Review: My Fair Lady
Simon Hale is enchanted by a timeless classic at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Brummie photographer curates community exhibition
Sound installation exploring Black culture in Britain to open in Handsworth Park.
And now – the InterMission
New Birmingham festival celebrates diversity, inclusivity and gender balance.
UB40 announce the Homecoming
Legendary reggae band return to where it all began for special anniversary concert.
Breaking with Convention at the Hippodrome
Breakin’ Convention to showcase jaw-dropping hip hop at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Birmingham primary school adds UB40 to its curriculum
Legendary Brummie band bring music into the classroom.
Review: Prokofiev and Sibelius
Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO’s latest performance.
Living cleanly and other illicit grooves
We talk to the multi-faceted Eddie Piller about music and his part in urban gentrification.
Review: The Way Old Friends Do
Jessica Harris thanks the Rep for the music.
Sparks over Wolverhampton
Iconic band Sparks add Wolverhampton show to world tour.
Review: An Evening of Music and Dance
Simon Hale enjoys the return of a winning combination from Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Saw Doctors set for Moseley Folk 2023
Second wave announcement also includes comedians Lou Sanders and Robin Ince.
Hugh Cornwell plays Birmingham
Legendary ex-Stranglers front man to provide Moments of Madness in May.
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 reveals more acts
Ezra Collective, Incognito and Jamz Supernova all added to the line-up.
St Patrick’s celebrations acclaimed
Boost to Irish culture in Birmingham backed by union leader and regional mayor.
Black Sabbath anniversary marked
Sabbath tribute leads feast of live music at top Birmingham venue.
80s party comes to Symphony Hall
Saturday night radio show takes to the road.
Tubular Bells – the Fiftieth Anniversary Experience
Simon Hale talks to conductor Robin Smith about his upcoming tour of the legendary album.
Birmingham date for Gabriel-era Genesis tribute
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway to play UK theatre tour.
Brian & Roger Eno announce concert film
Exclusive footage of brothers’ only live performance to have Midlands screenings.
Mickelson at the Flapper
US alt/folk star for Birmingham gig.
Tribute to Birmingham legends unveiled
Giant façade honouring UB40 erected at former Birmingham nightclub.
Hitting the Goldie standard
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 confirms first wave of artists.
Review: Dreamgirls
Simon Hale gets to grips with the big Christmas show at the Alexandra Theatre.
Birmingham jazz singer to be celebrated at fundraiser
Vic Evans celebration at Silvershine Jazz Club.
Promotion clause
Bright Brummie band move into the big league.
Birmingham Jazz presents…
Three’s definitely company at 1,000 Trades.
Cider with Molly
Get Rebellious at the Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Review: Nativity! The Musical
Jessica Harris sees Christmas get underway at Birmingham Rep.
John, Steve, George & Ringo
Dave Woodhall chats with Steve White, who plays Paul McCartney in the Bootleg Beatles.