The Economics of Festivals
After various washed-out and cancelled festivals, this year’s Association of Festival Organisers Conference plans to tackle the big issues of the Festival industry in three debates.
Soshi Games secures deal with Raw Power Management
Birmingham Science Park-based Soshi Games has completed a deal with Raw Power Management to feature two of its Kerrang! Award-winning bands in Music Festivals Game on Facebook.
From the Bunny ‘ill t’ Puddin’ Rock
An evening of Black Country story and song celebrating the experiences of ordinary people with extraordinary stories will be taking place at The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 20 October.
Lenny Henry presents Pop Life
Another top comedian makes his Artrix debut on Thursday
Portland Club Robbery – Appeal
Police are seeking witnesses to a burglary at a top Birmingham venue.
Half-Term Adventures II
Further ways to prevent boredom. Part two of our guide to events at local places of interest during half-term.
This Week at the Robin
Legendary psychedelia amongst others.
Other views of Paradise
Digital images are annoying Alan Clawley as they are being used to manipulate the future architecture of Birmingham.
Grand Prix legend to speak in University’s new engineering facility
The man who co-founded legendary British F1 team Williams is set to give a free lecture in Coventry University’s brand new engineering facility on Thursday 18th October.
10 years of Super Sonic Festival
Ambitious Birmingham arts festival celebrates 10th year
Local lad(s) Done Good
We’re pretty sure that this has never happened before, so well worth highlighting
Go Fourth And….
Without a Villa game at the weekend, Dave Woodhall has a moan at UEFA, FIFA and a non-league club.
Half-Term Adventures I
There’ll be no bored kids if we can help it.
Sweet Inspiration
Wondering about Christmas presents already? Get some ideas here.
Martin Longley’s Walter Trout review
American bluesman Walter Trout appears at The Assembly in Leamington Spa on Sunday night – 14th October. Martin Longley saw him play in York last Monday…
Thunderbirds are go…
And that’s not all. Lovers of cult sci-fi will be heading to Cosford next month.
Museum partnership announced
Two of the region’s major museum groups have announced plans for greater co-operation.
Birmingham Airport lands Airport of the Year Award
Birmingham Airport has been awarded ‘Airport of the Year’ at the UK National Transport Awards
Solihull hairdresser a cut above the others
Aesthetics Hair & Beauty in Solihull are celebrating Winning the Ladies category of the ‘2012 National Hairdressing Federation Photographic Stylist Awards’.
Bridget Christie brings hit show to The Public
After a hugely successful sell-out shows at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe, comedian Bridget Christie will be performing her new show, War Donkey, at The Public in West Bromwich
A league of their own
Nothing planned for Saturday? How about watching a football match?
Conservative MPs and Digbeth businesses get creative
Fazeley Studios in Digbeth played host to a fringe session with an array of Conservative MPs and local creative Birmingham businesses
Paul Foot – the comedian – at The Glee
Following last year’s sell-out UK Tour of Still Life, Paul returns with a brand new show to delight and amuse his connoisseurs – Kenny Larch Is Dead
To Babar Ahmad & Talha Ahsan – We Have Failed You
Last Friday, the European Court of Human Rights made its final decision that British citizens Babar Ahmad and Syed Talha Ahsan were to be extradited to the United States.
The Dark at the Top of Stairs: A bit of Oklahoma in Coventry
The Dark at the top of the Stairs follows the trials and tribulations of the Flood family as they are each forced to face their fears and accept that the world as they know it is changing forever.
Jo Caulfield presents Better The Devil You Know
The minute Jo Caulfield comes on stage, you know that you’re in for a good time.
Police help for local business security
West Midlands Police have released a film aimed at cutting crime against commercial premises.
Birmingham residents keep the flag flying for active kids this autumn
After an inspiring summer of sport across the UK the British Heart Foundation is encouraging schools, youth groups and nurseries to keep the enthusiasm
Coventry graduate scoops young journalist award
A journalism graduate from Coventry University has been crowned the country’s best young broadcast journalist in an eminent awards ceremony.
Birmingham student celebrates prestigious award in the 2012 Queen’s birthday honours list
Birmingham student, Sufyaan Patel, has been awarded Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for voluntary work and services to the community.