Bournville String Orchestra
Good music for a good cause is on offer at the local Barber this coming Saturday says Steve Beauchampé.
The Home of Metal roadshow with vintage mobile cinema
Roll up and rock on as the Home of Metal Black Country Weekender comes to your town!
What’s on at the Robin
Tribute acts mostly. Well, it is Bank Holiday week.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall Listings
Whether it’s X Factor winners or prog rock veterans, we’ve got news for you.
‘Musicalize’ in Birmingham
A night of amazing live music performed by some of the finest unsigned artists in the UK as well as breakthrough artists
What’s On at the Robin
New talent, tributes and an all-time great.
Town Hall/Symphony Hall Listings
New acts announced are an eclectic mix even by these venues’ standards.
Soweto Comes to Coventry
Lovers of world music are in for a treat in October.
Gent Jazz Festival part II
Martin Longley delivers part two of his Gent Jazzfest review…
Set volume to 11and polish that air guitar
Light House hosts a special part of the Home of Metal festival this September
Bands Wanted
One of the areas most prestigious venues is looking for bands to play support slots next month.
What’s On at the Robin2
Tributes, originals, and stars of the future.
Former Iron Maiden front man to perform at The Public
A former Iron Maiden front man will be performing at The Public as part of the Midlands’ Home of Metal weekender.
Gent Jazz Festival 2011
Martin Longley makes what’s kinda becoming his annual jaunt to the mighty Gent Jazzfest in Belgium…
I Got Rhythm
Fed up of “rip-off burgers, terrible food and indifferent booze” with your festivals? We’ve got news for you….
What’s On at the Robin2
If you want to celebrate the summer finally arriving with some top local talent, head to Bilston this week.
Tell me why?
Dave Woodhall adds to the mountain of words that have been written about the death of Amy Winehouse.
Classical Gas
Warwick Arts Centre have released details of their upcoming classical series
Town Hall/Symphony Hall What’s Ons
More forthcoming attractions from two city centre venues.
Aaliyah Live In Amsterdam: World Premiere
Aaliyah has truly earned her nickname the “Princess of R&B”. Selling over 24 million records worldwide
Town Hall and Symphony Hall News
More acts have been announced for the two city centre venues.
Things to do at the Home of Metal
Lots going on with the Home of Metal….. including DIY instrument and fanzine making, t-shirt decorating workshops, film screenings and a bat walk
Jamaica Live! Free family festival is an Olympic win for the city
Punch Records is inviting the people of Birmingham to join Levi Roots, the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, top local music acts, family-friendly comedians, storytellers and artists for a free afternoon
What’s On at the Robin
A couple of memorable nights in store in Bilston this week.
Raising the temperature in South Birmingham
The weather might be awful but Kings Heath’s Hare & Hounds will soon be playing host to some solid summer sounds
Town Hall & Symphony Hall News
Here’s the latest acts annouced from the two city centre venues.
New York Sounds: Live From The Bell House
Martin Longley spends a considerable amount of time in one of Brooklyn’s finest haunts…
New York Sounds: Sonic Extremities
Serrated axes, throttling reeds, circular-breathing trumpet tones and yowling or multiphonic vocals: all of these infest the mean streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn,
Sandwell and Dudley celebrate their musical history
“I’m really proud to be a Brummie and to call Birmingham my home,….” Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath
What’s On at the Robin
There’s a lot of local talent this week, plus some from further afield.