Jeremy Irons announced as special guest in Mark Kermode birthday concert
Academy Award-winning actor, Jeremy Irons is to appear with Mark Kermode in his 50th birthday celebratory concert with the CBSO
In search of John Madin’s Birmingham
Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley
Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013
“It was like riding the tail of a comet”
Dave Woodhall talks to T’Pau’s Carol Decker about million selling albums, touring the world and avoiding a proper job. They both have one of these things in common.
The Big Birmingham Vintage Bike Ride 2013
On Sunday 9 June, over 100 cyclists will take to the streets of Birmingham for the 3nd annual Big Vintage Ride.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair 2013
The seventh annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday, June 9th between 11:00-16:00.
Sound of the Street
Our resident raver Terry Wills reports on the current production of sixties musical Carnaby Street.
Marketing event to aid international development
The need for businesses to develop their international marketing capabilities will be the focus of an event held at the University of Wolverhampton this June.
Yeee Ha! A Bournville Barn Dance
All welcome, young and old, to dance the night away at BCM’s Barn Dance
Bromsgrove Operatic Society presents Ruddigore at the Artrix
Bromsgrove Operatic Society bring Ruddigore, also known as the Witch’s curse, to the Artrix
Reggae favourites Aswad head to The Jam House
Aswad, one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands, is performing at live music venue The Jam House
Russell Kane announces date at The Public
On Saturday 5 October 2013, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Russell Kane, will be heading to The Public in West Bromwich.
Pub Quiz in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice
The newly formed ‘Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Kings Norton Fundraising Group’ are urging all quiz enthusiasts to join them for their debut fundraising event
Hair’s to Barnt Green
This coming Mid-Summers weekend, Barnt Green will play host to the most stylish and opulent event the hair industry has seen all year.
Contemporary dance revelation Intoto Dance features at Artrix
Artix is welcoming the exciting Intoto Dance company for the first time on Saturday 8th June
Hooray for Bollywood!
Birmingham celebrates a centenary of Indian cinema next month, as the Bollywood 100 in Birmingham Festival comes to town.
A real ‘peach’ of a show coming to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Roald Dahl’s very first children’s book and one of his most popular stories comes to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Birmingham Playwrights to perform first public show in 23 years
Bringing theatre to the heart of Birmingham
Regular comedy night returns to The Public
A regular night of comedy, Sit Down, Stand Up, featuring five outstanding acts for just £10, returns to The Public in West Bromwich on 7 June.
Eclectic selection of student films to be screened in Coventry
A diverse selection of short films from students at Coventry School of Art and Design will be screened in the city in June.
Lichfield rocks for St Giles
Local music festival set up to raise money for charity
New dates for Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Go West, Hue and Cry, The Christians, KT Tunstall, Only Men Aloud and then it’s Christmas!!
Mark Kermode to celebrate 50th birthday with full orchestra and surprise guests
The UK’s best known and most authorative film critic, Mark Kermode, is to celebrate his 50th birthday with the CBSO as they perform music from the films that have inspired him.
Reach for the stars
Birmingham is gearing up for a very special musical experience.
This Week at the Robin
Old, new and something in between
Finding Birmingham’s favourite films
People from across Birmingham are being asked to vote for their favourite films to be shown during the second annual Brindleyplace Outdoor Film Festival.
Gina Yashere Live!
This October, award-winning British comic, Gina Yashere, will heading to The Public in West Bromwich, part of a rare nationwide tour.
The mind reader who can’t read minds
Artrix welcomes Chris Cox the mind reader who can’t read minds
Steve Hughes: While It’s Still Legal
Australian comic and ex heavy-metal drummer Steve Hughes, returns with his new show to Glee Club.
Sandwell residents invited to exhibit alongside Turner Prize recognised artists
Artists from across Sandwell are invited to submit artwork to The Public’s summer exhibition and have a unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery alongside Tracey Emin, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller and David Shrigley.
Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show
You are invited to revel in the freakish delights of Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show