Review: Dreamboats & Petticoats

Simon Hale brings on back the good times at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Review: Go West

Dave Woodhall has an eighties moment at Symphony Hall.

Fabric arrives in the Midlands

Dance4 and DanceXchange announce merger.

GoBoat to open in Birmingham

Waterways fun in the city centre.

Come up and see me

Local date for seventies legend.

No bore draw

Blues play out a nil-nil draw with Swansea City that impresses Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and the grand approach

Villa lose at home to Arsenal as Dave Woodhall looks around.

Review: Wondrous Stories

Jessica Harris reviews the opening event of the Birmingham 2022 Festival.

Musicians unite for good causes

Several charity concerts are being staged at local venues over the next few weeks.

Moseley Folk festival announce line-up

Jethro Tull, Supergrass and Seastick Steve to headline.

From City of Empire to City of Diversity

Jessica Harris visits a photography exhibition showing Birmingham’s sense of community.

Students to host cancer charity event

Think Pink to raise awareness.

Blues in a smog

Andy Munro watches Blues go down to Middlesbrough.

Lichfield festival announces 2022 line-up

Landmark anniversary for cathedral city event.

Countdown to Transforming Narratives Mela & Symposium

Your chance to register for contemporary and and culture celebration.

Birmingham Jazz presents

More quality music for Friday night.

Eating, drinking and being merry

There’s always an excuse to indulge – and here are some ways to do it.

Aston Villa and the lessons to learn

Villa lose at West Ham as Dave Woodhall wonders about changes.

Toothless Tigers not alone

Andy Munro watches as Blues draw with Hull City.

The republic of Chelski

Andy Munro comments on Chelsea and sanctions.

Aston Villa and a sense of superiority

Villa win at Leeds, Dave Woodhall starts to crow.

Review: Beauty and The Beast – Birmingham Hippodrome

Simon Hale is enthralled by a modern twist on an old classic.

Mostly Jazz line-up announced

Specials, Cameo, Fatback Band and more to play Moseley festival.

Shakespeare’s Coming Home

Everything to Everybody Project announces First Folio tour and new exhibition.

Much Ado About Nothing; the Royal Shakespeare Company

Jessica Harris reviews this RSC production.

Lottery help for live music

Music Lotto supporting independent UK artists and venues launches early 2022.

Steve Harley to celebrate golden anniversary

Fifty Years a Rebel to visit Birmingham Town Hall.

Celebrated war correspondent to speak at Press Club

Veteran of numerous conflicts appearing in Birmingham lunch date.

A happy hunting ground

Andy Munro watches Blues win at Bristol City.

Aston Villa and the natural order

Villa’s win over Southampton has Dave Woodhall celebrating.