Birmingham at its musical best
Stephen Pennell reports from the Birmingham Music Awards.
Me, Wayne Rooney & David Cameron
Stephen Pennell talks to Brummie film maker George Francis.
Review: Jaws
Stephen Pennell watches a Brummie mainstay.
Review: UB40 live
Stephen Pennell watches an old favourite come up with the goods again.
Grinding out a result
Stephen Pennell checks out the latest in a long line of young Birmingham talent.
Don’t stop thief
Stephen Pennell continues with the best Birmingham has to offer, this time Sugarthief and co.
Judging Jeffries
Stephen Pennell meets Jo Jeffries, inspiration behind the upcoming Birmingham Music Awards.
Karkosa – big in Seoul
Stephen Pennell reports on another promising Birmingham band.
Promotion Clause
The Clause are another band adding to Stephen Pennell’s list of Next Big Brummie Things.
Lekky billed
Stephen Pennell watches another promising new Birmingham talent, at another promising new Birmingham venue.
Bring it on, Manchester
Stephen Pennell checks out the opposition at the Hare & Hounds.
Peace offering
Stephen Pennell witnesses the homecoming of Birmingham legends-in-waiting Peace.
Happy birthday to me
Stephen Pennell celebrates in style with the best of Birmingham music.
‘Jam packed
Stephen Pennell falls even deeper under the spell of AffieJam.
The great handover
Stephen Pennell starts warming up for 2022.
Under pressure
Steve Pennell catches Mahalia at the Castle and Falcon, Moseley.
We are family
Stephen Pennell watches Madi Saskia and co. at the Hare & Hounds.
Review: Namiwa Jazz and friends
Stephen Pennell goes on a musical mission in Digbeth.
Digbeth Calling
Stephen Pennell watches another night of Birmingham’s finest.
Figure it out
Stephen Pennell witnesses another step towards global stardom for one of Birmingham’s finest.
Blinded by the night
Stephen Pennell goes on a tour around Digbeth.
Paradise is twice as nice
Stephen Pennell sees further evidence of Birmingham’s musical talent, times two.
Happy Birthday dear Affie
Stephen Pennell goes to a special party.
One of a kind
Stephen Pennell watches another night of Birmingham musical magic.
Review: All or Nothing
Stephen Pennell enjoys a night of reminiscing on and off stage.
When I’m in the crowd
Stephen Pennell watches Paul Weller, and isn’t totally impressed.
God save the Queen
Stephen Pennell is present at the court of Birmingham’s new musical queen.
A Unique night out
Stephen Pennell has the perfect evening with one or two of Birmingham’s finest.
Soul Men
Stephen Pennell dances the night away to the sound of classic soul.
Uniquely talented
Stephen Pennell on Call me Unique, the latest Brummie star in the making.