New York, New York

Stephen Pennell visits the City that Never Sleeps.

From D Day to Top Ten

Remembering Normandy veteran who later played Kings Heath.

Review: Roger Hodgson

Richard Nevin ventures south to see ambitions fulfilled.

They call it Madness

Madness singer Suggs talks about tequilas and greyhounds.

Classic rocking Robin

Another couple of dates for your diary.

Food and theatre combine at the Cube

Level 25 hosts immersive event that’s musicals to your ears.

Birmingham City University to screen ‘lost’ music programme

Rare Beatles performance amongst rescued footage to be shown again.

Support acts named for Doves park event

Top names added to Perry Park bill.

Birmingham European Festival launches anniversary programme

Celebrating ten years of exceptional performance from Europe’s four corners.

Grime can help education – report

Music education could keep disengaged young people in school, research says.

Birmingham at its musical best

Stephen Pennell reports from the Birmingham Music Awards.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Sax legend set for weekend date.

Commissioning boost for young Birmingham artists

Thirteen Birmingham-based artists to join Gallery 37 commissioning programme.

Get in the Que

History of legendary Birmingham music venue to be revealed in community archive project.

Me, Wayne Rooney & David Cameron

Stephen Pennell talks to Brummie film maker George Francis.

Review: The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa at Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz grabs a barstool for a 3D version of the original Mother of Invention.

Birmingham arts scene looking for volunteers

Voluntary groups to stage recruitment drive for new recruits.

Kings Heath country

American artist set for Kings Heath date.

New Sound Clash events for Sutton Town Hall

Dance night with a difference to continue.

Birmingham Jazz presents

Pianist brings trio back for weekend event.

Flowers of Scotland and a baritone in the back row

Richard Lutz wanders….

Mayhem at MAC

Exhibitions aim to show Birmingham’s place as the centre of heavy metal.

Eat, drink and help charity

Parkinson’s UK to host Champagne Afternoon Tea with support from local bands.

Birmingham, UK – a new global centre of contemporary jazz

Conservatoire announces acclaimed musician to join faculty as visiting tutor.

Acoustic Stone

Soul great to perform in Kings Heath.

Review: Jaws

Stephen Pennell watches a Brummie mainstay.

Round the Horne

Midlands dates for comedy troupe.

Jay talking

A chat with rock’n’rollers the Bluejays.

Legendary Midlands trio announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2019

Wonder Stuff, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and Pop Will Eat Itself all set to perform.

Review: UB40 live

Stephen Pennell watches an old favourite come up with the goods again.