Thousands flock to Sutton Park concerts
CBSO entertain crowds over family weekend.
Spliff and chips
Richard Lutz wavers through another inchoate seven days.
Tony Bennett takes his seat at Symphony Hall
A master of song is awarded a special place in the city, writes Richard Lutz.
All that (free) jazz
The countdown is on to Birmingham’s oldest music festival, and its new name.
Paradise is twice as nice
Stephen Pennell sees further evidence of Birmingham’s musical talent, times two.
Coffin Fit
Coffin Works hosts folk event during Jewellery Quarter Festival.
Jazz said Fred
Birmingham Jazz presents a band that pushes the genre to its limits at the Red Lion this week.
Sixteen again
Dave Woodhall watches auld Scotish punks the Skids, and gets a reminder.
Volunteers wanted for Weekender festival
Birmingham artists and performers invited to be part of Birmingham Weekender.
The continuing diary of a rock’n’roll star
Dave Woodhall gets a lesson in musical history from the legendary Ian Hunter.
Academy of Contemporary Music announces new Birmingham campus
Skunk Anansie guitarist talks about the band’s tie-up with education.
Festival finale for Birmingham Conservatoire
Two day marathon will herald the end of city musical landmark.
Roll call for Lichfield Festical
World-class music, theatre and film are amongst the attractions.
Legendary drummer to give Birmingham masterclass
Advice to budding musicians available at music college.
Jobson’s choice
Dave Woodhall talks to Skids fromtman and legendary dancer Richard Jobson.
Always the right places
Dave Woodhall listens to iconic film maker Don Letts about punk, reggae and parties.
Review: Sergeant Pepper in King’s Heath
It was fifty years ago today, trumpets Richard Lutz, as he re-lives that great album.
Battle of the Somme Centenary Tour to visit Worcester
Film and music feature in anniversary commemoration event.
Simple as 1-2-3
Birmingham Jazz present another innovative attraction this coming Friday.
The great white wonder
Because there aren’t many Nobel Laureate tribute acts you can talk with.
Honest folk
Fifteen horns, four cellos, five percussionists, five electric guitarists and twenty-odd more besides. That’s the Conservatoire Folk Ensemble.
Marvin with an ‘a’
Dave Woodhall talks to reggae legend Junior Marvin.
Monkath to celebrate Thelonious Monk’s centenary
Jazz man’s entire repertoire to be performed across Birmingham.
Review: Imelda May
When Simon Hale visited Symphony Hall he had no idea how poignant the night would prove.
Back to school with Black Sabbath
Tony Iommi announces scholarship – and existence of legendary Sabbath and Led Zeppelin recordings.
Rocking at the Robin
As ever, a good night is guaranteed at Bilston’s prime live venue this week.
Top tenor for Sutton
International singer added to Sutton Park concert bill.
Happy Birthday dear Affie
Stephen Pennell goes to a special party.
Free workshop for West Midlands musicians
New series of UK-wide events for musicians and songwriters visits Birmingham.
Tommy: relentless songs that run out of puff
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the anthemic play about a kid who plays a mean pinball.