Così fan tutte: “impressive throughout and glorious in parts”
Jessica Harris sees the Welsh National Opera perform Mozart’s masterpiece at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Solihull Summer Fest returns with a star-studded line-up
Chart-topping legends to headline Tudor Grange extravaganza.
CBSO announce 2024-25 season
Week-long festival of free performances amongst the highlights.
It was forty-five years ago today
This Town stars, musicians and fans mark 2-Tone anniversary at special BBC event.
Kevin Rowland: “I don’t think about strangling people”
Dave Woodhall talks to legendary Dexys frontman Kevin Rowland.
The Voice and the victory
Dave Woodhall talks to Vince Freeman, singer and survivor.
Loving it
Doing it yourself with Holly Ross, singer and musiican with The Lovely Eggs.
B:Music announces collaboration with Abbey Road studios
Legendary studios to join with Birmingham music charity to launch photography awards.
The show will go on
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival director Jim Simpson has something to say on the festival’s future.
Dressner-ing for Kings Heath
American singer to play Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Gangsters, ghost towns and gloves, oven
Half Man Half Biscuit hit Coventry, accompanied by Dave Woodhall.
Review: Sunn O))) & Jesse Sykes
Joe Costello is temporarily deafened at Coventry’s HMV Empire.
Lichfield festival line-up announced
All-star line-up set for cathedral city.
Lobster and the Marrs Bar
Birmingham band to play Worcester venue.
Sari Schorr coming to Birmingham
Magnum legend Lee Morris added to blues chart-topper’s band.
Review: Tchaikovsky Classics
Carlos Acosta and Tchaikovsky combine at Symphony Hall, watched by Simon Hale.
Review: Baroque to Broadway
Simon Hale enjoys a gloriously eclectic night of the CBSO at Symphony Hall.
Strictly no dancing
Richard Nevin is entertained by The Smile.
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Poor boy blues
Veteran Birmingham band return for Broad Street gig.
Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024
Eat and drink your way around Digbeth, and you could win £1,000 in prizes.
Hue and Cry turn forty
Birmingham Town Hall date for Scottish icons.
Review: Fairport Convention
Richard Nevin basks in the familiarity of Fairport Convention at Dudley Town Hall.
Komola Collective’s Indigo Giant visits The Rep
Gripping new drama sheds light on a forgotten moment in British history.
Acclaimed dreamrock trio Keeley announce more dates
Sunflower Lounge gig for Smiths collaborators.
Kings Heath festival details published
Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival announce full programme.
Sakari conducts Sibelius & Strauss
The CBSO provide another memorable Symphony Hall occasion, as Simon Hale testifies.
Review: Ben & Imo
Jessica Harris visits the RSC for a modern-day musical treat.
Birmingham Poet Laureate writes for Brum Rocks Live
Jasmine Gardosi to write a new anthem for Birmingham.
MADE Festival announces headliners for tenth anniversary
Award-winner and rising stars to visit Digbeth.