Kazuki conducts Bruckner 9: “emotionally powerful”
Simon Hale is entranced by the CBSO at Symphony Hall.
BCMG explore reggae with Basil Gabbidon
Reggae Origins marks Bob Marley’s birthday with a journey through the history of Handsworth reggae.
At Trentham announce first big names
Ocean Colour Scene to headline on Friday 30th May 2025.
Lobster hold Christmas party at the Night Owl
Birmingham reggae outfit to host live music event at popular Digbeth venue.
More big names for the Warwick Sessions
GRAMMY winners Train added to stellar line-up for 2025.
Introducing: Club Colette
Birmingham is getting a new underground club.
Bez on Broad Street
Happy Mondays star to deliver DJ set at Birmingham nightclub.
XOYO to celebrate New Year’s Eve
A Weird & Wonderful show returns.
Have yourselves a Maddy little Christmas
Folk legend Maddy Prior talks about Christmas and carols.
New book recalls Birmingham’s eighties nightlife
The Dirty Stopout’s Guide to 1980’s Birmingham brings back memories of people, places and events.
A Laugh Supreme opens at Eastside
Stand-up meets jazz in new Eastside Jazz Club series.
Nick Cave: “an exhilarating evening”
Joe Costello is present for a night of traffic-interrupted musical ambience.
Centre Stage: Double Bass & Friends – “thoroughly entertaining”
Simon Hale has an enjoyable afternoon at the CBSO Centre.
Birmingham music man wins lifetime achievement award
Local legend honoured at 2024 Birmingham Awards.
Public Service Broadcasting – planes, trains and automobiles
Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.
Beatle Mania!: “happy if not excited”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.
Solihull Summer Fest 2025 announces headliners
Ali Campbell and Bananarama to star at Tudor Grange Park.
Bravo Juliet
Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new Juliet organ.
Christmas with Ex Cathedra
Ex Cathedra return with their magical Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts this December.
Dear Evan Hansen: “a stunning show”
Simon Hale battles traffic to get to the Alex.
Review: Sir Mark Elder conducts Brahms and Shostakovich
Simon Hale sees the CBSO on form.
Midweek Snobbery
New live music evenings for up-and-coming artists at Snobs in Birmingham.
Ghost Stories
The stars of Ghost – the Musical talk about their production.
Squeeze: “how well they deliver”
Dave Woodhall catches Squeeze at Symphony Hall.
Lighting up the Institute
Performing Joy Division & New Order Substance albums in full.
Plans announced for ground-breaking theatrical partnership
West Midlands announce intention to be National Centre for Musical Theatre.
The The: “the themes we know well”
Joe Costello sees The The at The Halls, Wolverhampton.
Symphonica to deliver at XOYO Birminghan
Unforgettable night of drum & bass nostalgia at top Birmingham venue.
Brit Fest 2025 line-up announced
First release of tickets for The Brit Fest 2025 now available.
Penetrating voices
Legendary punk band Penetration to play Birmingham.