Kings Heath bookshop ready for take off
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival.
Blues come up short – again
Andy Munro sees Blues beaten at Ipswich.
I got them Blackburn blues
Andy Munro watches Blues’ holiday programme start badly with defeat by Blackburn Rovers.
Birmingham Royal Ballet marks anniversary with gala performance
Sir Peter Wright centenary features highlights from the director and choreographer’s most beloved works.
Iconic ELO instrument finds home in new collection
ELO’s silver electric cello donated to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Shiiine On Weekender announces biggest festival to date
Wonder Stuff, Happy Mondays, Feeder and Hard-Fi to headline.
Birmingham to host DroneArt Show
An innovative spectacle blending music and large-scale aerial light show transforms the night sky.
Review: Henry V – “a production filled with insight”
Jessica Harris watches the RSC deliver a royal reminder of warfare and its realities.
Birmingham – City of Music
Black Sabbath’s original manager backs Birmingham’s ‘City of Music’ bid.
Aston Villa and the imminent legend
Villa beat West Ham as Dave Woodhall pays due respect.
Blues like lambs against the Rams
Blues are beaten by Derby County with Andy Munro watching.
Aston Villa and onto the double century
Dave Woodhall sees Villa go through against Lille in the Europa League.
Fawlty Towers – The Play: “gloriously chaotic”
Simon Hale has an evening of unashamed nostalgia at the Alexandra Theatre.
Review: Myra’s Story – “an emotional journey”
Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful solo performance.
Aston Villa and still hanging on
Villa lose at Old Trafford. Dave Woodhall points out that the Pope’s also Catholic.
Blues draw little comfort
Andy Munro sees Blues draw with Sheffield United.
Aston Villa and the Flemish masters
Villa’s win in Lille, as seen by Dave Woodhall.
Blues see off the Rangers
A relieved Andy Munro watches Blues beat Queens Park Rangers.
Medieval nights at Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle brings back medieval ‘second sleep’ tradition for World Sleep Day.
Fi.Fest 2026 announces headliners
The Fratellis and Pixie Lotts named as main stage bill-toppers.
Swinging into Solihull
From the Rat Pack to Michael Buble, a musical journey.
Landmark hotel to host long-running fstival
Plough & Harrow hotel to host musicians at Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026.
Blues downed in the Valley
Andy Munro disenchantedly watches Blues get beaten at Charlton.
Moseley Folk Festival Arts line-up revealed
Comedy, literature and special events plus main stage guests announced.
Blues lost in the smog
Blues are beaten by Middlesbrough with Andy Munro watching.
Review: Korngold & Prokofiev – “powerfully moving”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO give a stunning and timely performance at Symphony Hall.
Open Day at the Alex
Alexandra Theatre kicks off anniversary celebrations with a free family day.
Andy Warhol heads to Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Exhibition of pop art legend’s work to take place in May.
Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Jessica Harris enjoys a Royal Shakespeare Company production.
Aston Villa and running out of patience
Villa lose to Wolves, Dave Woodhall is duly furious.