Rising to the occasion
How Birmingham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was organised.
Blues pay a harsh penalty
Andy Munro watches Blues open the season with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.
Final programme additions for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Chris Hawkins, Circus Raj, Family Workshops, Mrs Barbara Nice and more.
In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.
Tricky Trees felled
Andy Munro sees Blues beat Nottingham Forest.
Birmingham acts in line for major comedy award
Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2025 Breaking Talent award line-up.
The countdown is on
One week to go until The Hundred returns to Edgbaston.
Birmingham – so much to offer
Dave Woodhall has a walk round a city centre that’s absolutely buzzing.
More questions than answers?
Andy Munro sees Blues win at Port Vale.
Pyre: “brims with insight and compassion”
Part of the Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Jessica Harris watches a tale of growing old.
The Winter’s Tale: “see it if you can”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the RSC’s latest.
Birmingham Comedy Festival unveils full 2025 line-up
TV stars, classic comedy, big names and the best of the West Midlands.
Ozzy and the new beginning
Dave Woodhall on Ozzy Osbourne and what his legacy should be.
CBSO in the city launches this week
Free concerts for tens of thousands of Birmingham residents.
Only at the Blues!
Andy Munro sees Blues’ pre-season continue with defeat at Burton Albion.
Supersonic festival continues Birmingham’s heavy legacy
Supersonic Festival celebrates 22 years of experimental sound.
Mostly Jazz 2025 ends on a high
Ezra Collective, Maribou State and more wow audiences at Birmingham music festival.
Blues turn Seville oranges into lemons
Andy Munro sees Blues win in Seville
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival continues
Black Sabbath’s first manager triumphs over adversity with 41st festival.
Back to the Beginning – the circle is complete
Ozzy & co return to Aston. Chris Winter is won over.
Four Stranglers walk into a park
Dave Woodhall sees new wave night at Warwick Sessions start badly and get better.
Win tickets for the Hundred at Edgbaston
Your chance to win tickets to The Hundred opening match.
Days to go before Lichfield Festival
Family-friendly events at the forefront of annual spectacular.
Pulp: “even exceeding expectations”
Joe Costello watches a sweltering Pulp at the Utilita Arena.
Historic weekend set to bring huge economic boost
Summer Starts Here as West Midlands plays host to historic £20 million July weekend.
CBSO spreading Birmingham vibes around Japan
CBSO and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group join forces for landmark concert in Japan.
Good Stuff comes to Sutton
New one-day food and music festival announced for Sutton Coldfield.
Earth to Ozzy….
Ozzy Osbourne and co’s long-lost pre-Black Sabbath recordings to be released.
Lottery boost for Town Hall project
B:Music will embark on a refurbishment and archive project to showcase Town Hall heritage.
Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky
Simon Hale watches a CBSO collaboration at Symphony Hall.