Country star to play Birmingham

Cody Pennington date for O2 Institute.

The Watford gap

Andy Munro watches Blues go down at Watford.

Aston Villa and the signs of optimism

Villa draw at West Ham and Dave Woodhall remains upbeat.

Millers ground down

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Rotherham.

Review: My Fair Lady

Simon Hale is enchanted by a timeless classic at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Brummie photographer curates community exhibition

Sound installation exploring Black culture in Britain to open in Handsworth Park.

And now – the InterMission

New Birmingham festival celebrates diversity, inclusivity and gender balance.

Aston Villa and the forgettable fire

Villa beat Crystal Palace and Dave Woodhall tries to remember what happened.

Blues draw some comfort

Andy Munro watches Blues draw at Wigan.

UB40 announce the Homecoming

Legendary reggae band return to where it all began for special anniversary concert.

Breaking with Convention at the Hippodrome

Breakin’ Convention to showcase jaw-dropping hip hop at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Birmingham’s Victorian heritage commemorated

George Dawson and Samuel Timmins Blue Plaques unveiled in the Shakespeare Memorial Library.

Stars to come out for Bob

Celebrating Bob Warman’s 50 years in television.

Birmingham primary school adds UB40 to its curriculum

Legendary Brummie band bring music into the classroom.

Review: Prokofiev and Sibelius

Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO’s latest performance.

Aston Villa and a bit of history

Villa’s bad run ends with a win at Everton. Dave Woodhall watches.

Blues bowled over by the Hatters

Andy Munro watches Blues lose to Luton Town.

Living cleanly and other illicit grooves

We talk to the multi-faceted Eddie Piller about music and his part in urban gentrification.

Review: The Way Old Friends Do

Jessica Harris thanks the Rep for the music.

Anything but Blue skies

Andy Munro reports back from Birmingham City’s defeat at Norwich.

Local theatre group announce changes

Women & Theatre look ahead to the next forty years.

Sparks over Wolverhampton

Iconic band Sparks add Wolverhampton show to world tour.

Aston Villa and you never know what you’ll get

Villa lose at home to Arsenal. Dave Woodhall was Hollywood star-spotting.

Warnock puts bite into the Terriers

Blues go down to Huddersfield Town as Andy Munro watches.

Review: Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World

The legendary puppeteers return at the Rep, watched by Jessica Harris.

Review: The Tempest, Royal Shakespeare Company

Jessica Harris sees another take on a familiar story.

Blues hard to swallow against the Bluebirds

Andy Munro watches as Blues are beaten by Cardiff City.

Review: An Evening of Music and Dance

Simon Hale enjoys the return of a winning combination from Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Saw Doctors set for Moseley Folk 2023

Second wave announcement also includes comedians Lou Sanders and Robin Ince.

Hugh Cornwell plays Birmingham

Legendary ex-Stranglers front man to provide Moments of Madness in May.