Keep smiling and leave the audience happy
Dave Woodhall speaks to Skids frontman Richard Jobson.
Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”
Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.
Birmingham Town Hall to receive blue plaque
Landmark commemoration of Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol.
Bringing the Light in December
CBSO to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham.
Stars gather to honour ELO legend
Richard Tandy Memorial Concert Raises £9,000 for RBC Scholarship Fund.
B:Music launches special fundraising auction and lottery
The chance to win memorable prizes and support refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.
Drummer to the stars promises fireworks in Birmingham
David ‘Greenie’ Green set to star with Adam Ant at Symphony Hall.
B:Festive this Christmas and New Year
Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
Record shop opening in Knowle
Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens new venture.
Bruce Foxton announces UK tour starting in Birmingham
New wave legend back on the road.
Real-life Fiddler on the Roof
Award-winning musical comes to The Alex for festive season.
Riding on the Hook line
Dave Woodhall talks with Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook.
Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”
Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .
The Brit Fest 2026 line-up revealed
Another record-breaking year for one of the country’s most exciting and fast-growing festivals.
Black is the Colour of My Voice
Jessica Harris is moved by Birmingham Rep’s adaptation of the life of Nina Simone.
Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony: “extraordinarily intense and evocative”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO delivering an evening of inspiration.
Peter Hook lights up Coventry
Eighties icon to perform classic New Order album.
Mediaeval Baebes celebrate Christmas
Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.
Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour
Hometown homecoming for local legends celebrating thirty years since milestone release.
Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”
Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.
Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon
Imagine Lennon comes to Warwick Arts Centre.
Longest Johns headline first Moseley Folk All-Dayer
Birmingham festival celebrates 20 years with a series of special events.
Laura Mvula returns to Birmingham
Singer to perform with the CBSO in celebration.
Blues, jazz and paranoid
Worldwide media focus on Birmingham as UK’s home of blues music.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return
Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.
Moseley Folk 2025 ends on another high
Famed Birmingham festival welcomed stunning sets from Father John Misty, The Waterboys, Doves and more.
Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
Promoter praises “overwhelming support” from public, business and artists.