This Week at the Robin
Old, new and something in between
Elvis has entered the building
Dave Woodhall talks to a singer who’s walking it like he talks it.
Outdoor season at mac birmingham announced
The summer season at mac birmingham kicks off with an exciting outdoor programme of theatre, music, comedy and movies – suitable for families, young people and adults.
Festival’s musical offer most diverse to date
With less than two weeks to go Birmingham Pride organisers say the event is attracting the most diverse range of music it’s ever seen and proving a hit with ticket-buyers.
This Week at the Robin
Veterans, tributes and a good cause are all at Bilston.
Variety at The Belgrade
The Shaolin Warriors – Return of the Master, Vampires Rock, Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet it is, Hold Back the Night, Counterfeit Stones and Queen of the Dance.
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Funknight, Bill Bailey, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Fascinating Aida appearing in Birmingham
Review: Cosi Fan Tutte
They’re all at it in Cosi Fan Tutte. Everyone’s in it for themselves in this delicious production of the Mozart piece at Warwick Arts Centre, says Richard Lutz
Solihull boys bolster Britten in Bergen
A prestigious international choral collaboration to celebrate the centenary of a great British composer has reached a climax at Solihull School.
Paris 1940s take a trip to The Jam House
Paris 1940s are taking a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ with them to popular live music venue The Jam House on Thursday 9 May.
Team building takes a different tune at The Studio
Corporate team building is set to hit a sweeter note following the launch of a new initiative at thestudio in Birmingham.
CBSO announces 2013/14 Birmingham concert season
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announced its 2013-14 Birmingham concert season yesterday
A new era of rock for The Zombies
Legendary ’60s English rock band The Zombies will be making their debut at the The Jam House on Wednesday 8 May.
From the Bunny ‘ill t’ Puddin’ Rock
An afternoon of Black Country story and song celebrating the experiences of ordinary people with extraordinary stories will be taking place at The Public
Bromsgrove festival presents the English Symphony Orchestra
The English Symphony Orchestra – which originated in Worcestershire – will be playing at Artrix on Saturday 11th May at 8pm as part of the Bromsgrove festival.
May mayhem in Southside
Birmingham’s Southside district has a host of activities taking place across its bustling venues this May.
Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis bring the blues to Birmingham
Blues based American music may well be brought into the 21st Century when Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis appear at The Jam House in St Paul’s Square next month.
Check in to ‘Chelsea hotel’, every room has a story to tell
After the success of last year’s award winning At Swim Two Boys, Earthfall return to MAC, Birmingham with dynamic dance, live music and film in ‘Chelsea Hotel’
Ain’t nobody but Jaki at The Jam House
On Thursday 2 May, Wolverhampton born singing sensation Jaki Graham will take to the stage at The Jam House
The Busby Babes return to The Public for free gig
A free evening of live entertainment will be taking place at The Public on Saturday 27 April, as covers band, The Busby Babes, take to the stage.
This Week at the Robin 2
New acts, old acts and some in between
Pine would
Dave Woodhall talks to Courtney Pine ahead of the jazz legend’s Birmingham show at the weekend.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Space Rock To Out-There Jazz
Martin Longley sees Spiritualized compress their cosmic selves into a tiny Brooklyn DIY venue…
The Blues Brothers are coming to Coventry
The Blues Brothers – The Smash Hit will be bringing the classic hits and capers of Jake and Elwood Blues to life live on stage at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Courtney Pine at Birmingham’s The Drum
The award winning multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine makes a rare appearance at Birmingham’s The Drum on Saturday 27 April 2013
Albert Lee and Hogan’s Heroes come to Artrix
Double Grammy award winning musician Albert Lee brings his band Hogan’s hero’s to the Artrix theatre on Wednesday 24th April at 8pm.
Patty Griffin – Glee Club Birmingham
Patty Griffin brings her new tour to Glee Club Birmingham, Wed 24 July 2013
Birmingham Opera Company hitting the highs
Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.
Martin Longley hunkers down at two of NYC’s finest jazz haunts…
New York Sounds: Dizzy’s Club And The Iridium
The Jam House gives Birmingham music fans The Real Thing
British soul group The Real Thing is bringing a night of funk to Birmingham’s legendary live music venue The Jam House