Pistol-packin’ Daisys

Glasgow band to support Big Country in Birmingham.

Ashton Classics: “a thrilling celebration”

Simon Hale joins in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s spirited commemoration.

Stuart Laws has to be joking

The multi-faceted comic says a few words.

Back to the 80’s with Martin Kemp

DJ set from eighties icon.

The show must go on

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations.

Charlton not Valiant enough

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Charlton Athletic.

Aston Villa and the suicidal tendency

Villa draw with Ipswich at a damp Villa Park with a damp Dave Woodhall watching.

Cambridge taught a lesson

Blues beat Cambridge United as Andy Munro watches.

CBSO and Black Voices together this weekend

CBSO taking Town Hall audience into a New World.

Good for a Girl

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

Steel Pulse return to Birmingham

Fiftieth anniversary tour kicks off next week.

The Tempest – First Encounters: “enchanting”

Jessica Harris watches the RSC take Shakespeare back to school.

Aston Villa and a job one-third done.

Dave Woodhall sees Villa knock Spurs out of the FA Cup.

Magpies steal a win

Blues are beaten by Newcastle in the FA Cup but Andy Munro isn’t too disappointed.

Reggae Origins: “a worthy tribute”

At Birmingham Town Hall Dave Woodhall watches Basil Gabbidon commemorate Bob Marley.

Community: “get the gist and enjoy the energy”

Jessica Harris watches a Birmingham Rep performance about survival and belonging.

A Laugh Supreme returns to Eastside Jazz Club

Another night of music and comedy after sold-out opening show.

Blues show the right Vertus

Blues beat Stevenage to reach the EFL Trophy semi-finals. Andy Munro watches.

Strictly Come Dancing stars to tour

Simon Button speaks to Strictly stars Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu about their new show REBORN.

Aston Villa and the inevitable conclusion

Villa lose to Wolves and Dave Woodhall isn’t particularly surprised.

Millers ground down

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Rotherham United.

Birdsong: “powerful and compelling”

Jessica Harris watches a haunting wartime tale at Birmingham Rep.

Grooving into Moseley

Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025.

Terriers Trumped

Andy Munro sees Blues win at Huddersfield Town.

Aston Villa and they’ve done it again

Villa beat Celtic in the Champions League and Dave Woodhall is delighted.

Nile Rodgers to play Cannock Chase

Disco legend brings Chic to Forest Live.

Beverley Knight and Will Young for Warwick Sessions

More headline names added to summer programme.

Offering Discounts Can Make Your Workplace More Attractive

Looking after your workforce.

Hard Headed Women to rock all day

Hard Headed Women all-dayer in Birmingham celebrating International Women’s Day.

Aston Villa and the blustery outlook

Villa draw with West Ham. Dave Woodhall doesn’t enjoy the conditions.