Local talent takes centre stage at Big Session Festival
West Midlands acts to support chart topping names at major music festival
Rock on in Bloxwich with Hayes and Hunt
Popular venue Bookmark Bloxwich is getting ready to rock
This Week at the Assembly
Leamington’s finest opens its doors once more
What’s on at the Robin
This week’s attractions at the Bilston venue
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
More new arrivals at two city centre venues.
Cloak of Genius or Stab in the Dark’
Three students from Birmingham City University are taking on a unique challenge
The musician who can “spin the world on his Bow”
Coming to the Kitchen Garden: Terry Pratchett writes that “Peter Knight can spin the world on his Bow”.
Gig review: Pete Williams at the Hare and Hounds
Paul Samuels reviews a night at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath.
Lest we forget
Sometime ago, while reading a copy of the British Legion magazine, I was struck by the words ‘Lest we forget’.
The Lunar Festival
A new family orientated camping festival – The Lunar Festival – has been announced.
What’s on at The Glee Club
This months weekend comedy highlights include: Ian Moore, Gareth Richards, Jimmy McGhie and Rob Deering
Public Image
West Bromwich – you’re the rock’n’roll capital of the world. Dave Woodhall reports from the latest addition to the festival circuit.
Ort. at The Old Print Works
What’s on at the Old Print Works….
In Record Time
When was the last time you just sat and listened to music? Simply sat there and listened. Sheilagh Matheson went to a place where you can do just that.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall – New Dates Announced
The city centre’s prestige venues have released news of another series of attractions.
Art Brut – the scent of Berlin
International indie-rockers Art Brut to headline West Bromwich Easter festival.
Young Runaways playing the Now We Are Weekender festival
A local band will be joining an exciting line-up for a new music festival heading to the West Midlands.
Coming up at the Kitchen Garden Café
They serve more than food at Kings Heath’s Kitchen Garden Café.
This week at the Robin
Old, new, borrowers and blues
New dates for Town Hall
Birmingham’s oldest concert venue has announced a new batch of forthcoming attractions.
Curious Sounds in Curious Spaces
A free journey around Symphony Hall for Adventurous ears of all ages
Local bands complete festival line up
Six local bands from across Birmingham and the Black Country have been selected to take part in one of the most eagerly awaited festivals to debut this year.
This week at the Robin
‘Tried and tested’ is the phrase to use.
What’s on at the Assembly
No jokes about unforeseen circumstances, please.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Live From The Allen Room
Martin Longley has made a pronouncement to the effect that The Allen Room boasts the best view from a New York City venue. It also plays host to some pretty hot music…
Sounds of World Music- This Week End
This Saturday sees the Symphony Hall performance of EQUINOX- a rare celebration of the rich depth of this region’s cultural heritage.
Mostly Jazz
The full line-up for the one of Britain’s top new festivals has been announced.
Gig Review: Florence and the Machine
Steve Beauchampé writes an unexpected concert review. No press ticket involved, just decided to go a few hours before the show,
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
On 17 March 2012, Sandwell Irish Society will be hosting a special St Patrick’s Celebration Day at West Bromwich arts centre, The Public.
Martin Longley interviews Tim Berne
The New York saxophonist Tim Berne is playing in London on Wednesday and Thursday. Martin Longley interviewed him in a Brooklyn bar…