Some fantastic songwriter
A conversation with singer, songwriter, author and talker Chris Difford.
Renowned music festival returns to Birmingham
University student to head innovative event.
What took you so long?
Acclaimed and local-ish singer Sara Colman tells us what she’s made of.
Birmingham Jazz presents…
Another night of quality music in store.
The man from Mountain
Corky Laing, drummer extraordinaire, talks to Dave Woodhall.
The Genesis revelations
Richard Nevin enjoys a pomp-themed weekend at Symphony Hall.
The Wipers Times at the Birmingham Rep: Mud, blood and the written word
Richard Lutz takes to the trenches for this World War One play.
Review: Graham Parker
Bernie Jackson watches the inimitable Graham Parker partying like it’s 1976.
Children’s concert to mark end of World War One
Son of youngest soldier to be special guest at NEC.
South Bound
Talking with The South vocalist Alison Wheeler.
Coming to Artrix
Plenty of music at Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove next month.
Self made woman
New kind of opera premieres in Birmingham.
The Robin rocks
There’s another series of great gigs at the Robin 2 in Bilston this week.
Mick Jagger still owes me a cigarette
Rolling Stones autographs unearthed from Ritz Ballroom gig in time for anniversary celebration.
All or nothing at all
Folk duo Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker interviewed.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire shortlisted for ‘higher education Oscar’
Awards recognition for design of music college.
It’s not like Glasto
Andy Munro tests the water at the Moseley Folk Festival.
Neds to Shiiine on
Further additions to Saturday’s one-day festival.
Happy birthday to me
Stephen Pennell celebrates in style with the best of Birmingham music.
Birmingham promoters collaborate for UK jazz season
Best of British to be staged across the city.
Gala performance with a difference for university
Concert to showcase that disability is no barrier to musical talent.
Sorted for seats and fizz
Despite, or because of, the weather, Solihull SummerFest was a big hit with the Bank Holiday crowds.
Coming to Artrix
There’s plenty happening at Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove over the coming weeks.
City with the Fringe on top
Richard Lutz reviews his week and barely leaves Edinburgh alive after three days at the city’s incessant Festival.
Still let down by the Stereophonics
David Wilson takes up the story of the Welsh band and the weather.
Blues times two
Another night of good rocking comes to the Robin.
Announcing Kenilworth Arts Festival 2018
Prize-winning novelists and acclaimed international musicians dominate third festival.
Changes to Shiiine On festival
New venue and additions to line-up.
The Scene-ic route
Steve Cradock, Ocean Colour Scene mainstay, has a few words.
Matilda at the Birmingham Hippodrome: “…faultless, a delight…”
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a five star performance of the hit musical.