Countdown to jazz festival

Jewellery Quarter gears up for weekend of music.

Double header for Artrix

Showchoir to share the limelight with Brit Award winners.

One of a kind

Stephen Pennell watches another night of Birmingham musical magic.

One-handed hops and dizzying spins

UK’s biggest festival of hip hop dance comes to Birmingham.

Lichfield Festival strikes Gold

Singing legend announced as patron of major regional arts festival.

Tommy rocks into Birmingham

Classic rock opera reborn for a new generation.

Going for a song?

It’s the annual Record Store Day on Saturday. Here’s our guide to where in the West Midlands you can purchase music in physical form.

Principal named for Birmingham music college

Open day aims to showcase opportunities for students.

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group announces new events

Family-friendly event at the heart of programme.

Imelda Can

Simon Hale is impressed by the new album from singer Imelda May.

‘Bout my generation

The Who were in town again this week. Andy Munro was in attendance.

Ladies sing the blues

Local singer on the bill for triple extravaganza.

The Postman Poet in Birmingham

Recognition for Victorian poet.

When I’m in the crowd

Stephen Pennell watches Paul Weller, and isn’t totally impressed.

Birmingham band celebrate landmark anniversary

Conservatoire Folk Ensemble celebrate twenty years with new album.

Imagined Isle comes to Birmingham

Folk festival set for Birmingham Town Hall return.

CBSO Spring Classics: “..a basket of favourites…”

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a Friday night that heralds a new season.

Yesterday once more

Beatles classic had surprising origins.

Council ignoring city’s musical heritage, claims campaign group

Council leaders accused of obstructing plans to protect heritage site.

Lichfield Festival details announced

City-wide events taking place in July.

Solstice celebration

Birmingham Jazz are presenting an unsuual combination this week.

No barriers and No Frontiers

City music festival starting at the weekend.

Three Steps to St Pauls Square

Local band to launch Jewellery Quarter music venture.

Further developments at city music college.

Architects’ designs revealed for BIMM Institute.

Ballad of The Arousal Cafe – and other tales

Richard Lutz combs the smoking ruins of another seven days.

BENefit returns for fourth year

Local charities and businesses providing support for fundraiser.

Tony Bennett celebrates 90 at Symphony Hall

Legendary crooner will make his tenth visit to venue.

St Patrick’s Day Parade announce entertainment expansion

Music stages add to festive atmosphere.

Summer in Sutton

World-class music and family fun in Sutton Park gets the go-ahead.

Drawing to a conclusion

Dave Woodhall talks to Derek ‘the Draw’ Hussey, singer with the seminal, legendary Blockheads.