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Iconic ELO instrument finds home in new collection

ELO’s silver electric cello donated to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

1 week ago 31 March, 2026 in Community, Education, Music.

New book brings city university’s story to life

Birmingham City University’s 182 year-old history celebrated in print.

15 November, 2025 in Books, Education, Local history.

Royal honour for Birmingham charity

Conies childrens’ charity given highest accolade.

15 November, 2025 in Charities, Childrens, Education.

Stars gather to honour ELO legend

Richard Tandy Memorial Concert Raises £9,000 for RBC Scholarship Fund.

15 November, 2025 in Charities, Community, Education, Music.

Funding boost for Birmingham Rep

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation’s new programme to support Arts and Culture in Birmingham.

31 October, 2025 in Community, Education, Theatre.

BBC confirms West Midlands expansion

Biggest investment for a decade announced in collaboration with local government bodies.

11 September, 2025 in Education, Employment, Television, Tourism.

University brings fashion to Brindleyplace

BCU brings the glam back to Birmingham with open-air summer fashion event.

20 May, 2025 in Education, Fashion.

Good for a Girl

Writer Becky Deeks tells us about her new play, premiering at Birmingham Rep.

11 February, 2025 in Community, Education, Football, Most recent, Theatre.

Child safety and creativity given free workshop boost

Safety charity begins arts workshops to teach accident prevention.

1 November, 2024 in Community, Education, Health.

Bravo Juliet

Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new Juliet organ.

26 October, 2024 in Classical, Education, Music.

Games legacy provides volunteering opportunity

New pilot programme from Girl Grind UK is as easy as ABC.

13 August, 2024 in Community, Education.

Honour for promoter as jazz festival kicks off

Black Sabbath’s original manager receives Honorary Doctorate in Music.

19 July, 2024 in Education, Festivals, Music.

Brum rocked!

Birmingham’s biggest band rocked out at Forum Birmingham.

17 July, 2024 in Education, Music.

Lichfield award-winner goes back to school

Four Seasons inspires Lichfield Festival schools’ projects.

17 July, 2024 in Community, Education, Festivals, Music.

The countdown’s on to Brum Rocks Live

Birmingham Forum to host the finest in local young musical talent.

2 July, 2024 in Community, Education, Music, Poetry.

B:Music announces collaboration with Abbey Road studios

Legendary studios to join with Birmingham music charity to launch photography awards.

24 April, 2024 in Education, Most recent, Music, Photography.

In conversation with Dame Siân Phillips

A legendary actor visits Solihull School, reports Simon Hale.

21 March, 2024 in Books, Education, Television, Theatre.

Review: First Encounters: Romeo & Juliet

Shakespeare’s epic tragedy is taken into schools, watched by Jessica Harris.

20 March, 2024 in Books, Education, Theatre.

Birmingham Poet Laureate writes for Brum Rocks Live

Jasmine Gardosi to write a new anthem for Birmingham.

1 March, 2024 in Community, Education, Music, Poetry.

Freefall Dance Company turns 21

Jessica Harris joins the party via Zoom.

20 September, 2023 in Education, Festivals.

Shakespeare takes over the Library of Birmingham

Interactive performances, Shakespeare treasures and improvisation.

21 August, 2023 in Books, Community, Education, Local history, Theatre, Tourism.

Curtain rises at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Live actors enter the stage for the summer.

25 July, 2023 in Attractions, Books, Education, Exhibitions, Family, Local history.

Young Rep Hub launched

Jessica Harris attends the opening of Birmingham Rep’s new community venture.

23 July, 2023 in Community, Education, Theatre.

Birmingham musical legend honoured

UB40 open Brian Travers Music Room at Selly Park school.

27 June, 2023 in Education, Music.

DESIblitz Truck Art Bus touring city schools

Art Bus shares links between Shakespeare and Bollywood in schools across Birmingham.

20 June, 2023 in Community, Education, Film.

Major new artwork celebrating collaboration installed in Birmingham

First commission by Birmingham City University for £400 million city centre campus.

19 April, 2023 in Art and Leisure, Education.

Shakespeare project continues into 2023

Birmingham’s First Folio to continue unprecedented community tour.

22 March, 2023 in Books, Community, Education, Poetry, Radio.

An Evening with Richard Digby Day

Simon Hale listens to a Solihull School old boy turned theatre legend.

21 March, 2023 in Education, Theatre.

Queer + Metals – exhibition continues at MAC

Panel discussion as part of LGBT+ History Month.

25 January, 2023 in Community, Education, Exhibitions.

City to host African descent conference

UN team examining African descent experiences to visit Birmingham.

19 January, 2023 in Community, Education.

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