Aston Villa and the unreal occasion
Villa beat Nottingham Forest to reach the Europa League final. Dave Woodhall watches in disbelief.
CBSO announces 2026-27 season
An innovative season that embraces scale, risk and joy.
Aston Villa and the ball of confusion
A below-strength Villa lose to Spurs and leave Dave Woodhall baffled.
Blues make a point (to sum up the season)
Blues end 2025-26 with a draw at Portsmouth, watched by Andy Munro.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “subtle it ain’t”
Jessica Harris enjoys a new Shakespearean interpretation at Birmingham Rep.
Aston Villa and the half-time whistle
Villa lose to Nottingham Forest but Dave Woodhall says it’s not over yet.
Big hair, big anthems and wide shoulders
Nik Kershaw talks about his upcoming tour and eighties fashion.
Birmingham Unites
Music, culture and community come together for major festival launch.
Aston Villa and doing it the hard way
Villa lose at Fulham. Dave Woodhall’s seen it all before.
Robins put to flight
Andy Munro watches Blues’ home campaign end with victory over Bristol City.
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui – “theatrical satire at its best”
The RSC present a prescient tale, watched by Jessica Harris.
Eat, drink and be optimistic
We visit the NEC to see the best food and drink on show.
Blues on the beach?
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Preston as the season starts to wind down.
Shakespeare’s birthday celebrated in Parliament
Anniversary marked by showcase of birthday collection items.
Blues 4 All founder honoured by Lord Mayor
Football supporter group pioneer receives Lord Mayor’s Award for services to Birmingham.
Back to the eighties with Gary Davies
Discos For Grown Up 80s party comes to Birmingham.
Review: Puccini in Rome – “wonderful”
Simon Hale enjoys an Italian job from the CBSO at Symphony Hall.
Aston Villa and taking it easy
Dave Woodhall sees Villa snatch victory from the jaws of defeat from the jaws of victory.
Tigers kept at bay
Blues draw at Hull, with Andy Munro watching.
Review: All The Happy Things – “a whole lot of soul”
Jessica Harris watches an uplifting Birmingham Rep production.
Aston Villa and the finishing touch
Villa beat Bologna in the Europa League and Dave Woodhall is enjoying himself.
Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season
Music, comedy, family entertainment – it’s all at Town and Symphony Halls.
Knowle record shop joins international showcase
Music and community at the heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer.
Classically eighties
80s pop hitmakers set to play Birmingham with full orchestra this summer.
Aston Villa and the rolling news
Villa draw at Nottingham Forest as Dave Woodhall’s attention begins to wander.
The Hollywood bragging rights belong to Blues
Andy Munro sees Blues beat Wrexham in the battle of the moguls.
Aston Villa and the Italian job
Villa win in Bologna and Dave Woodhall’s vita is dolce.
Lichfield Festival 2026 – full details announced
A melting pot of stellar performers, inspiring new talent and local voices.
Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer
Homegrown talent at the heart of Also 26.
Win tickets to Lakeside festival
Here’s your chance to see Madness, Bananarama, the Charlatans, EMF and more – absolutely free.