Simone Felice – Glee Club Birmingham
American songwriter Simone Felice returns to Glee Club Birmingham on Friday 5th July.
‘Stunning’ Phantom production at Solihull School
The Phantom of the Opera musical, which pupils performed in the Bushell Hall over five nights, received a standing ovation from the 600 strong audience
Individuals receive award for their support to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Live musical experiences in schools, in Symphony Hall and a road safety concert are ensuring that thousands of children experience music like never before.
Punch Records present Soul Acoustic
Birmingham-based creative arts company PUNCH have announced their inaugural Soul Acoustic tour, to take place across the UK in June 2013
Fay Hield and The Hurricane Party
Artrix is building up a reputation for staging gigs by some of the leading performers on the folk scene
Soul boys
Lovers of sweet soul music will be interested in a couple of upcoming dates.
Rock with Chantel McGregor
Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the influence of Steve Ray Vaughan, the energy of Jo Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks – that is Chantel.
Dennis Locorriere at Artrix
He boasts one of popular music’s most recognisable voices, having clocked up hit after hit with Dr Hook – who doesn’t remember Sylvia’s Mother?
Bromsgrove Concerts present The Navarra Quartet
Fine classical music takes centre stage at Artrix,
Celebrating Britten in Bergen
Solihull School is to take part in worldwide celebrations for the centenary of the great British composer Benjamin Britten.
Bowie tribute act comes to The Public
One of the country’s leading David Bowie tribute acts will be performing at The Public on Saturday 11 May
Gig review: Steve Reich – Birmingham Town Hall
Steve Beauchampé has been to see Steve Reich in action. Here’s his review of the 6th March concert.
Made in Brum
Dave Woodhall talks to the Greatest Living Brummie.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Tuvan Trip-Hop Jazz
Martin Longley mashes up bull testicles, glow-rings and wooden flutes in NYC…
Lady Samurai cuts new album with rock legend
Birmingham singer songwriter and samurai swordswoman Fay Goodman has cut a new CD of delicately crafted songs featuring the legendary Rick Wakeman.
Finland foursome debut at The Jam House
One of the smash hits of the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival will be opening their debut UK tour at Birmingham’s Jam House.
Chris Wood – UK Tour at The Glee
Making his Glee Club Birmingham debut with a new trio line-up, brilliant folk artist Chris Wood will be appearing on Wednesday 22 May.
North Bromsgrove High School presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Once again North Bromsgrove High School’s annual musical production is being staged at Artrix in Bromsgrove
Gig Review: Richard Thompson at Symphony Hall
Steve Beauchampé took the bus to Symphony Hall for a folk extravaganza from a much loved British icon.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall Listings
The Lock in, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, Bellowhead, Billy Bragg, Sarah Millican and more coming to Birmingham
Local hero – Ian Lavender talks to The Press
Ian Lavender, one of Birmingham’s greatest cultural exports, talks to the Press.
Dance into Spring at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Coppélia, The Dolly Parton Story plus a return for The Moscow State Circus at the Belgrade Theatre
This Week at the Robin
Antonio Forcione, Uriah Heep, T Rextasy and much more at The Robin
Celebrate Easter with Birmingham Bach Choir
The architectural splendour of St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham is the perfect setting for a concert of rarely performed music by Birmingham Bach Choir.
Stomp and Holler
The dance floor’s down at Artrix on Friday, February 22nd
Sad Café make for happy debut at The Jam House
One of Britain’s best live bands Sad Café are set to make their Jam House debut in the biggest line up of legendary and emerging stars in the venue’s history.
Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion
Another fine musician makes his Artrix debut at the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.
Never mind the kold
Dave Woodhall braves the elements to witness some rare quality.
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop