Watch The Helicopter Quartet
Watch The Helicopter Quartet from Birmingham Opera’s sold out production of Stockhausen’s extraordinary opera Mittwoch live, exclusively on The Space
Comedy Festival returns with another stellar line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns this October with yet another great line-up of top comedy talent. Acts include John Bishop, Hairy Bikers, Seann Walsh,
The Midnight Beast, Charlie Murphy and punk poet John Cooper Clarke
Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announced today that Andris Nelsons will be extending his contract with the CBSO on the basis of an annual rolling renewal from the 2014/15 season onwards.
A letter from Italy: Rain won’t stop us
Chiara Fiorillo is a young student who lives in a small village near Caserta. She dreams of becoming a journalist and we are happy to help her on the way by publishing this and some of her photos she kindly sent.
Knick Knack and Doo Dad – Reasons to be Cheerful
This winter, mac birmingham presents a tale of friendship set on an island of rubbish with Knick Knack and Doo Dad – Reasons to be Cheerful.
Loki wines, for your favourite tipple and more
Loki Wines opened last month and Tammy Facey decided to investigate. Here’s her review of Birmingham’s latest wine merchant and tasting house.
Coffee Break
Marketing opportunity for Birmingham entrepreneurs.
Two new show apartments at Park Central, Birmingham
Two new show apartments will be launched at Crest Nicholson’s Park Central development in Birmingham city centre, at a special open day this weekend
Brindleyplace reveals films for its first-ever outdoor film festival
Next week Brindleyplace will be hosting its first ever outdoor film festival, looking to attract hundreds of visitors to the ‘childhood favourites’ themed event.
Talent generation and retention is key as Birmingham looks to exploit digital industry success
Leading local digital experts have called for talent promotion and educational support to enable the region to help drive regional economic growth.
Jamaican Festival!
Tammy Facey enjoys the warmth of the Caribbean in the heart of Birmingham.
High-traffic websites required for free optimisation trial
Birmingham Science Park-based web studio Untyped is seeking high-traffic websites to participate in a free trial of its highly anticipated optimisation software; Myna.
Little Mix at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club
Fresh-faced X Factor winners Little Mix have been announced as the latest act in a late summer line up at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club.
Tan Rosie to Represent the Caribbean at the Eat the World Global Feast
Birmingham based chefs and food producers Tan Rosie will be representing the Caribbean during the Eat the World Global Feast – An Olympic Dining Experience on Saturday 11 August.
What’s on at The Old Joint Stock
Great shows coming up, some fantastic workshops and even a way to keep the kids occupied for a week…!
Midland knitters take Birmingham by yarn storm
The lower columns on the exterior of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery covered with knit graffiti.
City’s cuisine celebrated at Birmingham Food Fest
The second Birmingham Food Fest cooked up a culinary treat for visitors with a fantastic week of food and drink themed events and restaurant promotions across the city earlier this month.
HROC Nominated for Nine CIPR PRide Awards
Birmingham based PR agency HROC is celebrating after being nominated for nine Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide awards for the west Midlands, equalling the most nominations in the region.
40% increase in Marketing Birmingham Commercial Partnership programme in last 12 months
Marketing Birmingham has now recruited over 100 commercial partners as it steps up its international investment promotion efforts.
£100k investment into one of Birmingham Science Park’s start-up tech companies
Hobzy has secured £100,000 from private investors and Birmingham City Council, delivered via its Finance Birmingham subsidiary.
Brindleyplace rolls out the red carpet for its first ever film festival
The glitz and glamour of show business is heading to Brindleyplace next month as the estate hosts its first ever outdoor film festival.
Crumbs From London’s Table
In the second of three articles about the ‘invisible middle’, Steve Beauchampé considers Birmingham’s involvement (or otherwise) in ‘the Great British summer’
The Birmingham Rep at 100
A new website will bring to life a unique archive of rare photographs, letters, newspaper articles and other items celebrating Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s centenary.
Top Birmingham restaurant is banning mobile phones from the dinner table
A top Birmingham restaurant is banning mobile phones from the dinner table during Birmingham Food Fest, following the results of an etiquette survey, which was published this week.
Birmingham to host major UK film premiere
Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, is to host the UK premiere of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax in 3D at Cineworld Birmingham Broad Street on 22nd July 2012.
New life for Old Library
Fazeley Events have announced a new venue in Birmingham’s trendy Digbeth district.
What do YOU want from local television?
Here’s your chance to have your say on what you’d like to see on local television in Birmingham.
mac Birmingham hits half century
The Midlands’ most popular arts centre, mac birmingham, officially launched its 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday with the opening of The Playmakers, a brand new exhibition which reflects the centre’s history.
Capoeira Drummers march on Birmingham
This Saturday – 7th July – Samuel Mascote and his Cordao de Ouro Birmingham team will march a huge street demonstration from the Custard Factory at 2pm, culminating in a 100-strong Berimbau (Afro-Brazilian drum) performance in front of Birmingham Cathedral at 2.15pm.
Ex AWM director joins Birmingham Science Park
Birmingham Science Park has appointed former Advantage West Midlands Director Henriette Lyttle-Breukelaar to lead its European Projects team.