The Editor’s peaks

An occasional comment on things he’s too lazy to write about…..

TV star and world-class music producer front competition panel in Birmingham

Simon Britton – the music producer of Eminem, Leona Lewis and Michael Jackson, will sit alongside the popular TV and film actor Wil Johnson at the final of one of Birmingham’s hottest new talent competitions.

“HS2 will boost Birmingham’s growing visitor economy”

HS2 will have a tremendous impact on Birmingham’s growing visitor economy, says Marketing Birmingham chief executive Neil Rami.

What’s on in June at Ort Café

Music, language lessons, book club, films and even Jazz at Ort Café

Edinburgh Previews at mac birmingham

mac birmingham may be 300 miles away from the Scottish capital but with this summer’s selection of Edinburgh Previews there’s a chance to experience the best of this year’s Festival Fringe before it’s even begun!

Birmingham Pride goes ‘speedgay’ thanks to new sponsor

Pride turns ‘speedgay’ this year thanks to the Selco Birmingham Brummies Speedway team who are gearing up to take part in the spectacular carnival parade.

Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in Victorian Music Hall Style

Local theatre company “Don’t Go Into The Cellar!” are to bring a slice of vintage entertainment to Birmingham this June, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

Foreign Office Head visits Midlands to help further region’s interests abroad

The Head of the Foreign office will visit the Midlands this week to talk to people and organisations in the region who work closely with the department and its partners to further UK interests and values overseas.

Get Involved With the Stars

What does Symphony Hall mean to you? Staff at the prestige venue are asking audiences, staff and musicians that very question.

Birmingham to welcome global business leaders at inaugural IWCAIS 2012

Birmingham will play host to the International Working Conference on Applied Industrial Symbiosis (IWCAIS), which takes place for the first time next month.

Gillespie and Atzmon, Biscoe and Kofi kick off the new Birmingham Jazz programme

Jazz fans throughout the Midlands have been waiting to see what the next move for long-time promoter Birmingham Jazz will be.

Local heritage attraction turns the clocks back to 1912

Visitors to Winterbourne House and Garden will be invited to step back in time on Saturday 26th May, with a family event full of entertainment that evokes the Edwardian age.

Conscientious Objectors’ Day

An event in celebration of Conscientious Objectors and those who claim the right to refuse to kill.

Martineau Gardens Storytelling Festival, Edgbaston

A family-friendly festival of storytelling, music and more presented by the Traditional Arts Team in the grounds of an intimate green oasis.

City TV expands development board

City TV CEO Debra Davis has announced four new members joining its Interim Development Board.

Birmingham Food Fest returns for second year

The city’s tastiest festival Birmingham Food Fest will take place on 13-19 July 2012, returning after last year’s inaugural success with a week-long menu of food-filled events and restaurant offers throughout the city centre.

Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham

After years of neglect, Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham, has been transformed from a forgotten wasteland to a thriving part of the community.

Queen’s Speech another missed opportunity

The Government remains half-hearted over jobs and growth – we need action not repetition of the same old promises, according to Institute of Directors West Midlands chairman John Rider.

Review: Two World Premieres and Dave Brubeck for City’s Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet Three Short Works Crescent Theatre Richard Lutz received a pleasant surprise when he sat down for a night of dance. I was psyched up for the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production that uses Dave Brubeck’s classic jazz number Take Five. I we always felt it was meant for dance. But what…

A-List stars show their creative side in support of local charity

A quirky fundraising project dreamt up by Birmingham-based music charity Sound It Out has the glitterati of the UK’s entertainment industry flocking to support it.