Birmingham Town Hall to receive blue plaque
Landmark commemoration of Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol.
United By 2022 launches Ideas Made Real campaign
£50,000 funding available for social action projects.
Bringing the Light in December
CBSO to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham.
New book brings city university’s story to life
Birmingham City University’s 182 year-old history celebrated in print.
Royal honour for Birmingham charity
Conies childrens’ charity given highest accolade.
Stars gather to honour ELO legend
Richard Tandy Memorial Concert Raises £9,000 for RBC Scholarship Fund.
B:Music launches special fundraising auction and lottery
The chance to win memorable prizes and support refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.
Drummer to the stars promises fireworks in Birmingham
David ‘Greenie’ Green set to star with Adam Ant at Symphony Hall.
B:Festive this Christmas and New Year
Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
Aston Villa and going through the gears
Villa beat Bournemouth as Dave Woodhall looks forward with optimism,
Blues get lost in the smog
Blues are beaten at Middlesbrough, watched by Andy Munro.
Aston Villa and getting back to football
Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv on a thankfully quiet night all-round.
Lions tamed
On a soggy night at St Andrews Andy Munro is warmed by Blues beating Millwall.
Record shop opening in Knowle
Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens new venture.
Pioneering women’s rights campaigner to be celebrated
Birmingham Civic Society and Bournville Village Trust to unveil Dame Elizabeth Cadbury blue plaque.
Bruce Foxton announces UK tour starting in Birmingham
New wave legend back on the road.
Real-life Fiddler on the Roof
Award-winning musical comes to The Alex for festive season.
Aston Villa and a case of running
Villa lose at Liverpool to leave Dave Woodhall disappointed.
Play down Pompey
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Postsmouth.
Funding boost for Birmingham Rep
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation’s new programme to support Arts and Culture in Birmingham.
Birmingham Light Festival returns for 2026
Even more city spaces being brought to life with stunning illuminated artworks.
Riding on the Hook line
Dave Woodhall talks with Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook.
Aston Villa and the clocks went back
Dave Woodhall celebrates Villa’s win against Manchester City.
Blues fail to shoot down Robins
Andy Munro sees Blues lose at Bristol City in a familiar fashion.
Monsters and Magic at Drayton Manor
Helen Annetts and family have a trick and treat.
Now, by Jasmin Vardimon Company: “remarkably creative”
Part of the This Is Dance season, Jessica Harris watches an evocative performance at the MAC.
Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Aston Villa and the ruined day out
Dave Woodhall sees Villa lose at Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.
Lillywhites get the Blues
A Blues win at Preston leaves Andy Munro feeling upbeat.
Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”
Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .