Birmingham Comedy Festival 2021 almost underway

Sell-outs as more shows added.

Culture Club at MAC

Midlands Arts Centre re-connects older generations with art.

Birmingham Jazz presents

Classic pop meets top-level jazz on Friday evening.

Andy Bennett to play Leamington

Local hero announces Christmas date.

A very stale mate

Andy Munro watches Blues draw at home to Preston.

Bringing back the Good Times

Joe Costello witnesses the return of Nile Rodgers to the Birmingham stage.

Aston Villa and the perfect finish

Villa win at Old Trafford. Dave Woodhall wonders if he’s seeing things.

Design unveiled for Birmingham HIV and AIDS memorial

Fundraising taking place as Pride celebrations begin.

Bella tolling

Promising folk singer to play Kings Heath venue.

Streetfood and symphonies

Hockley Social Club and the CBSO present Symphonic Sessions.

Celebrate Worcester’s 400th birthday on Charter Day

Events to take place throughout the city.

Simply the Best

Award-winning Tina Turner tribute coming to Coventry.

Aston Villa and the further signs of progress

After Villa go out of the Carabao Cup to Chelsea, Dave Woodhall finds positives.

This can’t be it?

Debating the meaning, and the length, of life with comedian Mark Watson.

Review: Organ symphony

Simon Hale is present at the CBSO’s latest Symphony Hall date.

Posh too much for the Peaky Blinders

Blues go down to Peterborough. Andy Munro reports.

Aston Villa and the statement of intent

Dave Woodhall enjoys Villa’s 3-0 win over Everton.

Fingers crossed on the Tyne

Dave Woodhall talks music, beer and irrepressible footballers with Lindisfarne’s Rod Clements.

Birmingham Jazz presents

Another night of quality jazz awaits.

Oktoberfest debuts at Warwick Castle

Authentic Bavarian bands, live DJ, street food and traditional beer on offer.

Sailing the Broad Street delta

Dave Woodhall catches some fine musicians, yes siree.

Mind the gap

Blues go down to Fulham. Andy Munro finds some consolation.

Meeting on the ledge again

Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg talks to Dave Woodhall.

Blues and more at the Robin

Coming up at the Black Country venue.

CBSO appoints new chief conductor

Kazuki Yamada to become Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor.

In the summertime

Tudor Grange Park was the venue for the delayed Solihull Summer Fest 2021.

Aston Villa and more lessons to be learned

Villa lose to Chelsea but Dave Woodhall isn’t downhearted.

Like Rams to the slaughter

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Derby County.

Moronic Magyars and Problematic Poles

Andy Munro comments on recent developments at England games.

Christmas is coming to the Hippodrome

Line-up announced for Christmas pantomime spectacular.