Laura Mvula returns to Birmingham
Singer to perform with the CBSO in celebration.
Blues, jazz and paranoid
Worldwide media focus on Birmingham as UK’s home of blues music.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return
Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.
Moseley Folk 2025 ends on another high
Famed Birmingham festival welcomed stunning sets from Father John Misty, The Waterboys, Doves and more.
Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
Promoter praises “overwhelming support” from public, business and artists.
Music icons coming to Warwick Castle
Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys and Texas, plus Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert.
Rising to the occasion
How Birmingham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was organised.
Final programme additions for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Chris Hawkins, Circus Raj, Family Workshops, Mrs Barbara Nice and more.
Birmingham – so much to offer
Dave Woodhall has a walk round a city centre that’s absolutely buzzing.
Ozzy and the new beginning
Dave Woodhall on Ozzy Osbourne and what his legacy should be.
CBSO in the city launches this week
Free concerts for tens of thousands of Birmingham residents.
Supersonic festival continues Birmingham’s heavy legacy
Supersonic Festival celebrates 22 years of experimental sound.
Mostly Jazz 2025 ends on a high
Ezra Collective, Maribou State and more wow audiences at Birmingham music festival.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival continues
Black Sabbath’s first manager triumphs over adversity with 41st festival.
Back to the Beginning – the circle is complete
Ozzy & co return to Aston. Chris Winter is won over.
Four Stranglers walk into a park
Dave Woodhall sees new wave night at Warwick Sessions start badly and get better.
Win tickets for the Hundred at Edgbaston
Your chance to win tickets to The Hundred opening match.
Days to go before Lichfield Festival
Family-friendly events at the forefront of annual spectacular.
Pulp: “even exceeding expectations”
Joe Costello watches a sweltering Pulp at the Utilita Arena.
Historic weekend set to bring huge economic boost
Summer Starts Here as West Midlands plays host to historic £20 million July weekend.
CBSO spreading Birmingham vibes around Japan
CBSO and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group join forces for landmark concert in Japan.
Earth to Ozzy….
Ozzy Osbourne and co’s long-lost pre-Black Sabbath recordings to be released.
Lottery boost for Town Hall project
B:Music will embark on a refurbishment and archive project to showcase Town Hall heritage.
Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky
Simon Hale watches a CBSO collaboration at Symphony Hall.
Kim Deal: “A fine evening of music”
Joe Costello catches Breeders mainwoman Kim Deal in Wolverhampton.
Countdown to The Hundred
Live music line-up announced as The Hundred and Birmingham Phoenix return to Edgbaston.
Celtic culture celebrated with four-day festival
Halfway Fest at Nortons Digbeth features an all-star Irish and Scottish line-up.
UK’s biggest South Asian festival returns
Birmingham Mela 2025 unites music, food and community in a spirit of celebration.
The visit of Oz
The city gets ready to welcome the Greatest Living Brummie and his mates.