Sing loud and look confident

Zombies singer Colin Blunstone shares the secrets of vocal success.

From New York to Symphony Hall

Talking to Graham Gouldman, 10cc frontman and songwriter extraordinaire.

Half full or half empty?

Blues are beaten by Leicester City but Andy Munro still finds some consolation.

Review: Kazuki conducts Beethoven’s Eroica

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the CBSO’s latest.

Diamonds and Jools

Dave Woodhall has an evening with Jools Holland’s Rhythm’n’Blues Orchestra at Symphony Hall.

Aston Villa and that’s the way to do it

Villa beat Brentford and Dave Woodhall doesn’t really care how.

Cote of many flavours

An evening at Cote in Solihull has set up Holly Heywood for the festive season.

Aston Villa and the pleasant journey

Dave Woodhall watches TV as Villa beat Zrinjski Mostar.

Awayday blues – but in the right way

Andy Munro enjoys Blues winning at Cardiff City.

Review: The Fair Maid of the West

Jessica Harris is taken by this RSC production.

Alexandra launches new season

Laugh, sing and be entertained at city centre theatre.

Aston Villa and making history

Villa beat Arsenal at home. So what’s new says Dave Woodhall.

Keep right on or the end of the road?

Blues are beaten at Coventry. Andy Munro contemplates Wayne Rooney’s future.

Bookshops and music venue combine for new festival

Funding confirmed for inaugural Literature & Music Festival in Kings Heath.

Former Big Issue seller issues charity single

Vernon’s Song – a Christmas anthem for the homeless.

Trentham Live announce Jess Glynne to headline

Second headliner for Staffordshire festival.

Hugh Cornwell to play Leamington

Singer adds The Primitives to UK tour.

Aston Villa and lucky fourteen

Villa best Manchester City on a memorable night. Dave Woodhall reports.

Review: The Bodyguard

Simon Hale watches the enjoyable-in-parts Christmas offering from the Alexandra Theatre.

Celebrating two decades of Imagineer

CEO Jane Hytch to step down during birthday celebrations.

Pale Sunflower

New band to play Sunflower Lounge.

Squeeze to play Birmingham on anniversary tour

Symphony Hall dates to form part of golden anniversary tour.

Investment group teams up with Press Club

Christmas lunch to be sponsored by local investors.

Aston Villa and the making sure

As Villa draw at Bournemouth, Dave Woodhall watches a point gained.

Blues grind out a draw against Millers

Blues draw with Rotherham as Andy Munro is left wondering.

You should have a drink in Moseley

Richard Nevin watches Sleaford Mods and local heroes Big Special.

Spanning the years

Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior continues to defy age while talking to Dave Woodhall.

The Italian job

Holly Heywood enjoys an evening at Carluccio’s.

Aston Villa and the continental touch

Villa beat Legia Warsaw in the Uefa Conference League with Dave Woodhall watching events.

Yet more Blues

Andy Munro watches Blues go down at Blackburn Rovers.