New CBSO dates announced

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announce August performances at Symphony Hall.

Sumer is icumen in

Ex Cathedra’s Summer Music by Candlelight concerts underway this weekend.

CBSO Review: Shostakovich’s Fifth

Simon Hale watches the continued return of the CBSO to Symphony Hall.

CBSO review: Hough plays Saint-Saëns

Simon Hale watches the CBSO’s long-awaited return to Symphony Hall.

CBSO announces return to live concerts

Symphony Hall season set to launch in May.

Review: Beethoven, Ravel and Berlioz

Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest performance from a distance.

CBSO conductor to remain in post

Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla extends contract with the orchestra.

Review: French Connections

Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest digital offering.

Drummie Man

Dave Woodhall talks to Go West’s Richard Drummie.

Desert Island Gigs

In a twist on the usual, Richard Lutz picks the live music he’ll never forget.

Lockdown leg stretch

Richard Nevin has a stroll through the city centre.

Review: Jamie Cullum

Richard Lutz listens to Jamie Cullum fill a big stage.

Roaring Twenties roars into town

Symphony Hall gets ready for some crooning magic from a century ago.

Review: Transatlantic Sessions at Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a barnstorming night of Celtic connections.

Review: Orchestre National de Lille

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a classic performance at Symphony Hall.

Review: Last Night of the Christmas Proms

Richard Lutz take his pew for a fanfare of classics.

2020 and the snap of the plastic flags

Richard Lutz witnesses change and immutability as 2020 approaches.

Review: Jools Holland at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.

Review: Frank Skinner

Richard Nevin sees the conquering hero return.

Knight Fever

Angie Jackson watches the return of Birmingham’s finest.

Bring Your Own Baby to comedy event

The UK’s number one baby-friendly comedy club returns to Birmingham.

Review: The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa at Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz grabs a barstool for a 3D version of the original Mother of Invention.

Today Handsworth, tomorrow the world

Legendary drummer Carl Palmer talks about growing up in Handsworth Wood and his first steps to stardom.

How Moody Blues star once played for Villa youth team 

Steve Dyson uncovers a little-known chapter in the story of Birmingham music, and of Aston Villa.

We provide the comedy – you bring the baby

Family-friendly comedy club to open in Birmingham.

Tone-ic attack

Overtones add extra Birmingham date.

The Genesis revelations

Richard Nevin enjoys a pomp-themed weekend at Symphony Hall.

Once in a Lifetime

Richard Nevin watches David Byrne at Symphony Hall.

Scouting for girls

Scouting group set for Symphony Hall date.

British Asian web magazine marks anniversary with venue tie-up

Ten year landmark heralds Town Hall, Symphony Hall partnership.