Dragging it out
Birmingham City University student Zoe Summers writes about a charity event she’s helping promote.
Transatlantic Sessions: “…roots that encompass Celtic and Appalachian music.”
Richard Lutz watches a night of pure roots at Symphony Hall.
Village People and other tales
Richard Lutz remember his early innocence in New York’s Greenwich Village.
Cole’s to Birmingham
Innovative combo set for Friday night date.
Adventures in Symphony
The CBSO are premiering a new family show.
City music college stages first open day
Prospective students and parents shown new facility.
Brooks? No argument
American import Brooks Williams comes to Kings Heath next month. Martin Longley caught him up in York.
Music institute to provide education opportunities in Birmingham
Open day at Custard Factory.
Rocking at the Robin
If it’s the blues you want, Bilston’s the place.
Moving in a jazz orbit
There’s another night of quality jazz at the Red Lion on Friday.
Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music comes to Birmingham
Repeat for city electro fest.
Come and sing with Birmingham Bach Choir
A chance to workshop a leading choral work with the acclaimed choir.
Blue Robin
Blues rocking legends will soon be playing at the Robin 2.
Guitarist’s death marked by Wolverhampton tribute
Fans gather to commemorate Rick Parfitt. Rachel Watts reports.
Onwards, ever upwards II
Part two of Steve Beauchampe’s interview with Birmingham Conductor Alpesh Chauhan.
Onwards, ever upwards
Steve Beauchampe talks to one of the rising stars of the world’s classical music scene, Birmingham conductor Alpesh Chauhan.
Happenings at Artrix
Keeping fit after Christmas, holiday cinema and live music – Bromsgrove’s arts centre has them all.
Live after Rick
Rachel Watts sees Status Quo’s latest evolution.
A Unique night out
Stephen Pennell has the perfect evening with one or two of Birmingham’s finest.
Birmingham ballet dancer grabs international bronze
Hamish Scott (above), from Birmingham’s Elmhurst Ballet School, has come third in an international dance competition.
Celebrate Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir
Traditional favourites to be performed in listed surroundings.
A cosy night out
Simon Hale enjoys the all-enveloping warmness of Katie Melua at Symphony Hall.
It’s Carnival time
Dave Woodhall talks to folk legend Maddy Prior.
Christmas Robin
There’s a seasonal flavour to some of the acts appearing at the Robin 2 over the next couple of weeks.
Sharks and Other Tales
Richard Lutz wanders through Warwickshire, hears a choir, fails at a pub quiz and ponders the world of sharks
Jurdassic park
Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur stomps all over the Hare & Hounds next month. Martin Longley caught the foursome up in Old York t’other week.
Return of the Judge
Dave Woodhall talks to ex-Specials frontman and original rude boy Neville Staple.
Second Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham
Festival to return next year.
Black Friday bonanza for concert-goers
Town Hall & Symphony Hall slash ticket prices by 25%.
Julia Fordham – Live by Request
Simon Hale watches a special request show.