University to encourage next generation of opera singers

Opera Nation, a free new training programme for young people, launches.

First acts announced for Solihull Sumer Fest 2020

Get down on it with Kool & the Gang and many more.

Review: The King and I

Simon Hale watches the Alexandra Theatre’s big Christmas production.

Three new entertainment venes for Digbeth

More reasons than ever to visit Birmingham’s Creative Quarter.

Review: Dweezil Zappa plays Hot Rats

Richard Lutz chews his pew over Hot Rats at Birmingham Town Hall.

Encore for Birmingham’s battling buskers

Music on the streets of the city.

Review: The Boy in The Dress

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a feel.good musical about change and friendship.

Review: Jools Holland at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.

Jump jivers coming home for Christmas

Return of the King to Brindleyplace.

Review: Mahalia

Stephen Pennell celebrates the continued rise of another local-(ish) talent.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Multi-national talents going on display.

Lichfield Garrick Theatre announces new season

Top-line performances set for award-winning venue.

Boost for Birmingham music scene

New Birmingham venue and ‘vinyl bar’ opens doors this week.

Birmingham Music Awards – nominations open

Chance to vote for your favourites after celebrity-packed launch.

Review: The Nutcracker

Birmingham Royal Ballet come up with another winner, writes Simon Hale.

Review: Ivory Wave

Stephen Pennell watches more local heroes.

Homecoming Queen

Stephen Pennell watches Lady Leshurr enthral her subjects.

Tangerine Dream to play Birmingham – almost

Electronic Music festival returning to Birmingham.

Rumour has it

Legendary singer returns to Artrix.

Lady Leshurr to perform at Birmingham celebrations

UK rap queen to play intimate Birmingham show.

Still hanging around

Dave Woodhall talks to the legendary Hugh Cornwell.

Review: Carmen

Simon Hale enjoys another Welsh National Opera performance.

Gentle Flame reaches Birmingham

New music featuring words of Greta Thunberg to receive world premiere in the city.

Opera Review: The Cunning Little Vixen

Richard Lutz takes his pew at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Making The Space

Birmingham date for promising local indie band.

Birmingham Jazz presents

A different time and a different venue.

“There’s more to me than Oasis”

Dave Woodhall talks with legendary music business mogul Alan McGee.

Free tickets to Shout Festival for low income

Aim is to make festival accessible to all.

Gerry with a gee

Unsung local hero Gerry Colvin talks to Dave Woodhall.

McGee whizz

Music business mogul does Birmingham talk.