Hundreds watch Birmingham entertainment district’s virtual awards
Westside BID organises annual awards ceremony via YouTube.
Review: Beethoven, Ravel and Berlioz
Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest performance from a distance.
Lockdown Lit List
Richard Lutz flips through the books he read in 2020 – the good, the bad, the downright appalling.
CBSO conductor to remain in post
Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla extends contract with the orchestra.
Broad Street music venue wins insurance test case
Six-figure payout expected after landmark Covid-19 ruling.
Review: French Connections
Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest digital offering.
PARENTS – Read diss and impress your kids
Stephen Pennell attempts to explain diss tracks to the older generation.
Broad Street bench marks Black Sabbath again
Tony Iommi talks Black Sabbath as band’s bench reinstalled in Birmingham.
Review: Sam Lambeth – The King (You and Me)
Stephen Pennell listens to another impressive release from another impressive Birmingham musician.
Government help call for UK music industry
UK music venues and festivals face a “second consecutive year of silence”.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker online
Jessica Harris enjoys the latest online offering.
Christmas comes early as Cliff Richard fans help appeal
Woodlands House hits £1 million milestone thanks to birthday help.
Beethoven: 250 years young
Simon Hales listens in on the latest CBSO Online.
Awards success for Birmingham graduate
Birmingham Ormiston Academy alumni Mahalia wins two MOBOs.
Stellar line-up set for Trentham Live!
Three great events set over one weekend at Staffordshire venue.
Big names coming to Birmingham theatre
Jennifer Saunders announced for Sister Act at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Selfridges giving musical help to children’s hospital
Life-sized Lego Noddy brings Christmas cheer to Birmingham shoppers.
Orchestra to perform for isolated elders
CBSO launches activities for older people living in care settings.
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises
Ex Cathedra, with the Everything to Everybody Project, launches Singing Playgrounds across Birmingham.
Fundraising venture launched to help Birmingham cultural icons
Save A Seat this Christmas to raise funds for Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Twelve years a slave to the stage: My best (and worst) moments
Richard Lutz remembers a dozen years of reviewing Midland performances.
Party like I’m 69-ish
Andy Munro goes on a night to remember.
Fun in the Sun
Dave Hemingway, former Beautiful South singer, talks to Dave Woodhall about his new project Sunbirds.
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce The Nutcracker at The REP
“Christmas is not cancelled” as adapted version of classic goes on sale.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Lazuli Sky
Birmingham dance is back and it’s a joy, says Jessica Harris.
The last jazz festival standing
Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival swings to a finale this weekend.
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group returns home
BCMG returns to ticketed indoor performances in Birmingham.
Keep on running
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to Spencer Davis, who died earlier this week.
Birmingham jazz festival carries on regardless
Is this the only live music festival in the UK right now?
New appointment for Conservatoire
Dr Shirley Thompson appointed Interim Principal of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.