieth century classic at the RSC, seen by Jessica Harris.
Long-running festival begins this weekend
Top council and business leaders to launch Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival this Friday.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust awarded funding for family home
Pilgrim Trust to support the conservation of Hall’s Croft.
Lyndhurst Memories – “an important testimonial”
Jessica Harris sees a work in progress at Birmingham Rep.
Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street – “deliciously chilling”
This Birmingham Rep production excites Jessica Harris in more ways than one.
Sizzling performances, soulful sets and sunshine at Mostly Jazz
Jalen Ngonda, Jordan Rakei and Fabio & Grooverider wow audiences at long-running festival.
Town Hall and Symphony Hall season announced
Unveiling the August to October 2026 Season at B:Music.
Terriers tamed in training camp
Andy Munro sees Blues begin their pre-season friendlies with a win against Huddersfield Town.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “there is magic in this production”
Jessica Harris watches a child-friendly RSC production.