Report shows positive impact of Birmingham Festival 23

Evaluation highlights the appetite for arts, culture and entertainment in the city.

Killer Queens

Joe Costello rocks out to Queens of the Stone Age at Resorts World Arena.

Return of the rude boy

Dave Woodhall talks to two tone legend Nevile Staple.

So here it is

Dave Woodhall talks to Dave Hill of Slade about books, clothes and a song that just won’t go away.

Teenage regression

Joe Costello is at Birmingham Town Hall watching Teenage Fanclub.

Alabama Alabama Alabama

Alabama 3 to hit Birmingham at the weekend.

Ice Cube for Birmingham

Resorts World Arena to host rap legend.

Enjoy the festivities with B:Music

B:Festive this Christmas and New Year at Town Hall and Symphony Hall.

Blues on Broad Street.

Dave Woodhall finds an old favourite in a new place.

Peter Hook – style and Substance

Birmingham date added as part of UK tour.

It’s Chrissssssstmaaaaaasss!!!

Cum on feel the noize. Slade are coming bak ‘ome.

Sunbirds continue to soar

Multi-talented band to play Robin 2 as part of UK tour.

Chemistry lessons

Joe Costello finds himself at the Utilita Arena with the Chemical Brothers.

The original rude boy returns

Neville Staple to play hometown celebration gig.

Review: Burt Bacharach – What the World Needs Now

Simon Hale is present when the CBSO pay tribute to a legendary composer.

Snobs on the move

Famous Snobs nightclub moving to Broad Street.

Cult heroes for the Institute

Death Cult to play Birmingham’s O2.

Sunflower Lounge date for singer Joe Hicks

Full band show as part of UK tour.

Unveiling the Winter 2023/24 programme at B:Music

There’s a lot more than just music at Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall.

Review: Cowbois

Jessica Harris watches this production at the RSC.

Brand New Heavies Birmingham orchestral show announced

Symphony Hall date for eighties acid jazzers.

Great Scott

Dave Woodhall talks about power cuts and one-way streets with the Sweet’s Andy Scott.

Review: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2

Simon Hale attends a CBSO anniversary celebration.

Peace offering

Local heroes to unveil new material.

Burn baby burn

Electrifying stage show Disco Inferno – In Concert to play Symphony Hall.

Review: Half Man Half Biscuit

Dave Woodhall eventually sees Half Man Half Biscuit at the Wulfrun Hall.

Review: Gang of Four

Joe Costello ventures to the O2 Institute to witness the gang’s show.

The Eyes have it

Brummie band Solar Eyes promoting new material with live show.

Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall as the CBSO marks the Russian composer’s birth.

Review: Sinatra The Musical

Jessica Harris watches Birmingham Rep’s tale of Old Blue Eyes.