Final line-up revealed for Birmingham metal event
Fast-rising Defects announced as Town Hall headliners as Sabbath fever builds.
Kim Deal: “A fine evening of music”
Joe Costello catches Breeders mainwoman Kim Deal in Wolverhampton.
Countdown to The Hundred
Live music line-up announced as The Hundred and Birmingham Phoenix return to Edgbaston.
Celtic culture celebrated with four-day festival
Halfway Fest at Nortons Digbeth features an all-star Irish and Scottish line-up.
Birmingham steps into the spotlight
Line-up and guest panels finalised for Birmingham Film & TV Market.
UK’s biggest South Asian festival returns
Birmingham Mela 2025 unites music, food and community in a spirit of celebration.
The visit of Oz
The city gets ready to welcome the Greatest Living Brummie and his mates.
Multi-agency approach to entertainment industry problems urged
Action must be taken to avoid “the slow death of Birmingham’s culture and hospitality ecosystem.”
Giving the region something to be proud of
Local media legend Adrian Goldberg tells Dave Woodhall what he’s up to now.
Last chance to see Peaky Blinders ballet
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Birmingham for final run.
Yafai heads packed card at BP Pulse LIVE
Birmingham boxer aims to take another step towards world crown.
The Hundred returns to Edgbaston this summer
Cricket tournament marks its fifth year at the iconic stadium.
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
The Heath Bookshop announce the first-ever Birmingham-based dance day.
Hip-hop on the Southside
Birmingham turns up the tempo for B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival’s tenth anniversary.
“There’s always more music”
Van Morrison sits down with writer Dylan Jones.
Twycross Zoo – a family experience
Helen Annetts, together with Charlie & Joe Statham, explores endangered species and family favourites.
Wet Leg: “enjoyable enough”
Joe Costello finds the music more attractive than the venue.
Forward Film & Television Fest coming to Digbeth
Birmingham’s newest Film & TV Festival brings the spotlight to local and global talent.
Kings Heath to stage comic con
Grab a selfie with a storm trooper or Vogue with Vader.
Digbeth Dining Club Summer Tour hits Blakesley Hall
Tudor landmark to host street food spectacular following new partnership.
More rock for the Castle
Bryan Adams announces huge outdoor show at Warwick Castle.
Aston Villa and it’s all over
Villa lose to Manchester United and Dave Woodhall is more than disappointed.
Daryl Hall – “warm, vibrant and powerful”
Dave Woodhall watches Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook at Symphony Hall.
Sunday lunch at the Grand
Holly Heywood finds Isaac’s at the Grand Hotel putting out its Sunday best.
Pixies dust
Joe Costello sees the Pixies at the O2 Academy.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer
The seasonal spectaculars are back – and you can be there for free.
University brings fashion to Brindleyplace
BCU brings the glam back to Birmingham with open-air summer fashion event.
Aston Villa and the grand finale
Villa beat Spurs to boost their Champions League hopes. Dave Woodhall’s fingernails are getting bitten.
Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.