It was forty-five years ago today

This Town stars, musicians and fans mark 2-Tone anniversary at special BBC event.

Review: The Beat

Dave Woodhall watches the Beat brave the elements and an inappropriate venue.

The bEAT still goes on

From Balsall Heath to Orange County and back. Dave Wakeling from the Beat tells all.

Hometown tribute to ska legend

The Beat announce one-off Ranking Roger memorial show.

One in a million

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to the late Brian Travers.

Stylishly councilling

Dave Woodhall talks to Anthony Harty, original Style Council member and Grammy winner.

Ranking Roger: 1963-2019

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to a Birmingham legend.

The Beat still goes on

Dave Woodhall listens to (English) Beat frontman and Balsall Heath expat Dave Wakeling.

The Beat go on

Win tickets for the return of the local heroes.

The Beat still goes on

Local heroes return home – or near enough. Dave Woodhall’s watching and listening.

This week at the Robin

It won’t exactly be quiet.

Review – The Beat

Great band, great audience and a great venue. You can’t go wrong.

Live in Leamington

Just a couple of gigs at the Assembly this week, but they’re both top quality.

The Beat Goes On

Part two of our interview with Beat frontman Ranking Roger.

Beat it

Legendary Beat frontman and true Brummie icon Ranking Roger talks to The Birmingham Press.

What’s on – Birmingham Symphony Hall and Town Hall

Lyle Bignon tells us what’s happening at Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall.