Peter Hook lights up Coventry
Eighties icon to perform classic New Order album.
Mediaeval Baebes celebrate Christmas
Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.
Blackout dinners are back
Dine by candlelight at 24 Stories.
Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour
Hometown homecoming for local legends celebrating thirty years since milestone release.
Black History Month celebrated on Birmingham’s canals
Marking the contribution made by black communities on the region’s waterways.
Record year for West Midlands tourism
101 million reasons to visit the West Midlands.
Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas
Veteran comic Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show coming to Warwick Arts Centre.
Aston Villa and the easy way
Villa beat Burnley, as Dave Woodhall expected.
Ben Elton events with The Heath Bookshop
Legendary writer talks about his life, work and autobiography.
Blues draw the Dragons’ fire
Blues draw at Wrexham with Andy Munro happy enough.
Blues avoid an ‘owler – just
Andy Munro is unimpressed as Blues scramble a late draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Stan’s Cafe Time Critical opens next week
Birmingham Rep to stage evocative look back.
Aston Villa and the rising sun
Dave Woodhall spends a pleasant afternoon watching Villa beat Fulham.
Blues get a dose of the Sky Blues
Blues’ defeat at Coventry leaves Andy Munro concerned.
One week until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025
Get ready for a plethora of comedic entertainment.
Aston Villa and another European night
Villa start their Europa League campaign by beating Bologna. Dave Woodhall reports.
Industrial heritage meets cutting-edge art
World premiere of Water Bots set to take over the region’s canals.
Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”
Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”
Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.
Blues break recent duck against the Swans
Blues win at home to Swansea City. Andy Munro watches.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup launched
Birmingham cricket fans invited to ‘Catch the Spirit’ with games at Edgbaston.
Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon
Imagine Lennon comes to Warwick Arts Centre.
Aston Villa and a shrug of the shoulders
Villa lose at Brentford in the League Cup as Dave Woodhall watches.
Feet of clay in the Potteries
Blues are beaten at Stoke, watched by Andy Munro.
Longest Johns headline first Moseley Folk All-Dayer
Birmingham festival celebrates 20 years with a series of special events.
BBC confirms West Midlands expansion
Biggest investment for a decade announced in collaboration with local government bodies.
The International Day of Birmingham returns
On Wednesday 24th September join in the city-wide celebrations.
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.